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CES 2008: Roboquad Can Be Provoked
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: CES, CES 2008, Misc. Tech, Science,
Wowwee wasn’t content to simply release a male and fem bot at the CES, they also showed off what they call the first robotic arthropod. The Roboquad has 72 pre-programmed functions (with dance and movement demos,) as well as being capable of 40 more. With three different modes of walking, the bot has multi-colored flashing lights and techno sound effects. He comes with an illuminated remote, goes into sleep mode after 5 minutes, and powers down after 24 hrs. of inactivity. If that alone is not enough to sell you, can change his aggression level and challenge your Pleo to a duel. Running on 4 C and 3 AAA batteries, the bot can be yours for about $150.00.
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CES 2008 Non-Gravity Massage May be Uplifting
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: CES, CES 2008, Smart Home,
How nice that massages are now readily available for those of us that don’t want to pay someone else to do it. Human Touch says their HT-7450 Zero-Gravity Chair has all the latest tech for backs and feet. Sit down and it will recline in the proper position so that your body will feel less strain from gravity. The chair’s Acupoint Detection System scans you for key pressure points and performs the service with an emphasis on those areas that are particularly stressed out. We like the concept, we are just thinking maybe this is one product you should try before you buy. Some of us get nauseous just thinking about reclining more that we would like. Then there is that $3,999.99 price tag.
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CES 2008: PortaPower Rechargeable Batteries
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: CES, CES 2008, Storage, Toys,
You are going to need some batteries once you finish buying all those new video toys. How intelligent of PortaPower to display their wares at the CES. They feature 8 different models of high-power rechargable Li-ion battery packs. The company also promises that they have done sufficient research so they will not explode at high discharge rates. Check with PortaPower either there or online to find out more as they have several price ranges and are product specific.
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CES 2008: Guitaraoke Makes You A Hero
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: CES, CES 2008, Music, Video Games,
Peavey Electronics arrived at the CES wih their AG RiffMaster Pro “Guitaraoke” System for Playstation 2. Its name pretty much tells it all. With a speaker system included, it was designed to “improve the experience of guitar-based music videogame tournaments in bars and nightclubs.” Honest. We wouldn’t just make that stuff up. The device comes with a fully functional PA System and a gaming console sits on top. Also included are mic and two controllers. If you don’t want to be too ostentatious and stay home, a smaller system is available. Seventeen different designs are there for you to choose from with a Limited Edition price of $399.99.
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Not content enough to just play hero? Jasman Toys has come to the CES with weapons
toys in hand. Their Halo 3 Covenant Plasma Pistol and Rifle feature “laser pursuit” technology. We were scared just listing the description. In full size, the weapons vibrate, make noise, recoil, and flash their lights. If they overheat, they pop their flanges. How truly embarrassing for them. Both of them come with LCD screen counter to keep track of your kills. Pre-order at HotTopic.
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CES 2008: iNo Names That Tune
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, CES, CES 2008, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Toys,
Although it has been out for awhile, this one of Sababa’s first public appearances to show off their iNo music trivia game. Compatible with all iPods except iPod shuffle and the 3rd generation nano, plop one in the interactive trivia game, and identify the tune, album, or artist. There are four wireless remotes to end the music and lock out the other players. The iNo comes with 50 action cards, so we are assuming that it just doesn’t play your tunes. That would be just wrong. The game requires 6 AA batteries (not included) at the post-holiday Target price of $35.99.
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CES 2008: Educational Tour Bus Rolls Into Vegas
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: CES, CES 2008, Movies, Music, Transportation,
Speaking of Yoko, she will be at the CES promoting the the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. It is a not-for-profit mobile recording studio that allows kids to make some music and produce videos free of charge. There will be live events, aside from Ms. Ono, that will include the Black Eyed Peas and give-aways, so it has to be worth a peek. By the way, if you don’t make it there you can check the site which includes future appearances such as Macworld next week.
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CES 2008: Celebs Make Token Appearances
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: CES, CES 2008, Editorial, Music,
So we are checking out the celeb appearances at the CES this year and we were wondering. Do true geeks watch football and want to catch an appearance by Daryl Johnston or Howie Long? Could they sit through an hour of Yoko Ono? Do they want to find out if Kevin Costner can actually sing? Do they dig that Mary J. Blige is more of a poet than an entertainer? And finally, will they respond to Peter Frampton now that he has no hair? We don’t know for sure, but their managers sure seemed to think so when they booked them.
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CES 2008: More Award Winners
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, CES, CES 2008, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Video Games,
We could go on all week just on the award winners, but we thought it best to let you snoop them out on your own at the CES website. We didn’t want to neglect some that we have mentioned previously on Gear Live, such as the LtWv Wrist Vmote, the waterproof Sanyo Xacti E1, and the iRobot Looj gutter cleaner. Our congrats to the companies that won as well as the CES that has grown in status from the little trade show that could into a national phenomena.
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CES 2008: Ubicell Best Wireless Accessory
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, CES, CES 2008, Wireless / WiFi,
Samsung seems to be near the top of the heap in being noticed at this year’s CES, which has given it 32 awards. Included are 20 electronic and mobile products, 4 TVs, an MP3 player, Bluetooth speakers, a PC, a home theater system, and a frig. Among the prize-winning gadgets is the Ubicell in the Best of Wireless Handsets/Accessories category. This small base station is easy installation and will work with your existing mobile phone to give you indoor service. Samsung has more bragging rights posted on their site.
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