Category: CES 2008
CES 2008: Samsung launches Series 6 and Series 7 LCD HDTVs
It wasn’t just plasmas on show at Samsung’s CES press conference this morning. The company also unveiled new LCD tellies, the Series 6 and Series 7. They’re keen to shout about the new TVs’ design, which apparently takes inspiration from cars and fashion, in a “hint of amber naturally blended into the piano-black bezel frame” stylee.
CES 2008: Samsung unveils Q1 Ultra Premium UMPC
2008 could be a big year for teeny-tiny laptops (sorry, Ultra Mobile PCs), with the Asus Eee PC lighting a rocket under the market. Samsung showed off its new UMPC this afternoon during its press conference, and it's looking pretty nifty.
CES 2008: Panasonic press conference liveblog
It’s 11am on press conference day at CES, and next up is Panasonic. I’m liveblogging it, although due to sketchy Wi-Fi access, I won’t be publishing the post until afterwards. Just so you know. Judging by the stage backdrop, Viera flat-screen TVs will be one of the core elements today. On with the show…
CES 2008: Toshiba's response to Warner's Blu-ray allegiance, and what it means for the future of HD DVD
In light of the recent announcement that Warner Bros are backing Blu-ray in the high definition format war (and the subsequent cancellation of the HD DVD press conference) it's no surprise the press packed into the Toshiba press conference this morning to hear what they have to say about the supposed 'death' of HD DVD. After a quick intro from Toshiba CEO Akio Ozaka, who stressed he was "suprised by Warner Bros' announcement", the 'lucky' person who had to face the crowds and defend the format was Jodi Sally, VP of marketing for the Digital A/V department. We got it all on video for you…
CES 2008: LG conference's big announcement? MPH, Mobile TV
It’s true. We sat through half an hour of statistics and sales hype, all expecting the third gen Super Blu player or something as exciting (or even an indication on what direction they feel their multi-format players are going, after the possible death of HD DVD). But no. Perhaps they canned their big next fence sittin’ multi-player and had to fill the hour with drivel about mobile TV.
But us Brits have seen mobile TV on our handsets for a few years now, with network providers offering it for awhile, albeit…
CES 2008: Oregon Scientific Weather Center and InstaForecast, for when looking out the window and guessing won't do.
Oregon Scientific – the people responsible for making me look like a geographical moron – are at CES to launch a clutch of new products, including some weather monitors that are perfect for weather-obsessed Brits (go on, you know you love talking about the rain). Right now we only have US prices, but we’ll keep you updated on UK releases…
CES 2008 Roundup: Saturday
This year’s CES is underway, with Team Shiny having descended on the CES Unveiled press event this evening. In truth, it was a bit underwhelming, but there was some good stuff, including WowWee’s latest crop of robots. Read on for all our stories from today.
CES 2008: EGO Icebar2 waterproof iPod Nano case bubbles up
Accessories manufacturer Atlantic was showing off its new EGO Icebar2 at CES Unveiled today. It’s a waterproof case for iPod Nanos that includes stereo speakers, and is apparently made from “bullet proof polycarbonate materal”. Which is good news if people regularly shoot at your iPod Nano during pool parties.
CES 2008: Shiny Susi tries the HT-7450 Zero-Gravity massage chair
Hey, y’know that massage chair that I wrote about earlier, that reduces the strain of gravity by tipping you back then gives you a good going-over? Well, Susi from Shiny Shiny tried it too, and managed to talk while being squidged. Check the video above.
CES 2008: NRG solar charging docks
I was accosted by a well-meaning PR gentleman this afternoon, vying for my attention in the hordes of other journalists. With a quick glance at his products, I tried to fob him off, then had a proper look and realised they were actually pretty neat. Not only that, but they’re helping save the environment with their eco-friendliness, and to ignore them would be a sin.
The company has a couple of different docking stations available, built for either the home or apartment, plus a…
