CES 2014: LG's 105UC9 105-inch curved ultra HD TV
LG is not the only TV provider at CES this year -- but to kick off the show has revealed a 105-inch set, the 105UC9 ultra HD television.
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The curved, 21:9 screen of the television, measuring 105 inches diagonally, is able to support a 5120 x 2160 5K resolution and the extra-wide screen has been designed to eliminate the black bars you usually see when watching a film. The television is equipped with a forward-facing 7.2 multi-channel sound system.
In addition to the new television set, LG has also showcased the UB9800 series 4K ultra HD TV model lineup, comprising of 65-, 79-, 84- and 98-inch units.
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CES 2014: Vuzix V720 video headphones
Many of us are interested in Google Glass and what wearable technology can offer us, and a new pair of headphones produced by Vuzix appear to capitalize on this interest.
Unlike traditional headphones and reminiscent of Glass, the Vuzix V720 headphones come with a twist -- a channel for watching media. The V720 creates a virtual screen for you to watch movies or play games, and can be connected to PCs, mobile devices, and game consoles. The visor also supports 3D HDMI content.
However, it is not certain how much the headphones will cost once they appear in the market.
Read more: Vuzix (.pdf)
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CES 2014: 8-inch Lenovo ThinkPad tablet
Windows 8 tablets are popping up fairly frequently, and Lenovo's latest offering is another model to add to the list.
The ThinkPad Tablet 8 is the first 8-inch model of the line and was revealed at CES 2014. Running on Windows 8.1, the tablet has a 1920x1200 display, Intel Z3770 Quad-Core 2.4Ghz processor, 2GB memory, 128GB of internal storage and both a front and rear-facing camera. In addition, the tablet comes with USB, HDMI and MicroSD ports, with either 3G, 4G LTE or Wi-Fi connectivity.
The tablet is touted to have up to 8 hours' battery life, and will be available at the end of January starting at $399.
Read more: ZDNet
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CES 2014: Polaroid Q series tablets
Polaroid perked up this year in Las Vegas, and despite falling out of favor in the photography market, is now known for producing budget tablet computers.
At CES 2014, the company launched the new Q series: three bargain tablets running the latest version of Android, KitKat 4.4. The tablets come in 7-, 8-, and 10-inch models, ranging in price from $129 to $179.
Although relatively little is known at this point, the tablets will be shipped in spring this year.
Read more: ZDNet
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CES 2014: Lenovo N308 Android home computer
On Sunday, Lenovo rolled out an Android all-in-one home computer designed to also function as a multimedia PC -- the Lenovo N308.
With a price tag starting at $450, the N308 is an 19.5 inch, 1600x900 touchscreen desktop complete with an Android 4.2 operating system, webcam, keyboard, mouse and three hours' battery life. The computer is powered by a Nvidia Tegra processor and has 500GB of internal storage.
Read more: ZDNet | CNET review |
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CES 2014: Withings smart sleep tracking system
Withings has shown off its latest tracking product at CES 2014, the Aura Smart Sleep System.
Also responsible for body activity analyzers, the firm's Aura product consists of a bedside gadget that records information including noise, room temperature and light level -- customizing light and sound in order to help the user get a good nights' rest.
In addition, Aura comes with a sleep sensor that slips under the mattress and monitors your breathing cycle, body movements and heart rate. Together, through a connecting app for your mobile device, you can better understand your sleeping patterns -- and perhaps make positive changes as a result.
The system will be available in the next few months for $299.
Read more: MacRumors | Withings
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CES 2014: Netatmo's Sun tracking "June" bracelet
Netamo's "June" bracelet taps into the world of wearable technology, tracking how long you've been exposed to the suns' rays -- and whether the wearer needs to take action to stay safe.
The bracelet monitors your exposure to UV rays, and if you've been exposed to too much lying in the sun or being outside, will warn you so you can cover up or apply more sunscreen.
Read more: Huffington Post | Netatmo
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CES 2014: The Kolibree Bluetooth Toothbrush
A step away from tablets, the Kolibree toothbrush is yet another product that taps into the mobility trend -- by hooking up your dental hygiene to your smartphone.
The Bluetooth-enabled toothbrush connects with an app on your mobile device in order to rank you on how well you're scrubbing those pearly whites. You can also track other members of your family to see how well they've brushed up in the morning -- perhaps useful (or overkill) for parents trying to make sure their kids remember to clean up after breakfast.
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CES 2014: HP Slate21 Pro Android AiO
HP's Slate21 Pro is an all-in-one PC complete with an Android interface.
The 21.5-inch Android desktop tablet, complete with keyboard and mouse, is HP's key offering at CES 2014. Promoted as an all-in-one solution for businesses, the tablet doubles up as a display monitor and its IPS touch screen can be adjusted to be flexible in different work environments. The HP Slate comes with 16GB of storage, 2GB RAM, runs Android 4.3 and is powered by a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 4 processor.
The AiO also serves as a monitor through an HDMI output, and possesses three USB ports, Ethernet, SD slot, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 capability -- as well as a 720p camera.
The HP Slate 21 Pro is available for $399.
Read more: HP | CNET reviews
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CES 2014: Fujifilm offerings: X100S reintroduced
It might not be earth-shattering, but Fujifilm has showcased a lineup of new and improved cameras for the photography enthusiast this year.
Included within the lineup is an all-black version of the X100S, which was previously only available in black and silver.
The camera, originally released at the beginning of 2013, features a Fujinon 23mm F2/F1.4 fixed single focal length lens and APS-C size X-Trans CMOS II sensor which is a 16.3 million pixel, optical low-pass filter-less design.
In addition to the redesigned camera, Fujifilm is also launching these models below:
- FinePix S1: A weather-resistant bridge camera.
- FinePix S9400W and S9200: Featuring ultra-long 50x optical zooms.
- FinePix S8600: A "small and powerful" bridge camera.
- FinePix XP70: A good all-round point and shoot.
Read more: Fujifilm
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