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NBucketTV got to test out the Powerbag Backpack designed by fūl. This bag has Removable, rechargeable 3000mAh battery, External one-touch battery level indication and power button, Suspension-contoured back straps, and Water-resistant AC adapter charging port. Bag charges Iphones, ipods, cell phones, tablets, E-Readers, etc.NBucketTV got to test out the Powerbag Backpack designed by fūl. This bag has... more
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There are some serious oddities on the CES 2010 show floor, including a station where Sony was showing off their engraving technology by burning people's names into pieces of wood. It's the same technology that creates the engraving on Sony's e-readers, music players and other electronics. The company wanted to demonstrate how the engraving process doesn't touch, modify or interfere with the purchased electronic. Don't believe them? Watch the video!
http://g4tv.com/videos/43636/CES-2010-Sony-Engraving-Technology-Demonstration/There are some serious oddities on the CES 2010 show floor, including a station where... more
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Walking the halls of the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, it wasn't difficult to find companies making green claims. Along with 3D televisions, 3D cameras and 3D content, words like "sustainable", "efficient" and "green" were everywhere.
From energy efficiency to waste reduction to alternative energy, it’s clear that consumer electronics manufacturers want buyers and consumers to know that sustainability is an important part of their DNA. In fact, the Consumer Electronics Association worked with Nextera Energy to buy renewable energy credits to offset the conference with its 120,000 plus attendees. They also put together panels a track on technology and the environment with topics like e-waste recycling.
Take a look ...
http://solveclimate.com/blog/20100112/talk-sustainability-was-everywhere-consumer-electronics-showWalking the halls of the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, it... more
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Last week was a long but exciting one for the editorial staff at LAPTOP. Seven different editors and writers from our office were set loose in Las Vegas with a singular mission: find the trends and technologies that will shape 2010 and beyond. Here are the most interesting things we saw:
1. Tablets will be everywhere (or at least vendors hope they will be).
3. You will connect your notebook to your TV wirelessly; it’s only a matter of time.
5. Indoor/outdoor displays will redefine eReaders.
7. Smart phones are becoming “super phones.”
Click here to read our full analysis and the rest of the trends: http://blog.laptopmag.com/8-trends-from-ces-that-will-define-2010Last week was a long but exciting one for the editorial staff at LAPTOP. Seven... more
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A BBC reporter at LA's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) gets challenged to break the Titanic of mobile technology that the company behind it bills the "world's first unbreakable phone". If you name your product something like that, you're just asking to be embarrassed in front of hundreds of thousands of people when it busts in a couple of toe-curlingly awkward seconds.
Video: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/8450385.stmA BBC reporter at LA's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) gets challenged to break... more
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With this year’s Consumer Electronics Show still in full force, the gaming and movie world has literally been focusing on 3D and the potential it brings. Sony has been leading this drive, saying that they will use the PlayStation 3 as the flagship electronic to push this new technology. However, according to James McQuivey VP and analyst at Forrester Research, 3D is just hype right now, and it will certainly take a long time for it to be market accepted.With this year’s Consumer Electronics Show still in full force, the gaming and... more
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"It's tough to judge Monster Hunter Tribecause the series hasn't been my thing. Andrew Pfister and I tried to understand what the fuss was about when Capcom released "Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite" in 2009, but despite a few hours spent over beers in co-op, we left the experience scratching our heads. Monster Hunter is a genuine hit in Japan, but something's not clicking here. Capcom showed parts of how they hope to change that with Monster Hunter Tri.
There have been some key changes made to make Monster Hunter Tri more appealing.
One, the camera can be independently controlled through a second analog stick. In the PSP version, the camera proved unwieldy because tapping a shoulder button to swing the camera around couldn't always keep up with the action. That's not an issue on the Wii.
Two, the tutorial has been redesigned from the ground up. That sounds like a simple change, but it's an important one. Pfister and I didn't make it far past the tutorial in Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite because even after finish the tutorial, it didn't feel like we learned anything. The other Monster Hunter games assumed you knew what was going on and this one doesn't. Though I didn't experience the tutorial for myself, knowing that's the plan is encouraging.
Three, the online system is intended to sit right alongside Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. Online play has never been a major part of Monster Hunter prior to the Wii version, simply because most users in Japan were playing near each other -- it's part of the culture. On the Wii, Capcom knows there needs to be a serious step up and even though the Japanese version includes friends lists and lobby systems, I'm told the US version is getting even more engineering tweaks to make sure it's a seamless, friendly system when people boot it up.
As someone who traditionally dismisses a new Monster Hunter, Capcom's reactions to feedback are noteworthy enough that I'm willing to give the series another shot with Monster Hunter Tri.""It's tough to judge Monster Hunter Tribecause the series hasn't been... more
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"A new section of Mass Effect 2 was playable at CES 2010 and was also (sadly) my first time playing the game. Although my time was brief, I got a good sense of all of the improvements BioWare has made to the franchise.
I won't go over all of the new gameplay mechanics and changes as Patrick Klepek has already written an excellent preview, but I can give some details on the new quest I was able to play."
http://g4tv.com/videos/43601/Mass-Effect-2-Miranda-Profile-Trailer/"A new section of Mass Effect 2 was playable at CES 2010 and was also (sadly) my... more
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Brian's Super Street Fighter IV Fight Club report from earlier today ran down a lot of the tournament details and features of the game. Now, check out a three-part series of videos showing off some of the best moves in the contest. The best part, a final fight between Capcom Special Advisor/Community Manager, Seth Killian vs. the reigning US SFIV champion, Justin Wong.
Epic.
http://g4tv.com/videos/43631/CES-Super-Street-Fighter-IV-Fight-Club-Part-1/Brian's Super Street Fighter IV Fight Club report from earlier today ran down a... more
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"Another surprise within Microsoft's Xbox 360 area at CES 2010 was the debut of Scrap Metal a brand-new game from Slick Entertainment, the studio who worked with Metanet Software "N+" to bring to Xbox Live Arcade. Scrap Metal is essentially RC Pro Am-meets-Twisted Metal.
There wasn't too much of Scrap Metal to show at CES (it doesn't even have a release date yet, just sometime in 2010), but there was promise to be found. I've seen other folks comparing Scrap Metal to David Jaffe's PlayStation Network downlodable Calling All Cars .
which is pretty fair. Scrap Metal doesn't appear to be as open-ended as Calling All Cars' environments and there appears to be far more variety to the gameplay in Slick Entertainment's effort.
It's not just about racing around a track or blowing up other cars. The mode with the most potential had me running laps as cars chased me around, Grand Theft Auto-style. Every time you cross the finish line, another cop car starts chasing you. Eventually, a nearby rep told me, a small army will be doing their best to ensure your destruction (unfortunately, I only made it three laps). It was already enjoyable solo, but it's easy to imagine the fun multiplying with three others.
And keeping with the CES theme, Scrap Metal had a 3D mode. It wasn't the "new" 3D, though, but the old, janky, headache-inducing 3D..."
http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/701734/Scrap-Metal-Hands-On-Impressions.html"Another surprise within Microsoft's Xbox 360 area at CES 2010 was the debut... more
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"Announced here at CES 2010, Nyko will be introducing Wand+, a new Wii remote with built-in MotionPlus support. The unit, which is the same size as their current third-party Wiimote, will release in March for a suggested $40, well below the cost of a Nintendo Wiimote and MotionPlus.
The big question: does it work?
Yes. As far as I can tell during my limited hands-on time with the Wand+ and Wii Sports Resort (Table Tennis), it works as well as Nintendo's own MotionPlus. The impressive part? This tech is built from scratch by Nyko and not licensed from Nintendo.
My only gripe is the D-Pad, which isn't as defined as the one on the official Nintendo Wiimote. Everything else works as well as the official thing and should present a low-cost option for gamers wishing to stock up to four Wiimotes with MotionPlus.
Should Nintendo publish a change to MotionPlus, Nyko will also be able to update the firmware on the Wand+, though it will require sending your controller back to Nyko for flashing."
Check out more Nyko accessories in our photo gallery tour of Nyko's booth
http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/701736/Hands-On-Nykos-Wii-Wand-With-Built-in-MotionPlus.html"Announced here at CES 2010, Nyko will be introducing Wand+, a new Wii remote... more
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"Popular accessories manufacturer Mad Catz, best known for their game controllers and fight sticks (Brian Leahy will have new impressions from CES 2010 shortly), have announced a new line of premium gaming mice to go along with their popular Cyborg gaming keyboards.
“The addition of this line of mice bolsters Cyborg’s strong gaming keyboard market presence and is a continuation of our strategy of developing products that evoke a passionate consumer response,” Mad Catz president and CEO Darren Richardson said in a statement.
The most notable aspect of the new Cyborg R.A.T. mice, at least according to Richardson, is that they’re designed in such a way to allow users to fully customize how the mice feel in players' hands. How the mice do this isn’t clear, but judging from the pictures, that’s probably what all those knobs and bolts and such are for.
There are four models to choose from, ranging from $50 to $130, each with unique features like programmable weight systems and varying laser strengths. Mad Catz says to expect these beastly creations sometime in spring 2010.
Do you own any Mad Catz products, specifically any Cyborg gaming accessories? What do you think of these new mice? Look like something you might be picking up?
Check out more Mad Catz accessories in our photo gallery tour of Mad Catz's booth."
http://g4tv.com/ces2k10/photo_gallery/3138/CES_2010__MadCatz_Booth_at_CES_2010/index.html"Popular accessories manufacturer Mad Catz, best known for their game controllers... more
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"Yup. It's true. 3D HD televisions have launched at CES 2010. Kevin Pereira and Alison Haislip take a look at the products soon to be available in your home, like the Sony Bravia LX Series with its 3D features built-in, the Samsung C9000 that comes with what has to be the coolest remote ever (a mini TV?? On your remote???) and the "no one is ever really going to buy this, right?" Panasonic 152" 3D plasma."
http://g4tv.com/videos/43624/CES-2010-3D-Televisions-Review/"Yup. It's true. 3D HD televisions have launched at CES 2010. Kevin Pereira... more
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"So, let's say you're one of the most popular consumer electronics companies in the world. Producer of high-end TVs, mobile phone and more, you're asked "Why sir, if you were to build a CES 2010 booth, what would it look like?".
Samsung... oh how I love thee."
Pretty impressive booth, and of course the products. Good TVs and a 3-Screen Monitor.
http://g4tv.com/videos/43637/CES-2010-Samsungs-Booth/"So, let's say you're one of the most popular consumer electronics... more
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-Sony Vaio W
-Toshiba Satellite
-Samsung 3D Blu-Ray player
"Not all technological advancements are evil like Skynet. Sony proves that new gadgets can also be eco-friendly, like their new recycled W series Eco notebook. Kevin Pereira and Alison Haislip cover more of the top consumer tech from CES 2010, like the new Toshiba Satellite E205 laptop and the Samsung BD-C6900 Blu-ray player that yes, has built-in 3D playback in case you don't want to buy a 3D television."
http://g4tv.com/videos/43625/CES-2010-Sony-W-Series-Notebook-Samsung-BD-C6900--More/-Sony Vaio W
-Toshiba Satellite
-Samsung 3D Blu-Ray player
"Not all... more
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