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CES 2008: Gamers get force-feedback vest
Replicates feeling of being shot or G-force 9 January 2008 2:37 GMTA gaming vest and helmet that lets you feel actions within video games has been shown off at CES in Las Vegas.
TN Games behind the concept has developed two vests, one for first person shooter and one for racings games, and a helmet to help immerse you into... -
CES 2008: Tank Chair; the mother of all wheelchairs
Can out pace a golf cart ... supposedly 9 January 2008 2:08 GMTDisabled people who struggle to get across fields or on to the beach at the seaside can now get the ultimate wheelchair going thanks to Tank Chair Mk II.
Although you're unlikely to get it in the back of a car, the chair, on show at CES in Las Vegas this week,... -
CES 2008: Kodak AutoMagic Self-Burning CD-Rs help backup files
Helps copy digital content for you 9 January 2008 1:30 GMTKodak has announced a new self-burning CD that promise to make it easy for computer novices to burn sound, images and data onto a CD-R at this year's CES in Las Vegas.
The Kodak AutoMagic CD has built-in software for copying digital content onto the CD. -
CES 2008: myvu Personal Media Viewer gets update
Seeing is indeed believing 9 January 2008 1:08 GMTPersonal media viewer company myvu has launched two new products at CES Las Vegas in the shape of the Crystal 701 and Shades 301.
These mini-TVs-in-sunglasses-esque devices put portable entertainment firmly in the personal domain and are compatible with most... -
CES 2008: Microsoft says Xbox could go Blu-ray
If it's what the customer wants... 9 January 2008 0:15 GMTMicrosoft's Xbox video gaming unit still fully backs HD DVD - but has announced that it might consider supporting the Blu-ray format in the near future, reports The Guardian.
"It should be consumer choice; and if that's the way they vote, that's something we'll... -
CES 2008: Emergency kits complete with built-in TV
Just in case 8 January 2008 23:55 GMTJust what you didn't know the world needed, spotted on one of the international stands at CES are these two items.
The first is a "Multifunctional TV lantern" offering either a 6- or 8-inch TFT LCD TV, telescopic antenna, torch and radio, while the second is... -
CES 2008: Built NY launches 2008 range
New neoprene for the new year 8 January 2008 23:45 GMTBuilt NY, the company that makes the cool neoprene sleeves and cases for laptops and other gadgetry has launched their 2008 range at the CES show.
New for this year, the Laptop Back Packs are particularly eye-catching and offer a new "intepretation" of the... -
CES 2008: Meccano launches three new Spykees
Cell, Miss and Vox get US launch 8 January 2008 22:18 GMTMeccano has launched three new models of "Spykee" their Spy Robot, at CES.
Spykee "Cell" can be controlled via a mobile phone using Bluetooth.
Cell moves, sees and takes pictures, its head is motorized, and features voice transformation as well... -
CES 2008: SIM2 Dolby LED Display Prototype unvielled
The future’s bright, the future’s LED 8 January 2008 21:39 GMTAudio giant Dolby and imaging stalwart SIM2 CES have announced a collaboration together in the shape of the Dolby backlit LED array LCD TV technology.
Described by Dolby PR manager Joshua Gershman as “the future of TV”, this new imaging technology creates a... -
CES 2008: Neoprene "Designer Sleeves" launch at CES
Colourful cases 8 January 2008 21:34 GMTFashion-led neoprene notebook sleeves are nothing new, granted, but Designer Sleeves' offering, launched at CES, are a little bit more than average.
A patent-pending design means the image is printed directly onto the neoprene for a more colourful, vivid result,... -
CES 2008: Streetspace robust webstation
Go online whilst out and about 8 January 2008 21:23 GMTDesigned for use by consumers who have to buy credit via pre-paid scratchcards, the Streetspace demonstrates just how online the world wants to be today.
A robust computer, designed to industrial grade standards, the theory behind this waterproof offering is... -
CES 2008: A look at WowWee's Wrex the Dawg
A post-modern, parody of the robot dog 8 January 2008 21:14 GMTPocket-lint has had a full hands-on demo of WowWee's new Wrex the Dawg robotic canine at CES 2008.
We were highly amused by the WowWee rep we spoke to's interpretation of the product - as Wrex is described as a parody of a robot dog.
With the... -
CES 2008: Temtex Neutrano Photowatch
100 images on your wrist 8 January 2008 20:43 GMTIf you want to carry your digi-snaps around with you then what better way to do it than on your wrist?
Yep, really. Shown at CES, this Photo Watch gives you storage for 100 of your favourite pictures that can easily be displayed, and scrolled through on the... -
CES 2008: iPod pig speakers controlled via "tender petting"
Oink 8 January 2008 19:15 GMTCompatible with iPods and iPhones, these pig speakers are controlled by touching the ears, and, as the official Chinese info goes, are a "fair-sounding, lovely pig" and operated via "your tender petting".
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CES 2008: iRobiQ Korean household bot shown
"Ubiqitous Home Robot" 8 January 2008 19:08 GMTShown at the CES show in the hope of getting a US distributor, Pocket-lint enjoyed a hands-on demo of the Korean iRobiQ household helper bot.
The cute and friendly looking silver robot boasts many functions that aim to aid a household with kids - including... -
CES 2008: Blu-ray says Blu-ray outselling HD DVD worldwide
3-1 in Europe, 14-1 in Japan 8 January 2008 19:00 GMTThe Blu-ray disc association is not showing any mercy to Toshiba and its HD DVD format this week at CES in Las Vegas announcing that sales of the format by Sony are out competing HD DVD.
According to latest figures by Home Media Research, an independent market... -
CES 2008: Intel says "Internet in your pocket" the future
Gets confused with today 8 January 2008 17:52 GMTIntel has announced its vision for the future at its keynote speech at CES in Las Vegas.
And what's that future? The Internet in your pocket.
Telling most people what they must surely already know, Intel Corporation President and CEO Paul Otellini... -
CES 2008: Intempo launch World's first Portable Internet Radio
Get 6000 radio stations on the go 8 January 2008 17:21 GMTIntempo has unveiled the World's first portable Internet radio at CES in Las Vegas.
The new internet/FM radio, code-named Daisy, will come with integrated wireless connectivity to allow users to connect to a wireless hotspot at home our out in the world and... -
CES 2008: Samsung create 40GB CompactFlash drive
Mini drive, plenty of space 8 January 2008 17:10 GMTSamsung has announced that it is shipping Compact Flash card-sized hard disk drives for use in mobile consumer devices.
Available in 30GB and 40GB models, Samsung’s Spinpoint A1 hard disks continue the trend being set by multiple manufacturers at the Consumer... -
CES 2008: Panasonic developing wireless Lumix
Working in connection with Google and T-Mobile 8 January 2008 17:00 GMTPanasonic has announced it is developing a new Lumix digital camera with wireless capabilities that will allow users to upload images directly to Google's Picasa web albums.
Announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the company has also teamed... -
CES 2008: Belkin Conserve Surge Protector gives users control via remote
Promises to help you save the planet too 8 January 2008 16:13 GMTBelkin has announced an 8-outlet surge protector that promises to be eco-friendly enough to allow you to turn off the devices plugged into it at the press of the included remote control.
The device works in a similar way to the units already announced by other... -
CES 2008: Belkin SOHO KVM lets you share equiment between computers
Use the same monitor, keyboard and mouse without unplugging 8 January 2008 16:00 GMTBelkin has announced a new device that lets you share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between two or more different computers at CES in Las Vegas.
The new device, called the Belkin SOHO KVM includes a built-in USB 2.0 2-port hub and touch sensitive buttons... -
CES 2008: SanDisk launch new memory cards for Camcorders
Coming in 60 and 120 minute versions 8 January 2008 15:51 GMTSanDisk has announced two new memory cards aimed at camcorder users at CES in Las Vegas.
The new SanDisk Video HD cards will be available in SDHC and Memory Stick PRO Duo formats and be advertised in minutes rather than storage capacity.
The new... -
CES 2008: Belkin laptop case for the home
Stores your cables and magazines as well 8 January 2008 13:37 GMTBelkin has realised that most people just use their laptops at home and so have created a laptop bag for storing away your notebook around the house.
Announced at CES in Las Vegas, the new Laptop Hideaway as its called has a large handle that allows you to... -
CES 2008: Host of eMotion digi frames unveiled
MediaStreet launches Spring line-up 8 January 2008 12:29 GMTMediaStreet is adding six new eMotion digital photo frames to its line-up.
First up is the 15-inch eMotion Digital Photo/Art frame "Thomas F. McKnight Edition", which is bundled with the artist’s latest book Arcadia.
This frame comes preloaded...
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