Accessories Presence As Strong As Ever At CES

By John Laposky On Jan 10 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — As the inevitable onslaught of tablets, 3D and OLED TVs garner the headlines at this year’s International CES, the universe of accessories will again make up the bulk of introductions at the show.

A plethora of new add-on peripheral options present retailers with an opportunities to add valuable margin points to sales, while enhancing the performance of the majority of new CE innovations for the consumer.

 

 

Technology Puts Fitness, Health Goals In The Palm Of Your Hand

By John Laposky On Jan 10 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — This year’s International CES will offer an unprecedented number of new products and technologies designed to enhance a user’s overall health and help reach and manage fitness goals.

The show’s Digital Health and Sport & Fitness TechZone, featuring more than a dozen companies, will take up more than 15,000 square feet of floor space, offering everything from simple pedometers to 24-hour wearable health monitors.

Accell Adds Cables, Adapters At CES

By TWICE Staff On Jan 10 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — Accell is unveiling a variety of products during International CES at booth 21848.

The UltraRun Pro HDMI cables support all video resolutions and formats, Accell said, including 1080p, 1440p, 4K and 3D. They feature patented semiconductor technology from RedMere, embedded in the display-end of the cable, which providing active signal equalization functionality without requiring an external power source.

For Monster, The Beat Doesn't Go On

By Lisa Johnston On Jan 23 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — For the past few years Monster has made headlines at International CES with new headphones and new partnerships.

This year was no different — except the headline comes from the one major partnership that is ending, not beginning. Although not officially announced by Monster, Businessweek reported during the show that Beats Electronics will not renew its five-year contract with Monster for the wildly popular Beats by Dre products.

TWICE’s requests for comment to both Monster and Beats were not returned at press time.

Fry's Takes Top Title At Monster's Annual Awards

By Lisa Johnston On Jan 23 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — Monster held its annual Retailer Awards and Concert on Jan. 11 at the Paris Hotel, here, where Fry’s Electronics was given the top award of the Global Gold.

The awards were followed by a concert put on by Chicago. The Wonder Girls, who are helping Monster launch their Diamond Tears - Edge headphones, opened up for Chicago.

New HDMI Spec Due In 2nd Half

By John Laposky On Jan 23 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — The HDMI Forum said at International CES it expects to release the next-generation HDMI specification, capable of delivering higher-resolution video, in the second half of 2012.

First FullHD 3D Glasses Displayed At CES

By John Laposky On Jan 23 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — The first demonstration of compatible active-shutter 3D glasses and 3D video components under the FullHD 3D Glasses Initiative standard, developed jointly by Xpand 3D and Panasonic, Samsung and Sony, occurred at International CES.

The FullHD 3D Glasses Initiative licenses RF- and IR-based communication protocols between consumer 3D active-shutter glasses and 3D displays with Xpand’s active-shutter technology. The glasses are designed to be compatible with any display device from any brand licensed by the initiative.

Stream TV Debuts Glasses-Free 3D Conversion Technology

By John Laposky On Jan 23 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS – Stream TV Networks introduced at International CES its Ultra-D 3D technology that converts standard 2D and 3D stereoscopic content, which requires 3D glasses, into autostereoscopic content that can be viewed without glasses.

According to CEO Mathu Rajan, the proprietary Ultra-D technology leverages custom hardware, middleware and software algorithms to enable realtime conversion of video, photos and games, through a converter box called the SeeCube, which attaches to an Ultra-D-enabled display.

Audiofly Readies U.S. Launch; Thinksound Debuts Monitor Series

By Lisa Johnston On Dec 19 2011 - 6:01am

DIAMOND BAR, CALIF. — Audiofly, an Australian headphones manufacturer, is launching in the United States this month and will be coming to International CES to show off its four in-ear models.

Meanwhile, Thinksound introduced the first in-ear headphones in its Monitor series.

Speck Bows Holiday iPhone 4S Cases

By Lisa Johnston On Dec 19 2011 - 6:01am

PALO ALTO, CALIF. — Speck recently unveiled its much-anticipated line of iPhone 4S cases, just in time for not only the holiday selling season, but also for all those iPhones that will be gifted later this month.

Its FabShell cases feature fabric backs and sides, onepiece construction, reinforced sides and a rubbery raised bezel for additional screen protection.

There will also be a holiday edition of the cases that “conjure memories of holidays past and those special sweaters from Grandma,” Speck said.