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.

Marchon3D Enters Japan Market

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

LAS VEGAS — Marchon3D announced at International CES a deal with Japanese CE distributor Arisawa to provide a distribution outlet for Marchon3D’s EX3D line of passive 3D glasses in Japan.

EX3D Eyewear uses patented, curved M3D lens technology and includes 25 styles in a variety of colors and shapes with options for men, women and children. Suggested retails range from $22 to $70.

Mizco Int'l And Ecko Unveil Updated Graffiti-Inspired Lines

By Lisa Johnston On Jan 30 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — The Ecko Unltd. division of Mizco International used International CES to show off its new CE accessories products.

The Force headphones, which feature 57mm speaker drivers, are part of the company’s Unltd. Sound headphones. They come in gold, Graffiti White and Camo Gray. Features include noise reduction, reinforced construction and frame, max input power of 100mW, impedance of 32 ohms, a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz and a satin carrying bag. Suggested retail is $49.99.

iLuv Intros Kindle Fire Dock, Charging Solutions

By Lisa Johnston On Jan 30 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — iLuv Creative Technology expanded its CE accessories lines with new charging products and sync cables, and it introduced what the company is calling the first audio dock designed for Amazon’s Kindle line.

The iMM375 features the robotic arms of the company’s MyBot OmniFit technology. This allows the dock to adjust for the width of the Kindle Fire or Kindle Touch, or it can be used with any device that uses a 3.5mm audio port.

Ivee Talking Alarm Clocks At CES

By Doug Olenick On Dec 19 2011 - 6:01am

LOS ANGELES – Ivee will showcase its latest line of voice-controlled alarm clocks at International CES next month.

The Ivee Flex and Ivee Digit are hands-free devices that can understand and respond to 35 and 40, respectively, voice-activated commands.

The Flex features an FM radio that can be turned on by a voice command and six sleep sounds designed to help one relax. It also has a 5-inch LED and can itself announce the time, date and temperature.

Q4 Flush With Headphone Launches

By Lisa Johnston On Nov 21 2011 - 6:01am

NEW YORK — Headphones manufacturers were busy in the final months of 2011, with what seemed like daily announcements of new models. Products and their features went across the board, with Bluetooth, in-line controls and celebrity names making frequent appearances.

TWICE has rounded up some of the most recent additions to the category, and expects even more news to come out of the upcoming 2012 International CES in January.

Biscotti Unveils Wi-Fi TV Phone

By John Laposky On Nov 21 2011 - 6:01am

MCKINNEY, TEXAS – Start-up Biscotti formally introduced its first product, the Biscotti TV Phone, a device that uses Wi-Fi to allow phone and video calling through any TV.

Boasting a small footprint that is shaped like, well, a biscotti, the device sits on or near a TV and allows unlimited free calls to other Biscotti devices as well as to computers, tablets and smartphones supporting Google Talk and Google’s open video standard.