Solutions Without Problems
They say "necessity is the mother of invention." If this is true, CES could be considered a technological orphanage. Historically, some of the most hyped tech from the show fails to launch. The industry doesn't always reward perfection as much as flashiness. Walking the aisles, it's so easy to forget the man hours behind each product. It's easy to feel uninspired. This is a small collection of things that spark imagination, even if the products themselves may fail to be a hit. Sometimes, it's important to look past the obvious.
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The Saygus Vphone is an Android-based CDMA phone with videoconferencing capabilities. This isn't a new idea for folks in Japan, but it's the first time we're seeing the idea make the jump to America. Who needs it? Hard to say, but deaf folks might be able to use the tech to use sign language remotely.
http://www.saygus.com/vphone
The Saygus Vphone is an Android-based CDMA phone with videoconferencing capabilities. This isn't a new idea for folks in Japan, but it's the first time we're seeing the idea make the jump to America. Who needs it? Hard to say, but deaf folks might be able to use the tech to use sign language remotely.
http://www.saygus.com/vphone
The SoundEgg is an old idea that pops up from time to time. Mork would probably love one, but at $1700, we're gonna pass. It's not bad tech. Sitting in it immediately shut off the cacaphony of the show floor thanks to its sound insulation and 5.1 audio. It's not uncomfortable either. Could be prettier. Should be cheaper.
The SoundEgg is an old idea that pops up from time to time. Mork would probably love one, but at $1700, we're gonna pass. It's not bad tech. Sitting in it immediately shut off the cacaphony of the show floor thanks to its sound insulation and 5.1 audio. It's not uncomfortable either. Could be prettier. Should be cheaper.
The SoundEgg is an old idea that pops up from time to time. Mork would probably love one, but at $1700, we're gonna pass. It's not bad tech. Sitting in it immediately shut off the cacaphony of the show floor thanks to its sound insulation and 5.1 audio. It's not uncomfortable either. Could be prettier. Should be cheaper.
I know. Again with the keychain speakers. These are pretty cool though. Good sounding, good looking and inexpensive. Kids and cube farmers the target market. From Mobi, and available now.
Unfortunately, this Star Trek captain's chair was just a display for Dolby's booth. How many people would actually want to buy one of these for their game room or home theatre? Lots. Someone, get on this.
Unfortunately, this Star Trek captain's chair was just a display for Dolby's booth. How many people would actually want to buy one of these for their game room or home theatre? Lots. Someone, get on this.
Unfortunately, this Star Trek captain's chair was just a display for Dolby's booth. How many people would actually want to buy one of these for their game room or home theatre? Lots. Someone, get on this.
VibeAttire is a stereo vibration vest. Plug it into music, and the thing buzzes with the beat. Plug it into a video game and feel rockets whizz past your chest. Combine this with the Peregrine Gaming Glove (http://dvice.com/archives/2010/01/the-peregrine-g.php) and you will definitely look like you belong in the 1980's version of how we imagined 2010 looking.
VibeAttire is a stereo vibration vest. Plug it into music, and the thing buzzes with the beat. Plug it into a video game and feel rockets whizz past your chest. Combine this with the Peregrine Gaming Glove (http://dvice.com/archives/2010/01/the-peregrine-g.php) and you will definitely look like you belong in the 1980's version of how we imagined 2010 looking.
MTX Audio had an iPod Touch powered lowrider trike on the floor. It's not for sale. It's not revolutionary. It's shiny though, and sometimes that's all you need.
The NuM8 is a GPS tracking bug embedded in a watch. The strap has sensors that send out an alert if the device is removed. It's not new tech, but it's more attractive than the others. Kids might actually wear it. Retail is $179 and it requires a $10 monthly service plan.
http://www.lok8u.com/us/why-num8
Unfortunately, this isn't for sale. It wouldn't be cheap, even if it was. It's hard to say if fuel cells are the answer to our future energy storage needs, but it always sparks the imagination. The idea of a decentralized grid where people choose their price for electricity is science fiction for now. That could all change pretty quickly though, especially as photovoltaics get cheaper and more efficient.
