I was going back through our YouTube Channel, and noticed that we hadn't posted a few of our videos from the 2014 International CES. These don't really fit anywhere else, but they are cool nonetheless.
Anker has developed an ingenious way to solve the compatibility problem with PowerIQ. Essentially, PowerIQ is a chip embedded in the charger or battery that, "intelligently identifies your device and speaks with the language it needs for full speed charging."
Two weeks ago the 2014 International CES was held in Las Vegas. Over 125,000 people clogged the streets, casinos and the convention center in Las Vegas to see anything and everything in technology. While CES isn't the place that most of the big tech companies launch the biggest products, (iPad, iPhone, Android etc didn't debut [...]
Although you may not have ever heard of AMD, you have most likely used or have seen some of their technology in use. While AMD is primarily a processor and graphics card company, still waters run deep. Through deep collaboration with hardware producers, game developers, and software developers, AMD has helped these third-parties make the most efficient and beautiful use of their GPUs.
The DashIT is priced at $14.95, making it an extremely affordable accessory. The low cost, combined with the simple effectiveness of the DashIT leads us to believe that the product has a real shot at becoming a commercial success.
WakaWaka manufacturers extremely high-efficiency, low-cost solar lamps and solar chargers. Thus, WakaWaka - 'Shine Bright' in Swahili - is an apt name for the product. At CES, WakaWaka's CEO answered a few of our questions and even showed us their newest product.
We had a chance to speak with the MYBELL Team at CES. Their product really stands out for several reasons. One, it serves a valuable purpose. Two, it is extremely simple to use. And three, although the device is not for sale yet, it looks like it will be priced somewhere between $50-80. The simplicity of use and the relatively low projected price point gives the MYBELL a strong shot at becoming a huge commercial success.
My next stop was the Formlabs booth. I’ve been following them closely since the initial crowdfunding of the Form 1 printer back in September of 2012. The project was launched on Kickstarter with a goal of raising $100,000 and in 30 days raised nearly $3 million, making it one of the most successful projects ever. [...]
Among many topics brought up during their CES Press Day conference, Panasonic announced a new product line: Panasonic Beauty. The company, know mostly for their TVs, tablets, video equipment, and digital cameras has stepped into an entirely new product category.
The Samsung Press Conference at CES 2014 was more a display in theatrics than anything else. It had all the elements that make wonderful theater: a message of social good, celebrity cameos, an onstage meltdown by Michael Bay, incredible video and graphics displays, and the cast bit us farewell in musical exit. Great theater! However, it left much to be desired in terms of announcements and was incredibly underwhelming in terms of product announcements.
