Category: ces 2016

The Force Band lets you control BB-8 using simple gestures

Kevin Bruce Francisco

BB-8 has been easily one of the fan favorites when Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released that’s why there’s been a lot of cool merchandise in the market featuring this droid. There’s the smartphone-controlled BB-8 that Globe offers and now a prototype of Sphero‘s Force Band has been demonstrated last CES that lets you control the toy just by using simple hand gestures.

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The still-prototype Force Band by Sphero relies on its accelerometer to follow the movements of your arm and sends instructions to BB-8 via Bluetooth. With it, you can make BB-8 dance, spin, direct it where to go, give it a fist bump, and more.

This wearable was said to be coming sometime this year, but with no final price and release date as of yet. For now, enjoy the following demo video of your favorite droid maneuvered using the “Force”.

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The Force Band lets you control BB-8 using simple gestures

Kevin Bruce Francisco

BB-8 has been easily one of the fan favorites when Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released that’s why there’s been a lot of cool merchandise in the market featuring this droid. There’s the smartphone-controlled BB-8 that Globe offers and now a prototype of Sphero‘s Force Band has been demonstrated last CES that lets you control the toy just by using simple hand gestures.

bb8-force-band

The still-prototype Force Band by Sphero relies on its accelerometer to follow the movements of your arm and sends instructions to BB-8 via Bluetooth. With it, you can make BB-8 dance, spin, direct it where to go, give it a fist bump, and more.

This wearable was said to be coming sometime this year, but with no final price and release date as of yet. For now, enjoy the following demo video of your favorite droid maneuvered using the “Force”.

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The Best Laptops of CES 2016

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So you’ve seen the gaming laptops and 2-in-1 convertibles, now to wrap things up in the personal computing category are the laptops and Ultrabooks. Here are the best we’ve seen in CES 2016.

Razer Blade Stealth

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Razer hit the sweet spot with the Razer Blade Stealth. It’s a great ultrabook on its own, but it can turn into a powerful gaming machine with the help of the Razer Core. Powering the Blade Stealth is a 12.5-inch IGZO touch display, Intel Core i7-6500U dual-core CPU with Hyper-Threading, Intel HD Graphics 520, 8GB LPDDR3 RAM, up to 512GB SSD, and Windows 10 64-bit. Price starts at $999.

LG Gram 15

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LG introduced its own laptop in the form of the LG Gram 15 (15Z960). This sleek laptop sports a Carbon Magnesium and Lithium Magnesium body, 15.6-inch Full HD display, 6th-gen Intel Core processor, up to 8GB RAM, up to 256GB SSD, and Windows 10 64-bit. It is priced at $1,499.

Samsung Notebook 9 Series

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Along with the Galaxy TabPro S, Samsung also unveiled its newest additions to the Notebook 9 series for 2016 – the Notebook 9 15-inch and Notebook 9 13.3-inch. These laptops are powered by Intel Core i7 processors, up to 8GB RAM, up to 256GB SSD, and Windows 10. It comes in Iron Silver and Modern Pink colors. Price is TBA.

HP EliteBook Folio G1

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HP’s thinnest and lightest notebook to date is the EliteBook Folio G1. It measures 12.4mm thin and weighs less than a kilogram. It features an aluminum body with a 180-degree piano hinge, 12.5-inch Full HD display, Intel Core m5-6Y54 dual-core processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD. Price starts at $999.

Acer Aspire V Nitro “Black Edition” with Intel RealSense Camera

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Acer took the Aspire V Nitro, upgraded its internals, installed an Intel RealSense Camera, and painted it black. The result is the badass-looking Acer Aspire V Nitro “Black Edition”. This laptop comes in 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch Full HD and 4K UHD displays and powered by an Intel Core i7-6700HQ CPU, NVIDIA GeForce GTX960M 4GB GPU, up to 16GB RAM, and 1TB HDD. Price starts at $999.99.

Dell Latitude 13 7370

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Another good-looking notebook from Dell is the Latitude 13 7370. It has a bezel-free 13.3-inch Infinity Display in Full HD or WQXGA+, carbon fiber body, CNC machined aluminum lid, up to Intel Core m7 CPU, Intel vPro processors, up to 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, USB Type-C ports, fingerprint reader and Windows 10. Price starts at $1,299.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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The ThinkPad X1 Carbon features a 14-inch 2K (2560 x 1440 pixels) display with optional Full HD IPS and a full-size spill-resistant backlit keyboard. Powering the device is a 6th generation Intel 7-6600U with vPro CPU, Samsung PCIe NVMe SSD storage, Windows 10, and a battery that can last up to 11 hours. Price starts at $1,299.

Dell Precision 15 5000 Series

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If you’ve been spoiled with Dell’s bezel-free laptops, then here’s another one – the Dell Precision 15 5000 Series. It features a 15.6-inch UltraSharp FHD IPS display which is also available in 4K Ultra HD. It is powered by the 6th-gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, NVIDIA Quadro M1000M 2GB graphics, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD, and Windows 10. Price starts at $,1399.

And there we have it, these are the best laptops from the recently concluded CES 2016. Which is your pick?

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Top 2-in-1 Convertible Notebooks of CES 2016

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Yesterday we showed you a list of gaming laptops that made an appearance at CES 2016, this time, we’re going to take a look at the 2-in-1 Convertible category. Take a look at our top picks below.

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S

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The Galaxy TabPro S uses the same concept as Microsoft’s Surface Pro line. It features a tablet form factor but with notebook specifications like a 6th-gen Intel Core M processor (Dual Core 2.2GHz), 4GB RAM and 128GB / 256GB SSD. It comes with a full-sized keyboard that also doubles as a cover. Samsung is also making available for separate purchase a multi-port adapter (HDMI, USB Type A & C) and Bluetooth Pen. Price is TBA.

Lenovo Yoga 900S

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Representing Lenovo’s Yoga line is the Yoga 900S. This notebook doesn’t have a detachable keyboard but it sports a special and stylish 360-degree watchband hinge, as seen with the Yoga Pros, allowing it to bend into different modes. It sports a 12.5-inch QHD display, 6th-gen Intel Core M processor, and Windows 10. Price is TBA.

HP Spectre x360 w/ OLED display option

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HP introduced a refreshed version of the Spectre X360 and equipped it with a 15.6-inch 4K Ultra HD display, 6th-gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, optional Intel Iris graphics, up to 16GB RAM, up to 512GB SSD and quad front-firing speakers custom tuned by Bang & Olufsen. It also boasts a thin 15.9mm body and 9.5 hours of battery life. Price starts at $1,149. The OLED version, on the other hand, has a 13.3-inch display. Price is TBA.

Acer Aspire Switch 12 S

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The Acer Aspire Switch 12 S is an improved version of the Aspire Switch 12 from last year. The Switch 12 S sports a 12.5-inch IPS display with Full HD or 4K UHD resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 4, anodized aluminum body, 6th-gen Intel Core M processor, up to 8GB RAM, up to 256GB SSD, and Intel RealSense R200 camera for 3D scanning. It also features the Acer Snap Hinge Gold for fast data streaming of up to 6Gbps between the tablet and keyboard dock. Price starts at $999.99.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet

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Probably the most eye-catching in this list is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet as it lets you attach Productivity Modules like the keyboard, pico-projector, Intel RealSense camera, or an extra battery that can last up to 15 hours. Other features include a 12-inch 2K (2160 x 1440) IPS display, built-in kickstand, USB Type-C, and powered by an Intel Core M processor. Price starts at $899.

Toshiba dynaPad

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Toshiba’s dynaPad was first announced back in October 2015 but it was in CES 2016 that the Japanese company announced that it is now shipping the 12-inch WUXGA 2-in-1. The dynaPad sports an Intel Atom x5-Z8300 Processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, and Windows 10 Home. Price starts at $649.99.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga

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The ThinkPad X1 Yoga features a 14-inch 2K (2560 x 1440) touch screen display with optional OLED variant. It features a spill-resistant full-size backlit keyboard with the keys that retract automatically when not being used as a laptop. It weighs 2.8lbs and comes with a dockable rechargeable stylus pen. Price starts at $1,499.

Dell XPS 12 2-in-1

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Dell also has a sleek-looking 2-in-1 in the form of the XPS 12 2-in-1. It sports a 12.5-inch display available in Full HD and 4K UHD resolution with Gorilla Glass NBT. Like its XPS cousins, it has thin side bezels. It is powered by a 6th-gen Intel Core M5 Processor, 8GB RAM, up to 256GB SSD, and Windows 10. Price starts at $999.99.

Dell Latitude 12 7000 Series 2-in-1

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Dell also introduced a convertible business laptop – the Latitude 12 7000 Series 2-in-1. Like the XPS 12 2-in-1, it has a 12.5-inch display available in Full HD and 4K UHD resolution with Gorilla Glass. It is powered by a 6th-gen Intel Core M processors, up to 8GB RAM, SSD PCIe storage, 2x USB Type-C port, and Windows 10. Price is TBA.

 

What do you guys think of the 2-in-1 convertible laptops listed above? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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The Coolest Gadgets of CES 2016

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This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) saw a lot of promising gizmos that are very much appealing to today’s tech-loving lifestyle. From all of the products launched, here’s a hand-picked list of some of the coolest gadgets during the show.

1. BRAGI Dash Wireless Earbuds

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Germany-based company BRAGI unveiled the world’s first smart wireless headphones — the Dash. The Dash is quite a looker on the outside and is also loaded on the inside. Obviously, it streams music wirelessly thru Bluetooth 4.0 but it also has a built-in storage that can store 4GB worth of audio files.

The Dash can also act as a fitness tracker since it is able to calculate heartbeat, steps, and duration of activity that all go straight to a partnered app. Additionally, it has sensors on its surface that you could tap and swipe to control the volume and hear external noises even without removing the Dash.

2. Parrot DISCO

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Moving away from the usual quad-propeller design of drones, Parrot launched its new DISCO that implements a fixed-wing approach with a nose camera for recording aerial footage.

Some of its key features include using a VR headset to be able to “fly” as the drone, going as fast as 80km/h without losing stability, and semi auto pilot that only requires you to throw the flying wing to take off.

3. Nikon KeyMission 360

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Nikon surprised many with the introduction of their new action cam and with it comes some pretty cool features. This shooter is waterproof and captures 360-degree photos and 4K videos.

How the KeyMission 360 captures images around it is via the lens that are located on opposite sides of the device. The image sensor, together with the company’s algorithm, stitches them together to produce ultra-high-definition photos and videos.

4. Garmin Varia Vision

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Designed to easily work with other devices from Garmin, the Varia Vision is a heads-up display (HUD) for cyclists. It attaches itself to sunglasses and projects a small image at the corner of the user’s field of view and shows stats, notifications, and other important details — eliminating the need to look down or worse, to check the phone while riding a bicycle.

5. Casio WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch

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The Casio WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch is designed for outdoor activities such as trekking, cycling, and fishing. The body is water-resistant up to 50 meters and built to military standard specifications.

The watch face features a dual layer display with monochrome and color LCDs which shows information such as compass direction, air pressure and altitude, sunrise and sunset times, tide graphs, and activity graphs.

6. Segway Advanced Personal Robot

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Segway also announced that they (together with Intel and Xiaomi) will be developing what’s called the Advanced Personal Robot that not only transports you from point A to point B on its wheels but also serves as your assistant on some of your daily tasks.

Users can ride it like a regular “hoverboard”, and it can be commanded to accomplish simple jobs for you like carrying groceries or answering the door using its sensors. There are also compatible arm-like extensions that further add to the things that it could do.

Have your own list of cool and nifty gadgets that were announced last CES? Feel free to share them with everyone.

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