Posted 1/13/12 5:57 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Android, Apple, CES, CES 2012, Tech
When the AR.Drone was first introduced we really didn't think flying the smartphone controlled UAV could get any easier, but with the help of new sensors and the "Absolute Control" flight mode Parrot proved us wrong during our hands-on at CES 2012. In the video below you can see Parrot's AR.Drone 2.0 in action as well as some footage taken with the AR.Drone 2.0's on-board HD camera. Read More...
Posted 1/13/12 10:19 am EST by Don Hatfield in CES, CES 2012, Tech, TV
While their jump into the PC fray fray is probably the biggest news coming from Vizio at this year's CES, the company also has a bunch of new television options heading our way. Everything from Google TV-equipped sets to new Cinema Wide 21:9 HDTVs are on display at the Vizio showcase and we couldn't wait to check them out. Head past the break for all the details and some video interviews. Read More...
Posted 1/12/12 1:30 pm EST by Don Hatfield in CES, CES 2012, Music, Tech
The House of Marley has been jammin' in full force at CES 2012, revealing new bag-style iPhone/iPod docks and Bluetooth speakers. Just like House of Marley's current offerings, the new products stand apart from the crowd by coming together with eco-friendly materials and stylish designs. Another positive note is the fact that 5% of all profits go directly to 1Love.org, which provides funding to charities and causes focused on youth, planet and peace. Read More...
Posted 1/12/12 12:30 pm EST by Don Hatfield in CES 2012, Tech, Toys
Back in the Fall Griffin Technology released an iOS controlled mini-helicopter known as the Helo TC. At CES 2012 they've revealed a follow-up to that little flying machine dubbed the Helo TC Assault. It sports a new military-style design and will let you shoot your friends and co-workers with tiny plastic missles. We couldn't resist stopping by the Griffin booth to check it out. Read More...
Posted 1/12/12 11:30 am EST by Don Hatfield in CES, CES 2012, Tech
Its no secret that there's a lot of potential for hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative energy source, but using them to charge up your iPhone? That's just crazy talk, right? I used to think so, but after stumbling upon the PowerTrekk booth at CES 2012 I happily stand corrected.
The PowerTrekk system is primarily meant for emergency situations and folks who love spending time in the great outdoors, away from civilization and electricity. I'm not going to get too deep into the specifics here, but I'll do my best to give you quick breakdown of how it works. Read More...
Posted 1/11/12 5:00 pm EST by Don Hatfield in CES, CES 2012, Music, Tech
![](http://geek-news.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/luda1.jpg "Chris \\"Ludacris\\" Bridges")
Soul Electronics and Grammy award-winning recording artist Chris “Ludacris” Bridges were at CES 2012 this year showcasing new designs for the Soul by Ludacris premium headphone line. Among the new designs are the SL300CG chrome gold and SL150CS chrome silver Limited Edition models.
We were lucky enough to meet up with Ludacris at the Soul Electronics booth here at CES 2012 where he explained his inspiration for the premium headphone line and filled us in on his involvement in their development. Read More...
Posted 1/11/12 11:30 am EST by Don Hatfield in CES, CES 2012, Tech
The Las Vegas Convention Center floor isn't the only place to discover new, interesting technologies during CES. This year at the ShowStoppers event we stumbled across Feedair, a new ticker-style device that delivers your Twitter or Facebook feed to a classic LED display. Read More...
Posted 1/11/12 10:31 am EST by Don Hatfield in CES, CES 2012, Movies, Tech, TV
Streaming media players like Boxee and Roku suffer from one major flaw - the local programming and live events we want to watch simply aren't available through them. Thankfully, Boxee has introduced a live TV dongle that simply plugs into the back of the box and offers up live broadcast TV.
Here at CES 2012 we were invited to check out Boxee Live TV and although it's the same broadcast TV anyone can get for free with the trusty ol' rabbit ears at home, Boxee's approach seems like it could make things a whole lot more entertaining. Read More...
Posted 1/10/12 4:00 pm EST by Don Hatfield in CES, CES 2012, DC Comics, Star Wars, Tech
Mimoco, the folks behind the awesome Mimobot flash drives we love so much, recently revealed a new line of USB flash drive card readers dubbed MimoMicro. The new miniature designer drives function the same way as a normal flash drive, but the digital storage comes from users' MicroSD cards from their smartphone, tablet or camera. Read More...
Posted 1/10/12 1:30 pm EST by Don Hatfield in CES, CES 2012, Tech
Considering its already a crowded market we never really expected VIZIO to jump into the PC game, but the company predominantly known for their HDTVs has done just that with line of ultra-thin notebooks and slick all-in-one desktop PCs.
So why should we care about a VIZIO PC when there are already so many Windows machines available from countless manufacturers? Well, VIZIO is apparently approaching the idea of personal computer in a different way than other OEMs. First of all VIZIO PCs will sport a clean system image (no useless bloatware) optimized by Microsoft and their PCs will act as an extension of the current V.I.A (VIZIO Internet Apps) ecosystem the company has already implemented in their HDTVs, Blu-ray players and tablet. Read More...
Posted 1/10/12 10:27 am EST by Don Hatfield in CES, CES 2012, Microsoft, Mobile, Tech, Xbox 360
A few weeks ago Microsoft announced that this would be their last year attending CES and we made sure to attend the keynote thinking they would end things with some crazy huge announcement. They didn't, but there were a few announcements that had us intrigued and you can find all the details past the break. Read More...
Posted 1/9/12 10:39 am EST by Don Hatfield in Apple, CES, CES 2012, Tech
Parrot's AR.Drone has been hovering around neighborhoods for a few years now and it was only a matter of time before Parrot delivered an upgraded model -- enter the AR. Drone 2.0. Officially revealed here at CES 2012, the second generation quadricopter has been equipped with upgraded HD cameras and sports a new leaner design. Read More...
I can hardly believe I'm saying this but someone has finally created what may in fact be the world's first hamster-powered submersible. Nope, you won't find any nuclear components here, this submarine runs entirely off rodent power! Read More...
Even if you have a ride-on lawn mower on which you can kick back and enjoy a frothy brew and some tunes yard work is never that much fun. In an attempt to reach that special place we hold in our hearts for RC vehicles, tinkerer Robert Smith has created the homeowner's ultimate toy – a solar-charged remote control electric lawn mower. Read More...
Posted 1/5/12 4:00 pm EST by Don Hatfield in Movies, Tech, TV
Roku CEO Anthony Wood recently revealed that Roku was getting another hardware update. This time they've squeezed all of the functionality of the streaming set-top box down to the size of your typical USB flash drive and removed the need for wires of any kind. Read More...