Gadget News
Seiki U-Vision HDMI cable promises to squeeze 4K upconversion out of 1080p video
Engadget - 6 Jan 2014 12:00
Known for suddenly coming on the scene last year with some of the cheapest Ultra HD televisions around, Seiki is getting into the accessories game with its new U-Vision HDMI cable. The $40 HDMI cable packs Technicolor 4K...
Here's a WiFi-enabled Russian Doll that's designed to replace your mother
Engadget - 6 Jan 2014 06:41
When doom-mongers portend that technology is destroying human relationships, plenty of 'em will use this as exhibit one. Mother is the brainchild of Rafi Haladjian, the mind behind the Nabaztag, and is a device designed ...
Linksys Revives a Classic Design For Its Newest Wireless Router
Gizmodo - 6 Jan 2014 02:30
Linksys' WRT54G is considered to be the best selling wireless router of all time. And its iconic black and blue design has become synonymous with such hardware--just look at the image used on this generic wireless router...
What is CES, and how do I follow along?
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2014 23:45
This year at CES 2014 there's already one whole heck of a lot of new technologically advanced devices and software innovation, but for the reader, experiencing the action is much …
Lego Simpsons home's interior takes its awesome level up to 11
Gizmodo - 6 Jan 2014 17:28
The Lego Simpsons home set --reference 71006--just keeps getting better. Take a look at the back of the box, showing the interior of the house, which opens thanks to the central hinge pieces. It's as detailed as the real...
This London Tube Map Is Designed For Colorblind Travelers
Gizmodo - 6 Jan 2014 23:31
Harry Beck's topological Tube Map is an instantly recognizable design icon, even for those who have never navigated the London Underground. Sure, the clean geometry makes it easy to figure out the best route, but it's th...
RealSense: How Intel Will Turn the Whole World Into a Holodeck
Gizmodo - 6 Jan 2014 23:17
Displays that can read your mood. Chips implanted in our brains. More than just wearable technology; technology that's in everything we wear. Almost quaint in a sci-fi novella. But in Intel's real-life vision? Thrilling....
Panasonic multi-room speakers with Qualcomm AllPlay unveiled
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2014 22:35
Along with taking us "beyond" the smart television, Panasonic also had some audio related announcements here at CES 2014. In this case, Panasonic unveiled the Multi-Room Hi-Fi Speaker System with …
The Pocket Grappling Hook isn't practical for every day use, but looks cool
Coolest Gadgets - 6 Jan 2014 21:30
We have a fanciful version of what being a spy is like in our heads. Attending high-class parties, driving awesome cars, being the object of affection to many, and fighting off enemies in style. Having the right equipmen...
Fujifilm's X100S camera now comes dressed in black
Engadget - 6 Jan 2014 10:00
If you've been waiting for Fujifilm to release a darker-hued X100S to match the X100, wait no longer. The company has revealed the X100S Black, which does exactly what it says on the tin -- it's the same high-end, retro-...
Roku renews bid for the living room with streaming-ready Roku TVs
Engadget - 6 Jan 2014 07:00
Up until now, Roku's bid for the living room has mainly come in the form of its puck-like streaming players and sticks. These devices, priced at below $100, are a cheap way for consumers to augment existing HDTVs and mak...
NVIDIA SHIELD streams Batman 6000 miles away
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2014 06:26
This week NVIDIA started CES 2014 off with chat on visual computing, summoning "Next-Gen PC Gaming" as their first point of action. Speaking up on how they're continuing to make …
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon unveiled as world's lightest 14-inch notebook
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2014 02:00
Lenovo has rolled out the red carpet for its ThinkPad X1 Carbon, an offering it says is the thinnest 14-inch ultrabook available. Saying it is a "beautiful contradition," the X1 …
The marijuana economy in California, battling obesity in Oklahoma City, the real underground in Lond
Gizmodo - 6 Jan 2014 23:49
The marijuana economy in California, battling obesity in Oklahoma City, the real underground in London, plus buildings that used to be Pizza Huts, and much more, all in this week's urban reads.
Samsung CES 2014 press event liveblog
Engadget - 6 Jan 2014 23:45
Based on what Samsung announced at CES 2013, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect at this year's show. Namely, some mammoth (and ultra-expensive) UHD TVs, with a few high-end laptops thrown in for good measure. N...
Here's a closer look at ASUS' low-cost Zenfone line
Engadget - 6 Jan 2014 23:41
At today's ASUS press conference here in Las Vegas, chairman Jonney Shih unveiled a new line of low-cost Android smartphones, dubbed Zenfones. The devices, which come in a range of 4-, 5- and 6-inches, have dual-core Int...
NVIDIA G-Sync monitors hands-on: BenQ, Philips, AOC, ViewSonic on tap
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2014 23:40
It's nearly time for NVIDIA's G-Sync gaming monitor processor technology to hit the market - closer to the reveal of this technology than to the market, to be fair, but …
ASUS ZenFone smartphone lineup debuted with Intel Atom processors
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2014 23:31
ASUS has taken the wraps off the new lineup of ZenFone smartphones powered by Intel Atom processors: the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5, and ZenFone 6. With these handsets comes a …
Wysips Connect will make your phone a solar cell that can receive data transmitted through light waves
Engadget - 6 Jan 2014 23:20
Remember that 90% transparent solar-cell that stumbled into our CES trailer last year? It's back, and it's got some new tricks. Wysips Connect is making its official debut on the show floor this year, and while the trans...
Razer's Nabu smart band is half fitness tracker and half smart watch (video)
Engadget - 6 Jan 2014 23:19
Try as we might, it's hard to predict what a company like Razer might do. The firm has surprised us year after year with overpowered tablets, shockingly thin gaming laptops and OLED-adorned keyboard interfaces. When task...
This is what Netflix's 4K streaming looks like
Engadget - 6 Jan 2014 23:16
Earlier today Netflix CEO Reed Hastings jumped into LG's press conference to confirm that his company will offer the second season of House of Cards in 4K, streamed directly to Ultra HD TVs from LG and others. Naturally ...
ASUS ROG "Republic of Gamers" SWIFT monitor brings NVIDIA G-SYNC with WQHD resolution
Slash Gear - 6 Jan 2014 23:10
PC gamers are on the receiving end of a new monitor ASUS has revealed at CES, the ROG SWIFT PG278Q monitor. According to the company, this is the first WQHD-resolution …