Maybe the Lady Gaga alliance didn’t work out after all. Polaroid has now announced something a bit more technological with the Polaroid “Smart Camera” SC1630. You may be wondering, why is it smart? Well, it runs Android.
Samsung also announces larger BD-ES6500 with 2 HDMI ports for a streamlined home theatre
Aloneside the BD-ES6000, Samsung have announced the BD-ES65000, a larger, very similar model. Apart from the disc-to-digital software from the other model, Wi-Fi, DLNA, this model also has 2 HDMI ports, which is meant to streamline your devices into this player. So instead of plugging a console into the TV, you plug it into this.
Parrot brings out AR.Drone 2.0 – now comes with 720p HD video cameras
Remember the AR.Drone? Well, its manufacturer, Parrot, has announced that it will be getting an upgrade. The new version features a brand new look and, now, can record video in 720p HD resolution.
New Blu-Ray player with Wi-Fi and disc to digital through Ultraviolet announced by Samsung
After a recent partnership with Ultraviolet, a company which can create digital copies of Blu-Ray and DVD movies that have the software, Samsung has announced a Blu-Ray player that supports it, the BD-ES6000.
Powerline 500 Nano extends your network further
NETGEAR have announced their new Powerline 500 Nano range. This very small device allows you to convert any old power point into a “high speed” network connection. With speeds up to 500Mbps, the Powerline 500 Nano will happily play HD videos, SD videos and even 3D video. Of course, these devices can be used as a simple network port for use with a Computer, Blu-ray Player, SmartTV, Set top box, gaming console plus everything that has a Ethernet port. NETGEAR have mentioned that these devices have a low latency, which would be perfect for a gamer needing that fast connection.
Sony Ericsson announces new Xperia phones
Sony Ericsson – soon to be renamed as Sony Mobile – have announced two brand new smartphones at this year’s CES. The Xperia S and the Xperia ion both feature high resolution displays among other hardware improvements.
Dell announces XPS 13 – “most compact” ultrabook, coming to Australia in March
Dell has also gotten onto the Ultrabook craze. It has announced the XPS 13, touting it as the “most compact 13.3-inch Ultrabook” because of its near-frameless display and has the same size as an 11-inch laptop.
Monster taps into K-Pop market with DIAMOND TEARS – EDGE Headphones range
Another headphone deal announced with Monster partnering with K-Pop recording label JYP Entertainment and its owner, J.Y. Park, to create the DIAMOND TEARS – EDGE headphones range. According to Monster, they were all “based on and inspired by J.Y. Park’s musical talent” (apparently).
Monster and Diesel join to create new VEKTR headphones
Lifestyle brand Diesel are teaming up with Monster Cable to create a new “Diesel Noise Division”, and has used CES to reveal their first collaboration – the VEKTR on-ear headphones. Featuring a unique design, thy promise to continue offering high-level audio.
Earth, Wind & Fire partners with Monster to produce Gratitude in-ear headphones
Designed to be a “celebration of real music”, Monster Cable and Earth, Wind & Fire, have joined forces to create the new line of headphones. First off from that partnership is its new Gratitude in-ear headphones.
Monster and actor Nick Cannon announce its new headphones range
NTune On- Ear Headphones
Two new headphones with under a new partnership with actor and rapper Nick Cannon’s company NCredible Entertainment have been unveiled by Monster Cable – known for their affiliation with Beats by Dr Dre. The NCredible headphone range promise high-level audio performance and excellent design.
Belkin shows off its new Thunderbolt Express Dock
Belkin has revealed more information about its Thunderbolt Express Dock – a product that lets Macbooks and Ultrabooks instantly access multiple desktop peripherals with one cable, expanding the number of available ports.
Sony Walkman Z: an iPod touch competitor and a worthy Walkman?
The iPod touch may finally have a competitor in the multimedia space, with Sony today announcing the Walkman Z at their CES 2012 keynote.
The Sony Walkman Z has a 4.3 inch touch screen with a 800 x 480 resolution, but sadly runs Android 2.3, meaning it’s already out of date before it’s even made available. It’s expected to arrive in mid-2012, in the US, but an Australian date and price has yet to be revealed. Based on US prices, it’s a fair bit pricer at US$249 compared to the 8GB iPod touch which is US$199. Meanwhile the 16GB ($279), and 32GB ($329) models are also pricer, and there is no 64GB option.
Nokia announces first 4G phone – Lumia 900
It may look like the Nokia Lumia 800 and the Nokia N9, but this is another Nokia phone. The Nokia Lumia 900 is the Finnish mobile maker’s first foray into making phones to use 4G. And it has signed an exclusive agreement with AT&T to put it under its LTE network.
Sony targets sportspeople with the Bloggie Sport
Sony has also announced a brand new Bloggie Sport that has been designed for any environment – inside or out. Rugged, dustproof, shockproof and waterproof for up to 16 feet of water for an hour, the camera is able to record in full HD video quality.