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Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 07, 2010  |  First Published: Jan 08, 2010
The TV Hat people say it's "the next revolution in video viewing". That's quite a statement for a modified baseball hat that includes a pouch for most sizes of portable video players and a built-in magnifying glass to make the picture seem larger. Some important warnings:
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 07, 2010  |  First Published: Jan 08, 2010
I heard TiVo was going to be big this year, but I didn't realize this is what they meant.
Tom Norton  |  Jan 07, 2010  |  First Published: Jan 08, 2010
Panasonic's new "Infinite Black Pro" technology will appear in many of the company's new 2010 sets this year (from the G-series up), including all the 3D models. A new filter has been devised which is said to minimize reflective light and increase through-the-glass transmittence from the pixels. A native contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1 is claimed.
Tom Norton  |  Jan 07, 2010  |  First Published: Jan 08, 2010
Panasonic has two samples of its 152" (diagonal) plasma at the show. This one is showing 4K source material in 2D on the 4096 x 2160 pixel screen (that's 17:9, slightly wider than standard widescreen). The set is made from a full; Panasonic plasma mother glass, in its latest generation. This 2D picture was stunning. No price was announced, but if you have to ask...
Tom Norton  |  Jan 07, 2010  |  First Published: Jan 08, 2010
3D is great for those of us with highly advanced photographic skills. This photo only makes sens if you put on your 3D glasses.
Tom Norton  |  Jan 07, 2010  |  First Published: Jan 08, 2010
This Tokai Challenger, using Sharp solar cells, won the 2009 Global Green Challenge, an 1864 mile race across Australia. The weather was clear and sunny throughout, which was probably why they chose to race in the Australian Outback instead of from Juno to Seattle. The single seat, three wheeled car comes in any color as long as the underside is white and the top is plastered with 2176 black solar cells.
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 07, 2010  |  First Published: Jan 08, 2010
The Eos Converge Wireless Multi-room Audio System is a CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree and a "Best of Innovations" winner in the Computer Accessories category. The three new models include a standalone transmitter ($99) that accepts standard analog audio or an audio signal from your computer via a USB connection, a standalone pre-amp out only receiver ($99), and a receiver with a built-in 15 watts x 2 amplifier ($149). The system uses 2.4GHz frequency transmission, has a range of approximately 150 ft, and requires virtually no setup other than plugging in the power cords (and the speaker wire, and USB cable, and audio cable).
Tom Norton  |  Jan 07, 2010  |  First Published: Jan 08, 2010
Monster Cables nedw Digital Express brings wireless HDMI video connections (up to 1080p) to your current television set. You'll need cables to connect the source to the transmitter, of course, and from the receiver to the set, but in between all is wireless RF. The transmitter and one receiver package is expected to sell for $1000 later in the year when the system ships to stores. Extra receivers will run $400. The Monster's gonna get yolu whether you're wired or wireless.
Drew Thompson  |  Jan 07, 2010
(Ubisoft, Xbox 360; PS3)
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Rob O'Connor  |  Jan 07, 2010
Embryonic (Warner Bros.)
Music •••• Sound •••••

Wayne Coyne envisioned Embryonic as an old-fashioned double album whose 70 minutes would meande

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