They say a picture is worth a thousand words. How about a motion picture with audio? I can see this as being a really useful device for people always looking for pens, or have horrible hand-writing, or worse, can't write (for whatever reason). So many possible uses, I can't see why this wasn't 're-invented' years ago and brought to market. Anyway its out now, and you can get Play for $59.99
In a nutshell, its a radio control ball that is super durable and waterproof. You control it with your touchscreen using an app on your iOS or Android device. You connect to it via bluetooth and point on the screen and go.
I tried it out for 10 minutes at CES and I was sold. This is fun, fun, fun. I can't imagine many people not picking it up and playing some games (there are a few out) or running through some obstacle courses with friends.
Here's what you can get right now (the rest will be out soon - typically Q1-Q2 of 2012).
I watched (no, listened mostly) to the Qualcomm keynote in the morning. Is it me, or does it seem like the video was not very well presented. Maybe it was the speaker, or the content? I just didn't feel the enthusiasm (even at 8:30 AM). Well, even the Jabbawockeez performance wasn't all that great... (yes there are quite a few celebs here).
Press line up for the Nokia Press Conference @ CES 2012
CES officially starts tomorrow January 10th, 2012. Day 0 is typically for the press conferences and early appointments with vendors and exhibitor final day setup.
This is the first time I've arrived this early for CES. There was no traffic on the freeway, no wait at the buffets, and generally no crazy traffic jams. That was nice for a change.