This is one of the coolest things I've seen coming this year shown at CES 2016. Its an advanced hoverboard, that can transform to a robot you can remote control, or advanced robot with additions. I'm particularly interested in the sentry mode, and the follow mode - like having it carry my camera / video gear while I walk.
Pre-orders for the base module coming in a few months on Amazon, no word on when the advanced stuff will be ready nor the pricing.
LG's massive OLED TV Presentation for CES2016. 3D is dead as far as LG is concerned this year.
A photo posted by Mike Mu (@mikemuonline) on Jan 9, 2016 at 10:26pm PST
For years LG has been dazzing CES attendees with massive 3D displays and performances. Everybody had 3D this and 3D that. Many promised 3D without those dorky glasses, and last year it looked like it might just be the ticket. This year, LG got rid of the massive 3D visuals, and just gave us good old fashion awesome CG visuals, sound, and color.
Personally, I've watched Avatar - that was cool. I'm sure I watched a few more 3D movies in theatre since, but I don't remember what and if it was worthwhile. Didn't watch Star Wars in 3D, and it wasn't a deal breaker in any way.
I also have a 3D monitor, which just happened to be 3D capable but there wasn't enough compeling me to set it up for 3D.
It was widely known the porn industry pushes the envelope when it comes to video technologies, and this year it looks like the porn industry is also going towards VR. So, VR looks to be the trend for this year, and the next few from what I saw at this year's CES. VR and drones, and autonomous vehicles.
iDevices has one of the few HomeKit enabled home automation devices for sale at Apple stores nationwide. This year, they have added a few more products to the HomeKit ecosphere including iDevices Socket, Wall Switch, Dimmer Switch and Wall Outlet all of which enable iOS control, and monitoring and more importantly (for people like me), Siri voice control. Besides Apple Homekit enabled products, you can find iDevice's other products available on Amazon as well.
Press release follows:
Basically its a piece of glass. I had to shift my camera angle to one side so that you can even see it there in the following picture.
And here is what it looks from the front at an angle - beautiful!
Samsung's Transformable TV concept
A video posted by Mike Mu (@mikemuonline) on Jan 8, 2016 at 4:13pm PST
There is no wasted space when you transform aspect ratios on this TV. It physically makes use of all the pixels in both aspect ratios. Concept only, and one of a kind.
CES has a lot of vapor-ware, and things that may or may not make it to market or are too impractical to ever be brough in mass market. Not these magnetic USB cables though. They are probably the most practical thing I've seen so far at CES that is out now (if you backed it on Kickstarter), or coming really soon. Micro-USB version is out now, and Apple lightning coming later this year. You can interchange the magnetic tips as they become available.
CES this year's focus appears to be security. Not security products, but security in the form of bag restrictions, bag searches, metal detectors etc. You can read the official New Bag Restrictions for 2016 here.
None of my backpacks fit the size limitation of 12” x 17” x 6" (30 cm x 43 cm x 15 cm). So I'm pretty much not going in as press (even press have to carry everything), and I'm not going to bring a lot of gear for coverage.
As a warning:
Registration is open for CES® 2016, the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. The event will run Wednesday, January 6-Saturday, January 9, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
An official independent audit confirmed a record 176,676 industry professionals in attendance at the 2015 CES, including more than 45,000 from outside the U.S. To maintain a quality CES experience for all those who participate, stricter registration credentials have been implemented to keep attendance at or below 176,000. CES 2016 will feature more than 3,600 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest innovation across more than two million net square feet.
The registration fee structure has also changed for CES 2016. Registration is $100 through December 20 and will increase to $300 December 21. Industry professionals are encouraged to register in advance of CES to ensure quicker review time and access to their badge on-site. Additional details on credential requirements and registration fees are available online. CES remains a trade-only event and is not open to the general public.
More than 25 locations throughout Las Vegas are designated for badge pickup, including key locations at McCarran International Airport, official show hotels and exhibit venues. Additional information on CES 2016, including hotel and airline information, can be found at CESweb.org/Register-Plan.
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