AT&T, Sprint confirm they will carry LG G Flex 2

The G Flex 2 features a smaller screen but the same unique curve. Josh Miller/CNET LAS VEGAS–The sequel to LG’s curvy G Flex will once again enjoy wide distribution. The G Flex 2 , which was unveiled by LG on Monday at its press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show, will be part of AT&T …

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Panasonic goes all in for 4K Ultra HD

For Panasonic, 2015 is all about 4K Ultra HD resolution, the latest television standard that delivers four times the resolution of full high-definition technology. Panasonic made a slew of announcements at CES for products supporting 4K Ultra HD resolution. James Martin/CNET At its press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Monday, the company announced an expanded …

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Get an Epson MegaPlex HD projector for $349 shipped

Yep, it can even accommodate an (older) iPad. True story: during the break I did a little basement remodeling, the idea being to give my kids a more teen-friendly hangout space. The work included painting an entire wall a light color so I could point a projector at it, thus allowing for big-“screen” movies, Xbox and the like. The projector …

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Sony TVs go flatter, 4K and Android

At 0.2-inch deep, Sony’s XBR-X900C is the thinnest LCD TV yet. Sarah Tew/CNET LAS VEGAS — While Samsung and LG were trying to outdo each other with the curviest and flexiest showstopper SUHD and OLED TVs, Sony introduced a full line of 4K televisions that promises, as usual, to compete with those two for the best picture quality of of …

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Tech firms team up with Hollywood for Ultra HD content

Enlarge ImageSamsung showed off 4K Ultra High Definition TVs during 2014 CES and will talk up more technology during its press conference this year. Sarah Tew/CNET LAS VEGAS — Tech and Hollywood have teamed up to bring you Ultra High Definition video. TV heavyweights such as Samsung, LG and Panasonic said Monday at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las …

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Epson enters wearable market, debuts GPS running watch, golf

Tyler Lizenby/CNET LAS VEGAS — Epson has thrown its hat into the wearable market. With the help of celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson, Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi and top golf instructor David Leadbetter, the company unveiled its “Epson Active” portfolio at the International CES trade show. Joining the Epson Pulsense activity tracker, which was announced last November, are a series …

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New ZenFones and the Transformer Book Chi from Asus

Dan Ackerman/CNET LAS VEGAS — At the company’s CES 2015 press conference, Asus Chairman Jonney Shih unveiled new products in two categories, hybrid Windows PCs and photo-friendly smartphones. The Transformer Book Chi series is a collection of hybrid Windows devices that act as both laptop and tablet. These are detachable hybrids, which means they start as traditional-looking clamshell laptops, and …

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Nikon debuts pair of more compact lenses at CES 2015

Nikon has shaved about 1.5 pounds (680 grams) off the weight of its pro telephoto lens. Sport VR is for panning. Lori Grunin/CNET Enlarge ImageThe 300mm f4E from above. Lori Grunin/CNET LAS VEGAS — Smaller and a lot lighter than than its standard 300mm f4 lens, the AF-S Nikkor 300mm f4D IF-ED, Nikon’s update to the lens uses its Phase …

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What mattered on Press Day at CES 2015

Now playing: Watch this: CES In-depth: Press day 23:55 While CES hasn’t officially opened to the public, the big brands were sharing their news today as part of the official Press Day. There were plenty of celebrity cameos and gimmicks, but we also learnt a great deal about the major products hitting stores this year. It’s impossible to be everywhere …

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Qualcomm marches forward into the Internet of Things

Qualcomm President Derek Aberle announces the company’s plans to expand into a lot more areas in 2015. Josh Miller/CNET Qualcomm is aiming to spread its reach. The world’s biggest mobile electronics chipmaker announced several partnerships on Monday that could bring its chips to more devices and objects in people’s everyday lives. “Qualcomm is not just talking about it, we’re doing …

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Three ditches roaming charges in Spain in time for your Easter break

Spain, yesterday. Migel / Shutterstock No longer does the pain of paying fall mainly in Spain: Three has banished roaming charges en España in time for your easter holidays. Three’s Feel at Home scheme allows you to use your phone abroad without paying any extra on top of your regular bill. That means you can browse the internet, call and …

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Smart pacifier tracks your baby’s temperature and meds

I put this smart pacifier called the Pacif-i in my mouth because reasons. Anthony Domanico/CNET LAS VEGAS — At the Bluetooth Media and Demo Event here at CES, I got to check out BlueMaestro’s Pacif-i, a smart pacifier that helps parents keep better track of their kids’ health. More accurately, I went mouth-on with the Pacif-i because I was either …

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Channel Master adding linear Internet channels to DVR+

LAS VEGAS — Channel Master has announced that its DVR+ set-top box will be upgraded with its LinearTV technology in early 2015 and will enable users to access linear Internet channels as part of the program guide. Online broadcast channels will appear in the guide alongside over-the-air broadcast channels and the existing inclusion of streaming applications Vudu, Pandora and YouTube. …

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Samsung is doubling down on the Internet of Things. James Martin/CNET LAS VEGAS — Samsung is making a big bet on the “Internet of Things,” or Web-connected products. The Korean electronics giant said Monday that 90 percent of its products — which includes everything from smartphones to refrigerator– would be able to connect to the Web by 2017. In five …

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Google casts Internet music to its rightful home: speakers

Denon’s Heos speakers will be compatible with Google Cast for audio. Denon Google, which made it easy to stream movies from the Internet onto your TV with its low-cost Chromecast device, is now making a pitch to let you stream online music to your stereo system. The search giant on Monday announced new software called Google Cast for audio that …

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