Forget Bluetooth turntables: The true sign that vinyl has made a comeback is the reappearance of the iconic Technics SL1200. Think of any DJ at all, whether at a wedding, or at a massive Las Vegas dance party, and they’ll be using a pair of SL1200s. The new SL-1200MK7, launched here at CES, is a …
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CES 2019: Newton’s Meter is an AI
Fancy a button that could help you automatically contact emergency services in case of a fall? Singapore-based Newton’s Meter may have just the thing. This 14-gram (0.49 oz) patent-pending device can be mounted on a helmet, or just placed in your bag (which can be then swung around, such as hitting a mugger, or thrown) to trigger the alerts. The …
Read More »Apple CEO Tim Cook teases ‘new services’ for 2019
Apple plans to expand its growing stable of services this year with “material” new additions, Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday during an interview on CNBC. “You will see us announce new services this year. There will more things coming,” Cook told CNBC’s Jim Cramer. “I believe they’ll be material over time. I’m not going to forecast.” Apple has been …
Read More »Microsoft and Kroger put ‘connected’ grocery shopping to the test
Microsoft and Kroger have teamed up to offer customers a “connected store experience” that’s very different from the one offered by Amazon Go. The companies opened pilot stores that use digital shelf labeling in Monroe, Ohio, and in Redmond, Washington, near Kroger’s and Microsoft’s respective headquarters. The labeling system is known as Enhanced Display for Grocery Environment (EDGE, not to …
Read More »CES 2019: What Bocco Emo robot lacks in eyeliner, it makes up for in empathy
Sometimes all you need is a little friend. That’s where Yukai’s Bocco Emo, an updated version of the original Bocco robot, comes in. Meant to offer companionship for children and senior citizens while also keeping tabs around the house, the Bocco Emo robot arrived at CES 2019 and includes more empathetic features than its predecessor. Now playing: Watch this: Lovot, …
Read More »Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2
For its new Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 Black Edition, announced at CES 2019, Dell created a new hinge design that allows you to store the computer’s full-size active pen right at the top of the keyboard. Drop the pen in the garage and it magnetically holds it in place. The hinge rotates so the pen remains accessible regardless of the …
Read More »BlackBerry Mobile, TV
Foldable gadgets gained an unlikely new champion here at CES 2019: TCL, the company behind BlackBerry Mobile phones and budget Alcatel phones; affordable TVs; and the new, tiny Palm. The device maker told CNET in an interview at the MGM Grand that it will introduce its first foldable product in 2020. We’re just not sure if this device will be a …
Read More »Puffco and Pax brought weed to CES 2019
After making a splash at its inaugural appearance in 2018, Puffco is back at CES this year, promoting the burgeoning community of glass artists and bong makers that’s sprung up around its elegant “smart rig” for consuming cannabis concentrate. The company says that there are now more than 1,000 different compatible glass accessories available from third-party sellers. The company’s Peak …
Read More »JBL introduces 4 new true wireless headphones at CES 2019
With the increasing popularity of true wireless headphones, JBL is expanding its true wireless line up with four new models ranging in price from $100 to $170 (no word on international pricing yet). Here’s a quick look at the line up. Two of the earphones are available now and two will ship later this year. JBL Endurance Peak The Peak …
Read More »Apple bringing iTunes, AirPlay 2 to Samsung’s 2019 TVs
Samsung and Apple are making nice — at least when it comes to video. Samsung on Sunday said its 2019 line of smart TVs will offer support for iTunes movies and TV shows beginning this spring. The launch could coincide with the expected unveiling of Apple’s long-rumored video streaming service. For the service to be a success, it’s key for Apple to …
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