At CES, Hisense showed off a range of new Android-based televisions, tablets and smartphones to preview what consumers will see in 2014. (Credit: CBSi) While there are some products that won’t be making their way to Australia — for example the range of TVs with Roku streaming built-in — there are still plenty of models …
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8 January
A high
It was bound to happen. Focal, known to audiophiles all over the world for its statuesque Utopia series of high-end speakers is readying its first sound bar system. It’s the 3-inch deep, “uni-body” aluminum Dimension, which can be placed in front of a display or mounted to a wall and provide a five-channel audio experience. The Dimension sound bar’s speakers …
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7 January
EE hits 2m 4G customers, rivals have ‘a lot of catching up to do’
Two million phone fans have signed up to EE 4G, doubling the network’s 4G customers in just four months — leaving rivals O2, Three and Vodafone with “a lot of catching up to do.” EE was the first network in Britain to launch a 4G LTE service, back in October 2012. It took ten months to get that first million …
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7 January
Samsung’s new Android home screen mock
LAS VEGAS — Samsung may be crafting a visually rich smartphone interface, according to frequent Twitter tipster @evleaks. Related stories Samsung Galaxy S5 rumors Hands-on with Samsung’s Galaxy NotePro tablet Catch all the news from CES 2014 The panel of three screenshots clearly shows a visual take on the Android UI for the smartphone lock screen, and two home screen …
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7 January
People growing more hip to wearables, NPD study finds
Smart glasses, smartwatches, and other wearable tech gadgets are ekeing out more interest among consumers. A hefty 52 percent of people recently polled by the NPD Group said they’re aware of wearable technology devices. And among those, a third said they’re likely to buy one. The smartwatch proved to be the most well-known type of wearable gadget with 36 percent …
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7 January
Asus VivoTab Note 8 Windows tablet is £300, includes Office
With Windows 8.1 and proper honest-to-goodness Office for just £300, Asus’ new VivoTab Note 8 is worth a heads-up if you’re looking for a tablet to do more than just surf the Web. Announced today at the seething morass of tennis racquet sensors and Bluetooth toothbrushes that is CES, the VivoTab Note 8 comes with Wacom’s well-regarded Digitizer stylus software …
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7 January
Sprint’s new ‘Framily Plans’ offers big savings
Sprint announced Tuesday a new family plan, which the company claims will help customers save money the more people they add to their plans. The new Sprint Framily Plan is available to new and existing customers. and it allows customers to add up to 10 individuals to a given plan. The more customers are added to the plan the bigger …
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7 January
Flir One turns iPhone into personal thermal imaging device
Now playing: Watch this: Flir One’s personal thermal imaging camera 0:49 LAS VEGAS — The Flir One is the first consumer-level personal thermal imaging device that takes high resolution photos and video. Compatible with the iPhone 5 and 5S, it features both a visible and thermal camera on the rear and offers various color palettes for viewing the image. DIY …
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7 January
Razer enters the fitness tracker game with Nabu Smartband
Razer has unveiled its latest accessory, the Nabu smartband, a wristband that links to Razer Comms — but also tracks your daily fitness. Like the smartwatch/fitness tracker hybrids that are starting to proliferate, the Nabu allows you to configure it to receive notifications from your email, text messaging and social media accounts — as well as tracking your incidental exercise …
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7 January
Duracell demos Starbucks
LAS VEGAS — How do you solve a problem like wireless charging? For Duracell, the answer may lie at your local Starbucks. Here at CES, the company is demonstrating what the future of its Powermat technology might be. In the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Duracell has installed wireless charging stations in the heavily trafficked Starbucks. Of …
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