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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It’s now officially day one at CES 2019 and while Apple isn’t at CES 2019 in an official capacity, it’s there in spirit, snarking at us from above, looking down on its rivals if you will, via a billboard that’s literally haunting the Las Vegas Convention Center. “What happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone”. Ah yes, very good. …
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There’s at least one company at CES 2019 not buying into the 5G hype. TCL, the Chinese company that makes BlackBerry Mobile and Alcatel smartphones, confirmed it won’t release a phone running on the next-generation cellular network this year. Francois Mahieu, general manager of BlackBerry Mobile, which, under TCL, licenses the name from the original BlackBerry Ltd., said that the …
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There are times when you might regret buying a $30,000 chair. But the moment you’re sitting in a deluxe massage chair shaped like a Lamborghini is not one of them. Now playing: Watch this: This Lamborghini massage chair will ‘airbag massage’… 4:06 If CES is all about showcasing the latest and greatest tech, then you can file the Lamborghini Massage …
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HTC wants to make it easier for everyone to get into virtual reality. And it hopes to do so through the Vive Cosmos. The Vive Cosmos, unveiled Monday at CES 2019, is a new consumer-friendly headset that promises to be easier to set up and more comfortable to use than rival devices. The Cosmos is HTC’s latest step to get …
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Maybe it’s you. Or maybe you know someone who just can’t stop checking their phone while they drive. They know it’s dangerous and that it can lead to an accident or death, but they just can’t help themselves. Even after seeing Werner Hertzog’s cautionary film From One Second To The Next, they reflexively pick up their phone while driving. Well, …
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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 …
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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, …
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Nobody likes a dirty diaper, even if it’s one of the realities parents have to cope with. So South Korean company Monit has set out to make the experience a bit more bearable. At CES, Monit shared what might be the ultimate wearable: a smart diaper. Monit created a cookie-sized sensor with Bluetooth that attaches to the outside of a …
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Keeping track of your kid’s health is a lot easier when you have a wearable electronic stethoscope, and the AireSone Junior is exactly that. Shaped like a button, it slots into a cover designed to appeal to kids 3-years-old and above with a cutesy design such as a bear, an owl or a frog. You can then attach the AireSone …
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