ShowStoppers was the hottest spot on the strip tonight, showcasing technological standouts to an enthusiastic crowd at the Wynn. Hilarious veterans from Wow Wee Ltd brought back the singing Elvis head, while Hobbytron.com helped me learn to shoot an Airsoft rifle powered by compressed gas - exactly what the Police train on! Lightsnake provided more entertainment by introducing the greatest generic cable. Able to plug into any instrument, Lightsnake makes recording live music one step easier. They also showcased a blogging kit, complete with microphone, voice lessons, and software. How could they forget the NoDoz?
But the true ShowStopper was Jawbone, Aliph's hottest product, and Yves Behar's lastest brain child. This wireless headset uses military-grade technology to get rid of nasty background noise, while remaining lightweight, comfortable, and beautifully designed. Minimal push-button operation is intuitive and effective. Behar himself was supposed to be in attendance for this evening's festivities, but word on the street is that a Baby Behar is expected any day now. Congratulations Yves! We'll refrain from the jaw-breaking puns and wish you and Aliph continued success.
Day One of CES started off with all the adrenaline and theatrics one would expect from Vegas. After hurdling massive flight delays last night and mob-sized crowds this morning, the Convention Hall offered welcome distraction. Personal, entertaining, and automated seemed to be the hot topics of the day. Intels...
Photo: An appealing design (left) with a 'cute' UI (right)How to adjust the volume...? Jasper van Kuijk takes a look at the Thomson radio that is designed, or as it says on the device 'art-directed', by design-guru Philippe Starck. He appropriately notes: "I once read the UI design mantra: 'Cute'...
Element Labs, Inc., with offices in the US and Germany, uses innovative LED video technology for various applications in entertainment, architecture, and signage. Two especially noteworthy products are the Stealth panel and Versa pixel.thanks david!
Genometri, a Singapore-based design technology company developing specialized form and color software, has just completed a project with client Trek 2000 on a series of USB flash drives harnessing the power of GenoForm form exploration technology. This technology enables designers to create product families efficiently and explore more design possibilities...
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