Tag archive: logitech

With an eye-catching rectangular, boxy design, Logitech has released details prior to CES regarding a new type of mouse that's designed for anyone giving a presentation. Completely cordless, the device functions as a typical mouse when resting on a hard surface like a desk or conference room table using a 1000dpi laser sensor on the bottom of the Cube. When the mouse is lifted off the surface, the Cube automatically detects the change and… Read More

Logitech may have taken a bath on the Google TV-powered Logitech Revue set top box, but we have to give points to the company for not abandoning the handful of customers who purchased the product. Logitech has announced it will be pushing Android 3.1 to the devices this week, bringing the most recent version of Google TV and access to the Android Market so users can load up on apps. The latest version of Google TV includes a simplified user… Read More

Google has been hard at work trying to improve Google TV. And despite some extremely-well documented issues (most notably being called a “gigantic mistake” by manufacturing partner Logitech), the interface refresh has been well-received. Google is really trying to stay the course with this one and weather the ensuing storms, and that commitment is playing out today with updates to Google TVs YouTube and Photo applications. Much of the YouTube… Read More

While Logitech certainly had no problem badmouthing Google TV and the ill-timed launch of the Logitech Revue, television manufacturer LG is working on a panel that utilizes Google TV according to a report from Bloomberg. The first public display of the HDTV utilizing Google TV is scheduled to take place at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas during early January. While company officials from Google and LG have declined to comment on… Read More

Speaking at an event for analysts and investors, Logitech CEO Guerrino De Luca characterized his company's ill-fated bet on Google TV—in the form of the Logitech Revue set-top box—as a tremendous error that combined with missteps in the EMEA region cost the company some $100 million in operating profit. De Luca characterized the Revue launch as a “mistake of implementation of a gigantic nature,” and doesn't plan to take… Read More

Today Logitech announced a new addition to its product family, one that will fit very nicely in the palm of your hand — the Mini Boombox. While it may look significant in stature in the above photo, we're hearing that the speaker is only about 4.5-inches wide (Logitech hasn't released dimensions), making it small enough to fit easily in one hand or just about any pocket or bag. The wireless speaker uses Bluetooth and functions… Read More

According to a story published today in the Wall Street Journal, Google-owned YouTube is finishing up preparations on premium video channels for the streaming video site. Ideally launching in the first half of 2012, these premium channels are themed by topics such as sports and fashion. YouTube plans to pay up to a few million dollars for content and providers are already starting to work on content creation over October and November. In… Read More

Logitech's latest tidbit of technology may soon have us recycling our remote controls. In a somewhat ironic twist, the company responsible for some of the best-selling universal remote controls has created a device that lets you trash them and pick up your iPad, iPhone or Android device instead. The notion of controlling electronics through iOS and Android devices isn't new, but while electronics manufacturers have been struggling to… Read More

For several years now, Apple users have had all the fun when it comes to touch control with integrated trackpads that use intuitive gestures and the Magic Trackpad that was released just about a year ago. Based on recent previews of Windows 8, we can definitely say that Microsoft is delving more into touch, and Logitech has released a corresponding product just in time. The Logitech Wireless Touchpad ($50) brings the intuitive and fun nature of… Read More

ViewSonic has ended plans to release a Boxee-powered, high definition television as of this month due to a lack of consumer interest in the concept and expensive development costs. A 46-inch version of the ViewSonic display was previously featured at CES 2011 and was powered by the Intel Atom CE4100 capable of delivering 1080p HD content, HTML5, Adobe Flash and a vast variety of Web applications. While the television was previously scheduled to… Read More

Designed to work with the iPad 2, Logitech announced the Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad. Powered by Bluetooth, the keyboard attaches to the bottom of the iPad and is designed to travel with the Apple tablet.  When in use, two sides of the keyboard rotate out and lock into place to form a full-sized keyboard. When the keyboard is unfolded and locked into place, it automatically powers up for use with the iPad 2. It also turns off automatically when… Read More

Wireless keyboards might be great for reducing desk clutter—unfortunately, in many cases, that saved desk space gets consumed with a stash of extra batteries—along with a charger, or a morgue of expended batteries that haven't quite made it to the trash. Peripheral and accessories maker Logitech is aiming to take away some of that pain—at least for Mac users—with its new Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac. The… Read More

We knew Google TV wasn't selling well, but we didn't know it was this bad. The Wall Street Journal reports that Google TV connected devices and televisions are selling so poorly that “returns are outpacing sales.” Logitech, which bet heavily on Google, has taken the brunt of the pain. Yesterday, the company ousted its CEO and announced heavy losses due to returns of its Logitech Revue being faster than actual sales of the… Read More

Peripheral and accessory maker Logitech bet heavily on Google TV…and now the crows are coming home to roost. Although the company pulled in $480 million in sales for its first fiscal quarter of 2012—which is basically even with last year—the company posted an net loss of $30 million for the quarter, which includes some $34 million in operating losses due to a price reduction for its Google TV-powered Logitech Revue. Just to make matters more… Read More

With Microsoft having recently launched Office 365, its new cloud-based productivity suite, Logitech today announced a new series of webcams and headsets designed to take advantage of the software. Microsoft Lync, the platform powering Office 365, offers “unified communication,” or, in other words, no need for third-party video conferencing software like Skype or the kind of big-buck hardware normally used in the boardroom.… Read More