Tag archive: CES

When it came close to leaving for CES this year, we decided that instead of being stuck with our own old messenger bags or the flimsy press bag we'd be given when we arrived at the show, we'd be better off calling in some back up in the form of quality bags to help lug our gear around. We'll have a few more hands-on posts from our testing coming up, but first off we have the most stylish of the group: the Lola laptop bag… Read More

One of the most striking bits of automotive technology showcased at CES 2012 was the 17-inch Nvidia-backed screen in the new Tesla S Sedan. It reminded me more of a tablet than a car entertainment system, and Tesla has been the first to really get aggressive on things like apps for automobiles. Personally, I remain annoyed that the services I use to enjoy media at home just won’t work in a car yet, and even more annoyed that I have to pay for… Read More

In a quiet room, far removed from the hustle and glitz of Las Vegas, EA and BioWare were at CES to show off Mass Effect 3’s new Kinect voice integration. It was a technology that was first unveiled at E3, but seeing it in a quiet room with a chance to experience it first hand was a different experience—and a good one. Utilizing the Kinect for dedicated gamers has always been a challenge. The integration typically comes off feeling like little… Read More

The heart of CES is consumer technology–the odds and ends that are sure to hit your homes and wishlists within the next year. The show floor is full of every predictable type of user electronic, from cameras and laptops, to refrigerators and cars. While it’s all new and some of it edges on conceptual, it’s based in reality. But there’s one department that doesn’t have its feet as firmly on the ground, and that’s robotics. We took a stroll… Read More

I am a huge fan of the Resistance series. I love the setting, the tone, the gameplay, and I’ve been especially impressed with the creative and lush looking levels that Insomniac Games have developed. It all just works for me. So needless to say, I have had my eye on the upcoming Resistance: Burning Skies . I also have a bit of hesitance regarding it as well. The upcoming game will be based on existing Resistance designs and gameplay mechanics,… Read More

If you ask anyone that purchased a Nintendo 3DS on launch day or thereabouts, one of the most common complaints was (and still is) the lack of software. It was a legitimate problem too, as many of the early 3DS releases were smaller franchises and ports of existing games. There weren’t any games that made you want to rush out and buy the hardware. Even now there are only a few games that really define the system, a problem which Nintendo has… Read More

Keeping with the popular CES theme of home connectivity, Belkin announced several products that expand consumers' opportunities for creating something of a “smart home,” including the WeMo line of products. Smart technology for homes has been around for some time, but it usually comes with an outrageous price tag and requires some form of custom building or designing. These factors make it not an easy (or inexpensive) task. The… Read More

One of the major trends we saw at CES this year was connectivity. Every electronics maker has a “smart” something, boasting products that communicate with one another so that all of your technology can be in constant sync. And cameras were no exception at the show, with every manufacturer showing off a smart device of some sort.  In an appropriate move, Kodak was one of them. The beleaguered camera company has infamously struggled… Read More

We're pretty experienced with the Kodak Zi8 here at Digital Trends. We've used the handheld camcorders for video reviews and on the show floor at various conferences, and while we've found them convenient and easy to use, the video quality has left something to be desired–particularly in indoor settings.  To that end, Kodak is introducing the new PLAYFULL Zi12. The next iteration of Kodak handycams addresses some of our… Read More

According to a report from the Consumer Electronics Association, CES 2012 had approximately 153,000 visitors on the show floor this year. Compared to the 140,000 visitors that attended CES 2011, this constitutes a 9.3 percent increase in total attendees. The CEA claims that this was the largest show in the history of the event and approximately one fifth of the attendees were from areas outside the United States. The show also saw a 15 percent… Read More

Shown off at the Consumer Electronics Show, the EcoATM is a stand-alone computerized kiosk that accepts old electronics like previous versions of the iPhone and offers cash in exchange. After taking a smartphone out of a case and attaching a QR code sticker to the rear of the device, the user places the old technology into the machine. The EcoATM scans the device and determines what type of electronics is sitting in the tray. It also scans for… Read More

We had a chance to go hands-on with the new Lytro camera at CES in a private walkthrough of the device with the company. Since day one, we've been critical and intrigued by this camera, and now our opinion has been solidly swayed to excited.  Build The camera is heavier and bigger than we expected it to be (it's 7.55 ounces), which is a plus in our opinion. Flimsy, light little things aren't always best, especially in the case… Read More

As the Hitman franchise celebrates a dozen years of existence, a new game in the series will be released sometime this year. Using the stealth mechanics crossed with a healthy dose of gameplay options, Hitman: Absolution should satisfy longtime fans, and attract new ones as well. But other than a few screenshots and some impressive looking trailers, we haven’t really had much of a chance to see what the game would be all about until now.  This… Read More