Vote for your favorite gadget from CES in our People’s Choice Poll!
We’ve announced our Best of CES 2014 finalists, and now it’s time for you to cast your vote! Head here (or below) to pick your favorite from our pool of finalists — you have until 6 PM EST tomorrow, January 9th, to make your voice heard.
What was your favorite gadget from CES?
Filed under: Announcements
Live from T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 4.0 event at CES 2014!
Say what you will about some of the things that fly out of T-Mobile CEO John Legere’s mouth, but you can’t help but admire the endless energy and enthusiasm he shows for his company. The fearless executive will shortly be taking the stage shortly to officially reveal the latest strategy known as UnCarrier 4.0. Its previous iterations, which were designed to create large waves in the normally stuffy wireless industry, focused on getting customers away from the shackles of a multi-year contract, offering faster upgrades and free international roaming at slower speeds. What’s the next thing up Legere’s pink sleeves? Find out with us!
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Wireless, Mobile, T-Mobile
Lantronix debuts first Google Cloud Print-Certified mobile printing device
Lantronix, Inc., a company who specializes in smart M2M (machine-to-machine) solutions, this week introduced its xPrintServer – Cloud Print Edition mobile printing device. Approximately the size of a smartphone, the device is an easy-to-use and easy-to-install solution which allows for cloud printing. What makes this one so darn special is that it’s the first, and only, print server certified by Google for its Cloud Print technology.
The xPrintServer – Cloud Print Edition works with any device, including smartphones, tablets, desktops, and laptops. All that’s required, essentially, is the Chrome browser, something most of us are already using anyhow. The xPrintServer also supports Google Apps business users; this should definitely find a place in offices around the world.
The xPrintServer – Cloud Print Edition has a suggested retail price of $149.95 MSRP and can be pre-ordered on Lanntronix.com. Shipping is expected to commence in late February for the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
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CES 2014: IK Multimedia Debuts ‘iRing’ Gesture Controller for Apps [iOS Blog]
IK Multimedia today introduced its “iRing,” a finger-worn device serving as a motion-tracking controller. Primarily designed for iOS music apps, the iRing allows users to control sound effects and other music parameters within apps using hand gestures.
The iRing has three linear markers on the palm-facing side and three triangle-shaped markers on the top that are read by the iPhone’s front-facing camera, allowing simple hand movements to be translated into commands within supported apps. Up to six different parameters can be used in each app, with one or two hands completing gestures.
iRing uses patented advanced image-recognition, motion control and precise geometric positioning technology to give you control of assignable parameters within your apps. It uses the front-facing camera on your device to determine the exact position of the wearable rings, and recognizes and tracks the movement of the linear or triangular patterned iRing “rings” allowing you to control up to six parameters at a time.
The iRing is designed to be worn between two fingers and IK Multimedia claims that it is comfortable enough to be worn while operating musical instruments and other more traditional music controllers.
IK Multimedia’s iRing includes two double-sided ring controllers and two free apps for music applications: iRing Music Maker and iRing FX/Controller. While the iRing Music Maker does not require any music knowledge and allows for simple gestures to change beats and control rhythmic elements, the iRing FX/Controller app is aimed at skilled musicians and DJs, converting information from the iRing into MIDI control information configured by the user.
IK Multimedia also plans to incorporate iRing compatibility into its range of music apps, including GrooveMaker, DJ Rig, AmpliTube, and more. The company also has a free development kit for developers that want to utilize iRing technology within their apps.
The iRing will be available during the first quarter of 2014 for $24.99. It can be pre-ordered from the IK Multimedia website.
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Spotify Free Streaming Tier Goes Live for iPhone Users [iOS Blog]
Spotify’s new free listening tier for smartphone customers, originally announced last month, is finally live for iPhone users. Previously, Spotify limited its free listening to desktop users, requiring a $9.99 monthly subscription for music access on mobile devices beyond Spotify’s free radio streaming.
On the iPhone, Spotify’s service is built around shuffling, much like similar services from Pandora and iTunes Radio. Customers can search for a specific artist or song, but will be required to shuffle through an artist’s catalog to access the music. Pre-compiled playlists can also be accessed, but unlimited search and listen access is not available.
Only paid iPhone subscribers will be able to listen to music offline, a must for users hoping to listen to music on airplanes. iPad users see a slightly different service, working similarly to how the current PC version of Spotify does. Users can pick and choose songs to listen to without forced shuffling, but they still won’t get access to offline tracks.
– Your music: Listen to all the playlists you’ve created and playlists from the people you follow. Spotify lets you discover new music, save, shuffle and share.
– Your favourite artists: Want to listen to a certain artist? Just hit shuffle play, sit back and listen to their entire catalogue. Don’t settle for something similar. Don’t settle for just one track from the artist you want to hear every 20 minutes.
– Discover great new playlists: Going for a jog or to the gym? We’ve got the playlist to help you go the extra mile. We know you just want the perfect music for a specific moment in time – and we’ve got you covered. There’s something for every mood, genre or moment.
Spotify for iPhone can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
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Live from the Engadget CES Stage: Dell VP Neil Hand
Curious about recent Dell tablet plays like December’s Venue 8 Pro? Wondering what the company is going for with its recent “startup” ad campaign? Good news: We’ve got Neil Hand, the VP of Dell’s tablet group hitting the stage next.
January 8, 2014 12:30:00 PM EST
Follow all the latest CES 2014 news at our event hub, and check out our full stage schedule here.
Live from the Engadget CES Stage: GoPro Creative Director Brad Schmidt
GoPro’s Creative Director, the man Forbes called “The Mad Billionaire,” Brad Schmidt may have the coolest job description ever. He’ll join us on-stage to talk about the space-defining success of his company’s little action camera.
January 8, 2014 1:00:00 PM EST
Follow all the latest CES 2014 news at our event hub, and check out our full stage schedule here.
Filed under: Cameras
Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG with QNX Car 2.0 hands-on
Tucked in a corner of the massive North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center is a Mercedez-Benz CLA45 AMG wrapped in flat black vinyl. The only thing that stands out about this car are the big red brakes, that is, until you pop open a door and spy the beautiful expanse of touchscreen that extends from passenger door across to and including the instrument panel. QNX has extended on the technology we saw in 2013 with both better looking panels and a seriously handsome interface. For instance, the system can now run Jellybean apps — as demonstrated by the inclusion of iHeartRadio — a phone / tablet app which hooks into the system for passenger interaction and fullband duplex stereo vehicle to vehicle calling.
QNX also demonstrated it’s Car 2.0 platform’s flexibility when it comes to navigation. Rather than just one nav platform, the CLA45 included Elektrobit, Kotei Navi & Data, Aisin AW, and Nokia HERE to show how the system could be integrated into any vendor environment. Have a look at our gallery just below the fold.
Filed under: Transportation
Live from the Engadget CES Stage: 50 Cent
Yep, that 50 Cent. SMS Audio’s CEO will be joining us on-stage for a second year in a row to discuss the latest additions to the line of headphones that bear his name.
January 8, 2014 1:30:00 PM EST
Follow all the latest CES 2014 news at our event hub, and check out our full stage schedule here.
Filed under: Portable Audio/Video
Droplr’s speedy file sharing now starts at $5 per month with unlimited storage
Droplr members wondering (and worrying) about the company’s switch to a pay-only service now know just how much it will cost to keep sharing files. The developer has announced that its Droplr Lite tier will start at $5 per month, or $50 per year; if you want customization, image embedding or password-protected sharing, you’ll need to shell out $10 per month ($100 per year) for Droplr Pro. Existing users get a 30 percent discount in return for their loyalty. There are a few strong incentives to pay whether or not you’re a long-time customer, though. All members now get unlimited storage, with uploads increasing to 2GB each. You can also sign up for a new $10 per person Business tier with collaboration features, and individual subscribers can knock 10 percent off their bill with each person they refer. There’s even a Droplr for Mac 4 app update launching at the same time with a redesigned menu bar item, improved searches and a sharing shortcut. The pricing changes take effect immediately, but everyone gets a 30-day free trial to help make their decision. Whatever your feelings about paying up, you can find out more at the source link.
Filed under: Storage, Internet
Source: Droplr
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