Ultra HDTV
According to a report from Advanced Television, DirecTV is working on plans regarding upgrades to an Ultra HDTV signal. A 1080p HD signal offers 1080 horizontal lines of vertical resolution, and DirecTV’s Ultra HDTV will have both “4000-line and 8000-line services” according to the company. The massive upgrade in resolution with both 4K and 8K technologies would enable television manufacturers like Toshiba and Sony to create glasses-free 3D images at multiple viewing angles. For example, Toshiba’s 55-inch glasses-free 3D TV offers 4K resolution, but the 3D mode is limited to 720p....
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As technology becomes more and more prevalent in our lives and homes, so to do the numbers of wires and outlets we need to connect everything. Often times, a rats nest of tangle cords is seen as a necessary evil that’s required if you want to stay connected in the digital age. So, it’s good to see manufacturers coming up with ways to keep a home stylish while not limiting the number of gadgets we can have on at one time. Picture above shows the Large Power Pylon Kitchen Power Gromett from Mockett, and it’s pretty nifty if a little pricey at $127. Still, it’s a cool...
read moreSmart Windows
Not Microsoft Windows, plain ole pie-on-the-sill windows turned into a touchscreen computer by Samsung. The video really wants you to imagine having one in your kitchen, but we know what people are really thinking…
read moreDancing Robots at CES
For the person who literally has everything (except a dancing robot).
read moreSmart Watches
Josh just sent over a picture with some I’m Watches from CES. These Android-powered smart watches come packed with a music player, apps, and caller ID (when linked via Bluetooth to your smart phone) while still looking fairly fashionable. Oh and they also tell time.
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