LG TV with voice and gesture control

The future of TV may be upon us, and LG seems to be showing the way, adding voice and gesture control to its SmartTV lineup. We think this will add a whole new dimension to watching sports events. 

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0

More sturdy construction, compass, HD camera – there’s a lot to like about the updated Drone. Exactlywhat we would use it for, we still don’t know, so that hasn’t changed. But who really cares?

Nokia Lumia 900

Could it be that Nokia finally has a hit smartphone on its hands after years of falling behind? We were optimistic already when the Lumia 800 came out, but now the 4.3-inch display and front-facing camera of the 900 are really seducing us in a bad way.

Top 10 new gadgets at CES 2012 – smartphones, tablets and TVs

No, we didn’t go to CES this year, but we’ve followed the action from Las Vegas from afar with great interest.

Today is the last day of CES, so we wanted to bring you a selection of what we thought were the most exciting new gadgets and technology coming out of Las Vegas this January.

So here’s our pick for the ten most exciting gadgets at CES 2012, in no particular order.

X-mini Capsule Speaker

That MP3 player you got for Christmas is awesome, but when you hit the play button, nothing comes out. Why? It doesn’t have a speaker, that’s why! Manufacturers cram so much into those tiny gadgets, any speaker that would fit in there would, frankly, sound like crap.

Our simian sound scientists are smart monkeys. They figured out a way to create rich deep bass in a speaker no bigger than a hens egg! When we asked them how it’s done, they just glared at us with those dark great-ape eyes and told us it was one of those trade-secret things. Weird.

The sound is incredible! Rich and loud and strong, this little speaker surprises everyone with how big it sounds. It’s portable and rechargeable via USB, so you can take it anywhere you might need a big boost of sound.

Just pop open the capsule and extend the speaker – this opens the resonance chamber, increasing the bass response even higher. Plus, at a full-charge, it can run for nearly 8 hours! It’s electric awesome in the palm of your hand. 

Pillow Remote Control

Pillow Remote Control. The sofa pillow with the distinctive difference–its also a remote control. Never again will you have to ask, “wheres the remote” And youll never lose this remote in between the cushions. Because it IS a cushion– with a built-in 6-in-1 universal remote control! Fast, easy set-up with pre-programmed automatic code searching. The Pillow Remote Control has databases containing codes for over 500 remote control devices. Its easy-to-click fabric buttons make changing channels a breeze. Power-saving auto shutoff feature shuts off remote functions after 60 seconds of inactivity. Remote has a wide-range transmitter with infrared LED built in. A fun way to watch TV or home theater, and a real conversation-starter. Uses 2 AAA batteries (not included). Never lose your remote again with the fun 6-in-1 Pillow Remote 

Samsung Galaxy Note Review (video)

An extended review on the Samsung Galaxy Note. The new tablet phone with a huge 3.5 inch Super AMOLED display. After using the phone for about a month this video shows all the pros and cons of this unusual new smartphone. Below the video is a full list of the specifications and links that are mentioned in the video. Enjoy!

Specifications

Dimensions: 146.9 x 83 x 9.7 mm
Weight: 178 g
Display: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution: 800 x 1280 pixels, 5.3 inches (~285 ppi pixel density)
Internal memory: 16GB/32GB storage, 1 GB RAM
External memory: MicroSD card
Connections: WiFi, Bluetooth, MicroUSB
Camera: 8MP 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p video
Secondary camera: 2 MP
CPU: Dual-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A9
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery stand-by: Up to 960 h (2G) / Up to 820 h (3G)
Battery talk time: Up to 26 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 13 h 30 min (3G)
Others: Stylus, GPS, FM radio