Monday, January 16, 2012

What I saw at CES this year

Here's TechnoDad's list of winners from the annual Consumer Electronics Show. I've tried to choose items that are practical and fun:


  • NuGuard GripStand 2 from NewerTech. This sturdy stand can even be used as a handle to carry your iPad 2 around. Also available for iPad.
  • Escort Live. Utilizing Bluetooth, this radar detector power cord can communicate with your smart phone via an app that allows you and other drivers to instantly convey radar/laser threats.
  • A new lineup of very affordable GE Digital cameras with prosumer features.
  • Goal Zero's lineup of solar chargers for your gadgets.
  • Tagg pet tracker prevents you from ever losing your dog using advanced GPS.
  • Biscotti TV Phone. This small device (yes, it does look like a certain type of breakfast biscuit) turns your TV into a high-definition phone.
  • CCrane's WiFi Radio allows you or your computer-less mom or dad to listen to their favorite Pandora or internet tunes anywhere there is WiFi.
  • Sony's Vita PlayStation game device allows older kids and adults to have portable fun.