Can you feel the excitement? We can. USB 3.0 is inching closer and closer to reality, which means your current PC is inching closer and closer to being a token of yesteryear. USB 2.0 has been around for years now, and by and large, it has been sufficient. Transfer rates are fairly quick, and industry support couldn’t be higher.
But hey, this industry is all about progress, and we aren”t about to complain about newfound speed. The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) today announced the availability of the USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) Compliance and Certification Program, which basically means that companies can have their products tested to receive the SuperSpeed USB logo/certification.
And there it comes. The time for those iPod fans to get out of their caves and check what”s coming new from Apple.
The annual Apple iPod event is to happen in San Francisco on September 9th. The event will have the theme “It”s only rock and roll, but we like it”. It”s a bit weird, it reminds me of Guitar Hero. This means it will probably have new iPod versions to show off which we always enjoy, including the new ones with a 3.2MP camera.
Canon has announced a new mid range digital SLR; the EOS 7D. This is a very needed camera to complement the range. It comes with 18MP resolution, a new Autofocus system (19-point), new Metering System and also Full HD video recording (upto 30fps) which is now expected to see in new cameras. This camera will support an ISO range from 100 to 12,800 and its Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors will allow it to capture upto 8 fps.
It also has some changes on the body itself. It has better grip and two new buttons; a Quick Control button to access camera settings and a RAW/JPEG toggle button.
Also, Canon announced its first lens with Hybrid Image Stabilization. The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM. It can compensate both angle and shift camera shake to four speed steps. It will be available by the end of the month.
The new iPhone with 16GB of storage space in now available together with a new iPod Touch with 32GB. Both will cost $499. It seems that the only new thing these gadgets have is the storage space increased. Still no 3G and no other added features.
Wow, it looks like a giant iPod Touch interface showing Google Maps. It is quite impressive. I imagine this kind of display on travel agencies where we can type Hawaii in the destination and using your hands you could browse through the beautiful beaches, touristic attractions, surf spots, bikinis, er… ok you got the picture.
Panasonic has unveiled its new monster HD TV. A 150-inch giant. From the above picture you can actually see how big it looks. Its resolution is 4x 1080p, which currently, is a bit hard to test since there is no source producing that kind of image. Only custom videos and of course in the cinema studios drawers.
Rovio is a cool little robot that with its wi-fi capabilities can be accessed through any browser which enables you to control it. You can have this tiny fellow at home and while you are away you can speak with people on the same room as Rovio. You can control Rovio’s movement and activate the incorporated camera to view the surroundings. It has a 3-position head which allows the Rovio to look up in peoples eyes. (scary)
Rovio also knows where its docking station is so when it is running out of batteries he can head there and recharge itself. Nice Can WowWee please include a vacuum cleaner functionality in Rovio? It would be a killer feature :p
Veronica Belmont (Mahalo Daily) is doing the CES coverage in partnership with Engadget. Watch the video:
It looks like the makers of the Optimus keyboard are working on something even geekier (woohoo). They have available on their homepage news of their new concept keyboard called Optimus Tactus.
“OptimusTactus does not have physical keys, which meansthere are no restrictions ontheir shape and size”. The Optimus Tactus will use a tactile display, the size of a normal keyboard, which displays the virtual keys or any kind of screen/video. You can configure it to look the way you want. This is a big step forward. The Optimus keyboard is great because you can configure each key to look like the way you want. With the Tactus you would be able to configure the entire key layout and even add pictures or videos on the board. Great stuff.
The release date for this keyboard is set to 01-01-2008. Er… I guess it will take a little longer.
One note in the site: “Problem. Make a one sensor display keyboard”. Our comment: “We believe in you. You can do it!! Pleeeease do it”.
If you are interested in photography than you probably know that there are some rumors about a new Nikon camera coming out next Spring to replace the Nikon D40x (pictured above).
Can WowWee please include a vacuum cleaner functionality in Rovio? It would be a killer feature :p
