Available in Q4 2010, the iPhone-controlled Parrot AR.Drone utilizes two cameras to shoot video — front-facing shoots 640 x 480 video @ 15fps and bottom-facing records 480 x 320 @ 60fps. Continue reading to see it in-action.
…look at how stable it already flies, easily controlled by tilting the iPhone one way or another. Sure, it’s a toy, but it’s so sophisticated.
[via Dvice]
Unveiled at CES 2010, Kurzweil’s new e-reader platform, Blio, is one of the first to offer a read-aloud feature, in which “the voice is synchronized with follow-along word highlighting, making it ideal for language learners, young children and the vision impaired.” It will be available as a free download later this month.
Blio is also trying to stay true to the original medium (paper) by incorporating an image-rich format of books and magazines. That includes original layouts, fonts, colors, and graphics, combined with some online enhancements like web links and video.
[via ZDNet]
Headed for AT&T in Q1 2010 is the Android-powered Dell Mini 3. Featuring a 3.5-inch (640 x 280) touchscreen display, 3.0-megapixel camera w/flash, GPS, and microSD expansion. Pricing has not yet been announced. Continue reading for one more picture from Dell’s CES 2010 press conference.
And from the looks of that pic of a prototype supplied by Direct2Dell, this Android handset will be custom skinned for AT&T.
[via Engadget]
For those who aren’t familiar with 3D television, these sets use stereoscopic technologies to produce images and support HDMI 1.4 as well as a minimum refresh rate of 120Hz. Continue reading to see the latest from CES 2010.
We’re just 2-days away from sneak preview night at CES 2010, and here’s an Apple iSlate concept to whet your appetites until the actual device is revealed. This 10-inch tablet features an aluminum or polycarbonate shell and gives up a physical home button for more screen real estate. Continue reading for more pictures.
I like it. I would like the screen to reach the very edge of the device, but that’s probably not possible with the current technology.
[via Gizmodo]
When it comes to power and affordability, the Freescale Smartbook will be hard to beat. At 0.8-pounds, it packs a 1.0-GHz i.MX515 CPU, 512MB of DDR2 memory, 4GB-64GB SSD, microSD expansion, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, 3G WWAN connectivity, Bluetooth, and a 3.0-megapixel camera. Look for the official unveiling later this week at CES 2010. Click here for first picture in gallery.
We aren’t quite sure what kind of bulk discounts Freescale is counting on, but it’s hoping that this design will “enable a second generation of smartbook products with prices less than $200.”
[via Engadget]
The Consumer Electronics Show 2010 in Las Vegas may be slightly smaller in size this year, but there’s no shortage of technology, as this preview video shows. We’re really looking forward to the new iLounge-sponsored Apple section as well, and will definitely keep you readers posted on any unique and innovative technologies. Continue reading to watch.