One of the little known features of the iPhone 4s was the introduction of a new version of Bluetooth. Bluetooth 4.0 offers feature upgrades on 3.0, with greater speed. A key difference is a change in the integrated chip (IC) and much lower energy consumption. As more products begin to adopt Bluetooth 4.0, wireless users can enjoy added use with more available wireless time.

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After Christmas, the retail industry gears up for another year and they don’t wait at all. Earlier this month, right after the New Year weekend, electronics dealers shored up for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The second week of January brings NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) and NRF (National Retail Federation). Whereas CES and NAMM focus on new products, the NRF focuses on how retail can focus on the service and relationship between the consumer and store access. The NRF convention and Expo was at New York’s Javits Center from 1/10 to 1/12.

Shoppers are looking for enhanced personalization and more choices in how they interact with retailers through social media, according to a recent survey conducted by the NCR Corporation. The NCR survey polled more than 400,000 consumers regarding their experiences with social media and how retailers can better serve their needs.
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Though winter is upon us, spring is just around the corner. Sennheiser and Adidas are partnering to produce new earphones to address the needs of joggers and sprinters ready to take on the roads again. These earphones combine top-quality sound, excellent wearing comfort and insensitivity towards external influences such as water, sweat and cold. These two renowned companies are launching their new cooperation with a total of four earphone models that have been specially designed for sports applications. This partnership is yet another inducement to extend your New Years resolution for fitness further into the year ahead. Combining great sound and prime athletic footwear and gear, you’re ready to tackle your goals.

The Sennheiser CX 680 sports headphones won the prestigious CES Innovations Award at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Continue Reading »

Hundreds of industry leaders gathered Thursday at North American Publishing’s Women in CE event at Tabu Ultra Lounge in Las Vegas to honor the Legacy Award Winners, a networking event that celebrates women of achievement in consumer electronics. This year’s honorees were Vizio’s Laynie Newsome, Debbie Schaeffer of Mrs. G TV and Appliances, Pam Crane of Ken Crane’s, CEA’s Karen Chupka, J&R’s Rachelle Friedman, Irene Baran of Speck Products, and Sonance’s Krista Bergman.

In a previous post, Rachelle Friedman to be Honored by Women in CE at CES 2010, we detailed the award, Rachelle Friedman’s history and the place of women in business today. Continue Reading »

Many people prefer mounting their flat-screen HDTV to a wall and Peerless mounts are the preferred brand.

When flat-screen TV models were introduced, many customers were asking for adjustable wall mounts that were almost flush with the wall surface. The objective was a mount that closely resembled a picture frame. Until now, most articulating TV mounts only got as close as about 3 inches off the wall’s surface. As LCD and (especially) LED HDTV screens begin to get thinner, the engineers at Peerless Industries re-developed the TV mount design to accommodate them. In addition, the designs incorporate features that adjust for odd shaped rooms and viewing situations. The new mounts are being unveiled at CES 2010 in Las Vegas.

Peerless Industries’ new Slimline Ultra-Slim Articulating Wall Arm Mounts shrink that gap to just 1 inch, holding the TV nearly flush to the wall for a space-saving designer look while allowing the screen to be positioned for full visibility wherever viewers are sitting.
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Now that Lady Gaga has made a royal impression on the Queen of England, more universal things await. When it comes to consumer electronics, Lady Gaga dominates with her music and with her special edition earphones from Monster Cable. Now Lady Gaga will be enticing our visual senses and needs.

The Polaroid brand announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Lady Gaga, who will serve as creative director for a specialty line of Polaroid Imaging products. The partnership brings together one of the world’s most iconic brands with today’s fastest rising musical artist and cultural trend setter, known for her string of smash global hits including Paparazzi, Bad Romance and Poker Face, her fashion forward design aesthetic and her exceptionally close connection with her fans.
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Digital Power Station is a software-based technology developed by a consortium, led by Tony Bongiovi, that offers studio quality sound performance from small speakers. Originally developed for use in car stereos, iHome introduced it as the iHome IP1 Bongiovi home audio system, a high-performance speaker for use with the Apple iPod and iPhone.

iHome is a pioneer as a manufacturer of speakers and clock radios designed for use with the iPod. New York’s J&R Music World offers one of the most comprehensive selections of iHome products.

One year after introducing the world to the first home audio system to incorporate Digital Power Station (DPS) technology, iHome today announced new products for its highly acclaimed Studio Series line. Continue Reading »

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) runs January 7 to 10 in Las Vegas and manufacturers are ready to display upcoming products and trends that we might expect to see in stores during 2010. Though some indicate that the 2010 CES is more intimate than those of previous years, there are over 2700 exhibitors ready to display what they hope and feel will be the pulse that will entice customers through the year.

Sony and Panasonic will likely be demonstrating their new 3D HDTV technologies that were introduced this past summer in other electronics shows in Europe. When you consider the success of Avatar, more 3D films are likely to be released. The concept of a possible 3D television in 2010 is very enticing.

Sony, Samsung, and Philips are developing Internet capable televisions to help expand your entertainment and informational possibilities.
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