Another WEB TV? Or a Real Merger of Technologies?
Our Reporter on the Scene tries to find out.. By Livia Bergovoy The long awaited introduction of Sony’s version of Google TV (with Intel inside) was promising at best. And, at the same time confusing at worst. Presented by Bob Ishida, Sony's Head of Worldwide Home Entertainment Business, Sony officially said it was going after a younger generation with this initiative, but if you're like I am, you are watching more and more of your TV shows on line via
Read MoreAre You Smarter Than your TV?Google and Logitech Try to Help
By Richard M. Sherwin Google + Logitech + Intel Corp. = Your TV The set top box uses a Google browser to access almost any Internet material... Available accessories will include a TV styled web cam which...
Read MoreFall Product Launches 2010
By Richard M. Sherwin Bose-Os Logitech Wireless Trackball Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Keyboard and Mouse Set Logitech MK520 WLS Combo Logitech Wireless Speaker Z515 Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S715i Logitech Alert™ 750i Master System JVC 3D-enabled D-ILA Home Theater Projectors Epson has seven new 3LCD 1080p high-definition home theater projectors Panasonic Digital Camera offers 3 new interchangeable lenses that combine compact size with high optical performance
Read MoreRichard Sherwin’s Consumer Tech:Sometimes We Really Have to Use What We Review
I have been in the consumer technology business so long that sometimes I get jaded the umpteenth time someone introduces the next easiest way to network your home entertainment content or shows off a security camera that lets you watch your Golden Retriever eat the couch or your new baby bibble. The leading security companies, including Schlage, Panasonic and ADT, don’t produce a mass market security product that you can easily install yourself. In reality, they usually require a third party installer or two solid days on the phone with tech support. In my experience, their products are difficult to install and operate no matter how adept you are at whole house network sharing or wireless home computing.
Read MoreScreen Future
Intel’s Brian David Johnson on exclusive video discussing the past and future of TV
Read MoreA Sharper Yet Easier Television Experience
By Jan Jaben-Ailon and Richard M. Sherwin
Highlights from recent trade shows including:
Sharp Electronic's AQUOS Quattron LE925 series TVs with 3D
Crestron Electronics' V-Panel, iPanL and Prodigy XP still leads in combining design and function
SpeakerCraft Pursues Next Gen Audience
Richard Sherwin’s Consumer Tech:Brother Can You Spare Some Tech Support
September 2010: New York, N.Y. Recently I worked with some of the greatest names in technology. Between my family, my friends and even a few frenemies that needed a bit of audio-video-computer home networking advice, I had to deal with Panasonic, Linksys, Sony, Nintendo, Brother, Kodak, Epson, LG, Schlage Lock Co., HP, Sharp, Verizon, Cablevision and several other manufacturers or service providers whose products had to be installed or were acting up and required technical support.
Read MoreEcho Smartpen by Livescribe
By Livia Bergovoy This pen has a learning curve. At first we thought it was too steep, but soon - within the day - we were continually drawn (no pun intended) back to it. We kept coming up with reasons to use it. Turns out the Echo Smartpen has marvelous utility. Let’s get the negatives out of the way:
Read MoreSungale Kula TV Player
By Livia Bergovoy We removed the Sungale Kula TV Player from the box and charged the unit's battery. (Charger is included.) It is a handsome black unit with a 4.3" display. Once the unit was charged we could set up the clock and wifi without consulting...
Read MoreReviews: Wuala; Logitech’s HD Pro Webcam; chicboom; MIO; EZ Writer II
Wuala by Lacie – Secure Online Storage Logitech® HD Pro Webcam C910 chicboom Keychain Speaker by chicBuds MIO Heart Rate Monitor EZ Writer II
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