MOTOACTV

  MOTOACTV is the first to pack a cutting-edge GPS fitness tracker, heart-rate monitor, and smart MP3 player into a small, sweat-proof, and stylish device. Strap it on & it gives you multiple gadgets in one. It can talk to your phone, show your messages, give you notifications & tell you the time too- but it`s the fitness part that is really stunning. It tracks your life & movement down to the point where it`ll literally tell you to move that fat ass off the couch & onto the running track. Powerful uploads to a dedicated website seal the deal.

-Tracks running, walking & cycling.
-Learns what songs motivate you !
-Your data is automatically synced online.

HZO

  HzO uses a WaterBlock technology that is based on a thin film nano-coating that provides a layer of protection around electronic circuity & blocks out moisture. So you can literally go swimming with your phone, take it to the beach, use a glass full of water as a mobile stand or flush it down the toilet if you must, HzO survives it all ! The best part is, even with the back lid open & the battery exposed, your phone still works !
 HzO says it already has a system for applying WaterBlock to a high volume of units and adds that it's made from nontoxic, organic material that doesn't change the look, feel, or weight of a device. HzO told Pocket-lint that the company is in talks with Samsung and Apple, as well as a company that makes headphones, to possibly manufacture their devices with the technology.
 HzO President Paul Clayson said he expects to see WaterBlock-treated consumer devices this summer and plans to expand its use to other electronics, including cameras, solid-state laptops, medical equipment, and gaming devices.

Here is a brief survey of what the media are saying:

The New York Times: “The most astonishing products here at the International Consumer Electronics Show are often the ones you can’t buy yet, like a process called WaterBlock from the company HzO. In a demonstration, an iPod with the WaterBlock treatment — not enclosed in any kind of case or covering — was dropped in a fish tank while playing, and it played on undisturbed … for hours.”

 TechWorld: “Plunge your iPhone in water. No case required. A Utah-based company has developed a way to make iPhones and other gadgets waterproof. Attendees at this year's Consumer Electronics Show have been pulling up short at HzO's demonstrations, which include a fully functional iPhone repeatedly submerged in water yet still playing music, and an iPad that works after it has been dunked.”

USA Today: “Nothing catches your attention more than seeing a Samsung tablet and iPod Nano completely submerged in water. Then demonstrators pull them out of their tank and turn them on. How is this possible? A new technology called WaterBlock from HzO that keeps the insides of a device dry, even after it takes a plunge. WaterBlock is a thin film nano-coating that covers the circuitry inside a smartphone, tablet or other device.

MacWorld: “Rather than create a waterproof case, HzO opens up the devices and waterproofs the internal components. The device can even fill up with water and continue to work.” TechCrunch: “50 Cent weighs in (on) waterproof phones. Among other things, he seemed to be quite enamored with HzO’s impressive waterproofing technology, which we got a glimpse of in action last night. He even revealed that he talked to HzO about the potential of teaming up to create waterproof headsets, though that’s not all he’d like to see getting the waterproof treatment. ‘We should be waterproofing telephones,’ Mr. Cent said. I’m right there with him, though I guess he didn’t see the Galaxy S II (protected by HzO’s WaterBlock™) survive getting dunked last night.”

Brighthand Smartphone News & Reviews: “I saw an amazing demonstration from HzO…. [T]his company has developed a process that builds protection in on a molecular level. It adds not the slightest hint of extra bulk to the device, but seems to provide perfect protection. Forbes: “A waterproofing treatment is making wet smartphones a thing of the past, giving consumers added protection for their beloved devices…The revolutionary technology gives devices a thin, waterproof nano-coating — from the inside out — that protects the circuitry inside.”

Consumer Electronics Show 2012

Another sound beauty from Bang & Olufsen: The B&O Play 12

A stunning portable Airplay speaker that delivers a serious amount of detailed sound & looks like a picnic basket ! Finally B&O managed to bring sound & style together, plus this one`s light on the pocket too. At 2.8kg, it's a pretty solid unit. You wouldn't want to carry the thing around all day but it's certainly portable enough thanks to the full-grain, Italian leather carry strap and 8-hour Li-ion battery tucked neatly away in the push to open door towards the base. You can still connect to the mains if you wish and there's also an Ethernet socket, USB for charging your iPhone and 3.5mm jack along with the Wi-Fi a/b/g/n credentials. What adds that extra dollop of super smooth is that you can't see any part of the two 2-inch full range tweeters or the 4-inch woofers at all. It's all hidden behind a uniform, anodised, aluminium grill, slightly reminiscent of the front of the Mac Pro desktop computer.

Consumer Electronics Show 2012

4 days, more than 5000 companies & over 25000 new products - Thats how big the consumer electronics show (CES) Los Angeles is. Lets look at the new direction this mammoth event has pointed us towards.

TV: THE CENTRE OF OUR UNIVERSE
From being just the idiotbox, the TV has made a grand comeback. Apps that look good hanging on the wall, true real time net connectivity, video/movies-on-demand & the start of voice-gesture-face control, all marking the arrival of the TV into the smart age. And the list only goes on... Mindblowing surreal clarity, making 1080P look bad even 8K resolution.  glassless 3D ; & OLED finally becoming cheaper.


Verdict: Once we have 4K OLED Glassless 3D TV`s with full wireless Net connectivity & smart apps, The TV will match up to the smartphone. Still, to all those who just bought their new smartphones need not worry, the TV won`t replace it, since it can`t fit in your pocket, might replace the landline though, hmmm.....