http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/ces/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fday_one_of_macworldiworld_its_not_ces%2F&seed_title=Day+One+of+Macworld%7CiWorld%3A+It%26%238217%3Bs+Not+CES http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/day_one_of_macworldiworld_its_not_ces/ SAN FRANCISCO - It’s day one of the newly rechristened Macworld iWorld trade show, and Bryan Chaffin says thank goodness it’s no CES. He talks about the differences in the two hows and reports that Macworld|iWorld was packed. Columns and Opinions, Editorial, Analysis, Reports, Conferences, CES, Macworld Expo Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:57:04 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fi_have_seen_the_future_of_ui_and_it_is_gaze%2F&seed_title=I+Have+Seen+the+Future+of+UI%2C+and+It+Is+Gaze http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/i_have_seen_the_future_of_ui_and_it_is_gaze/ Bryan Chaffin saw a lot of things at CES, but one of the coolest was Gaze, a technology from Tobii that allows you to control your computer with your eyes. In this column, he talks about why he thinks it will be an important part of the future of technology. Columns and Opinions, The Back Page, Reports, Conferences, CES Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:15:18 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_apple_ces_product_trends%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Apple%2C+CES+%26amp%3B+Product+Trends http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_apple_ces_product_trends/ Apple may not have been at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week, but that doesn’t mean the Mac and iPad maker didn’t have an impact on the show. Today TMO readers are talking about the show’s technology announcements, how they impact Apple, and how the company might take advantage of recent chip advancements. Reports, Conferences, CES, Link, Hot Forum Topic Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:58:50 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjeff_gamet_looks_at_ces_2012_on_mac_os_ken_day_6%2F&seed_title=Jeff+Gamet+Looks+at+CES+2012+on+Mac+OS+Ken+Day+6 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/jeff_gamet_looks_at_ces_2012_on_mac_os_ken_day_6/ The Mac Observer’s Jeff Gamet joined Ken Ray on Mac OS Ken Day 6 to take a look at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, CES Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:28:01 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freminder_tmo_2012_editors_choice_awards_submissions%2F&seed_title=Reminder%3A+TMO+2012+Editors+Choice+Awards+Submissions http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reminder_tmo_2012_editors_choice_awards_submissions/ The Mac Observer will once again host its annual Editors Choice Awards at Macworld | iWorld Expo in January. Our editors will choose what they deem to be the best-of-the-best new Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod-related products released between Macworld Expo last year and the start of the show this year. Reports, Conferences, CES Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:55:03 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fphoto_gallery_ces_2012_day_4_-_cars_mario_solar_tv_more%2F&seed_title=Photo+Gallery%3A+CES+2012+Day+4+-+Cars%2C+Mario%2C+Solar%2C+TV%2C+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/photo_gallery_ces_2012_day_4_-_cars_mario_solar_tv_more/ Bryan Chaffin gives us one last tour of CES 2012. In this gallery we have tricked out cars, shrines to Steve Job and Mario, TVs, cases, docks, and more. Reports, Conferences, CES, Link, Photo Gallery Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:20:50 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fiomounts_stylish_magnetically_powered_iphone_ipad_stands%2F&seed_title=iOmounts%3A+Stylish+Magnetically+Powered+iPhone%2FiPad+Stands http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iomounts_stylish_magnetically_powered_iphone_ipad_stands/ LAS VEGAS—We stumbled upon a small company called iOmounts in the Venetian Ballroom at this year’s CES showing some great looking stands and mounts for iPhones, iPads, or any other device with a flat back. The company has harnessed the power of magnets to make a stand that offers convenience, flexibility, and what we found to be stylish design to hold your device. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:52:02 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fphoto_gallery_ces_2012_south_hall%2F&seed_title=Photo+Gallery%3A+CES+2012%2C+South+Hall http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/photo_gallery_ces_2012_south_hall/ LAS VEGAS—In this TMO photo gallery, Byran Chaffin takes us on a tour of the South Hall at CES and shows us speakers galore, headphones out the wazoo, cool gaming gear, more robots, and some gorgeous guitars. Reports, Conferences, CES, Link, Photo Gallery Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:44:18 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmatias_one_connects_to_mac_iphone_in_single_keyboard%2F&seed_title=Matias+One+Connects+to+Mac%2C+iPhone+in+Single+Keyboard http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/matias_one_connects_to_mac_iphone_in_single_keyboard/ Las Vegas — Apple already make it easy to use your iPhone with your Mac, and Matias is making it even easier to use the two together with its One Keyboard. The full-size keyboard lets you switch from typing on your Mac to typing on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with a single button, and doesn’t require any special software. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPhone Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:06:13 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fitwin_usb_device_securely_shares_files_over_the_internet%2F&seed_title=iTwin+USB+Device+Securely+Shares+Files+Over+the+Internet http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itwin_usb_device_securely_shares_files_over_the_internet/ LAS VEGAS—iTwin was on hand at CES 2012 to show off Mac support for its self-titled USB device that allows users to share files across an encrypted connection over the Internet. The company was also demonstrating support for multi-iTwin devices. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:29:23 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsteve_jobs_tv_epiphany_nothing_new_says_samsung_exec%2F&seed_title=Steve+Jobs%26%238217%3B+TV+Epiphany+%26%238216%3BNothing+New%2C%26%238217%3B+Says+Samsung+Exec http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/steve_jobs_tv_epiphany_nothing_new_says_samsung_exec/ As speculation about an Apple TV set swirls through this week’s Consumer Electronics Show, Philip Newton, Samsung Australia’s director of audio-visual, said that ex-CEO Steve Jobs’ revelation about “the simplest [TV] user interface you can imagine” is “nothing new.” He was quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald. Reports, Conferences, CES Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:45:46 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fphoto_gallery_ces_2012_the_venetian_ballroom%2F&seed_title=Photo+Gallery%3A+CES+2012%2C+The+Venetian+Ballroom http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/photo_gallery_ces_2012_the_venetian_ballroom/ In this photo gallery, Bryan Chaffin shows us some of the cool things he found on the show floor of the Venetian Ballroom at CES 2012. We have a “smartwatch,” waterproof lens cases, a huge panoramic printer, the iTwin Man, and more. Reports, Conferences, CES, Link, Photo Gallery Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:30:29 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fteen_jewelry_designer_recycles_macs_into_fashion_accessories%2F&seed_title=Teen+Jewelry+Designer+Recycles+Macs+into+Fashion+Accessories http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/teen_jewelry_designer_recycles_macs_into_fashion_accessories/ Las Vegas — Apple’s Mac computers make a fashion statement all on their own, and Taylor Burghard’s jewelry takes that a step further by letting you show off your tech flair with style. Her jewelry stands on its own despite the fact that she’s only 13 years old — a fact that’s easy to overlook thanks to her eye for design and business savvy. News, Reports, Conferences, CES Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:55:37 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Firig_stompa_stomp_box_for_amplitube_on_ios_devices%2F&seed_title=iRig+STOMP%26%238212%3BA+Stomp+Box+for+Amplitube+on+iOS+Devices http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/irig_stompa_stomp_box_for_amplitube_on_ios_devices/ LAS VEGAS—IK Multimedia unveiled several new devices and apps for musicians who want to use iPad and iPhone to record and perform music with their iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches, including iRig STOMP, a stomp box for Amplitube. The device is aimed at musicians who want to integrate their iOS device into their analog music gear by allowing them to activate it with their feet. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iPad, iPod Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:24:36 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fphoto_gallery_direct_from_the_ces_show_floor_part_1%2F&seed_title=Photo+Gallery%3A+Direct+from+the+CES+Show+Floor%2C+Part+1 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/photo_gallery_direct_from_the_ces_show_floor_part_1/ LAS VEGAS—Direct from the floor of CES 2012, Bryan Chaffin offers part 1 of our show floor photo galleries. In this installment we have robots, art projects, gorgeous Star Wars fangirls, and lots of cool new Mac and iPhone/iPad stuff! Reports, Conferences, CES, Link, Photo Gallery Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:38:05 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_attends_ces_in_an_unofficial_capacity%2F&seed_title=Apple+Attends+CES+in+an+Unofficial+Capacity http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_attends_ces_in_an_unofficial_capacity/ Unsurprisingly, Apple employees are walking the show floor at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show, according to a source who told Reuters that more than 250 of the tech giant’s employees are registered to attend. Apple has no official presence at the trade show. News, Reports, Conferences, CES Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:18:10 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fliquipel_waterproof_iphones_without_a_case%2F&seed_title=Liquipel%3A+Waterproof+iPhones+Without+a+Case http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/liquipel_waterproof_iphones_without_a_case/ Las Vegas — Liquipel is hoping to cut down on headaches from water damaged iPhones with its self-named coating that protects your combo iPod and smartphone by preventing moisture from contacting the device’s sensitive electronic components. The coating doesn’t require a case, and keeps your iPhone dry even if it’s completely submerged in water. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPhone Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:00:10 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmicrosofts_ballmer_touts_windows_8_at_final_ces_keynote%2F&seed_title=Microsoft%26%238217%3Bs+Ballmer+Touts+Windows+8+at+Final+CES+Keynote http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/microsofts_ballmer_touts_windows_8_at_final_ces_keynote/ Las Vegas — Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s recurring theme through the company’s final keynote presentation at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show was Windows 8. Mr. Ballmer used the event to show off what’s in store for the next version of Windows on PCs, tablets and smartphones, and to indirectly show how the OS will compete with innovations from Apple’s own iOS and OS X operating systems. News, Reports, Conferences, CES Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:23:51 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftmo_at_ces_what_to_watch_for_in_2012%2F&seed_title=TMO+at+CES%3A+What+to+Watch+for+in+2012 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/tmo_at_ces_what_to_watch_for_in_2012/ The Mac Observer is packing up and heading out to the Consumer Electronics Show again, and we’ll be scouring the massive expo halls to find the latest and greatest in tech. This year, just like last, it already looks like the common theme for companies is to try to catch up with Apple, or even out-Apple Apple, and the show hasn’t even started yet. News, Reports, Conferences, CES Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:00:56 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_again_casts_its_shadow_on_ces%2F&seed_title=Apple+Again+Casts+its+Shadow+on+CES http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_again_casts_its_shadow_on_ces/ As another Consumer Electronics Show gets underway in Las Vegas (TMO’s Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet are on location and will be filing reports), Apple’s lack of participation once again weighs heavily on the proceedings; the company hasn’t exhibited at the show since 1994. San Francisco Chronicle columnist James Temple says that ultrabooks will be a major factor this year, thanks to the success of Apple’s MacBook Air. News, Reports, Conferences, CES Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:44:19 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_count_the_tablets_45-51_intel_demos_windows_android%2F&seed_title=CES+Count+the+Tablets+45-51%3A+Intel+Demos+Windows+%26amp%3B+Android http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_count_the_tablets_45-51_intel_demos_windows_android/ LAS VEGAS - We’re wrapping up our “Count the Tablets” coverage of CES with eight tablets that Intel was demonstrating. These were a mix of Windows and Android-powered devices, and they include one device (the Motion CL900) that we already covered from Microsoft’s booth, for a total of 51 tablets we were able to round up. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:43:22 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_count_the_tablets_41-44_the_real_deal_from_microsoft%2F&seed_title=CES+Count+the+Tablets+41-44%3A+The+Real+Deal+from+Microsoft http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_count_the_tablets_41-44_the_real_deal_from_microsoft/ LAS VEGAS - Continuing our “Count the Tablets” coverage of CES, we have five tablets being shown off by Microsoft (only four of them are new to our Count, bringing). These tablets are the real deal in that they are definitely going to ship, if they haven’t already, and we got two added bonuses compared to the Android tablets we saw in other parts of CES: We could touch them and they were turned on and operational. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:38:08 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdexim_iphone_charger_goes_green_and_blue%2F&seed_title=Dexim+iPhone+Charger+Goes+Green%2C+and+Blue http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/dexim_iphone_charger_goes_green_and_blue/ LAS VEGAS — Dexim is doing its part to help environmentally conscious iPhone users charge their battery and cut down on wasted electricity with the Visible Green Charger it showed off at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Along with the ability to auto-power down when not in use, the charger cable lights up with a flowing stream of blue light when juice is flowing to your iPhone. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPhone, iPod Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:58:39 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_npower_gets_kinetic_with_iphone_charging%2F&seed_title=CES%3A+nPower+Gets+Kinetic+with+iPhone+Charging http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_npower_gets_kinetic_with_iphone_charging/ LAS VEGAS — Electric outlets aren’t easy to come by in the back country, so nPower came up with the idea of converting the kinetic energy generated by walking into electric cells that can be used to recharge your iPhone. The company’s PEG fits in your backpack and powers its charging cell from your own movement. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPhone Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:00:27 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_cutting_the_magic_mouse_power_cord%2F&seed_title=CES%3A+Cutting+the+Magic+Mouse+Power+Cord http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_cutting_the_magic_mouse_power_cord/ LAS VEGAS — Apple’s Magic Mouse connects wirelessly to your computer via Bluetooth, and two companies at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas are making it easy to recharge the pointing device’s batteries without any cords, too. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES Sun, 09 Jan 2011 14:23:08 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_count_the_tablets_34-39_homeland_7_8.9_10%2F&seed_title=CES+Count+the+Tablets+34-40%3A+Homeland+7%26%238221%3B%2C+8.9%26%238221%3B%2C+10%26%238221%3B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_count_the_tablets_34-39_homeland_7_8.9_10/ LAS VEGAS - Continuing our “Count the Tablets” coverage of CES, we have seven tablets from a Shenzhen, China company called Homeland that range in size from 7” to 10”, bringing our count to 40 tablets. Unlike many of the other companies we’ve covered in this series, Homeland had detailed specs for each of their tablets, but none of them were turned on. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Sun, 09 Jan 2011 06:26:49 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_count_the_tablets_30-33_android_windows%2F&seed_title=CES+Count+the+Tablets+30-33%3A+Android+%26amp%3B+Windows http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_count_the_tablets_30-33_android_windows/ LAS VEGAS - Continuing our “Count the Tablets” coverage of CES, we have four more devices from the Shenzhen district of China, three Android devices and one Windows device.  Unfortunately we weren’t able to see any of them actually working, but one company did, at least, let us see some specs. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:35:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_count_the_tablets_24-28_the_kneehigh_five%2F&seed_title=CES+Count+the+Tablets+24-29%3A+The+Kneehigh+Five http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_count_the_tablets_24-28_the_kneehigh_five/ LAS VEGAS - Continuing our “Count the Tablets” coverage of CES, we bring you have five more, bringing to 29 so far. These five were from Kneehigh Technologies, another company from the Shenzhen district in China. Like most of the other companies in the Shenzhen area of CES, Kneehigh wouldn’t give us any specs on the devices. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Sun, 09 Jan 2011 04:53:30 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_count_the_tablets_21-23_three_from_shouying%2F&seed_title=CES+Count+the+Tablets+21-23%3A+Three+from+Shouying http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_count_the_tablets_21-23_three_from_shouying/ LAS VEGAS - Continuing our “Count the Tablets” coverage of CES, we bring you three more tablets from a company called Shouying. We know they run Android OS 2.2, and we know that the screen sizes are 5.5”, 7”, and 10”. Unfortunately, we don’t know anything else because the company wouldn’t tell us any more. No specs, no pricing, nor availability. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Sun, 09 Jan 2011 04:31:51 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Firig_mic_your_on-the-go_iphone_recording_studio%2F&seed_title=iRig+Mic%3A+Your+On-the-go+iPhone+Recording+Studio http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/irig_mic_your_on-the-go_iphone_recording_studio/ LAS VEGAS — IK Multimedia, well know for their Amplitube app, wants to turn your iPad or iPhone into a portable recording studio with its new iRig Mic. Instead of relying on the Dock port on your iOS device, iRig Mic uses a special connector plug that fits the headphone jack and includes a splitter for your earbuds, too. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:10:20 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjorno_shows_off_folding_bluetooth_keyboard_at_ces%2F&seed_title=Jorno+Shows+Off+Folding+Bluetooth+Keyboard+at+CES http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/jorno_shows_off_folding_bluetooth_keyboard_at_ces/ LAS VEGAS — Portable Bluetooth keyboards can help make typing on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad easier, and Jorno is hoping it can improve the mobile typing experience even more by adding a built-in stand that’s sturdy enough to hold an iPad. The company showed off it’s foldable keyboard at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:38:17 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Figrill_turns_an_iphone_into_your_kitchen_staff%2F&seed_title=iGrill+Turns+an+iPhone+into+Your+Kitchen+Staff http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/igrill_turns_an_iphone_into_your_kitchen_staff/ LAS VEGAS — Apple’s iPhone gained a new job for back yard BBQ fans thanks to iGrill from iDevices. The company showed off the meat temperature probe and iOS monitoring app combo at the Consumer Electronics Trade Show in Las Vegas. Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:08:40 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_count_the_tablets_10-20_feihong_vg_media_ontop%2F&seed_title=CES+Count+the+Tablets+10-20%3A+Feihong%2C+VG+Media%2C+Ontop http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_count_the_tablets_10-20_feihong_vg_media_ontop/ LAS VEGAS - Continuing our “Count the Tablets” coverage of CES, we bring you eleven different Android tablets from three companies, Feihong, VG Media, and Ontop. They range in size from 5.5” to 10.1”, though none of them were actually turned on. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Sat, 08 Jan 2011 04:58:25 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_count_the_tablets_5-9_coby_kyros_android%2F&seed_title=CES+Count+the+Tablets+5-9%3A+Coby+Kyros+%28Android%29 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_count_the_tablets_5-9_coby_kyros_android/ LAS VEGAS - Continuing our “Count the Tablets” coverage of CES, we bring you tablets five tablets from a company called Coby. The Coby Kyros line runs on Android, and the company is really mixing up the form factors with 7”, 8” and 10” versions. Better yet, there are actually different versions within those sizes. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:43:17 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_count_the_tablets_3_4_android_windows_from_toshiba%2F&seed_title=CES+Count+the+Tablets+3+%26amp%3B+4%3A+Android%2FWindows+from+Toshiba http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_count_the_tablets_3_4_android_windows_from_toshiba/ LAS VEGAS - Continuing our “Count the Tablets” coverage of CES, we bring you tablets #3 and #4, which are essentially the same devices, but one runs Android OS and the other runs Windows 7. The devices don’t yet have a name, Toshiba hasn’t announced pricing, and the release date for them is an unspecified time later this year. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:30:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_ihome_embraces_apples_airplay%2F&seed_title=CES%3A+iHome+Embraces+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+AirPlay http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_ihome_embraces_apples_airplay/ Las Vegas — iHome made it clear at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show that Apple’s new AirPlay wireless media streaming platform has a big future in its audio products. Company representatives took the time to show off the new iW1 wireless speaker system along with two more AirPlay-compatible systems slated for release later this year. Reports, Conferences, CES Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:55:24 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Filuv_shows_off_camera-ready_ipad_2_cases_at_ces%2F&seed_title=iLuv+Shows+Off+Camera-ready+iPad+2+Cases+at+CES http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iluv_shows_off_camera-ready_ipad_2_cases_at_ces/ LAS VEGAS — iPhone and iPad accessory maker iLuv is showing off its case lineup at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, including new cases designed just for Apple’s unannounced second generation iPad. The leather cases include cut-outs for a rear facing camera, adding fuel to the rumors that the next iPad will include front and rear-facing digital cameras. News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:44:13 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_count_the_tablets_1_2_sharp_galapagos%2F&seed_title=CES+Count+the+Tablets+1+%26amp%3B+2%3A+Sharp+Galapagos http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_count_the_tablets_1_2_sharp_galapagos/ LAS VEGAS - Since Microsoft managed to avoid mentioning anything about Windows tablets during CEO Steve Ballmer’s CES keynote, we are kicking off our “Count the Tablets” coverage of CES with two Android tablets from Sharp being marketed under the name Galapagos — 5.5” and 10.8” models are being shown at the trade show.  News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Fri, 07 Jan 2011 03:52:23 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_nike_sportwatch_gps_powered_by_tomtom_debuts%2F&seed_title=CES%3A+Nike%2B+SportWatch+GPS+Powered+by+TomTom+Debuts http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_nike_sportwatch_gps_powered_by_tomtom_debuts/ Nike and TomTom jointly unveiled on Thursday the Nike+ SportWatch GPS Powered by TomTom. Building on the technology launched in 2006 with the introduction of the Nike+ Sport Kit for iPad nano, this new watch captures run data and plugs into the USB port on any Mac or PC so information can be uploaded to the nikeplus.com web site. News, Reports, Conferences, CES Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:46:01 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fpurported_ipad_2_case_shows_up_at_ces%2F&seed_title=Purported+iPad+2+Case+Shows+Up+at+CES http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/purported_ipad_2_case_shows_up_at_ces/ Engadget is reporting that it found a likely case for an iPad 2 at the CES booth of accessory maker Dexim. While images of supposed iPad 2 cases have been making the rounds lately, Engadget says the one they were shown has an iPad 2 mockup inside. Reporter Paul Miller wrote: “It was so intriguing that we asked to put our own iPad inside, which is when we were told it wouldn’t fit, since the case was designed for the next iPad.” Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPad Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:47:30 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fces_seagate_debuts_goflex_for_mac_drives%2F&seed_title=CES%3A+Seagate+Debuts+GoFlex+For+Mac+Drives http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ces_seagate_debuts_goflex_for_mac_drives/ Seagate used its presence at this weeks Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to roll out its new line of GoFlex for Mac external drives, which are HFS+ pre-formatted so they can be used immediately with Mac OS X’s Time Machine backup software. They feature FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 interfaces, although they can be changed to USB 3.0 or eSATA.  News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:43:41 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fces&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmicrosoft_to_take_on_apple_tv_at_ces%2F&seed_title=Microsoft+to+Take+on+Apple+TV+at+CES http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/microsoft_to_take_on_apple_tv_at_ces/ Microsoft is apparently gearing up to take on the Apple TV at the Consumer Electronics Show with the introduction of Windows TV. The new product from Redmond is said to be a stripped down version of the Windows operating system with the Windows Media Center interface bolted on top. News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, Apple TV Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:29:23 -0500