What is it: The Mattel Barbie B-Nail Printer is just like a regular inkjet printer only it prints images directly onto a fingernail. To keep the print in place a nonproprietary gloss (any nail gloss) must be applied.
Features: Software for managing, printing and importing custom or stock images, built-in camera, finger slot for accurate printing and more.
Availability: Summer 2009
Price: Similar price to a “Barbie Dream House”, which is apparently about $200
January 12th, 2009 11:29 PM | by Christen da Costa
What is it: The Eton Hand Crank radios are far from a new concept, but they’re nicely made and aesthetically appealing.
Features: 1 minute of cranking equals one minute of talk time on a charging cell phone. Solar panel, takes AAA batteries as backup, 3-4 LED light (depends on model), USB input, rechargeable NiMH battery takes 1 hour to charge and gets 2 hour playback.
January 12th, 2009 11:17 PM | by Christen da Costa
What is it: The iGo Surge Protector With Green Technology is stand up charger with green technology that prevent electronics from sucking ‘vampire power’.
Features: 4 outlets that swivel 120 degrees up and down, and include iGo Green technology. The remaining bottom 4 outlets don’t swivel and don’t feature the Green tech. It also includes 2 USB inputs for charging mobile devices.
January 12th, 2009 11:04 PM | by Christen da Costa
What is it: Order Domino’s Pizza on your Tivo + paused TV ad functionality
Features: See the progress of your pizza as it is being made, multiple preparation options such as half shrooms, half bacon, etc., charges to your Tivo account.
January 12th, 2009 10:54 PM | by Christen da Costa
What is it: The Panasonic Easy Touch Remote Controller is an easy to use intuitive touchpad remote control that features two touchpads and some dedicated buttons for volume and power.
Features: On screen UI, accelerometer detects orientation and movements, plus more that has yet to be revealed.
January 12th, 2009 10:44 PM | by Christen da Costa
We featured the Motorola Aura when it broke on the scene in October of last year. While at CES this week we scored a hands on and shot some close ups. The world’s first, and perhaps only round OLED screen is pretty surreal looking and the Swiss watch mechanical swivel is pretty tight.
Features: Touchscreen, camera (unknown megapixels), 3G via HSDPA, Bluetooth, MP3 player (other codecs are TBD), voice dialing, speaker and mic built into the phone.
Availability: Currently in a bidding war, so unknown