On Thursday at CES I was offered a sample of is the Cynaps ears-free bluetooth headset. Rather than block the user hearing with troublesome earbuds, this headset uses bone conduction to put sounds inside the users head. It can also be hidden completely in a bike helmet or a sweat band. This device seems like just the thing for riders who enjoy music and still want to be alert on the road. I can’t wait to try mine!
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The Parrot AR Drone needs no introduction. If you don’t know already it has a camera that feeds video to your iPhone or iPad which can also be used to control the device. This makes it perfect for playful reconnoitering. For their demo at CES 2013, these four quad rotors were pre-programmed to do a dance showing off their precise flying capabilities. As you can see it was very entertaining, though I doubt four end users could match the performance given a lifetime of practice.
Until recently G-Form has focused their efforts mainly on cases for portable electronics like the iPhone and iPad. Most know them for their demonstration of an iPad free-falling from the edge of space (yes it lived). But lately they’ve taken on a new project: body armor for cycling.
By using the same material, which hardens on impact, G-Form set out to cover every major impact zone on the rider’s body. I must admit I get my worst bruises where they chose to put pads. While their phone cases seem bulky, they get great reviews as far as durability goes. Producing cycling gear is an original and fitting next step.
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When the FLIR rep imaged my “googles” we discovered they create very little heat. Almost none
I spent this past week in Las Vegas, Nevada attending the Consumer Electronics show. After arriving home a few hours ago I felt compelled to share these photos from the convention. There was so much to see and so little time. I’ve included a brief description of the device in each photo, but please let me know in the comments if you have a question about something from the show.
I was given a few products to review and I’ll be posting about them more in depth soon. I’m looking forward especially to receiving a sample of the Cynaps device, a bluetooth headseat that doesn’t obstruct either ear. Rather it causes a vibration in the skull, projecting sound inside your head. Whether, voice or music, you can definitely hear it. As soon as the designer sends it in the mail, I’ll be eager to test it out.
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