A bevy of celebrities, including 50 Cent, Will.i.am, and Kelly Clarkson, stopped by to add glitz to the proceedings —but they were hardly the stars of the show. Here are some of the more significant gadgets that shined at CES:

1. Cheaper tablets

The industry’s enthusiasm for tablets was considerably tempered this year compared to last, when more than a hundred manufacturers thought they could capitalize on the iPad’s success with their own models based on Google Inc.’ Android software. Sales were disappointing, in large part because Apple prices the iPad relatively low compared to the cost of making it. Then, late last year, Amazon.com Inc. demonstrated that you can take on Apple by selling a smaller, barebones tablet for $199. Analysts believe Amazon sold millions of Kindle Fires in little more than a month.

Now, Asian manufacturers are hoping to jump on Amazon’s bandwagon. One of those companies, Taiwan’s AsusTek Computer Inc., showed off a tablet with a Fire-sized screen and said it would sell it for $249. It’s considerably more powerful than the Fire, sporting a premium “quadcore” processor. Still, one of the things that made the Fire a success — Amazon’s library of e-books, music and movies — will be missing.

2. Nokia Lumia 900

In recent years, the world’s largest phone maker, Finland’s Nokia Corp., has practically been a no-show in the U.S. market. That’s hurt the company badly. Now, it hopes to come back with smartphones that run Microsoft Corp.’s Windows Phone software. The Lumia 900 is its first such phone for the AT&T network, and the first Nokia phone to use AT&T’s faster wireless “LTE” network. In a sign of how much is riding on these phones, both the Microsoft and Nokia CEOs showed up for Monday’s announcement. The companies didn’t announce price or availability. T-Mobile USA, a smaller carrier, started selling a more modest Lumia this week.

3. Lenovo K800

While Nokia’s been shut out of the U.S. phone market, Intel Corp., the world’s largest chipmaker, has been shut out of phones entirely. Its PC chips use too much power to go into a smartphone: they’d drain the battery in no time. That’s a big problem for the company, since PC sales are flat in the developed world, while smartphone sales are exploding. Now, Intel says a new line of chips is ready for smartphone use, and Lenovo Corp. of China is the first to take them up on it, with a smartphone to be sold in China in the second quarter. Outwardly, it’s indistinguishable from any other touchscreen phone, and it runs Android.

Motorola Mobility, the phone maker that’s being bought by Google, also committed to making phones and other devices with Intel chips. Without offering many details, the company said the new devices will be on the market in the second half of the year.

4. OLED TVs

Both LG and Samsung showed off 55-inch TVs with screens made from organic light-emitting diodes rather than the standard liquid crystals or plasma cells, and said they’ll on sale this year. They didn’t say what they would cost, but analysts expect the price to be upwards of $5,000.

The sets are long-awaited. OLED TVs have been on the horizon for some time, but they’re difficult to manufacture in large sizes. They provide a high-contrast picture with highly saturated colors. They can also be very thin: LG’s set is just 4 millimeters thick, or one-sixth of an inch.

5. Ultrabooks

Intel created the “ultrabook” as a marketing term for thin, light and powerful laptop computers. They’re essentially the Windows versions of Apple’s MacBook Air. PC makers have embraced the term enthusiastically. As a result, there were scores of ultrabook models on display at the show.

Two that stood out were the Lenovo Yoga, which has a touch-sensitive screen that bends backward to fold over completely, turning the device into a large tablet. It will launch with the new Windows 8 operating system later this year. The HP Envy 14 is a more conventional luxury model, and goes on sale Feb. 8, but has two details that set it apart: a sensor for Near-Field Communications Chips (which means you can transfer information from a similarly equipped phone by tapping it to the PC) and an audio chip that can communicate with some headphones to provide much better audio quality than Bluetooth. The Envy 14 will cost $1,400.

Bob O’Donnell, an analyst with research firm IDC, believes ultrabooks are “not a fad.” ”We absolutely see ultrabooks as being the future of notebooks,” he said. However, O’Donnell thinks ultrabooks will really take off once they are priced at about $800, closer to the price of regular laptops.

6. Canon G1 X

The Japanese camera maker revealed a compact camera that pushes into professional camera territory. Its G line of relatively large compact cameras has been popular among enthusiasts, and the G1 X extends the range by including an image sensor that’s more than six times larger than other models in the range. Sensor size is the most important factor for a camera’s image quality, far more than the number of megapixels — 14, for the G1 X. It’s the first camera to use a sensor of this type, which is only 20 percent smaller than the “APS-C” sensors used in single-lens reflex cameras, or SLRs (though some luxury compacts from other manufacturers use APS-C sensors).

The G1 X will have a 4x zoom lens that retracts into the metal body, and will sell for $800.

Source: Yahoo News

Getting More for Less

Cost is among the top most priorities when people want to have an internet phone. There is no arguing about the fact that traditional landline phone costs a lot for both international as well as long duration phone calls abroad. No one had imagined making a few hours long conference call before the arrival of internet phone. We all know that there is no cost involved in transferring of the data over internet. Even some of the big names in the VoIP industry like Axvoice offer free phone calls to phone numbers that have the same VoIP service as you have. This increases the amount of money you save on each phone call that you made.

A Phone Facility for All

Unlike many other different types of services that are being designed for a particular segment of the society and others cannot get benefitted from it, internet phone service can be used by both individuals as well as businesses. The old problem that people were confused about was that you could not make calls to any other type of phone except internet phone, but now you can make calls to any phone number through internet phone. VoIP providers offer customized services for businesses and individuals, both. This way, no customer is left behind as each one is offered a complete package.

Features

Using internet has enabled the VoIP providers to offer a service that is full of exotic and high value for money features. Many of the advanced features, which were never been heard of before like call log records, blacklisting, anonymous call rejection and many others are offered at no or very minimal costs to the internet phone service users. Landline phone users on the other hand offer a very limited number of features to their service users and each additional feature comes at a big cost.

Flexibility of Usage

VoIP or internet phone is flexible to be used. Landline phone makes you dependent on one line and a certain location, beyond which you cannot use it. This is a serious problem for the phone users as they cannot utilize the benefits of their service outside their office or home. Internet phone frees you from any such bounds as you don’t need to be dependent on the telephone line of a particular phone provider. All you need is your VoIP phone with you and a fast internet connection. Just connect your phone to that line and you are all set to use the phone.

Although the Maltese Falcon is the largest sailing yacht in the world when measured on deck (LOD – Length On Deck), at 305 feet in length, Eos is the largest private sailing yacht in the world overall (LOA – Length Over All). The Maltese Falcon sports what is called a DynaRig, which means it is effectively a square rigger, and each of the three freestanding masts support six yardarms, which are connected rigidly to the mast.

The yacht’s 25,791 square feet (2,400 square meters) of sails are set between the yards in such a way that when deployed there are no gaps to the sail plan, enabling each spar’s sails to work as a single airfoil. Unlike a conventional square rigger, the yards have a built in camber of 12%, and the sails are trimmed to the wind direction by rotating the entire mast, which is operated by a sail control system on the bridge. When not deployed, the mega yacht’s sails furl right into the mast itself

It is also efficient, reaching nearly 20 knots under sail alone. The Maltese Falcon’s interior is as luxurious as you’d expect, of course, with the main feature being the atrium. Here, the three decks are united by a circular stairway, surrounding the main mast, and creating a spiraling effect. This is all enhanced by natural light streaming in from the top to the lower decks through transparent floors. The main deck of the Maltese Falcon is a big open space with a main saloon, a huge aft-cockpit, two studio areas and an impressive dining room.

For sleeping there are five lower deck staterooms and one passage cabin on the upper deck with a private sun bathing area, and direct access to the mega yacht’s wheelhouse. Her revolutionary sailing system – the DynaRig – set a new milestone in yachting history: three self-standing and rotating masts hosting 15 sails for a total sail area of 25,791 square feet for unrivaled, performance maneuverability and record-shattering speed; she can complete Atlantic crossings in ten days.

Maltese Falcon in Action (Youtube)

Source: Twistedsifter

Solar Tree will only available in 2030

As part of the exhibition, Nissan showed off the latest version of its EPORO robot car, which has been outfitted with a wireless power system. In addition to recharging itself under a Solar Tree, the robot can also repower itself on the go by receiving electrical energy via charging lanes on the road.

EPORO robot recharging under a Solar Tree

Solar Trees can be used individually as small-scale charging stations in urban areas, or they can be grouped into forests to produce energy on the scale of power plants. According to Nissan’s design, a forest of 1,000 Solar Trees will be able to provide electricity for 7,000 households.

In addition to providing power, Solar Trees can provide some relief from the heat in summer. The translucent solar panels offer protection from UV light, while fine mist emitted from the edges of the panels works to reduce the temperature in the immediate vicinity.

Source: Pink Tentacle

This system utilizes turbo vacuums and external air-flow to regenerate tank pressure for extended range and increased boost for an estimated 100 miles. To keep the car lightweight, all components are mounted directly to the chassis, eliminating unnecessary structures. The exterior is made from vegetable based plastic wrapped around the body with an open-air style. the concept is estimated to weigh only 800 pounds.

Source: Designboom

You can browse any other Apple apps at Cinq

There are three groups of clothing: for men, for women and for children.Clothes for men include shoes, dress shirts, t-shirts, suits, overcoats, jackets and sweaters. Women clothing includes shoes, dresses, suits, blouses, shirts and sweaters. Children section includes clothing, boys’ shoes and girls’ shoes. Though the category of size converters also has a certain amount of apps the Right Size can be noted with a user friendly interface and also it is one of the few international measurement converters which considers the clothing sizes of Brazil.

The Right Size application is compatible with with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. CINQ Technologies has been working for 18 years in the development of mission critical IT Projects, Professional IT Services, Mobile Applications and Innovative Solutions Development. CINQ works mainly with major technology integrators and large corporations with IT projects in Brazil and in the world. Recently the company issued several Apple applications for the end user including Right Size, Iguassu Birds, Brazilian Coins and Boleto Pago.

Till 31st December 2010 you can buy this application for just $ 1.99. Learn more about CINQ Mobile: Official website

GPS tracking system works through a gps tracking device and a corresponding software application. Gps tracking system is a small box that is almost the size of a wallet or slight bigger than it. It is generally made of metal or plastic and has an antenna in some cases. This device needs to be placed in the vehicle or any moving object or person whose location is to be known. The primary purpose of this system is to receive the information regarding the location of the object or the vehicle and transmit the same to the Gps software application. As a result the user can easily know the whereabouts of his vehicle without any extra effort.

Some years back, mobile devices with GPS system had gained some popularity, but they were unsuccessful. The reason for their failure was that mobile batteries are not reliable as it can go dead anytime, they can also be turned off, they are easy to tamper with, and it is not necessary that the mobile device and the driver are at the same place. Hence reliable tracking could not be processed. On the other hand, Informer Lite for tracking vehicles is more reliable as it is a hard ware device and is wired into the vehicle or the moving object.

Informer Lite GPS Tracking System’s 3D Birds Eye View

The remarkable feature of Informer Lite for tracking vehicles is its software. The software is clubbed with an array of different features, which aids the user to customize his needs as desired. The software has a feature called rapid tracking that allows continuous tracking. As soon as this feature is switched on, the map is refreshed every 30 seconds and the real time movement of the vehicle can be viewed. Then there is a feature called Vehicle routing that assists to route the vehicle to the nearest destination with the help of step by step directions. Just choose a location and the software shall locate the closet vehicle. Following are some screenshots on the Informer Lite GPS Fleet Tracking System Software:

Informer Lite GPS Tracking System’s Mapped Report

Informer Lite GPS Tracking System’s History Report

Informer Lite GPS Tracking System’s Fleet Report

Informer Lite GPS Tracking System’s Usage Summary

Informer Lite GPS Tracking System’s Excessive Speed Report

Informer Lite GPS Tracking System’s Devise Usage

Informer Lite GPS Tracking System’s Trip Report

The technology is called concentrated solar thermal energy, which means it uses heat from the sun to run steam turbine generators. The best thing is, running it doesn’t generate any greenhouse gases. There’s not a cloud in the sky on the dusty plain outside Seville. But in the distance, there’s a glow from what looks like an upside-down funnel of light beams converging on a sleek, white tower. Those light beams come from giant mirrors on the ground reflecting the sun’s rays.

The concept of electronic cigarette was brought into light by SKY Cigarette. The company has been successful in bringing a solution to the problems of the smokers. These high-tech cigarettes are liked and appreciated by most of the smokers as they have all the essential qualities of a satisfying experience. These cigarettes are made with special technique and that is why they are less harmful to the person as well as the environment around him. These cigarettes are becoming popular all over the world gradually and it can be expected that most of the smokers will find these special cigarettes very much good and satisfying for themselves. At present, the different types of SKY Cig can be seen in the lips of the celebrities. This SKY cigarette has a lot of other characteristics that is making it increasingly popular among the users.

The most important feature of these delicate cigarettes is that it produces the least or no smoke and that feature makes it less harmful for the smokers as well as for the people who remain around them. It does not contain any harmful or injurious chemicals and that is why more and more people are finding these cigarettes very suitable for them as they do not impose any type of threat upon their life. Apart from that, these cigarettes are available at a cheaper price and the smokers can buy them at a price that can be more than 75 per cent less than their own brand. Due to their less harmful nature, the clubs and pubs in UK have permitted their use. It is expected that these delicate smoking gadgets are likely to become more and more popular in the time to come.