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Samsung's Smart TV Can "Listen, See, And Do" No Evil Top
scaled.IMG_5466We're live here at Samsung's live press conference at CES International 2012, and Samsung is introducing a new Smart TV with the ability to "listen, see, and do" what it wants, without ever touching the remote control. The idea is that the TV will get smarter the longer you own it, presumably through updates, eliminating the need for you to buy a new TV to keep up pace. Back in 2008, Samsung introduced its first Smart TV. Today, things look very different. For one, the new Smart LED TV's have dual core processors, and something you've grown accustomed to on just about any other electronics device: multitasking.
 
Samsung Sells 2 TVs Per Second, Plan Huge Smart TV Push Top
scaledwm-4956Samsung has maintained its lead as the number one TV maker, selling 5.7 million units in November or about 2 TVs per second. Samsung is also making a major push into the Smart TV space, creating an "Evolution Kit" that will update your TV every year, upgrading it from dual core to quad core, adding new features, and improving performance. It's like buying a new TV every year (something Samsung likes) and ensures your TV won't become obsolete (which consumers like).
 
Samsung's Live Press Conference At CES International 2012 Top
scaled.IMG_5452It would be a huge understatement to say that Samsung had a good 2011. But that's not what today's about. Today, we're looking into the future of Samsung and no place is better than the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. If you feel like following along, check out the webcast below.
 
Skimble Passes 2 Million Downloads; Launches Multimedia Workout Plans To Help Get You In Shape Top
skimble_logo_1100x250A week into the New Year, and we're still looking for the best ways to get in shape, and bring our attention back to health and wellness. We've recently covered a number of startups that are giving geeks and data enthusiasts alternative approaches to getting in shape, including GymPact, Fitbit, Runkeeper, Gain Fitness, and HealthRally, to name a few. Skimble is another one of these awesome health and fitness apps that is adding to the space by creating a dynamic, multimedia coaching experience that lets your iPad or mobile device coach you through your ab workout or yoga routine.
 
(Founder Stories) ZocDoc's Massoumi On Hitting The Heart Of Health Care Needs Top
ZocDoc2You need a doctor and you need a doctor who takes your insurance. Instead of having to fumble through antiquated lists complied by your provider, ZocDoc seeks to expedite the process of locating care by displaying physicians in your area who are available for immediate and long-term appointments. In part II of Cyrus Massoumi's Founder Stories interview with Chris Dixon, Massoumi tells Dixon why he thinks ZocDoc found a following and offers advice to other entrepreneurs.
 
Sprint Unveils First LTE Phones: The Galaxy Nexus And The LG Viper Top
vipernexusSprint's LTE network is only slated to go live in a handful of markets right now, but the country's third largest wireless carrier is wasting no time in introducing some hew hardware to take advantage of the nascent network.
 
Apps Are Media: Chasing Salander Expands The Dragon Tattoo Story Top
Chasing SalanderWhen books get turned into movies, there's usually little added to the original story. But with interactive apps, the narrative doesn't have to be dumbed down or retold. Instead it can be explored from a different angle to expand the audience's understanding of a fictional world. The Chasing Salander iPhone app lets you dive deeper into Stieg Larson's The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and the rest of the Millenium crime novel series. The app's 14 scenes tell the untold story of a hitman hunting for protagonist Lisbeth Salander. It features 30 minutes of narration of a specially commissioned script, as well as photographs, maps, and hidden facts.
 
Verizon's Droid RAZR MAXX Seems To Be The Droid RAZR With Better Battery Life Top
Razr MAxxRemember the exceptionally long-named Droid RAZR MAXX that got spotted in Verizon's inventory system a few weeks ago? It's real now — and so far it seems to be... pretty much the same as the Droid RAZR, save for extra storage space and claims of a super long battery life.
 
MakerBot Announces Their Latest 3D Printer, The Replicator Top
MakerBot has just announced the MakerBot Replicator, a new, larger replicator that is larger than a breadbox (literally) and supports Dualstrusion 2-color printing.
With a build envelope that's roughly the size of a loaf of bread, The MakerBot Replicator™ gives you the power to go big. Make an entire chess set with the press of a button. Friends, classmates, co-workers, and family will see the things you make and say "Wow!"
 
LG Officially Unveils The Spectrum With 720p Display And Verizon LTE Top
LG Spectrum Front._H4webLG and Verizon have just announced their latest LTE Android 2.3 Gingerbread-powered smartphone: the LG Spectrum. Most impressive of all its reported specs would be the 720p display, measuring in at 4.5-inches. The only phone thus far that is able to tout such an impressive display would be the HTC Rezound, which has a slightly smaller screen and measures .53 inches thick. The new LG Spectrum, however, measures .42-inches thick.
 
Verizon Makes The Motorola Droid 4 Official Top
Droid 4It's been but 5 months since the Droid 3 hit the shelves — but hey, who doesn't like a bit of rapid obsolescence in the morning? Meet the just announced Droid 4 for Verizon; it's got all of the staples people know and love from the Droid line (the slide-out keyboard, the 4 inch display) with one big perk over its predecessors: 4G LTE support.
 
Fujifilm Makes The Glorious X-Pro1 Official (But Still No Price) Top
xpro13_miniThe veil has already been lifted on Fujifilm's new semi-pro interchangeable-lens compact thanks to a French magazine with an itchy printer finger, but here at CES, the camera has just been made official and all the gaps in our information have been filled. Check out the official confirmation and some new specs inside.
 
Klipsch Releases Speaker As Furniture Top
klipsch-stadiumSpeaker-maker Klipsch has released a number of interesting speakers including the Console, a huge Airplay-compatible 2.1 speaker that will be available in next winter. It has a 1.75-inch titanium dome and 10-inch woofers. If you're looking for something a little smaller, check out the Stadium, above, with 1-inch tweeters and a 5-inch subwoofer.
 
Bring Out The Bull Horns: New Surveys Show Apple Mobile Growth Ahead Of Q1 Earnings Top
bull horns (1)Most investors are expecting a record quarter for Apple, and three new surveys out today are adding to the evidence. Taken together with the recent rumor that Apple might open a store-within-Target-stores, it's not surprising to see analysts falling over themselves to upgrade their estimates ahead of Apple's next quarterly earnings call on January 24th. First off, NPD Group says that iOS devices made up 43% of US sales in October and November versus 26% in the previous quarter. Android sales, meanwhile, fell from 60% to 47% over the same period.
 
AT&T Unveils 6 New LTE Devices, Including Samsung Galaxy Note And HTC Titan 2 Top
attlteAs expected, AT&T is making some big plays when it comes to their LTE handset lineup, and they've just revealed a handful of new devices at their Las Vegas Developers Summit.
 
iOS Market Share Up From 26% In Q3 To 43% In Oct/Nov 2011 Top
os-share-npdAccording to a new report from research firm NPD, iOS's U.S. market share (by sales) jumped from 26% in the third quarter of 2011 to 43% by October and November. Android, however, came out on top, with 47% market share during those two months, down from 60% in Q3. Says NPD, over the course of 2011, the smartphone battle saw iOS and Android distancing themselves from the competition, turning it into "a two-horse race."
 
Pioneer Announces Android Support For AppRadio 2 Top
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAppRadio has always been a pretty sweet offering from Pioneer, but something important was missing: support for Android. In 2012, however, Pioneer's new AppRadio 2 platform will support both iPhone 4/4S as well as select Android phones. It has built-in Bluetooth, which only makes sense in the car, along with two configurable RCA Pre-outs for connecting to aftermarket or OEM amplifiers. The AppRadio 2 also comes with a full 7-inch touchscreen. The new model will go for $499.
 
Asus To Launch The Padfone Next Month At Mobile World Congress Top
padfone-2Last May Asus took the wraps off the Padfone in a rather strange fashion. The revel was epic, really, with Asus' chief doing his best Steve Jobs impersonation (embedded below), introduced the world to the PadFone, a tablet with a dockable phone. It's a novel product for sure, but it's still not here. In fact, it's not launching at CES 2012 but rather next month at Mobile World Congress.
 
Sharp SmartCentral Brings Apps And More To Sharp HDTVs Top
IMG_5376-2Sharp is getting smarter. The company is moving into the smart TV space with SmarTCentral. The smart TV platform brings industry-standard apps and functions to the entire Sharp 2012 TV line. The platform should be familiar. In all honest there isn't much new here. Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, and all the other standard content apps are present. But at least Sharp is keeping up with the Jones.
 
Netgear Intros Media Storage Router At CES: The WNDR4500 Top
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAHere at the CES International 2012 in Las Vegas, Netgear has whipped out the latest iteration in its line of flagship routers: the WNDR4500. Just like the previous model, you'll find integrated storage but this new model offers up to 2TB of built-in storage. Consumers can upgrade at any time to get more capacity. But it gets better than that.
 

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