January 7, 2009 — Eye-Fi Inc., makers of the world's first wireless memory card for digital cameras, today announced that it is developing a way for users to wirelessly upload videos from their digital camera to YouTube and a home computer. Eye-Fi will preview the technology at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 8-11, in booth #32024 in the TechZone of South Hall Three.

"We're aiming to do for video what we've already done for photos: provide the easiest, simplest way to save and share your digital memories,” said Jef Holove, CEO for Eye-Fi. "Our wireless technology makes it effortless to upload videos to YouTube using the digital camera you already have, without the fuss of special software. You won't need to find a USB cable or even turn on your computer to get your memories in front of one of the largest audiences on the Web.” Read more

January 7, 2009 - SanDisk today unveiled the new Sansa slotRadio player and companion line of slotRadio music cards designed especially for the casual music consumer. The Sansa slotRadio player is a small, stylish, portable music device that comes bundled with a slotRadio card preloaded with 1,000 songs handpicked from the Billboard charts, and professionally arranged into a variety of genre-themed playlists.

"slotRadio's unprecedented simplicity will have even the most time-pressed music fans enjoying a huge range of music in no time," said Daniel Schreiber, senior vice president and general manager, SanDisk. "1,000 handpicked songs in your pocket with zero downloads makes enjoying digital music easier than ever. Never before has music been this accessible." Read more

January 7, 2009 --At the Consumer Electronics Show and Macworld Conference and Expo, Shure Incorporated today unveiled the SE115, the newest, most affordable, and most colorful member of the Company’s acclaimed family of Sound Isolating Earphones. The SE115 arrives in four vivid hues – Blue, Pink, Black, and Red – and at a $99 price point. Already a likely icon for its aesthetics and affordability, this newest earphone, like the Company’s other SE models (SE210, SE310, SE420, and SE530), is most remarkable for how it reproduces sound. Read more

During the past five years, Shure has delivered a personal listening experience unlike any other, making the brand synonymous with exceptional sound quality. While many have tried, none have been able to achieve the same combination of reliability, comfort, portability, style, and audio performance without compromising one requisite for another. Now, with the SE115, creative Shure engineers have achieved a new breakthrough and fit a dynamic driver capable of delivering incredibly rich bass into the sleek, compact form factor once only attainable with a smaller driver.

January 7, 2009 – LG Electronics today unveiled 12 stylish new HDTV product lines – nine series of LCD models and three plasma series – with screens ranging from 19- to 60-inch class sizes. Each of these HDTVs blends a refined design with smart technologies to elevate and personalize the home theater experience. The entire line is being introduced this week at the 2009 International CES, Booth #8214, Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center.

Technological Innovation and Energy Savings

Many of LG’s HDTV series incorporate advanced technologies – such as LED Backlighting, TruMotion 240Hz and wireless capabilities. Four core technologies – AV Mode II (Cinema, Sport, Game), Invisible Speakers, Clear Voice II and Picture Wizard – further enhance the entertainment experience.

Two new series of “Broadband HDTVs” feature LG’s “NetCast Entertainment Access”. These plasma and LCD models offer Ethernet connectivity providing access to a wide variety of information and entertainment content directly from the Internet. Through LG’s new alliances with Yahoo!, Netflix and YouTube, consumers can enjoy even more content from the comfort of their home. Consumers can use the Yahoo! Widget Engine for access to up-to-the minute weather reports, stock quotes, Flickr photos, and more. LG HDTVs will be the first to offer instant streaming from Netflix and will also enable access to the vast array of user-generated content on YouTube directly on the LH50 and PS80 series. (See separate release.) Read more

January 7, 2009--Always on the cutting edge of design and aesthetics, Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. will unveil their “Style-Unlimited” showcase at the 2009 International CES in Las Vegas from January 8 to 11.

Starting with the perennial question of “what if…?” the Hitachi Style-Unlimited showcase is designed to push beyond the commonplace, break down barriers and inspire ideas. It is a customized experience for consumers who seek a greater range of choice, flexibility, elegance and aesthetics when it comes to choosing high-performance consumer electronics products that complement one’s lifestyle while flattering and blending into a stylish room design.

In addition to the Style-Unlimited design showcase, visitors to the Hitachi booth will experience the full power of Hitachi’s legendary engineering and R&D prowess, via their award winning products available today alongside a series of technology innovations that offer an exciting glimpse into the future. Read more

iLuv just unveiled their new i1166 9-inch Portable Multimedia Player for iPod and DVDs. This year’s “CES Best of Innovation 2009” award winner in the Portable Multimedia Accessories product category, the i1166 brings widescreen personal multimedia entertainment to travelers starting March 2009. It will be available at www.i-luv.com. The price has not yet been announced.

Features include:

• Compatible with all iPod with video capability
• DivX certified to play DivX videos
• Enhanced user interface with detailed controls
• Video output for TV connectivity
• Built-in USB / SD / MMC slot - can support the new slotMusic
• 3-way power source - AC, DC car adapter or Built-in Li-Polymer Rechargeable Battery
• Charges your iPod when docked and features iPod full remote control
• Convenient On-Screen Display, multiple subtitle, angle, and audio functions
• Fast motion playback and zoom operation
• Digital Photo Frame to view photos from built-in memory, memory card, USB, DVD±R/RW, or CD-R/RW
• Includes remote control

January 6, 2009 -- The G-series line of gaming peripherals from Logitech gives gamers what they want: complete control. Today, Logitech unveiled an extension of its award-winning G-series by introducing three new products that deliver precision, high performance and customization: the Logitech G19 keyboard for gaming, the Logitech G35 surround sound headset and the Logitech G9x laser mouse. Delivering everything gamers need for a competitive edge – from programmable buttons to 7.1-channel surround sound and 5000 dpi laser sensors to backlit keys – Logitech’s best-in-class gaming peripherals are engineered to deliver everything you have always wanted.

“The G-series product line is all about seeing how far we can push the envelope, giving gamers extraordinary, engineered-to-win features developed as a result of our deep connection with the gaming community,” said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “With each one of these new G-series products, gamers gain exceptional benefits; but most importantly, they can transform their gear to suit their gameplay.” Read more

January 6, 2009—HP today announced two new thin and light ultra-portable notebook PCs – the HP Pavilion dv2 and HP Pavilion dv3 – plus the HP Firebird with Voodoo DNA, an innovative, high-performance desktop PC.

All the new PCs are designed to deliver great multimedia experiences while making a style statement.

“Our new fashion-forward notebooks and desktop set a new standard for exceptional multimedia and high-performance computing experiences,” said Satjiv S. Chahil, senior vice president, Worldwide Marketing, Personal Systems Group, HP. “HP customers have come to expect the combination of great looks and outstanding performance, and we believe these new products will delight.”

More information about the new line of HP products is available at www.hp.com/personal. Read more