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Garmin GPS Track Back

We wrote about all of this Garmin news a few days ago. But just in case you missed it, here you go. First up we’ve got the Garmin Nuvi 680. Claim to fame: MSN integration & portable design. Release Date & Price: 1st Quarter 2007, $1000 https://gizmodo.com/ces-2007-garmin-nuvi-680-links-up-with-msn-direct-226370 Next up is the Astro. Claim to fame:…

Tech News Ben Longo Jan 7

Samsung Press Event: We’re Here

We’re here live in the Samsung press event, even though you’ve seen everything already. We’ll post if something new, wacky, or unexpected happens—such as if LG storms in and there’s some Korean on Korean violence.

Gadgets Jason Chen Jan 7

Sony VAIO TP1 Media Center PC: Roomba or High-tech Wheel of Cheese?

Sony’s new VAIO may look like a Roomba, but don’t let this PC’s spherical shape fool you. The TP1 was designed to replace that giant tower lurking underneath your desk and despite it’s small footprint, it packs more than enough power for your daily needs (unless of course you’re a serious gamer). Tucked neatly among…

Tech News Louis Ramirez Jan 7

Philips Gets All Fancy With Ambi Sound Speakers

Philips follows its Ambi light LCD TVs with speakers matching that pleasing asthetic, naming them Ambi sound. They consist of one bar that spreads the surround sound all over the place, without the need for cluttering up your crib with speakers everywhere. Behold their chicatude in this video. – Charlie White with video by Richard…

Tech News Charlie White with video by Richard Blakeley Jan 7

Acoustic Research blackVault AR4131: Tube Sound, Slight Price

This is not just any iPod dock: the Acoustic Research blackVault AR4131 gets its audio mojo from an old-timey tube visibly poking up through the inside of that subwoofer, giving it that warm sound of yesteryear that many of us miss. Looks unique and expensive, but it’s just $199 including a remote. Available in February.…

Tech News Charlie White Jan 7

Verizon Unveils V CAST Mobile TV

Verizon unveiled their fancy new V CAST Mobile TV service today, delivering what the big V claims is “the first true mobile TV service in the nation.” They’re teaming up with MediaFLO, a Qualcomm company, who have a partnership with CBS to deliver their content to mobile customers. That means you can finally watch CSI…

Tech News Adam Frucci Jan 7

CESpool Continues: What We’re Up To Tonight

It’s Day Two of our pre-CES merriment and tonight promises to be… well, it promises to be. There’s a bunch of stuff going on that we figured you would want to know about. So what’s on Giz’s plate this fine night in the desert? Tonight is Digital Experience, a kind of side show to CES…

Tech News Nicholas Deleon Jan 7

Live at Thomson/RCA Press Conference

Giant cookies in hand, we’re ready to roll from the Thomson/RCA press conference. Sorry for the lame picture, the PR monkey for RCA refused to pose for a more entertaining photograph.

Tech News Karson Thompson Jan 7

Sharp GP1U Gaming LCD TVs: 4TW

While sure to be overshadowed by the 108-inch behemoth they unveiled today (literally), Sharp also introduced a new line of gaming-optimized 1080p Aquos LCD sets, which come in 37-inch and 32-inch flavors. Sporting 8500:1 and 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratios respectively, they both boast “QuickShoot” circuitry for a less than 6 ms response time. The feature…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jan 7

Philips amBX Both Sucks and Blows

Philips wants to play games with your head with the amBX gaming system, with two fans blowing on your face, flashing lights, a rumble bar for vibrations and speakers growling at the appropriate moments. Unfortunately instead of adding excitement, it just blows. – Charlie White with video by Richard Blakeley

Tech News Charlie White with video by Richard Blakeley Jan 7

Gizmodo Lunch – We’re Eating!

CENTERPIECE: Grab n’ Go unveiled its turkey sandwich with chipotle pepper aioli mayo sauce. PRICETAG:$8.75 SPECTACLE: Ben opted for two hot dogs. ACHILLES HEEL: Lays Classic. OVERHEARD: Jets game. REMINDS US OF: CES 2006 SNAP JUDGMENT: Soggy and dry. GRADE: C

Tech News Noah Robischon Jan 7

Macworld 2007 Undercover Gallery

For all of you Mac boys and girls out there who just can’t wait for the keynote on Tuesday. Italian website, 7B IT, has a gallery of a not quite ready Macworld 2007. After the jump, you’ll find a bonus shot and an English translation link to the full gallery. P.S. How did an Italian…

Tech News Brian Lam Jan 7

Sharp Rolls Out Gigantic 108-Inch LCD

CENTERPIECE: 108-inch Aquos LCD TV PRICETAG: They wouldn’t tell us, but it will ship “this summer” SPECTACLE: A huge black curtain dominated the left side of the stage, heightening expectations. All of a sudden, there’s a 108-inch LCD with contrast ratio that Sharp said was equal to plasma displays. WHAT THEY DIDN’T SAY: The thing…

Tech News Sean Captain, Matt Buchanan and Charlie White Jan 7

Pioneer Surround Systems: Good for A/V Newbs

Pioneer is adding a few HTIBs (home theatre in a box) to their repertoire of lower-end home theatre equipment. The HTZ-370DV, HTS-570 and HTP2900 (pictured above) are 5.1 surround systems that look pretty and sound prettier. The HTZ-370 has 360 watts of power, includes a USB port and will be available in July for $400.…

Tech News Travis Hudson Jan 7

Lunch With Bill Gates; You’ve Got Questions, We’ll Get You Answers

There’s a lot we don’t know about Bill Gates. I’m having lunch with him, Kotaku’s Brian Crecente, as well as a few other reporters in half an hour. Forward the questions to [email protected], and he’ll pass em to my cellphone.

Tech News Brian Lam Jan 7

Sharp Press Conference: On the Scene

After a near riot and registration hell, we’ve landed at the Sharp press conference. Starts at noon Vegas time, so plan accordingly and get ready to be slammed by an update deluge.

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jan 7

Pioneer’s Avic-Z2 and AVH-P5900DVD AV Navigate Into Cars, Acronym Hall Of Fame

Pioneer’s top-end in-car navigation system is the new Avic-Z2, coincidentally a revision of the previous model, the Avic-Z1. Enhanced map features detail major cities down to the road islands, remember your favorite destinations and account for speed limits and turns when planning your route. 3D images and brand-name logos populate the screen’s streets while the…

Tech News Karson Thompson Jan 7

Pioneer DVD Players Cater to the Lowbies

Blu-ray, Schmue-ray is what I have to say and Pioneer agrees (kind of) by announcing the DV-300V and DV-400V DVD players. The DV-300V (top) is a simple, progressive DVD player that will be available in April 2007 for $69. The DV-400V (bottom) is a nicer DVD player that has an HDMI output, sound equalizing options…

Tech News Travis Hudson Jan 7

Toshiba’s Story: HD DVD, and They’re Sticking With It

CENTERPIECE: HD DVD Player, three 1080p LCDs in sizes of 37″, 52″ and 57″ SPECTACLE: Toshiba rents out a tiny room and gets deluged with about 5000 interested journos, turning away most after a long wait in line ACHILLES HEEL: Its latest HD DVD player can’t play Blu-ray Discs, a capability that LG’s player will…

Tech News Noah Robischon and Charlie White Jan 7

Philips Press Conference Live

11:09: VP Andrew Goldman kicks things off. We’ve got two speakers, one of which is NOT the CEO because he busted himself all up skiing. 11:11: Lucas Covas and his sexy European accent takes the stage. Points out the dudes wearing “luminous” clothing that has a display built-in hanging around the room. Also points out…

Tech News Adam Frucci Jan 7

Garmin GPS Track Back

Samsung Press Event: We’re Here

Sony VAIO TP1 Media Center PC: Roomba or High-tech Wheel of Cheese?

Philips Gets All Fancy With Ambi Sound Speakers

Acoustic Research blackVault AR4131: Tube Sound, Slight Price

Verizon Unveils V CAST Mobile TV

CESpool Continues: What We’re Up To Tonight

Live at Thomson/RCA Press Conference

Sharp GP1U Gaming LCD TVs: 4TW

Philips amBX Both Sucks and Blows

Gizmodo Lunch – We’re Eating!

Macworld 2007 Undercover Gallery

Sharp Rolls Out Gigantic 108-Inch LCD

Pioneer Surround Systems: Good for A/V Newbs

Lunch With Bill Gates; You’ve Got Questions, We’ll Get You Answers

Sharp Press Conference: On the Scene

Pioneer’s Avic-Z2 and AVH-P5900DVD AV Navigate Into Cars, Acronym Hall Of Fame

Pioneer DVD Players Cater to the Lowbies

Toshiba’s Story: HD DVD, and They’re Sticking With It

Philips Press Conference Live

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