The holidays may be over, but for gadget freaks the real treat is starting soon, as the Consumer Electronics Show kicks off this week in Las Vegas. Get a sneak peek at some of the gadgets set to make a splash at this yearundefineds show.
Orbotix Sphero
This robotic ball can be controlled by a smartphone. The 74mm-diameter ball can be turned into a game via an iOS or Android smartphone, and developers are working on other applications/uses for the Sphero.
Footdog video game
At CES, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice plans on announcing his Jerry Rice & Nitus' Dog Football video game, created for the Nintendo Wii. The game has you playing as a human quarterback alongside seven dogs, and you can use your remote control to have the dogs jump, swim and catch the ball. The game includes 12 levels of different playing fields, with the goal of winning the Golden Fire Hydrant.
OlloTech's Kube
Billed as the "world's smallest MP3 player", the 23x23x23 mm Kube offers 5 to 6 hours of continuous play time, expandable memory (comes with 2GB card with 500 song capacity), and earbuds that match the color of the cube.
Genius FaceCam 1050 3D HD webcam
Includes two 720p HD image sensors for supporting 3D video recording or HD Web chat. No drivers required, and you can press a button to upload videos to YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. Works with Windows and Mac PCs
Optoma Neo-I pico projector / sound dock
This all-in-one unit combines an iPod/iPhone sound dock with a built-in pico projector, allowing users to project movies and music from their device onto a screen and through speakers. The unit has 16-watt stereo speakers and additional inputs to handle other devices for projection.
Mimoco DC Comics USB drives
The company with all of those cool Star Wars USB drives heads to the comics, with a new line of DC Comics-based USB flash drives. The wave includes the vintage 1930s Batman, with other characters coming in February.
E FUN Nextbook Next3
This 8.4-inch Android tablet includes Wi-Fi and an e-reader that includes Borders' eBook Store. The device includes 2GB of memory, an SD card slot, 25 books, an MP3 player and photo viewer, and built-in speakers
Genius Pen Mouse
This wireless pen doubles as a computer mouse, with 1200 dpi tracking and a wireless 2.4GHz connection. Power-saving mode detects when the mouse isn't being used and puts it into sleep mode.
GammaTech D12C rugged convertible notebook
Before the iPad got everyone interested in tablets again, there were convertible notebooks. The lightweight D12C from GammaTech includes a 12.1-inch screen, Intel i5-540UM processor, 8GB of memory, enterprise security (TPM 1.2) and rugged features (supports MIL-810G standard).
IK Multimedia iKlip
This microphone stand adapter lets you attach an iPad to the stand, letting you use an iPad in live settings like on a stage, in a studio or even in the board room. The clip securely positions the iPad for easy viewing, leaving the buttons and connection ports free.
Accell surge-protected PowerSquid
The latest versions of the PowerSquid products now includes surge-protected models. The power outlet multiplier converts one grounded outlet into five, and the "squid legs" provide easier access for power cubes that normally don't fit into a rigid power strip.
Optoma Neo-I pico projector / sound dock
This all-in-one unit combines an iPod/iPhone sound dock with a built-in pico projector, allowing users to project movies and music from their device onto a screen and through speakers. The unit has 16-watt stereo speakers and additional inputs to handle other devices for projection.
