News Archive for 09/01/11

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BravoBug launches Mega BrickBash 3000 for Mac

01/11, 4:45pm

Mega BrickBash 3000

BravoBug Software has launched Mega BrickBash 3000 for the Mac, an arcade-style game where players move a platform right and left in order to deflect small energy balls towards various brick-shaped objects. Taking place in space during the year 3000, the game consists of a hundred levels of brick smashing with dozens of power-ups to choose from. Some of the power-ups offered are speed enhancers, lasers, rocket launchers, bonus points, and nukes. Mega BrickBash 3000 also features a level editor that allows players to create their own custom brick smashing levels.

LED pocket projectors from Kinyo, Samsung [video]

01/11, 4:25pm

LED pocket projectors

Samsung and Kinyo/ArtDio have unveiled pocket-sized projectors using competing technology. Samsung's MBP 200 uses DLP technology, while Kinyno chose LCOS, or Liquid Crystal On Silicon. Both models are capable of displaying images up to about 50 inches, but the similarities end there.

CEA confirms Apple-centric area at CES 2010

01/11, 3:25pm

Apple-centric area at CES

While rumors of Apple's appearance at CES 2010 continue to swirl, a new report says that the Consumer Electronics Association has confirmed plans to host a Apple-centric area at next year's annual electronics show. Despite a second report that echoed echoed Apple's move from Macworld Expo to CES, Apple has still not commented on whether it plans to participate, according to CNET News.com.

"Swiss Army Knife" features 32GB flash, Bluetooth

01/11, 6:50am

Victorinox Bluetooth tool

First-time CES exhibitor Victorinox Swiss Army has debuted its latest gadget, the Presentation Pro, featuring up to 32GB of storage that is protected by 256-bit hardware encryption and an integrated fingerprint scanner for authentication. The gadget also offers Bluetooth connectivity and two buttons for navigating slide-shows, along with a laser pointer for highlighting specific areas. The company also includes several of its standard tools including a knife, nail file, screwdriver, scissors and a key ring.

Test drive: AT&T CruiseCast satellite TV for vehicles

01/11, 6:20am

ATT CruiseCast at CES

Electronista tried out the new CruiseCast satellite-TV system previewed by AT&T at CES this week. The company will provide a satellite receiver and controller module to bring television channels onto backseat displays or other vehicle monitors. The external antenna is definitely noticeable, rising at least an inch above the roof rack, although the company intends to shrink the form-factor of future products.