Huawei Tron; $150 Tegra-powered Android console

With so many devices being unveiled almost simultaneously at CES, it’s easy to lose track on some of the new gadgets at the convention. And one of the things we almost missed out on is this inexpensive gaming console from Huawei called Tron.

Huawei Tron

At first glance, the Tron looks like a miniaturized version of the Mac Pro with its cylindrical body and plain paintjob.

The device runs on a Tegra 4 processor with 2GB and 16GB/32GB of internal storage. It can output 1080p through its full-sized HDMI port and supports 4K contents right off the bat.

Huawei Tron specs:
NVidia Tegra 4 T114 processor
2GB RAM
Expandable 16GB/32GB internal storage
Up To 64GB
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 3.0
1x RJ-45 port, 1x USB 3.0 port, 1x Audio jack
1x HDMI port with 4K support
Android 4.2.3
Colors: Black and White

Huawei’s new gaming console comes with pretty sleek wireless controller which has a pair of thumbsticks, a quartet of shoulder triggers, a 4-way D-Pad and TouchPad for navigating your way through its custom ROM.

The Tron is slated to go on sale starting in China starting this April and will retail for USD150. It’s a bit more expensive compared to the Ouya console, but we think that the $20 difference is well worth it considering that the Tron has a better feature set.

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Top 5 Wireless Speakers of CES 2014

Most of the gears we’ve covered so far in this year’s CES have been laptops, smartphones and cameras. That’s not to say though that there’s no room for new speakers. And for that, we’ve compiled a list of the coolest audio boxes we’ve seen in CES 2014.

Well since our CES coverage primarily consists of Android devices, why don’t we start our list with a speaker that has one built-in to it. Enter the Vizio Portable Smart Audio Player, a wireless speaker and quad-core Android device all rolled in to one shiny piece of audio equipment.

vizio

Vizio’s revolutionary“Smart-Speaker” runs on Android KitKat and is powered by an undisclosed quad-core processor. Furthermore, it’s equipped with a USB port and wireless chips for Bluetooth and WiFi, allowing users to stream contents from an external device.

The company has yet to announce the pricing and availability of their new device.

SRS-X9

If Vizio’s Android-powered speaker doesn’t appeal to you that much, or if you’re looking for a more serious wireless speaker, then you might fancy Sony’s new high-end speaker called the SRS-X9.

The SRS-X9 is imbued with Sony’s proprietary Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) which allows it to produce high-resolution sound output. In addition, it offers a wide range of connection including NFC, WiFi for DLNA and Apple Airplay and Bluetooth with aptX support.

Sony hasn’t announced the SRP of the SRS-X9, but it’s expected to hit the shelves starting on the second quarter of the year.

AirWave Box

Now if you’re looking for a more portable speaker that you can bring during your hiking trip, then Cobra Electronic’s AirWave Box might just do the trick.

Don’t let that colorful exterior fool you now, ‘cause the AirWave Box is as rugged as it gets. It can survive being submerged for up to about 30 minutes in a meter-deep water and has a rubber skin to protect against minor bumps.

The AirWave Box and its little brother, AirWave Mini, will be available this quarter and will retail for USD39.99 and USD79.99 respectively.

pocket kick

Soundfreaq also got a chance to showcase their new line of speakers in CES 2014. But among the speaker’s they’ve unveiled this year, the new Pocket Kick was the one that got our attention.

This wireless speaker looks like a pocket-size version of the Sound Kick which we’ve reviewed in the past. But despite of its 30mm thick body, the Pocket Kick was still able to deliver quite a punch thanks to a pair of 2.5-watt drivers.

You can pair up your device to the Soundfreaq Pocket Kick either through an audio jack or Bluetooth connection. Furthermore, the company claims that it can last up to 10 hours on a single charge. It’s slated to arrive in the second quarter of the year and will be retailed for USD99.

AR for Her

Now here’s something for the tech-savvy ladies in the house. Acoustic Research has released set of chic wireless speakers called “AR for Her”. The collection includes speaker that looks like a lipstick (which BTW is called Zipstick) and another one that looks like a small handbag.

Users can choose to go subtle with the White and Pink Polka variants or go wild by opting for the one leopard paintjob. Both fashionable and purposeful, this AR for Her speaker is equipped with a microphone for hands-free call and provides 8 hours of mileage in a single charge.

The pricing for the AR for Her lineup is yet to be announced, but it’s expected to go on sale in Spring.

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Corning unveils Anti-Microbial Gorilla Glass

Corning has announced their latest creation called Anti-Microbial Gorilla Glass which has the same scratch-resistant properties of its kin but also keeps your screen germ-free.

The company was able to achieve such feat, by imbuing the film with ionic silver. In theory, this electrically-generated solution kills the bacteria on your device’s screen and prevents it from reproducing.

Antimicrobial Gorilla Glass

As a proof that Corning isn’t just making this stuff up, the company even got their new glass certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency which gave them the right to call their new creation as the “first EPA-registered antimicrobial cover glass”.

If your still a bit cynical about this new glass, you can check out the research conducted by the folks over at ASM (American Society Microbiology) back in 2008 which shows the effect ionic silver on bacteria.

Corning didn’t say which upcoming device will sport their new glass, but we’re guessing that the company won’t have a hard time convincing manufacturers to include this technology on their high-end gadgets.

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Corning unveils Anti-Microbial Gorilla Glass

Corning has announced their latest creation called Anti-Microbial Gorilla Glass which has the same scratch-resistant properties of its kin but also keeps your screen germ-free.

The company was able to achieve such feat, by imbuing the film with ionic silver. In theory, this electrically-generated solution kills the bacteria on your device’s screen and prevents it from reproducing.

Antimicrobial Gorilla Glass

As a proof that Corning isn’t just making this stuff up, the company even got their new glass certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency which gave them the right to call their new creation as the “first EPA-registered antimicrobial cover glass”.

If your still a bit cynical about this new glass, you can check out the research conducted by the folks over at ASM (American Society Microbiology) back in 2008 which shows the effect ionic silver on bacteria.

Corning didn’t say which upcoming device will sport their new glass, but we’re guessing that the company won’t have a hard time convincing manufacturers to include this technology on their high-end gadgets.

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Sony officially ends NEX bloodline, outs A5000

The Sony A5000 has made its debut in the recently concluded CES 2014. Incidentally, it also marks the end of the NEX era as the company unifies their camera lineup under the Alpha brand.

After unveiling the A3000 and A7/7R last year, almost every shutterbug knew that it’s only going to be a matter of time before Sony axes its NEX portfolio. True enough, the Japanese camera maker announced that all of their upcoming E-Mount mirrorless cameras, including the new A5000, will also be a part of the growing Alpha family.

Sony A5000

Well enough about the branding hullabaloo, let’s get down to the camera at hand. The A5000 is billed as the “World’s Lightest Mirrorless Camera with Wi-Fi” (talk about specific). It’s got a 20MP APS-C sensor and runs BIONZ X image processor, the same one found at the core of the A7 and A7R.

Just like the other entry-level NEX cameras in the past, the Sony A5000 doesn’t have a Hot Shoe to expand the camera’s capabilities. In exchange, it’s equipped with a built-in flash unit that can be tilted upwards for bouncing the flash off a ceiling (a very low one).

Sony A5000 specs:
20.1MP CMOS sensor
Sensor size: 23.2 x 15.4 mm (APS-C)
BIONZ X image processor
ISO Range: 100 – 16000
Shutter speed range: 30 sec to 1/4000
25 AF points (Contras Detect)
Built-in flash, 4m at ISO 100
1/160 max Flash Sync Speed
3.5fps burst mode
460k-dot 3-inch tilting display
Full HD video recording @24fps
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
NFC
MPEG-4 or AVCHD video format
SD/ SDHC/SDXC
NP-FW50Li-Ion battery (420 shots CIPA)
110 x 63 x 36 mm
269g
Black and White

The new Sony A5000 + SELP1650 kit lens will retail for USD600 and will be available starting in March.

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