Lenovo Yoga AIO 7

Lenovo’s exclusive rotatable hinge2 feature is here allowing you to personalize your setup, effortlessly swivel the slim-framed display from a horizontal to full vertical position to allow for a tall and sleek window screen with just the push of a finger. Or, tilt the viewing angle from completely flat to up to 20 degrees for customized comfort.

What’s more, with the Yoga AIO 7’s integrated wireless casting hardware, you can activate the display remotely from a tablet or smartphone without having to turn on your desktop. A future update allows you to display online shows directly to your screen transforming it into a 4K smart TV. Your content even automatically rotates on your PC’s screen for ease of use, and sharing webpages directly from your mobile device with living room viewers is a snap via casting menu options.  (Not available in North America yet.)

Learn more at their website: https://news.lenovo.com

Cowin Audio

Cowin Audio , an audio product and electronics company that boasts an innovative line of both over-ear and in-ear headphones, today launched the Apex Elite, SE9 headphones and Cowin Soundbar at CES 2021.

The Apex Ellite earbuds feature an ergonomic fit for all-day comfort, an impressive playtime of up to 30 hours with the rechargeable case, and an improved shape and design to be more lightweight and comfortable, these earbuds are made to be worn all day long.

The SE9 over-ear headphones feature Cowin’s Improved Active Noise Cancelling technology, 20 hours of

playtime, and a simple press of the side button to suppress ambient noises, meaning the headphones will

block out distractions while users are listening to their favorite songs, podcasts or videos.

The 25W soundbar, when separated, can be placed on both ends of the TV. Combined, it can be hung on the wall or placed directly on a surface such as an entertainment console. The Soundbar supports Bluetooth 4.2, AUX, optical, and HDMI capabilities.

Learn more at their website:  http://www.cowinaudio.com

Wyze cam

This has to be the least expensive security camera on the market – the Wyze Cam v3.  It now offers 1080p color night viewing, indoor or outdoor usage, no subscription required, and multiple mounting methods. Watch the video for much more detail: 

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Learn more at their website:  https://wyze.com/wyze-cam-v3.html

AU-Frequency headphones

Frequency is a true wireless active noise cancellation set of earbuds from Ausounds. Waterproof rated at IPX4, they are also Bluetooth 5.0 with smart pairing, and supporting voice assistant. Battery life is 20 hours total/ 15 hours with noise reduction enabled.

The AU-Frequency true wireless earbuds represent value and quality down to the finest details. Engineered with the same state-of-the-art Soundproof noise-canceling technology found in our high-end headphones, the AU-Frequency offers near-perfect sound balance. Award-winning AU PEEK+PU Dynamic driver, with a frequency range of 20Hz – 20kHz. Superior audio performance with one simple touch.

Learn more at the Ausounds website:  https://ausounds.com

WooBloo SMASH projector

SMASH is a portable 300 lumen Smart Projector with Alexa Built-In.  Features three-hour video playback, with HD Video and 360° Sound. Connect easily to Netflix, Prime, Hulu, plus more. 30+ apps pre-installed.

Works up to three hours on one charge of its built-in battery, so that it out onto the patio for movie night or watch inside your tent or RV.  Enjoy no-fuss setup with auto focus and auto keystone correction. In audio mode, enjoy your tunes for up to 30 hours.

Learn more at their website:  http:// www.woobloo.com

Edifier TWS NBQ earbuds

Rated for 9 hours of continuous playback time plus another 23 with the charging case. Active Noise Canceling (ANC) true wireless earbuds with ambient sound mode and gaming mode, along with a primary-secondary switch. 

The units are IP54 dust and waterproof.  A 10mm diaphragm aids the sound reproduction while dual microphone technology cancels out environmental noise.

Learn more at their website:  http://www.edifier.com

Kew Wireless charger for furniture

No drilling needed with their patented IPC technology. Kew Labs is a long-distance Qi wireless charging design and manufacturing brand. We provide built in wireless charging systems for furniture and surfaces that require no drilling to install – suitable for kitchens, homes and office. Kew Labs also licenses its technology and can offers full OEM/ODM services.

With the UTS-1, multiple units can be daisy chained together under your countertops for additional items to be charged.

Learn more at their website:  http://www.kewlabstech.com/

OpenComm Bluetooth headset from AfterShok

The OpenComm Bluetooth Headset from AfterShokz is designed specifically for communication. Engineered with patented 7th generation bone conduction technology and featuring our signature open-ear design, OpenComm enables clear communication through the DSP noise-canceling boom microphone and helps you stay connected to your surroundings while you’re on the road, on a jobsite, or at your desk.

Learn more at their website:  https://aftershokz.com/us/products/opencomm

Lenovo ThinkBook 13xi

The new ThinkBook 13xi is a dual-sided wonder with a quality 13” laptop inside and 12” useable e-Ink display built into the outer cover. Both displays boast 2560×1600 resolution in a 16:10 format. Touch interface also featured a new garaged pen with an autoload functionality.

As if it didn’t have enough new tech already, there’s also an optional ThinkBook Charging Mat, powered by Energysquare’s Power by Contact® technology. The mat can wirelessly recharge the larger battery that provides up to 15 hours of charge, or up to 24 hours when using the e-Ink display only.  Available Q1 2021  MSRP starting at $1,549.

Learn more from their press release:  https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/thinkbook-introduces-new-models-mobile-professionals-remote-revolution/

BuddyPhones

Made for school-age children, the beam mic cable sports an in-line answer call button and comes with our patented BuddyJack system which allows multiple listeners to share a single device. The headphones are foldable and the beam mic is removable allowing for compact storage and transportation. A standard audio cable is included in the package so that these versatile headphones are just as convenient to use on trips as they are in school or at home.

New for CES 2021 is the BuddyPhones Cosmos+ – with 3 volume limiting levels to choose from to suit the child’s age or when a boost is needed in noisy surroundings, such as on a plane.

Get a better look with this video.

Learn more at their website:  http://www.onanoff.com

Viewsonic VG2240V Monitor

Step up your WFH game with this 24-inch monitor, ideal for video conferencing with 1920×1080 resolution and a built-in webcam.  The full HD camera/webcam has both tilt for best positioning and a physical shutter.

There’s an omni-directional microphone so the whole room can get in on the conversation and dual 2W speakers.

Connect to just about any video output your computer has with VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB A/B. Available January 2021 with MSRP around $219.99 (US$)

Learn more at their website:  https://www.viewsonic.com/us/

EarFun Free Pro

EarFun received the IF Design Award and the CES Innovation Award in the past 2 years and aims to let more people enjoy music at an affordable price. The EarFun Free Pro is just $59.99 with multiple features and functions.

They are the smallest earbuds that are even lighter than a piece of paper. They support Bluetooth 5.2 and Low Latency Mode. Their Feed-forward Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is up to 28dB. Here’s how they compare to more well-known brands. I find these better for speech than music. You don’t get the bass – so they are ideal for podcasts. Snallest case of all I’ve tested as well, so they are easy to carry anywhere. Available on Amazon in the US.

Learn more at their website:  https://www.myearfun.com

JMGO Explorer

How about a portable projector that’s battery powered, that can show a 60”-wide superbly sharp video on your ceiling while you lay in bed? With Bluetooth, HDMI and USB inputs, WiFi connectivity and its own app store, the possibilities are endless. 

The unit also features a projection lens that can be rotated up to 90° to display videos where ever needed.  A tripod mounting hole allows the unit to be set up anywhere or mounted to the ceiling.

There’s a very capable autofocus correction as well as keystone correction. As an audio only device, the 3W speakers will last 10 hours playing music.  Battery life for videos is about 2 hours.

Learn more on their websitehttp://en.jmgo.com/

Nexvoo

NexPad T530 Video Conferencing Tablet

The video conferencing tablet is a high-end smart conference tablet integrating audio, video and applications. It has an 8-inch multi-touch Retina FHD (Full HD) capacitive screen and 800-megapixel high-definition camera, built-in Bluetooth 4.2 module and Wi-Fi module, integrated high-power speakers, beamforming microphone array while providing high-definition audio and video experience, it also greatly improves team collaboration and personal office efficiency.

Nexvoo N109 video conference camera

Nexvoo N109 high definition auto-tracking and framing video conference camera offer easy plug-and-play connection to your laptop, PC and computer. The camera is compatible with all web conferencing software including but not limited to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Weblink. Built-in full-duplex speaker and beamforming noise-reducing microphone clearly pick up the voice of the speaker even they are 16 fits(5 meters) away and distracting background noise to a minimum. The video conference device equips with a 110°wide angle 1080P HD, mechanical tilt camera is ideal for huddle rooms and small conference rooms allowing 1-6 participants.

Learn more at their website:  https://nexvoo.tech/collections/featured-products

Owl Wired

Owl Sensors can detect Smoke, Carbon Monoxide, Sound, Motion, Temperature and Humidity. With the help of Owl Hub, Owl Sensor will be able to maintain wifi connectivity in order to notify of a detection. Owl is equipped with a sealed lithium-ion battery that can power the device during power outages for up to a few months. Owl Sensor

features a customizable, multi-color LED ring to alert the user of hazards. It also has a loud buzzer to sound the alarm.

Will work with Google Home, Alexa, IFTTT, and HomeKit.  Delivery time scheduled for late summer 2021 but reservations are being taken now.

Learn more at their website:  https://getowlhome.com/v

Timekettle M2 – world’s first offline translation earbuds

These earbuds support 40 languages and 93 accents covering 85% of the world’s population.  Among others, it includes 13 English accents, 15 Arabic accents and 18 Spanish accents.  Timekettle promises up to 95% accuracy and 0.5 to 2 second instant translation.  11 Languages can be accessed completely offline.

Have conversations with people who don’t speak English by inserting one bud into your ear and giving the other person one for their ear.  Then go ahead and begin conversing with immediate translation for each of you.

Remote Mode, can be used for up to 40 people with 40 languages translated at the same time with no distance limitation, which means people can enjoy group chatting and remote video calls via ZOOM or Skype.

Even if you aren’t traveling, these earbuds also work for phone calls, music listening, and voice assistance.  Up to 6 hours per charge – 30 hours with the self-charging case.

Learn more at their website:  http://www.timekettle.co  See the video here.

Available on Amazon – currently $99.99 without offline   and $129.99 with offline capability

Echo Flex Smart Speaker with Alexa

Only $24.99 at Best Buy, this is the least expensive way to get into the Alexa family that I’ve seen.  Plugs into any electrical outlet and only takes up one of the 110v plugs.

Available online at Best Buy:  https://www.bestbuy.com/

Crescent immersive speaker by Cleer

This beautifully crafted unique looking Bluetooth speaker features room-filling sound, with eight linear array full-range drivers and two back-firing woofers. Actually there are three modes:  stereo widening, 3-D, and room filling mode.  Google Assistant is also built-in for convenience.

Get a better look with this video.

Learn more on their website:  https://cleeraudio.com/coming_soon/crescent/

MMX 300 gaming headphones

The MMX 300 is a premium gaming closed circumaural stereo headset.  MMX 300 gives maximum sound for gaming and multimedia applications on PCs and gaming consoles.  The high-quality microphone capsule provides excellent intelligibility and ensures that voices are always transmitted loud and clear. The silky soft velour ear pads give comfortable wear over many hours.

With the integrated cable remote control, users have everything under control even in hectic tournament situations. All important features for muting the mic, adjusting the volume and accepting a call are always within reach.

More and more professional gamers are raving about the MMX 300 Premium Gaming Headset. Amazing sound, outstanding speech intelligibility and extreme comfort gives users an unbeatable advantage against the competition.

Designed to be used for many, many years, the MMX 300 is a solid long-term investment. The designs created by our engineers at beyerdynamic are carefully handcrafted by highly skilled experts in Germany. MSRP $299.00 US   

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Learn more about the MMX300 on BeyerDynamic’s website: https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/mmx-300.html

Icologram

Now here’s a new way to pass away pandemic time at home. Imagine a holographic concert right in your own home.  Such is the promise of icologram who starts with a performance from pianist Philippe Entremont.

Learn more at their website:  https://www.icologram.com/ or see their other videos here: https://www.youtube.com/icologram

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