CES overview: trends for this year’s technology

CES overview: trends for this year’s technology

I’ve talked about the regrettable 3-D TV trend at last week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in a separate post. But I spotted some other trends among the 2,700 exhibitors at the show as well.

Gesture control and multi-touch screens: Part and parcel of good… Continue Reading

Ugobe raises $12.8 million for smart robots beyond Pleo

Ugobe raises $12.8 million for smart robots beyond Pleo

Robots are more popular than ever, from the iRobot Roomba vacuum robot to the new Sony Rolly music-playing, egg-shaped robot. Ugobe, the maker of the cute dinosaur robot Pleo, is cashing in on the craze by raising a new round of venture capital, VentureBeat has… Continue Reading

Disney enters the programmable robot market

Disney enters the programmable robot market

Robots aren’t just for hobbyists anymore. The programmable gadgets have taken off thanks to the efforts of tech-oriented companies such as WowWee, Sony, Ugobe and LEGO. But the market may be ready for a whole new level as Disney enters the market tomorrow.

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