Gadgets Galore: Highlights from Digital Experience at CES 2013
Summary
Wired’s team attended Digital Experience at CES, where companies show off their latest gadgets and software. The Huawei Ascend Mat caught their eye as the largest smartphone with a 6.1 inch screen. An interesting pillow Kickstarter project that connects to iOS devices and massages individuals to the beats of songs played. Wired found LEGO Mindstorms’ new EV3 platform intriguing with a faster processor, additional sensors and many more pieces for creations such as a snake. Lastly, Nessi, a new microphone from Blue Mic, caught their attention with its unique design and plug-in compatibility.
Table of Contents
- Huawei Ascend Mat: A Huge Phone with a Unique Feature
- Bluetooth Pillow: A Kickstarter Project that Massages to Music
- LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Platform: A New Level of Robotics
- Nessi: A New Microphone from Blue Mic
- Conclusion
Introduction
Digital Experience at CES is a great place for companies to showcase their cutting-edge technology. Wired’s team was present at the event to explore what the market had to offer. They stumbled upon several intriguing gadgets that are worth mentioning in detail. The upcoming sections highlight these remarkable discoveries.
Huawei Ascend Mat: A Huge Phone with a Unique Feature
Wired’s team was impressed by the Huawei Ascend Mat, which may be released soon in China. With a 6.1 inch screen, it might be the largest phone released to date. The Ascend Mat’s unique feature is the ability to switch the keyboard display to either side of the screen. This change makes it easy to use with one hand. It is uncertain if the Ascend Mat will be released in the United States. Carriers are still considering it.
Bluetooth Pillow: A Kickstarter Project that Massages to Music
Wired discovered an interesting project on Kickstarter, a Bluetooth pillow that connects to iOS devices and massages to the beat of the song playing. It may seem strange, but it feels good. For example, when Gangnam Style plays, the pillow massages to those beats. The project is not yet complete, but it has some potential.
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Platform: A New Level of Robotics
Wired also explored the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 platform. It is an innovative new way to program and get into robotics. The pieces are designed to make creations easy to assemble. LEGO has upgraded their system for the first time since 2000. The EV3 platform has a faster processor, additional sensors, and more pieces. For example, the team saw a snake made of LEGO using an IR sensor to strike when anything crosses its path. This platform allows anyone interested in robotics to build and program their own creations.
Nessi: A New Microphone from Blue Mic
Lastly, the team visited Blue Mic’s booth and discovered their latest microphone, Nessi. The name comes from the product’s design, which resembles the Loch Ness Monster. It may sound cheesy, but Blue Mic is well known for manufacturing high-quality microphones used by artists such as Jay-Z and Lil Wayne. Nessi’s unique feature is its plug-in compatibility with laptops via a USB port. It looks great and sounds amazing.
Conclusion
The team discovered several surprising gadgets at Digital Experience at CES 2013. The Huawei Ascend Mat is a massive 6.1-inch smartphone with a unique keyboard feature. The Bluetooth pillow is an innovative Kickstarter project that massages users to beats of the songs playing on iOS devices. LEGO Mindstorms’ EV3 platform has upgraded features like a faster processor, additional sensors, and an increase in parts for creating unique projects. Lastly, the Nessi USB microphone from Blue Mic has an interesting design and connects with laptops. It also has an impressive sound quality. The team was delighted with what they saw at the event, and we can all expect a lot from these gadgets in the near future.
