But let’s talk about the smartwatch:

This Android-based SmartWatch connects, using Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, with almost all the existing mobile operating systems: Android (HTC, Samsung, Motorola, LG, etc), RIM (Blackberry), iOS (Apple iPhone), Bada (Samsung), Symbian (Nokia), Windows Phone 7.

Using tethering, if available on the mobile phone/operator, it can use the data connection to download custom applications from a dedicated marketplace.

The built-in microphone makes me dreaming to talk to my watch as Michael Knight, asking it to call someone as Siri is doing with the iPhone (my Android mobile already contains a lot of voice-controlled features).

I hope all my “in bocca al lupo” (Italian’s version of “break your legs”) to all the Italian team who are working to this very promising device.

This pair of ski goggles, however, exists and works. It was presented at CES this year and is already available in stores.

A couple of videos can better inform you about the possibilities and functionality of the glasses.

An interesting gadget. A fine example of technology used to add value in context to customers. One way to try to increase revenue in the face of an investment to innovate the product.

This pair of glasses (or mask) costs $ 499.00 and is the most expensive ever, as I understand, followed by a pair with built-in camera that records in HD (720p) at $249.95. Finally arriving at “normal” model of Oakley, at about $200.00.

Zeal Optics takes a risk on this market, but it has to start with a series of “tech” products which will be more attractive to fans.

“This device is mainly for road bikes and other sport bikes. It can calculate speed, cadence, heart rate, and power. This cyclocomputer supports the ANT+ wireless specification. In addition, Pioneer has now developed a sensor which can be attached to the crank, called a pedaling monitor. This measures the force on the crank, so users can train while looking at the force vectors for their left and right feet.”

Pioneer is also considering navigation and waterproofing for a commercial version.

“Because this cyclocomputer has GPS, we think navigation will be a key feature. Pioneer offers a variety of navigation capabilities, so we’d like to add applications that include those kinds of technology. Also, this device is designed for bicycles only, but we think the platform itself could have a diverse range of applications.”

This one’s intended for kids of all ages — so long as they’re shorter than 5’11” — and it will be on display at the International Toy Fair in Nuremberg. At this point there’s no mention of a plan to produce it nor a price if Audi did, but surely it’s one of those “if you have to ask” things — that body is entirely made of carbon fiber, and that stuff doesn’t come cheap.

So, Microsoft doesn’t have a press-ready demo of its new Avatar Kinect, but we at least got to see it in action today. To keep the unwashed masses lining up to try Kinect at the booth entertained, Microsoft has a comedian (dubbed “Mr. Kinect”) controlling an Avatar with Kinect, heckling the queued-up folks with his digital puppetry. The good news is that he’s working it from a seated position, the great dream of folks tired of standing up to get their motion gaming on.

Ford SYNC Destinations hands-on

There was a time when we studied maps to figure out where we were going. Then there was a time when we went online and printed out directions before we left. Now we pretty much just jump in our cars and put all our faith in the Lady of the Dash (clad in shimmering samite), but Ford wants to give you a little more control over her. Back when it was still 2010 (barely) the company announced SYNC Destinations, enabling you to plan your route in detail before you even get in the car. Now we got a chance to play with it and, while it’s simple, it certainly does seem useful. Check out the video after the break.

Samsung SmartTV supports full Adobe Flash App

Today at the International Consumer Electronics Show, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Adobe announced that Samsung’s Smart TV platform will be the first to integrate support for Adobe® AIR® 2.5 for TV, making it easy for developers to build, distribute and monetize standalone applications through Samsung’s Smart TV applications store, Samsung Apps. The integration of AIR for TV with Samsung’s Smart TV platform will create new opportunities for a growing community of more than three million Adobe Flash® Platform developers who can use Adobe Creative Suite 5 to author content for AIR for TV. All of Samsung’s 2011 Smart TVs and Smart Blu-ray players will include support for Adobe AIR for TV.

More information about Samsung’s Smart TV strategy and Samsung’s new partnerships was announced during Mr. Boo-Keun Yoon’s keynote address, which can now be viewed at www.samsungces2011.com. For more information about Adobe AIR for TV visit http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flash_platform_tv.html

Fulton Innovation and Wireless Tesla in your kitchen

Wondering what your future kitchen looks like? Take a gander at what Fulton Innovation is showing at CES this year. They’re also giving a peek at the future of retail shopping, and even parking lots. It’s all the magic of inductive charging, and now that the Qi standard has been finalized it seems like things are coming together. Really together, in everything from cereal boxes with blinkenlights to Tesla Roadstersthat charge almost as quickly as with a wire but, quite obviously, without the wire.

Until now, only a multinational sportswear had adopted a similar solution, but only for sporting purposes. Poken is the first social networking device, the easiest way to share your contact and personal information, a real meeting point between the real world and online social networks. Allows you to transfer and share things easily and instantly improve your own personal information and profiles on all online social networks. By integrating this technology, the AngelDevil jeans has became a communication tool: the birth of a new gesture, a new way to discover and a new sense of belonging. A style that will overcome the inhibitions and barriers of shyness.

The product in question creates innovative communication, flirty, sensual, not indifferent. The line will present elements of style very identifiable and easily recognizable. Wearers of AngelDevil Touch will be immediately identifiable by other members of their community. The product, which will be launched through a massive TV and press campaign organized by the Wake Up, will be in stores by September 15, 2010: it will be available as women jeans, Skinny and Boyfriend, and men jeans, Slim Fit and Carrot.

And don’t worry, it’ll store your purchasing history too, so you can be freaked out by tailored ads every time you use it. 500 more of these WiMAX-equipped units are planned to be installed in and around Tokyo over the next two years, with operating company JR East expecting them to tally up 30 percent more sales than their analog brethren. More bling equals higher revenue? Sounds about right.

The most interesting new features are:

• A new exterior design
• Back 5Megapixel camera with LED Flash
• Front Camera
• More thinner
• New monitor display HighRez
• More power with A4 CPU
• New 3-axis Gyro features
• HD 720p Video Recording + iMovie App for Nomad Video Editing and sharing
• General improvements in email management and UI dashboard
• iBook App for iPhone family
• Video Chat / Video Call

About the classic Apple Auto-glorification:

• $60Million iADS commited to 2H 2010!!!!!!
• iTunes have more than 150 million accounts with credit cards!!!!!
• 100 Million iOS Device sold until now
• 2 Million iPad sold until now

View the Apple page features here >

As the viewer moves around, dual 1080p images move the opposite direction, providing the convincing illusion of looking out a real pane of glass at the incredibly detailed scenery beyond. Exciting? Then you’ll be giggling like Jr. when you hear it’s for sale. After spending a year figuring out how to mount, drive and cool the whole shebang, Hoagland would like you to have one too; he plans to have basic kits ready by July for under $3000. Watch baby-powered plasma in motion after the break, as well as a sweet time-lapse video of the building process.

TV

This television will make its way to 10 different countries including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Poland, Australia, and Dubai. Unfortunately the US is not on the list, I’m sure it will make its way here through other means. This TV is designed by NCPG in Korea. This TV has an ARM processor running at 833 MHz Cortex 8A, USB, HDMI, S-Video port, D-Sub, DVI, and Component. It’s also has a backlit LED, 120HZ and will feature Android 1.5. If you remember, the last television had 1.6 so the television market is fragmented as well(pun). This TV supports ATSC / DVB-T / DVB-C / DVB-T HD Analog and will come in 42”, 55”and 47”.

INTEL+NOKIA Tablets

Here we go open source fans, the first debut of MeeGo 1.0 running on Intel silicon — an Acer Aspire One netbook (the 532h, from the looks of it) with a Pinetrail processor to be precise — sporting a simplified UI that looks to have inherited far more Moblin DNA than Maemo. You’ve got tasks, appointments, most-used apps, and a quick-launch bar all up front. We’re also seeing 3D gaming support; Zones, Applications, People, Internet, Media and Settings tabs; and real-time social networking integration for Twitter, Facebook, and instant messaging with task bar alerts. Can’t wait to see how the MeeGo user experience translates to a smaller, say, 4.8-inch Moorestown device or the TI OMAP-based followup to the Nokia N900 later this year. Until then, check the video after the break.

Tablet and Barnes&Noble

This Android powered eReader will be available for sale at Best Buy on April 18th. The Nook will cost $259.99 and will also be on sale at Barnes & Noble’s website and 723 bookstores.

This deal also requires Best Buy to include Barnes & Noble’s BN eReader software on some of the personal computers and Smartphones. There has been no word on this device being able to do other things such as web browsing or having access to the Android market.

Product Features
• 3.5″ E ink® Vizplex™ Electronic Paper Display
Reads like a printed page and is clearly visible even in bright sunlight. Swipe the color touch screen below to browse your library. Adjustable font size for customized reading.
• 2GB internal memory
Provides space for storing up to 1500 eBooks or up to 26 hours of audio.
• Built-in microSD memory card slot
For accessing eBooks and other digital content stored on microSD memory cards (not included).
• Supports a variety of media formats
Including PDF, ePub, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, PDB and MP3 formats.
• 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
For private listening.
• Micro USB 2.0 port
For fast data transfer.
• 3G and Wi-Fi wireless LAN
Connect to the Internet without wires.
• Up to 10 days of reading
On a single battery charge. Up to 3.5 hours charging time.