Samsung's new products get along
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The latest developments surrounding the consumer-electronics show in Las Vegas known as CES :
Playing nice with the competition? It’s not unheard of at CES. Samsung has unveiled several new products that get along with those from other technology firms.
Samsung says its Gear S2 smartwatch will be compatible with Apple’s iPhones later this year. Watches using Google’s Android Wear already are, though with limited functionality.
Samsung also unveiled a 12-inch tablet that attaches to a keyboard. The Galaxy Tab Pro S is aimed at business users and runs Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system, unlike the Android system used in consumer tablets. Samsung says it will be the thinnest and lightest tablet-PC combination on the market.
In addition, Samsung’s top-end 2016 SUHD TVs will come with a free USB dongle to serve as a smart-home hub and let users to control up to 200 devices from manufacturers from Nest to Philips via their TV. One remote control will also operate boxes from the Xbox One to a Time Warner Cable set-top box to Apple TV.
Add to that its Family Hub refrigerator to allow ordering of groceries through its 21.5 inch touch screen. It’s clear Samsung is positioning itself to be the center of a fragmented technology landscape. Though the fridge is made in partnership with MasterCard, you can pay with other credit and debit cards like Visa.
-Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer, Las Vegas
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Hollywood’s getting serious about moving beyond those old cardboard 3-D glasses.
The 21st Century Fox entertainment conglomerate says that it has a deal to buy a minority stake in a leading maker of headwear for virtual reality and augmented reality, Osterhout Design Group.
The news comes as a Fox subsidiary plans a CES debut for the virtual-reality version of its hit film, "The Martian," in which Matt Damon plays an Earthling space traveler left behind by his shipmates on the surface of Mars. This version, which lasts 20 minutes or so, will let viewers share some of Damon’s adventures in what’s been described as an immersive and interactive visual experience. According to published reports, Fox plans to distribute the virtual-reality version for viewing through headsets made by several manufacturers.
– Brandon Bailey, AP Technology Writer, San Francisco
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Dish’s new set-top box will let viewers record 16 shows at once and watch four videos simultaneously – perfect for Football Sunday.
The Hopper 3 will also come with the ability to search recorded content and Netflix at once, so that you’ll find the TV show or movie regardless of its source.
Cable and satellite TV companies are trying to move beyond bare-bones set-top boxes and digital video recorders, in part to keep customers from fleeing to a rival or dropping TV service completely. Previously, advanced recording and search features required you to buy a TiVo, Roku or other stand-alone device.
– Anick Jesdanun, AP Technology Writer, New York
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People will be able to order groceries directly from a new Samsung refrigerator.
The Family Hub refrigerator will let users order groceries via an app on the refrigerator’s screen. The app’s made in partnership with MasterCard, though you can use any debit or credit card to pay.
The service initially works with two grocery stores in the New York area: Fresh Direct and ShopRite. Users can choose when they want the groceries delivered. The fee is the same as it would be ordering from a computer – typically a few dollars, plus tip. It will be available in the US starting in May.
– Mae Anderson, AP Technology Writer, New York
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Huawei is unveiling a new smartphone that promises more than two days of charge with normal use and a fast recharge for one day of power in 30 minutes.
The new Mate 8 is aimed at business users. It boasts enough power when fully charged to watch 17 hours of high-definition video and 20 hours of Web browsing over a 4G cellular network.
The Android device also sports an improved fingerprint scanner that lets you answer calls simply by touching the sensor on the back of the phone. Taking selfies is also enabled by fingerprint touch.
-Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer, Las Vegas
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Kodak wants to put its iconic Super 8 film cameras for video into the hands of young filmmakers.
The company is showing off a new version of the 8mm film camera, which was introduced in 1965. It eventually plans to release a range of Super 8 cameras, film development services and related equipment designed for both professionals and amateurs.
The launch marks Kodak’s first new Super 8 camera in more than 30 years and is a nod to those in the film industry that continue to balk at the push to switch to digital cameras.
– Bree Fowler, AP Technology Writer, New York
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It’s never been easier to find your lost keys. Several companies are showing off tags with wireless technology. You can put one on your keys and call to it with your smartphone. Think of it as dialing your partner’s mobile number just so it buzzes from under the couch.
– Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer, Las Vegas
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With more home thermostats, lights, locks and appliances linking to the internet, automakers are working on plans to let you control them from your car.
BMW and Ford both announced they’re working on in-car apps that let drivers control smart home devices.
BMW says it’s working on apps that allow drivers to "precondition" their homes by setting the thermostat for the right temperature by the time they arrive home. The company also showed an i3 electric car linked to a home device that monitors routines, sets routes and starts car functions.
-Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer, Las Vegas
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Hands full of groceries? LG has a refrigerator that opens automatically when a person steps on the projection of an image on the floor.
Its LG Signature fridge also lets you peek inside without opening the door, saving electricity and maybe keeping you from making a poor decision regarding a late-night snack. One side of its double doors has an opaque glass window. Knocking on the window lights up the inside slightly, enough to glance at your leftovers.
-Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer, Las Vegas
—
If you find buzzing or beeping is an alarming way to wake up, you might enjoy Sensorwake’s olfactory alarm clock.
The device by the French company emits scents that should get you up gently in about two minutes. The clock, selling for a promotional $89, diffuses particles contained in packets with dry air to give you a whiff of things like espresso, hot croissants, a lush jungle, chocolate or pepper mint. Two packs last for a total of 60 days and cost about $11.
And this important feature is important in cold and flu season: There’s a backup alarm if you have a stuffy nose.
– Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer, Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The latest developments surrounding the consumer-electronics show in Las Vegas known as CES :
Playing nice with the competition? It’s not unheard of at CES. Samsung has unveiled several new products that get along with those from other technology firms.
Samsung says its Gear S2 smartwatch will be compatible with Apple’s iPhones later this year. Watches using Google’s Android Wear already are, though with limited functionality.
Samsung also unveiled a 12-inch tablet that attaches to a keyboard. The Galaxy Tab Pro S is aimed at business users and runs Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system, unlike the Android system used in consumer tablets. Samsung says it will be the thinnest and lightest tablet-PC combination on the market.
In addition, Samsung’s top-end 2016 SUHD TVs will come with a free USB dongle to serve as a smart-home hub and let users to control up to 200 devices from manufacturers from Nest to Philips via their TV. One remote control will also operate boxes from the Xbox One to a Time Warner Cable set-top box to Apple TV.
Add to that its Family Hub refrigerator to allow ordering of groceries through its 21.5 inch touch screen. It’s clear Samsung is positioning itself to be the center of a fragmented technology landscape. Though the fridge is made in partnership with MasterCard, you can pay with other credit and debit cards like Visa.
-Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer, Las Vegas
—
Hollywood’s getting serious about moving beyond those old cardboard 3-D glasses.
The 21st Century Fox entertainment conglomerate says that it has a deal to buy a minority stake in a leading maker of headwear for virtual reality and augmented reality, Osterhout Design Group.
The news comes as a Fox subsidiary plans a CES debut for the virtual-reality version of its hit film, "The Martian," in which Matt Damon plays an Earthling space traveler left behind by his shipmates on the surface of Mars. This version, which lasts 20 minutes or so, will let viewers share some of Damon’s adventures in what’s been described as an immersive and interactive visual experience. According to published reports, Fox plans to distribute the virtual-reality version for viewing through headsets made by several manufacturers.
– Brandon Bailey, AP Technology Writer, San Francisco
—
Dish’s new set-top box will let viewers record 16 shows at once and watch four videos simultaneously – perfect for Football Sunday.
The Hopper 3 will also come with the ability to search recorded content and Netflix at once, so that you’ll find the TV show or movie regardless of its source.
Cable and satellite TV companies are trying to move beyond bare-bones set-top boxes and digital video recorders, in part to keep customers from fleeing to a rival or dropping TV service completely. Previously, advanced recording and search features required you to buy a TiVo, Roku or other stand-alone device.
– Anick Jesdanun, AP Technology Writer, New York
—
People will be able to order groceries directly from a new Samsung refrigerator.
The Family Hub refrigerator will let users order groceries via an app on the refrigerator’s screen. The app’s made in partnership with MasterCard, though you can use any debit or credit card to pay.
The service initially works with two grocery stores in the New York area: Fresh Direct and ShopRite. Users can choose when they want the groceries delivered. The fee is the same as it would be ordering from a computer – typically a few dollars, plus tip. It will be available in the US starting in May.
– Mae Anderson, AP Technology Writer, New York
—
Huawei is unveiling a new smartphone that promises more than two days of charge with normal use and a fast recharge for one day of power in 30 minutes.
The new Mate 8 is aimed at business users. It boasts enough power when fully charged to watch 17 hours of high-definition video and 20 hours of Web browsing over a 4G cellular network.
The Android device also sports an improved fingerprint scanner that lets you answer calls simply by touching the sensor on the back of the phone. Taking selfies is also enabled by fingerprint touch.
-Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer, Las Vegas
—
Kodak wants to put its iconic Super 8 film cameras for video into the hands of young filmmakers.
The company is showing off a new version of the 8mm film camera, which was introduced in 1965. It eventually plans to release a range of Super 8 cameras, film development services and related equipment designed for both professionals and amateurs.
The launch marks Kodak’s first new Super 8 camera in more than 30 years and is a nod to those in the film industry that continue to balk at the push to switch to digital cameras.
– Bree Fowler, AP Technology Writer, New York
—
It’s never been easier to find your lost keys. Several companies are showing off tags with wireless technology. You can put one on your keys and call to it with your smartphone. Think of it as dialing your partner’s mobile number just so it buzzes from under the couch.
– Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer, Las Vegas
—
With more home thermostats, lights, locks and appliances linking to the internet, automakers are working on plans to let you control them from your car.
BMW and Ford both announced they’re working on in-car apps that let drivers control smart home devices.
BMW says it’s working on apps that allow drivers to "precondition" their homes by setting the thermostat for the right temperature by the time they arrive home. The company also showed an i3 electric car linked to a home device that monitors routines, sets routes and starts car functions.
-Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer, Las Vegas
—
Hands full of groceries? LG has a refrigerator that opens automatically when a person steps on the projection of an image on the floor.
Its LG Signature fridge also lets you peek inside without opening the door, saving electricity and maybe keeping you from making a poor decision regarding a late-night snack. One side of its double doors has an opaque glass window. Knocking on the window lights up the inside slightly, enough to glance at your leftovers.
-Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer, Las Vegas
—
If you find buzzing or beeping is an alarming way to wake up, you might enjoy Sensorwake’s olfactory alarm clock.
The device by the French company emits scents that should get you up gently in about two minutes. The clock, selling for a promotional $89, diffuses particles contained in packets with dry air to give you a whiff of things like espresso, hot croissants, a lush jungle, chocolate or pepper mint. Two packs last for a total of 60 days and cost about $11.
And this important feature is important in cold and flu season: There’s a backup alarm if you have a stuffy nose.
– Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer, Las Vegas
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