ces - Emerging technologies

Pioneer concept plasmas promise 'absolute' blacks

Pioneer consistently makes some of the best plasmas on the market, such as our current Editors' Choice PDP-5080HD plasma, and today it demonstrated two new "Project Kuro" technology concepts that are among the most exciting displays shown by anyone at CES. Unfortunately, neither will make it to market in 2008.

The first, designated the "Extreme Contrast Concept" plasma, is said to be capable of producing an "absolute black with no measurable light emitting from the television." The ability to produce a dark shade of black is one of the most important ingredients in picture quality.… Read more

Ambient Devices pitching Baseball ScoreCast product at CES

Following up on its Football ScoreCast, Ambient Devices has officially announced its Ambient Baseball ScoreCast, which the company describes as "the first dedicated display device that does one, perfect thing for the baseball fan: provide instant, effortless access to line scores for every game, divisional standings and team schedules, throughout the regular and post season."

Like with its Weather Forecaster, you don't have to log onto the Internet or connect to Wi-Fi network in order to get information streamed to the Baseball Scorecast. The wireless transceiver is built into the unit and the device automatically receives information (… Read more

CES 2008: Emerging technologies

Often, "emerging tech" describes something esoteric, a component or product so far on the cutting edge that its application to everyday life isn't immediately apparent. While we certainly expect to see such technologies on display at this year's CES, the broader emerging category contains developments that are closer to home and easier to grasp--literally.

High-tech homes The allure of the smart home, where everything from appliances to doors and windows to lighting is controlled from a single console (or remotely), grows greater every year. We fully expect to see more home automation products from such major … Read more

Photos: Best of CES 2007 awards

This will be the third year that the Consumer Electronics Association has asked CNET to judge the Best of CES Awards. Before we start the nominations for 2008, take a look back at what won us over last year.