Author - Jerry Paxton

Vuzix Showcases New Lineup at CES 2016

2016/01/06

Las Vegas – January 5, 2016 – Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of video eyewear and smart glasses products in the consumer, enterprise and entertainment market, showcases the future of smart glasses, augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR) products at CES 2016, including CES 2016 Innovation award winners iWear® Wireless Video Headphones, Vidwear® B3000 waveguide sunglasses and M3000 monocular waveguide smart Glasses.

“Augmented and virtual reality are no longer concepts from science fiction movies, and we are at the forefront of bringing that technology to the world,” says Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vuzix. “Our award-winning lineup of AR/VR solutions and patented technologies reflect our extensive experience and unmatched experience in the field. Our latest M300 and M3000 Smart Glasses take enterprise wearable computing into the next generation.”

Products showcased at Vuzix’s booth from January 6^th to 9^th include:

iWear® Wireless Video Headphones – Winner of the “Best of” in Gaming and Virtual Reality, the iWear Wireless video headphones transport the wearer into another dimension through dual HD displays that allows them to play games, interact with apps, and watch 2D, 3D, and 360-degree VR movies all directly streaming from the internet. The ultimate in wearable video entertainment and gaming system, iWear Wireless runs Android 5.0 and is compatible with thousands of applications.

VidWear® B3000 Waveguide Sunglasses – Recognized for innovative design and engineering, the Vidwear 3000 blends fashion and technology by being the world’s first sunglasses with integrated video. Built on Vuzix’ latest waveguide optics and ultra-slim “Cobra” display engines, the VidWear® B3000allows for full see-through capabilities in fashion glasses. Several models of this technology will ultimately be available, including the VidWear B3000 HDMI based video viewer, the VidWear B3000 wireless smart glasses, which allow users to experience cloud connected information and entertainment everywhere they go and the powerful AR3000 Augmented Reality glasses.

M3000 Monocular Waveguide Smart Glasses – Honored for innovative design and engineering, the M3000 is the next-generation waveguide based wearable eyewear for the enterprise sector. The M3000 features improved display resolution, ergonomics, computing power and sensor technologies, and can connect to the cloud to deliver virtually any information directly to the job site and overlaid on the real world.

Vuzix’ award winning products, including the iWear Wireless Video headphones, the Vidwear B3000 and M3000 Smart Glasses, will be displayed at CES 2016 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall Booth # 14048 from January 6^th to 9^th.

In the booth, Vuzix will also be showcasing other products, including its new M300 Smart Glasses and will have several partners showcasing their Vuzix smart glasses solutions. Vuzix will also be attending the Pepcom CES 2016 Digital Experience press event on the evening of January 5, 2016 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.

Next Generation Wocket Smart Wallet at CES 2016

2016/01/06

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

OXFORD, CT, January 6, 2015 — NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD) (“NXT-ID” or the “Company”), a company focused on the growing mobile commerce and personal privacy market announces it will be exhibiting its next generation Wocket® smart wallet at CES 2016 in Las Vegas.
The company booth will also host scheduled appearances with celebrities Joey Fatone (former *NSYNC star), and Master Pickpocket Apollo Robbins, who was a hit sensation with attendees in 2015.

As a member of *NSYNC from 1995 to 2002, Joey Fatone was part of one of the most popular and successful singing groups of the late 90’s and early 2000’s. They sold over 50 million albums and still have a dedicated global fan base.

He also became a nationwide family favorite for his dancing on Dancing with the Stars in 2007 – Season 4 and Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars in 2012 – Season 15.

Other career highlights include movie credits in My Big Fat Greek Wedding in 2002 and Inkubus in 2011, as well as lead roles on Broadway as Mark Cohen in RENT and Seymour Krelborn in Little Shop of Horrors. Additionally, he will reprise his role as Angelo in the 2016 release of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2.

Apollo Robbins is a performer, speaker, consultant and one of the world’s leading experts on pickpockets, confidence crimes and deception. A pioneer in the application of deception to operational environments, Robbins uses pick-pocketing and sleight-of-hand to demonstrate perception management, diversion techniques and self-deception.

Following up on last year’s successful launch at CES 2015, (where Wocket wasnamed one of the top ten tech gadgets), this year the company will highlight the next generation Wocket® for 2016. The Wocket team will be demonstrating its new NFC (Near field communication) payment technology capabilities as well as its Wireless Magnetic payment technology (WiMag).

The company’s Wocket® smart wallet will be exhibiting at Booth #21632,at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall in the ‘Personal & Cyber Security Section.’

Tentative Booth Appearances Schedule:

Master Pickpocket Apollo Robbins: January 7 and 8th
- 10:30am – 11:30am
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Former NSYNC Star Joey Fatone: January 7 and 8th
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm
- 4:30pm – 5:30pm

The International Consumer Electronics Show (International CES) showcases more than 3,600 exhibiting companies, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more; a conference program with more than 200 conference sessions and more than 150K attendees from 150 countries (https://www.cesweb.org/)

Wocket® is the smartest wallet you’ll ever own. Designed to protect your identity and replace your old wallet, simply swipe and save your cards into Wocket once and they are immediately secured. Without ever needing a smartphone, you can choose a card from the touch screen and Wocket programs its single, smart card (Wocket Card) to match your selection. From there, you just swipe as you normally would virtually anywhere that credit cards are accepted today.

All your credit, debit, loyalty, gift, ID, membership, insurance, medical information, passwords, and virtually any other information can be protected on Wocket®.

Buy Wocket® at www.wocketwallet.com

See the full Wocket® FAQ at: http://wocketwallet.com/pages/faq

Oculus Rift Costs $600 and Ships in March

2016/01/06

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

So the Oculus Rift pre-orders are now underway and the big mystery regarding its price has been settled. For $599, not counting tax and shipping, you can own one when the begin shipping on March 28, 2016. The bundle includes the Rift CV1 headset, sensor, Oculus Remote, cables, Xbox One Controller, EVE: Valkyrie, and Lucky’s Tale.

Additionally, after submitting your order (which doesn’t charge your credit card until it ships in March), you can reserve your place in line to pre-order the Oculus Touch controllers.

This is definitely a more costly purchase than we had been led to believe it would be. Will it be worth it? Well, I have had some great VR demos on the rift and I am sure Oculus founder Palmer Luckey will have lots to say in his Reddit AMA tonight at 6pm PT. Time will tell!

World of Tanks on PlayStation 4 Second Beta Weekend on January 8

2016/01/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

January 5, 2016 — Wargaming today announced that World of Tanks on PlayStation^®4 will offer a second, three-day Open Beta January 8 through 10. Tankers can begin downloading the game now, and can kick start their tanking experience with special Founder’s Packs available for a limited time.

Founder’s Pack bundles are available in the PlayStation^®Store beginning today. They are loaded with Premium vehicles and in-game content including Premium Account time, in-game currency and rare tanks, at a discount. Additionally, the M22 Locust US Light Tank along with a special camouflage honoring the original PlayStation^®and the T1E6-PS US Premium Light Tank will be gifted to all tankers who log in during the Beta Weekend.

World of Tanks on PlayStation^®4 is free to all PlayStation^® accounts and does not require a PlayStation^®Plus membership to play.

To learn more about World of Tanks on PlayStation^®4, please visit:

http://console.worldoftanks.com/

To download the game, please visit:

https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/world-of-tanks/cid=UP0680-CUSA02724_00-IRONCLAD00000001

Pillars of Eternity The White March – Part 2 Trailer and Release Date

2016/01/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

IRVINE, Calif. and STOCKHOLM — Jan. 5, 2016 — Obsidian Entertainment and Paradox Interactive announced today that The White March – Part 2, the second expansion to Pillars of Eternity, will release on February 16, 2016. The White March – Part 2 not only adds new content to the Pillars of Eternity universe, but also allows players to experience the conclusion of the stories told in The White March – Part 1,bringing the first epic chapter of Pillars of Eternity to a close. Players will find a variety of new challenges waiting for them in the snowy borderlands of the Eastern Reach, along with new quests, new abilities and a raised level cap, and a new companion: Meneha, the Barbarian.

Directed by Josh Sawyer, Game Director of Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity, The White March – Part 2 brings players through an expertly crafted story from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment. A series of new features await fans of the Pillars of Eternity universe, including a new “Story Time” mode, letting players experience the incredible narrative of Pillars of Eternity at a faster pace. Players will discover the answers to questions asked in the prior expansion, and lead companions old and new through new locations such as the Abbey of the Fallen Moon.

Pillars of Eternity, created by role-playing game (RPG) veterans also known for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords and South Park: The Stick of Truth, is a RPG inspired by classic titles such as Baldur’s Gate, Icewind Dale, and Planescape: Torment. Created thanks to over 75,000 crowdfunding backers, Pillars of Eternity has sold over 600,000 units, was released to critical acclaim in March 2015, and is among Metacritic’s 15 Best PC Games of 2015.

For more information on Pillars of Eternity and The White March – Part 2, visit http://pillarsofeternity.com/.

Hazard 4 Waistland MOLLE Load Belt Review

2016/01/05

Jerry Paxton

Action Sports, Airsoft News, Airsoft Reviews, Articles, Geek News, News, Reviews

Hazard 4 has a lauded history in designing and making tactical/survival gear. We recently got the chance to take a look at their Waistland MOLLE load belt for use in our airsofting adventures and outdoor range time. The Waistland is made from Invista 1000D Cordura material, which is pretty strong stuff, and comes in three color variations: Tan, Black, and MultiCam. It should be noted that the MultiCam variant is made from 500D Cordura – not quite as rugged, but still not weak material by any means. The belts come in a “one size fits all” configuration, and will realistically fit most people. However, it should be noted that, while the buckle has room to expand, the MOLLE area does not. This means that if you are a large-waisted individual, you will have to reach farther back to touch the MOLLE webbing where needed. I couldn’t see someone with more than a 42″ inch waist comfortably using the Waistland in the field.

Official Features:

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Wide, loadbearing padded belt w/ MOLLE webbing
3D air-mesh underside for breathability, comfort
Quick-release buckle for rapid drops in emergencies
Velcro belt-length adjustment retainers
Ventilation grommets to let out heat/moisture from liner
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- D-rings flip down for trim appearance and clipping items
- Heavy duty sewing throughout for years of reliability
- Use across the chest or back as a bandoleer carrier
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Another cool feature of the Waistland is its padding system, which allows for air to creep into the inner belt area, keeping the wearer cooler than most tactical belts. Additionally, Hazard 4 has put some patch space on the backside of the belt, something I appreciate greatly as another way to identify yourself – whether you are playing airsoft or using it in real-life tactical situations. Hazard 4 has also wisely chosen to provide four D-ring attachment points to the Waistland. You could feasibly use these as suspender points or even attachment locations for other pieces of kit that you need for your game or operation.

Overall, the Hazard 4 Waistland MOLLE load belt is a great choice for airsoft players in the market for a comfortable tactical belt with a lot of MOLLE space for pouches, etc. One issue with the Waistland was that, because what would usually be called the “inner belt” is actually sewn onto what would be known as the “outer belt”, there is no inner belt for added rigidity. While it isn’t terribly floppy or saggy, it definitely does not have the rigid hold that most tactical belts have. Also, because of this construction choice, there is no pass-through to an inner belt with which to mount a holster. Instead, you need to mount any holsters directly to the MOLLE webbing on the belt. This might be fine depending on your loadout, but it is something I like having the option to use when available.

The Hazard 4 Waistland MOLLE load belt is available in Tan and Black for $59.99 and MultiCam for $64.99. You can find it on Hazard 4’s official website as well as a plethora of online tactical gear retailers.

Hazard 4 Store Page

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Logitech Announces G502 Proteus Spectrum Gaming Mouse

2016/01/05

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Peripherals News

NEWARK, Calif. — Jan. 5, 2016 — Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today announced the introduction of the Logitech® G502 Proteus Spectrum Gaming Mouse. By adding RGB customizable lighting the Logitech® G502 Proteus Core, the world’s best selling gaming mouse just got even better. The Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum still retains the world’s best DPI sensor, advanced surface and weight tuning, but now gives you even more features to elevate your game and style.

“The G502 Proteus Spectrum has an amazing sensor, and now it’s got customizable lighting as well, said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of gaming at Logitech. “You can also sync it with your other RGB-enabled Logitech G gaming gear to create some really cool effects.”

RGB Customizable Lighting

Match your style and environment by adjusting up to 16.8 million colors and brightness, using Logitech Gaming Software (LGS). Bring your mouse to life with breathing light patterns, or set your lighting to continuously cycle through the color spectrum. The lighting can also be synchronized with Logitech G’s other RGB products.

Accurate and Responsive Optical Sensor

The Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum features Logitech’s most powerful and accurate optical sensor, the PMW3366, for maximum performance and tracking accuracy and the exclusive Logitech G Delta Zero™ optical sensor technology that increases reliable targeting. The Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum also features a huge DPI range of 200 to 12,000 with zero sensor acceleration, zero smoothing or filtering and zero pixel rounding.

Tunable Balance, Buttons, Surface and Weight

Personal tweaks make all the difference. For a mouse that feels just right for you, adjust the weight and center of balance through the placement of up to five 3.6g weights in the mouse. You can also easily reassign any command or macro to one of the 11 programmable buttons, using LGS.

And for optimal performance, calibrate the sensor against a gaming surface’s physical and reflective characteristics. Surface tuning optimizes the sensor dynamic range to match the properties of the mouse surface, which results in maximum high-speed performance and lower lift-off distance.

Comfortable Shape

The textured rubber grips and a convenient button layout ensure great feel and performance from your first encounter with the mouse. Additionally, the Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum includes individual left and right buttons that provide a rigid and stable platform, resulting in precise, durable and satisfying clicks. Mechanical micro-switches under each button further enhance feel, speed and accuracy. And, a dual-mode hyper-fast scroll wheel offers enhanced click-to-click precision and lightning-fast scrolling for the Web.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum builds on the success of the G502 Proteus Core – the best-selling gaming mouse based on worldwide revenue. The G502 Proteus Spectrum and is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning January 2016, for a suggested retail price of $79.99 and €89. For more information please visit gaming.logitech.com or our blog.

SteelSeries Announces Rival 700 Smart Gaming Mouse With OLED Display

2016/01/05

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Peripherals News

CHICAGO – January 5, 2016 – SteelSeries, the leading global manufacturer of gaming peripherals, introduces the Rival 700, equipped with gaming’s first fully customizable onboard OLED display, tactile alerts and swappable physical components. Altogether, this makes the Rival 700 the most powerful gaming mouse in the world, giving gamers real-time information and notifications while they play.

“We’re thrilled to deliver the world’s first smart gaming mouse,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, SteelSeries CEO. “By listening to gamers and eSports athletes, we’ve perfected professional gaming mice for more than a decade. The Rival 700 takes that expertise and meets gamers needs today, and grows to help them win in the future.”

OLED Display & Tactile Alerts

The Rival 700 connects players to the game like never before. Powered by SteelSeries GameSense, players can personalize the OLED display to track their stats, change profiles, see their CPI settings as well as set custom logos and animations using SteelSeries Engine. With tactile alerts, the mouse is no longer merely an input device; gamers can now feel in-game events, aiding them in critical decision-making. The Rival 700 generates tactile alerts that notify the gamer of in-game events without affecting precision or accuracy. Gamers can customize every aspect of the alerts for in-game events such as cooldown timers, health status and more through SteelSeries Engine.

Enhanced Precision & Performance

The high-performance optical sensor of the Rival 700 delivers exceptional performance, built for professional gaming. This optical sensor delivers many advantages for gamers, such as:

Like all SteelSeries Rival mice, the Rival 700 has zero hardware acceleration and an optical sensor that offers gamers true 1:1 tracking accuracy.
Gamers can configure resolution settings up to 16,000 counts per inch (CPI) and down to one millisecond of customizable response time, equaling zero lag time.
The sensor has the ability to accurately track movement speeds of up to 300 inches per second at 50g of acceleration.
The Rival 700 has a removable sensor module, allowing gamers to swap to a laser sensor or other future options.

On The Outside

The ergonomic shape and 7-button, right-handed layout were designed to work comfortably with all grip styles. The mouse features a soft-touch surface with sculpted side grips that provide a raised texture for maximum comfort along with durable, double-shot injected left and right buttons, so gamers never lose control in the heat of battle.

Maximum Personalization

SteelSeries built the Rival 700 to be the best gaming mouse available today, and with enough customization options to ensure a long future of elite gaming, like:

GameSense and Prism RGB illumination give gamers the power to choose millions of color options and customizable lighting effects powered by in-game events.
The mouse cover is swappable to ones with different designs and surfaces.
The Rival 700 is packaged with a 3ft rubber cable and a 6ft braided cable for gamers who choose to game on their laptop or desktop.
Swappable sensors provide gamers the option to change to the latest sensors on the market without purchasing a brand new mouse.
OLED display allows gamers to personalize the Rival 700 with logos and custom in-game settings.

The Rival 700 Elite Performance Gaming Mouse will be available on http://SteelSeries.com in Spring 2016 for $99.99 / €109.99 MSRP. Optional sensor and mouse covers will also be available in Spring 2016. For more information on the mouse specifications, please visit http://steelseries.com/rival700.

Phiaton Debuts 2016 Lineup at CES

2016/01/05

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

LAS VEGAS (January 5, 2016) – Phiaton Corporation introduces a fresh new design to its line of premium audio solutions with the BT 460 wireless headphones and MS 300 BA earphones. Designed with a stylish, minimalistic exterior and innovative features that improve the listening experience, the new product introductions cater to young audio enthusiasts who appreciate style and performance. The new headphone and earphone products will be available to consumers late January.

The BT 460 headphones are equipped with brand new state-of-the-art technology including touch-interface controls, audio sharing and smart play/pause features. A full list of features is included below:

Touch Interface: Allows you to control your music, calls and volume with a swipe of your finger on the outer ear cup.
Smart Play Pause Function: Automatically detects whether a headphone is being worn or not and will play and pause automatically.
Phiaton ShareMe™ Connection: Allows two people to listen to the same music or watch the same movie at the same time.
Vibration Notification: Signals when a call is being received or you have stepped outside the communication range.
Bluetooth 4.0: Experience improved sound quality and extended battery life
Everplay-X: : Allows you to continue calling or listening to your music, even if the battery runs out or your audio device is not Bluetooth compatible
aptX Technology: Increases digital streaming efficiency and improves overall dynamic range.
Bass Optimizer: Phiaton’s new technology “Acoustic Pressure Balancer” helps to reduce the reverberation and deliver well-balanced and accurate sound with powerful bass.
Clear Voice Capture: The BT 460 cVc ® technology makes phone calls crystal clear for the person on the other end of the line.

The MS 300 BA earphones combine a balanced armature driver and a dynamic driver into one high-performance pair of earphones. A full list of features is included below:

Hybrid Dual Driver: Combines both a balanced armature driver and dynamic driver in one
Balanced Armature Driver
Experience high frequency tones like never before in an earphone. The balanced armature driver technology makes each vibrant note come alive, letting you hear all the textured nuances and precise details of your favorite classical, guitar, and string music.
Low Frequency Pass Filter: This specialized filtering process optimizes acoustics by filtering out high frequency sound waves from the Dynamic Driver, allowing the driver to hone in on low frequency precision and improved bass. This enables the Hybrid Dual Driver to enhance sound quality along the entire frequency spectrum.
Music & Calls: Features a remote and microphone so that you can easily answer calls or control your music
Tangle-Free Oval Shaped Cable: Textured cable helps to minimize cable tangling and minimize cable touch noise

The BT 460 headphones are available in white or black for $249 and the MS 300 BA earphones are available in white or red for $99 on Amazon.com and other partner retailers.

Griffin Announces New Survivor Slim for Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4

2016/01/04

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

Las Vegas – January 4, 2016 – Griffin Technology, creator of award-winning and thoughtfully designed mobile accessories, introduces the latest addition to its popular Survivor case range, Survivor Slim for Surface Pro 4. Offering the perfect blend of slim, multi-layer design and military standard rugged protection, Survivor Slim is the ideal companion for the powerful Surface Pro 4.

“The new Surface is designed to fit into every aspect of your life, so we’ve created a case that complements it, whether you’re working on the go or enjoying an outdoor adventure,” said Aaron Jones, Survivor Category Manager at Griffin Technology. “The slim profile fits easily in any backpack or briefcase, and its tough build offers ultimate drop protection.”

Survivor Slim’s multi-layered design protects Surface pro 4 from 6′ drops and impacts. The exterior layer is constructed of co-molded TPE and rigid polycarbonate, which creates a comfortable grip and absorbs impact while the interior silicone layer cushions the device to protect from drops. For life’s messy accidents, the touch-through screen shield protects the touchscreen while in use. Survivor Slim also features a cover that easily snaps onto Surface Pro 4’s kickstand without interfering with the viewing angle for watching videos, surfing the web or typing.

Survivor Slim is also available for Surface Pro 3, offering the same reliable protection users have come to love and expect from Griffin. Designed and tested to meet military standards for drop protection, the co-molded TPE and rigid polycarbonate exterior provides comfortable grip and absorbs impacts while the interior silicone layer cushions the device to protect from drops. Survivor Slim for Surface Pro 4 ($89.99) will be available January 2016 at https://griffintechnology.com/us/survivor-slim-for-microsoft-surface-pro-4. Survivor Slim for Surface Pro 3 (89.99) is now available at https://griffintechnology.com/us/survivor-slim-for-microsoft-surface-pro-3.