Panasonic’s Charm Offensive

Panasonic’s Charm Offensive

These are tough times for Panasonic. Although the company’s nowhere near on its last legs, it is in deep trouble. Those of us who fell hard for the aesthetic and quality of Plasma TVs—and you’ll know I’m one of them if you read my column—were […]

Interview: Caro Kressman, CEO of Outdoor Tech

Interview: Caro Krissman, CEO of Outdoor Tech

If you’re into outdoor sports, you’re probably more familiar with Outdoor Tech than you know. If you’re not wearing or using something of theirs, you’re paying too much at Eddie Bauer or, worse, using a knockoff. Their cool merchandising catchphrase ‘Stuff You Probably Want®’ is […]

CES 2015: CTX VK200 Virtual Laser Keyboard

CES 2015: CTX VK200 Virtual Laser Keyboard

Now here’s a real wow of a product. Having caught a Barry Gibb concert last year, which featured a twenty-minute finale featuring the virtual return of Barry’s deceased brothers Robin, Maurice and Andy in an erstwhile Bee Gees reunion at Chicago’s United Center, the possibilities […]

CES 2015: Gogoro’s Sexy Smartscooter

CES 2015: Gogoro’s Sexy Smartscooter

Considering all the money being thrown around like confetti by the likes of BMW and Samsung, it’s still clear that all the flash-bang-wallop in the world, even if it’s sold hard by fantastic, tall German models who’ve been swimming in an Olympic pool of Channel […]

CES 2015 Highlights: Elgato

CES 2015 Highlights: Elgato

“If you build it, they will come!” It’s a cliché by now, but if you’re Elgato these truths are self-evident.  Beautifully designed and engineered in Germany, this innovative American company out of San Francisco keeps it low profile and simple amidst the madness at the […]