Leaving Las Vegas
What is it with bathroom technology, Jerry?
Belly Dancing with 8×8's Tango
It's late in the day on Day 3, and CES attendees practically need a Tasering to notice an exhibitor at this point. Enter belly dancers.
The Other, Sexier Tech Expo
Attracting plenty of curiosity among CES-goers (and disappointment at the strict admission policies) is AVN's Adult Entertainment Expo, which started today just down the corridor from one of the main CES exhibit halls.
Feeling the Bullets
You're playing Call of Duty 2, and because you're a n00b, you get shot in the back. With a new vest by Redmond, Wash.-based TN Games, you'll feel more than just humiliation.
Roker, Bartiromo and Access Hollywood's Nosejob
NBC is also relaunching the Web site for its nonstop coverage of Britney Spears, also known as Access Hollywood.
1.5 is On the Strip
Maybe Hitachi should reconsider one of its ad strategies.
Cute Overload for Geeks
Cute Overload, if you're reading, you may want to consider an "electronics" category for your blog. Practically every exhibitor in this area sells something with a smiley face on it.
The Tube on Your BlackBerry
As if we all don't spend enough time staring into them.
More True Black Than Meets the Eye
Example No. 328 of a company overshadowed by its booth gimmick -- in this case, literally overshadowed.
Bring in Da Noise
Try getting heard when you're based near the audio and gaming booths, where volume is one way to get an edge on your fellow exhibitors.
"Chocolate Rain" at Intel
YouTube sensation Tay Zonday is working the Intel booth, but someone might want to let the other staffers know.
How Big TVs Improve Family Life, and Other Sales Pitches
Pushing benefits over features is an age-old marketing tactic, and it gets a serious workout at CES.
Dancing for (and With) the Camera
Its artistic director describes the group's style as surrealistic visual theater -- "it's not Cirque du Soleil," he adds -- though a Canon spokeswoman who earlier described the act eventually confessed, "I don't know what they're doing.
Tailgating at Caesar's Palace
At the SimulScribe table, to get your attention they've even dropped the f- bomb -- on their t-shirts. Let's just say the service is strongly critical of, and aims to replace, voicemail.
Blogger "Lounge." Press "Room."
All those of us in the "press" know is that we got a flaming red badge holder (For "Stop and talk to me!" or maybe just "Stop") and bloggers got, as Gizmodo calls it, the "white badge of shame."
Ready, Set...
The Consumer Electronics Show officially starts tomorrow, but it's always fun to get a sneak peek as the 2,700 exhibitors unpack their giant monitors, rehearse their booth banter and swear at the forklifts.
What is it with bathroom technology, Jerry?
Belly Dancing with 8×8's Tango
It's late in the day on Day 3, and CES attendees practically need a Tasering to notice an exhibitor at this point. Enter belly dancers.
The Other, Sexier Tech Expo
Attracting plenty of curiosity among CES-goers (and disappointment at the strict admission policies) is AVN's Adult Entertainment Expo, which started today just down the corridor from one of the main CES exhibit halls.
Feeling the Bullets
You're playing Call of Duty 2, and because you're a n00b, you get shot in the back. With a new vest by Redmond, Wash.-based TN Games, you'll feel more than just humiliation.
Roker, Bartiromo and Access Hollywood's Nosejob
NBC is also relaunching the Web site for its nonstop coverage of Britney Spears, also known as Access Hollywood.
1.5 is On the Strip
Maybe Hitachi should reconsider one of its ad strategies.
Cute Overload for Geeks
Cute Overload, if you're reading, you may want to consider an "electronics" category for your blog. Practically every exhibitor in this area sells something with a smiley face on it.
The Tube on Your BlackBerry
As if we all don't spend enough time staring into them.
More True Black Than Meets the Eye
Example No. 328 of a company overshadowed by its booth gimmick -- in this case, literally overshadowed.
Bring in Da Noise
Try getting heard when you're based near the audio and gaming booths, where volume is one way to get an edge on your fellow exhibitors.
"Chocolate Rain" at Intel
YouTube sensation Tay Zonday is working the Intel booth, but someone might want to let the other staffers know.
How Big TVs Improve Family Life, and Other Sales Pitches
Pushing benefits over features is an age-old marketing tactic, and it gets a serious workout at CES.
Dancing for (and With) the Camera
Its artistic director describes the group's style as surrealistic visual theater -- "it's not Cirque du Soleil," he adds -- though a Canon spokeswoman who earlier described the act eventually confessed, "I don't know what they're doing.
Tailgating at Caesar's Palace
At the SimulScribe table, to get your attention they've even dropped the f- bomb -- on their t-shirts. Let's just say the service is strongly critical of, and aims to replace, voicemail.
Blogger "Lounge." Press "Room."
All those of us in the "press" know is that we got a flaming red badge holder (For "Stop and talk to me!" or maybe just "Stop") and bloggers got, as Gizmodo calls it, the "white badge of shame."
Ready, Set...
The Consumer Electronics Show officially starts tomorrow, but it's always fun to get a sneak peek as the 2,700 exhibitors unpack their giant monitors, rehearse their booth banter and swear at the forklifts.
