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Full Embedded World 2020 video coverage 40+ videos uploading now, Members get early access first

Posted by – March 4, 2020

The most awesome videos from Embedded World #ew20 are uploading now. Will be published at the rate of about 2 videos per day over the next 3 weeks, but $5/month members at http://youtube.com/charbax/join can watch all the unedited videos already at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7xXqJFxvYvjNMXXqLA9PMBOZau8-Yx1J starting tomorrow (just need to complete uploading) thanks for your support!

Filmed at Embedded World 2020, watch all my Embedded World 2020 videos in this playlist here

$199 Acer Spin 311 Chromebook Intel Celeron Wacom

Posted by – January 29, 2020

Chromebook Spin 311 offer 11.6-inch HD IPS displays, optional Wacom stylus and the Spin 311 can be configured with up to 64 GB eMMC storage and 8 GB RAM. The Spin 311 also offers an additional outward-facing camera for recording 1080p videos RAM and storage options are limited to 4 GB and 32 GB eMMC, respectively come with the promise of a 10-hour battery life and USB Type-C charging.

StreamGear VidiMo stream/produce live HDMI source with any Android/iOS phone

Posted by – January 29, 2020

StreamGear Inc. at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, demonstrate VidiMo and showing how the new hardware‐and‐app combination provides an easier way for video and social media enthusiasts to create and stream engaging, high‐quality, live productions.
VidiMo – short for Video director on Mobile – enables anyone to become a social media video star or citizen journalist. VidiMo turns a smartphone and HDMI video source (such as a camera) into a full‐fledged, virtual production and transmission studio, enabling a single operator to produce multi‐source, television‐style shows that can be streamed live, recorded or both.
Smartphone camera quality has improved significantly in recent years, but dedicated video and DSLR cameras still provide superior creative functionality such as greater optical zoom, depth of field, tactile focus and iris control. VidiMo lets producers have the best of both worlds, bringing an HDMI video source into their iOS or Android smartphone and combining it with the phone’s camera and other sources. VidiMo users can simply capture an HDMI signal into their mobile device and stream it, or use the app’s fast, intuitive interface and advanced features to create professional‐looking live shows on the fly in real time.
The VidiMo system consists of the battery‐powered VidiMo Go hardware and VidiMo App. VidiMo Go’s innovative physical design forms a complete handheld production solution, serving as a capture device for HDMI video and analog audio signals; attaching any size of smartphone to a DSLR, sports/action or professional camera; and flexibly positioning the phone for convenient control of the app.
Meanwhile, the VidiMo App provides a complete live production toolkit on the smartphone, letting the user be the director, operator and on‐screen talent all at once. For each show, users can switch between six fully‐customizable scene layouts that mix live video and audio sources – including the HDMI source and the phone’s front or rear camera – with graphics, text and prerecorded media clips. Shows can be recorded on the smartphone or streamed live to popular third‐party services such as YouTube™ Live, Facebook™ Live and Twitch™.
VidiMo’s November debut received rave reviews from attendees at the StreamGeeks Summit, with both new and experienced streaming video producers praising its rich features, simplicity and user‐focused design. With VidiMo scheduled to ship in Q1 of 2020, StreamGear is now taking applications for its Early Adopter Program and discussing retail partnerships with wireless communication service providers. Prospective users and partners are encouraged to contact StreamGear.
“VidiMo’s elegant simplicity opens the door to high‐quality, live streaming production for a vast number of potential producers who previously couldn’t access this level of capabilities,” said Darryl Spangler, CEO of StreamGear Inc. “Everyone who has seen VidiMo first‐hand has been truly impressed, and we’re looking forward to CES attendees experiencing the same ‘Aha!’ moment when they experience it in person.”
About StreamGear – StreamGear (www.streamgear.io) is hyper‐focused on developing tools that make it easy for users to create high‐quality video. The company’s leadership team has more than five decades of combined experience in the video production, digital media and live streaming markets. StreamGear’s first product, VidiMo, turns a smartphone and video source into a full‐fledged, virtual video production and transmission facility, making it easier than ever for professionals and enthusiasts to create and share engaging live video content.

1349$ ViewSonic X10-4KE 4K Projector, World’s Quietest 20db $1699 X100-4K Projector, $169 M1 Mini,M2

Posted by – January 27, 2020

ViewSonic X10-4KE 4K Projector ($1349 at https://amzn.to/36vrBzx) with 2,400 LED Lumens, 0.8 Throw Ratio projecting screen sizes up to 120”, in a portable design with loud integrated Harmon Kardon Bluetooth speakers, can be easily moved from room to room, Rec. 709 compatibility, Integrated smart Wi-Fi connectivity to stream and binge from content providers like Netflix and YouTube, while support for both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

ViewSonic X100-4K 4K Projector, 2,900 ANSI Lumens screen sizes up to 300”, 1.2-1.44 Throw Ratio, can be ceiling mounted in any living room or dedicated home theater, Rec. 709 compatibility, Integrated smart features for both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, Featuring built-in Harman Kardon speakers the projector runs at very low noise at only 20db.

ViewSonic M1 Mini is a compact 854 x 480 Projector ($169 at https://amzn.to/2NXgEAf), 120 LED (50 ANSI) Lumens, 1.2 Throw Ratio, pocket-sized ultra-portable LED projector that delivers big-screen entertainment in nearly any location with a built-in battery with power bank compatibility, measuring only 4” x 4”, swappable panels in three different colors – gray, yellow, and teal, integrated smart stand provides for flexible setup, while also doubling as a lens cover. A built-in JBL speaker, the USB reader port plays multimedia content from an external dongle.

ViewSonic M2 Full HD Projector ($649 at https://amzn.to/2Ub8IPV), 1,200 LED Lumens, 1.23 Throw Ratio, ideal for business travelers on the go, the ViewSonic M2 portable Full HD LED projector delivers power and performance in a portable package. Compact and lightweight, the ViewSonic M2 can be carried from office-to-office, or slipped into a briefcase or backpack and taken on the road. For convenient presentations and content sharing, a wireless screen mirroring feature allows users to easily cast content from a mobile device to the projector. The M2 projector features a shorter throw lens that can display large images in small spaces, while its LED light source provides over 30,000 hours of usage time and 1,200 lumens of brightness an adjustable kickstand design delivers simple and quick setup for easy projection in nearly any environment. An integrated Micro SD card slot and USB Type-A reader port allow users to display documents, videos, and other multimedia without having to connect to a PC. And for fast data, audio, video, and charging over a single cable, there’s a USB Type-C port. For more immersive multimedia presentations, dual Harman Kardon speakers deliver room-filling sound to keep audiences engaged.

Hachi Infinite at CES 2020 Smart Table DLP Projector, smart delivery robot, smart home and more

Posted by – January 23, 2020

Hachi, developed by Beijing Puppy Robotics Co., Ltd, the creator of cutting-edge robotics solutions that enable consumers and communities to build AI-enhanced smart living ecosystems, is proud to announce its exhibition at CES 2020 Las Vegas. In its second year at CES, Hachi expands its presence by debuting its refreshed corporate image and key products, showcasing its vision on smarter living in homes and residential communities.
Hachi Infinite, the first-ever touchscreen projector and smart visual assistant that provides children and adults with intuitive user interactions and immersive experiences in learning, cooking, fitness and other settings Hachi is exhibiting its robotics and smart home technology designed to make life smarter, easier and more convenient for its customers. This includes Hachi Infinite, the first-ever touchscreen projector and smart visual assistant that provides children and adults with intuitive user interactions and immersive experiences in learning, cooking, fitness and other settings. Named a CES® 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree, the new and highly anticipated smart touchscreen projector is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor and features voice control and deep learning technology.
The line also includes Hachi Delight, an intelligent logistics robot that navigates both indoors and outdoors offering an ideal logistics solution for corporate campuses and residential communities, and Hachi Homey, an all-in-one software and hardware solution implementing computer vision and facial recognition technology to provide rich services including access control along with security monitoring and management. Also being showcased is Hachi Bingo, a companion robot connecting elderly people with their children which also doubles as a smart health management system.
Hachi’s vision is to provide software, hardware and technology integration solutions to enable smart living experiences for communities, including security monitoring, intelligent logistics robotics and unmanned commuter vehicles driven by AIoT technology. Hachi brands its products and solutions as “The Spaces,” an ecosystem offering comprehensive coverage for consumers’ needs in communities: from the entrance, to every gate and door to the areas within them.
“We’re pleased to introduce our latest device and showcase our comprehensive smart living ecosystem to international audiences at CES,” said Hua Zeng, CEO of Beijing Puppy Robotics Co., Ltd, with the brand of Hachi. “Our intuitive technology integrations connect consumer journeys and streamline living experiences, serving more than 100,000 homeowners in over 150 residential communities and live-work developments to date, with future plans for international growth.”

Vuzix M4000 wave guide Smart Glass for enterprise, Vuzix Labs Smart Swim with partners and more

Posted by – January 19, 2020

Vuzix M4000 is the company’s new flagship product in its corporate M series uses Qualcomm’s 2.52Ghz Octa-core Snapdragon XR1, the same processor used in its direct predecessor the M400 and in the Google Glass 2, 6GB LPDDR4 System RAM, 64GB internal flash memory. They use their self-developed fully transparent waveguide display which has a larger field-of-view to bring vast advantages in work areas such as remote maintenance.

TI DLP 0.23” World’s Smallest 1080p Projector, $899 4K, $1499 Short-throw 4K, Touch, $999 3D Printer

Posted by – January 17, 2020

The DLP230NP digital micromirror device (DMD) is a digitally controlled micro-opto-electromechanical system (MOEMS) spatial light modulator (SLM). When coupled to an appropriate optical system, the DMD displays a crisp and high quality 1080p image or video. The chipset comprises this DMD and the DLPC3436 controller. The DLPA2000, DLPA2005, and DLPA3000 PMIC/LED drivers also support this chipset. The compact physical size of the device applies to portable equipment where high image quality, small form factor, and low power are important.

Feature:

Ultra Compact 0.23-Inch (5.95-mm) Diagonal Micromirror Array
Displays 1920 × 1080 Pixels On the Screen
5.4 µm Micromirror Pitch
17° Micromirror Tilt (Relative to Flat Surface)
Side Illumination for Optimal Efficiency and Optical Engine Size
Polarization Independent Aluminum Micromirror Surface
8-Bit SubLVDS Input Data Bus
Dedicated DLPC3436 Controller for Display Applications
Dedicated DLPA2000, DLPA2005, or DLPA3000 PMIC/LED Driver for Reliable Operation

Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel with Xeon, Quadro RTX, 4K HDR, 32GB RAM

Posted by – January 16, 2020

Acer expanded its line of ConceptD creator PCs with new Windows 10 convertible notebooks and a powerful workstation. A CES 2020 Innovation Award honoree, the ConceptD 7 Ezel series features Acer’s Ezel hinge that allows for five usage modes, making it easier than ever for designers to collaborate, share and bring ideas to life. The elegant and robust ConceptD 700 workstation was built to handle heavy content creator workflows with ease.

The ConceptD 7 Ezel series convertible RTX Studio notebooks allow creators to design and share their ideas with a color accurate UHD touch screen display that swivels and rotates into any of five different usage modes for the utmost in flexibility and convenience

The ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro is ideal for those needing maximum power; it features an Intel® Xeon™ processor[1], NVIDIA® Quadro RTX™ GPU, ECC memory support and Windows 10 Pro

The ConceptD 7 Ezel is ideal for heavy workflows; it features up to a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processor coming soon, NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs, up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory and up to 2 TB NVMe PCIe SSDs

The ConceptD 700 workstation is ideal for filmmakers, animators and AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) designers; it features an Intel® Xeon™ E processor and up to NVIDIA® Quadro RTX™ 4000 graphics.

Creators’ work comes to life in brilliant detail and clarity on the notebooks’ 4K IPS[2] displays (3840 x 2160 resolution) which deliver more than 8 million pixels. With a 400-nit high-brightness rating, images are vibrant and eye-catching. The displays also include integrated color correction technologies and have been tested and calibrated to deliver superior fidelity in reproducing the PANTONE® Matching System (PMS) Colors. This ensures true-to-life color reproduction with a 100% Adobe® RGB color gamut and a color accuracy of Delta E

Acer’s ConceptD Palette User Interface makes it easy to manage color profiles and system settings.

The notebook has been designed to stay cool and quiet, and produces less than 40dB of noise — equivalent to the sound level in a library — while maintaining high computing and graphics performance.

The elegantly designed all white ConceptD 7 Ezel includes a Micro-Arc Oxidation finish for strength and resistance to corrosion and oxidation. It also includes stain-resistant and high-abrasion resistant coatings.

Roland CES 2020 Booth Tour, Zenbeats App, Facet Grand Piano, A-88MKII, Roland Cloud and more

Posted by – January 15, 2020

Full tour at the Roland booth at CES 2020, featuring all their new instruments, Roland Jupiter xm, Roland Jupiter x, Roland A-88MKII Midi Controller, GO:LIVECAST Streaming setup, Roland Cloud, Roland Zenbeats Music Sequencer Music Creation App for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac, including also some performances on Roland’s latest electronic drum kit and Facet Grand Piano.

TCL 8K, Vidrian Mini-LED, QLED, IoT, TWS Earphones, Phones and more at CES 2020

Posted by – January 15, 2020

Booth Tour of TCL at CES 2020, presents their range of Mini-LED based Quantum Dot QLED TVs, starting at affordable range at 50/60hz, mid range at 100/120hz and their higher range with their Vidrian Mini-LED Technology with Quantum Dots on the whole range. As well as showing the TCL QLED TV 8K X915 commercial 8K TV available in the China market, this 8K TV is sold now at below $2899 in the China market. TCL’s 8K TVs are reaching the Global market at affordable prices for 8K later this year. TCL’s Vidrian Mini-LED technology introduces semi-conductor circuitry and thousands of micro-meter class mini-LEDs to push LCD LED TV picture performance to sharper contrast, higher luminance.

According to Sigmaintell, TCL’s TV shipments continued to climb in the first three quarters of 2019, globally ranking No.2, and it gained the largest growth among the world’s top three TV brands, the sales volume of TCL brand TVs in overseas markets rapidly increased by 33%, at a faster pace than that the Company had set for the whole year of 2019. Among them, sales volume growth in North America, Europe and the emerging markets remained strong, increasing by 31.7%, 24.1%, and 36.5% year-on-year, respectively.

Linux on Cosmo Communicator, Shipping Update

Posted by – November 27, 2019

Planet Computers CEO Dr Janko gives an update on Shipping Status to Backers of the Cosmo Communicator and he said to look out for some great offers on Gemini and possibly Cosmo on Black Friday and Cyber Monday at http://store.planetcom.co.uk/ also Dr Davide shows a preview of the upcoming easy to use Linux multi-boot support inside Recovery Mode on the main Cosmo Communicator firmware to come in a next firmware update.

Appscomm Hybrid Smartwatch AMOLED + Movement

Posted by – November 15, 2019

Appscomm shows their latest hybrid smartwatches, with full touch AMOLED as well as mechanical movement dials in the same watch.

Super-G Kids GPS Smartwatch

Posted by – November 8, 2019

Super-G Blast Hero Blue GPS watch-phone for kids. Advanced technology gives the watch more speed and accuracy. Device control is now even more convenient and simple – it is translated into 12 different languages! Better quality sound, an attractive and customizable watch interior with interchangeable flaps, a more accurate pedometer – make kids feel like real super heroes!

The latest model has an enhanced security system – all data presented is encrypted and protected against hacking. Your child will be able to call and answer phone numbers entered in the phonebook, and other numbers not entered in the address book will be blocked automatically. The SOS button helps you get in touch quickly – the clock automatically dials three specified numbers in a row. The clock works worldwide with all GSM networks.

Super-G Blast languages: English, French, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Dutch, Turkish, Lithuanian, Russian, Estonian, Latvian.

FEATURES:

higher resolution screen;
higher speed;
better sound quality;
enhanced protection;
more color and choice of different screensavers;
choice of language;
unique design.
SPECIFICATION:

Calls, voice and text messages;
Calls and voice messages from the watch;
Resistance to moisture and dust;
15 numbers phone book;
1.3 ”IPS color touch screen;
240 * 240 screen resolution;
Processor: MTK2503A-ARM7;
Ultra low power consumption;
Battery life: up to 2 days (Battery life depends on selected watch update settings, watch usage and natural wear);
Nano SIM card;
Location (Navigation is based on WiFi and GPS, internally on WiFi and GSM. The positioning error may vary depending on the connection operator, location signal and other technical conditions. This is not an exact positioning device!);
Alarm clock;
SOS help button;
Non-interference mode;
Low battery messages;
Watch and phone bracelets are made of high quality and pleasant skin silicone.
PACKAGE INCLUDED:

Watch – phone;
Box;
Charger (Magnetic charger with USB connection);
Screwdriver;
Guide.

Cosmo Communicator shipping now to backers, Dual Display Backlit Keyboard Phone, MTK P70+STM32

Posted by – October 22, 2019

Cosmo Communicator is right now being mass produced and shipping out to the nearly 4000 backers of the nearly $2M Indiegogo project at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cosmo-communicator#/ here is an extensive interview with Janko Mrsic-Flogel, CEO of Planet Computers, the creator of the awesome Gemini PDA Clamshell Keyboard Phone (which I used for 9 months in 2018 as my main phone) and now following that up with the Dual Display Cosmo Communicator, integrating dual-SIM 4G LTE, supports Android 9, Sailfish and other Linux operating systems to come with a multi-boot support, a full physical backlit keyboard, dual colour touchscreen displays, 24MP camera, external 1.91″ touchscreen when the phone is closed and a large 6″ internally when the phone is opened in full productivity mode. It also integrated a toggle switch with backside fingerprint reader for quick secure unlocking. In this video, Janko shows some of the features supported on that secondary 570×240, 300ppi, 1.91″ external display which runs Free RTOS separately on an STMicroelectronics STM32 processor. With supported interactions such as music control, phone dialing, quick dialing, notifications and much more. The new processor is the MediaTek P70 Quad Arm Cortex A73 with Quad
Arm Cortex A53 with an Arm Mali G72 MP3 GPU.

Domiwear 2.8″ Android Smartwatch, 2800mAh with LTE

Posted by – October 21, 2019

Domiwear shows some really big Smartwatches, larger screens to do more on your wrist, here featuring their 2.8″ Android Smartwatch with 2800mAh battery, LTE sim card slot, runs on an MediaTek chipset. They also have a large rounded display smartwatch and a large Apple watch style Smartwatch too.

iView DLP projector module maker, short throw, 4K, compact FHD, phone size, on table smart touch

Posted by – October 14, 2019

iView was founded in 2007, is a leading supplier of Pico-projector Optical Modules and a National High-tech Enterprises with modules widely used in projectors, mobile & wearable devices, HUD, advertising, 3D scanning and printing. With a worldwide market coverage, iView has established long-term relationship with many well known brands here demonstrating projectors sold in China from companies such as Alibaba, Xiaomi, JmGO, Xgimi and probably also many other from low cost devices to high end devices too which I have been filming over the past decade https://www.youtube.com/user/Charbax/search?query=DLP Also here showing some of their advanced new R&D designs they integrate DLP projection for AR, headmounted displays, heads up display, table touch, holographic view and more.

Podoor DLP projectors, FWVGA to Full HD

Posted by – October 14, 2019

Shenzhen Podoor shows their newest DLP pico projectors from FWVGA to Full HD, eith lumens from 70 to 400, distributors can contact them for bulk order.

Onyx Boox Note2 10.3″ Qualcomm Front light

Posted by – October 14, 2019

An overview of the new Onyx Boox Note2, with its new performance.
You can see behind the scenes as they show it to many Chinese media: https://youtu.be/91-ENuLUXzM

Onyx Boox Note2, Max3 with Onyx CEO

Posted by – October 13, 2019

Onyx presents the new 10.3″ Note2 with Qualcomm Octa Core ARM Cortex-A53 platform, responsive, with front-light, battery effecient, probably the most optimized and the most advanced E Ink notepad in the world at the moment. And the new 13.3″ Boox Max3 also thinner, lighter, also running on the Qualcomm Octa-core platform on an Android 9 base.

Geniatech IoT TV Box, Zigbee Gateway with OpenWRT, LoRa Gateway, Zigbee Dongle, HDMI Capture


Geniatech shows their new IoT integrations for their TV Box market expertise, adding Smart Home functionality in the TV Box, introducing their Zigbee Gateway, Industrial IoT LoRa Gateway based on their Snapdragon 410 Dragonboard 96Boards Developer Board 4 Hub to do the edge computing, Zigbee Dongle adds IoT Smart Home to any Set-top-box such as the Geniatech ATX598Max and other that supports it in the software. Geniatech HDMI Capture