As you have seen from our coverage, WebProNews witnessed a wide variety of amazing innovations at CES 2010. Definitely ranking at the top of our “favorite’s list” was the Beamz musical technology.

The Beamz product consists of 3 laser light beams for each hand, which translates into a total of six beams altogether. When users break a beam, music is created. Once broken, the light beams trigger and activate 100+ instruments, chords, music clips, sound effects, and rhythms. Amazingly, the Beamz software ensures that every musical sound is perfectly on key and beat.

Beamz has an educational component since it helps users learn how to play music. Users of all ages can play the device with ease and more experienced musicians can use it to compose, produce, and record music. In addition, users have found Beamz therapeutic and spiritual.

Beamz also introduced a new gaming platform at CES.

The product is compatible with both PC and MAC and is powered through a USB port. To learn more about this incredible innovation, visit www.thebeamz.com.

There are multiple ways to connect laptops to HDTVs, but most of them require bulky cables and cords. However, at CES 2010, Intel revealed its Wireless Display technology (AKA WiDi) that makes this connection a lot easier.

Intel’s WiDi requires a laptop PC based on the company’s Core processor family, HD graphics, and Centrino wireless technology in order to deliver the WiDi capability. Also, the Netgear Push2TV adapter is needed to receive signals from the laptop and display them on the TV. The adapter can connect to the TV through HDMI or AV cables.

This technology allows users to share content such as photos, Internet radio, YouYube, and Hulu with friends and family.  In addition, it eliminates the hassle of dealing with cables and cords.

Intel’s Wireless Display is currently available on Best Buy’s Blue Label 2.0 laptops and is sold together with the Netgear Push2TV adapter at prices starting at $899.

At CES 2010, Regen introduced an environmentally friendly way to charge iPhones and iPods. The company makes personal, home electronics that allow consumers to create and use their own energy.

The first product they are bringing to the market is called the ReNu tablet. It is a personal, solar tablet around 9×9 inches. ReNu can be taken outside to gather power, or it can also be hung on a window with a suction cup.

Once the energy is gathered, the device stores it in a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. Consumers have the option of charging their iPhones and iPods through a USB port or through a dock that works with tablet.

Mark Riedy, Regen’s Director of Communications, told WebProNews that the company has already seen a lot of interest in its products. He credits this positive adoption to the fact that “people want to do something good for the environment.”

Regen is hoping to have both the tablet and the dock available by June.

WebProNews discovered a new product at CES 2010 that allows users to stream media files from a computer to any USB enabled device such as a TV, gaming console, or stereo.

When the HSTi Wireless Media Stick is plugged in, it connects to the actual storage media where users’ files are stored. It supports wireless protocols a/b/g/n and can stream files that are from any computer or storage device linked to the network through the wireless router.

As a result, users can access music on their laptop or a movie from the home server. It does not require batteries, external power supply, or additional remote controls.

HSTi’s Wireless Media Stick is currently available on their site for $119. It is expected to be in stores very soon as well.

At CES 2010, Cideko showed off an all-in-one device that combines a keyboard, mouse, and remote control. WebProNews stopped to take a look at the gadget to see all its cool features.

The Air Keyboard has an 80 key mini keyboard that includes function keys as well. The wireless mouse in the device is equipped with 3D motion mouse sensors that help control the cursor.

After being idle for 10 seconds, the Air Keyboard switches to a power saving mode that can be woken up by pressing any key. It can last up to 50 hours of constant use and is effective up to 50 meters away.

Cideko’s Air Keyboard is available on Amazon for $89.99.

How would you like to make your own 3D video? Thanks to innovations from Intel and Cineform, you can. At CES 2010, WebProNews found out how it works.

One would think the process would be complicated, but according to Intel, it’s not. The setup is basic with 2 cameras on a single tripod. Each camera puts out a video stream and with the Cineform Silicon DVR software, the 2 streams are combined.

As a result, a QuickTime file is created that loops back to a TV. Without polarized glasses, consumers see 2 images. However, with polarized glasses on, consumers can see 3D.

If you’re still wondering how this is possible, there is a secret behind it all. As the Intel representative explained, a lot of horsepower is needed in order for this to work, which is where Intel comes in. Cineform’s 3D technologies run on Intel’s Core i7 processor.

This technology is currently available at Cineform.

Nokia, the world’s leading maker of mobile devices, has a new product that a lot of people are talking about. WebProNews got a first hand look at the powerful device at CES 2010.

According to the Nokia representative we spoke with, the Maemo-powered N900 is “like a mini computer with a phone application.” The Linux-based Maemo platform allows users to complete multiple online tasks on the small handheld device.

Specific features of the N900 include:

-    32GB of internal storage
-    3.5-inch touchscreen
-    Full QWERTY keyboard
-    5-megapixel camera
-    Carl Zeiss optics
-    Dual LED flash
-    Ovi services

In addition, the home screen can be customized with up to 4 different viewing options. Also, the device has a stand that allows it to be put on a table or counter for easy viewing.

Nokia’s N900 is currently available for $569. It comes unlocked and can be used with any GSM carrier. For more information on this device, visit www.nokiausa.com.

One of the coolest gadgets that WebProNews saw at CES 2010 was MakerBot’s CupCake CNC. If you’re not convinced of its coolness yet, get ready to be impressed.

The device is a 3D printer that allows users to make just about anything they want. First, users create a design in any 3D modeling software or by visiting Thingiverse, which is a community of people who share their designs.

After a design is created, MakerBot turns the design into a physical 3D model and the machine starts printing. The objects are made with ABS plastic and can be up to 4″x4″x6″.

MakerBot is an open source 3D printer that ranges in price from $750-$950. Not only does WPN think MakerBot is cool, but Google does as well. According to MakerBot Industries the giant search company has purchased multiple devices.

Check out their site for more information on MakerBot.

Last year at CES, WebProNews spoke with OtterBox about its popular mobile cases. This year, WPN stopped by once again to check out the company’s latest products.

OtterBox unveiled a new Tandem Series of products at this year’s show. As Kristin Golliher of OtterBox explains, this line of products includes a two-part impact-resistant polycarbonate case with rubber over-molding, which provides a solid protection.

The first model of the Tandem Series is designed for the Palm Pre and will be available later this year. OtterBox told WPN that it would also be releasing models for other smartphones such as the iPhone, BlackBerry, and more.

This series’ reiterates the sleek and slim protection that OtterBox is known for. For more information on the Tandem Series and other OtterBox products, visit their website.

Many of you probably remember when Polaroid ended its line of Instant Film cameras back in 2008. Fortunately, the company has decided to bring back its legendary Polaroid OneStep camera but with a modern twist.

Jon Pollock, Polaroid’s Chief Marketing Officer, spoke with WebProNews at CES 2010 and explained how so many people expressed remorse for the Instant Film products. Specifically, artists and photographers reached out to Polaroid and asked them to bring it back.

In November, the company made its official announcement that it was bringing back its classic film.  Polaroid will be offering a redesigned, modernized version of its OneStep camera that Pollock proudly showed off at CES.  He said this camera “really represents Polaroid.”

The PIC 1000 will be available just in time for the holidays this year. Incidentally, Polaroid’s new Creative Director, Lady Gaga, pointed out in this WPN report that she was excited to help Polaroid take its Instant Film into the digital age.

For the latest information on Polaroid’s products, visit their site.

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