SlideShow: First look at the Asus Zenfone and PadFone from CES 2014

One of the more interesting reveals this year at CES 2014 was Asus PadFone which is a smartphone that docks into a tablet to make use of of the tablet's larger screen and controls. It is one of those aspirational products for the 'user who can't decide between a tablet or a smartphone,' and yes it competes with the large smartphone or Phablet demographic. Asus also revealed its line of ZenFones which are Android powered smartphones in 4, 5 and 6-inch screens and various colours. While apparently basic smartphones running Android 4.3, they promise an update to 4.4 KitKat. On tap is HSPA+ and  starts with 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2520 processor for the 4-inch version. No word on in and when these will make it to Canada. but it is interesting to see Asus mixing it up and diving into the mobile space.

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Photos by Alex Davies / Shot with Sony RX 10 from Sony Canada

Huawei unveils Android-powered Tron game console

Huawei seems keen to take on the Android-powered Ouya console with the Tron. The Android 4.2.3-powered device is powered by a Tegra 4 processor, which is used by the Microsoft Surface 2, Asus Transformer Pad Infinity, and NVIDIA Shield. It can project 1080p HD graphics, has 2GB RAM, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity for control pad, Wi-Fi, 16GB or 32GB storage, and a USB 3.0 port. The micro-console is said to carry a $120 price tag.

Source: The Verge

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Samsung to sell bendable TV, 105-inch curved UHD this year

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Aside from the bendable 85-inch 4K Ultra HD TV, Samsung also unveiled a gigantic 105-inch curved UHD TV at CES this week. It would seem the devices aren’t just concepts. Engadget confirmed that the TV sets will be up for sale in the second half of 2014. There is no information about the pricing yet but we are willing to bet it will cost an arm and a leg and then some. Better start saving up.