EXCLUSIVE! The Hidden Gems of CES

11 January 2012 View Comments
By Evan J. Kessler
Evan has never funded any international terrorism. He is a patriot, though his mom once told him his beard made him look like a terrorist. That hurt his feelings...a lot. You can visit him at his house or at http://evankessler.com. You can also follow him on twitter at @ekessdotcom

 

Tech fans, it’s time to focus all your attention on Las Vegas! The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing and anyone who loves gadgets, gizmos, and unnecessary innovations are sure to get their fair share of mind-blowing demonstrations- as manufacturers put their latest and greatest inventions on display for all the world to drool over. While we’re sure you’ll hear a ton about the latest from brands like Nintendo, Apple, and SONY, we here at National Lampoon have scoured the floor for some of the more unsung products you won’t see covered on sites like Gizmodo, Engadget, and TechCrunch and we invite you to take a look.

 

 

3D X-RAY TV- Technology is a game of one-upmanship and while SONY is busy unveiling their latest line of new-and-improved 3D TVs, their competition at Daewoo have re-entered the TV market with a game-changer. Their 3D X-Ray TV not only brings the action right into your living room, but gives you a look at the skeletal infrastructure of everyone on your television. You’ll be able to assess that football injury right after it’s occurred- and when you’re watching “Bones” you’ll literally be watching bones. Beat that SONY! The only drawback is that the TV not only requires everyone watching to wear 3D glasses, but also lead vests to minimize the harmful rays given off. Whoever said technology doesn’t have to come with a price, didn’t know the price of entertainment.

 

 

SeXBox erect- Illegally harnessing the technology of Microsoft’s XBox Kinect technology, Neversoft’s SexBox erect is a 3rd party gaming system for those that don’t get to interact that often with objects of their affection– or for those looking to practice the motion of their ocean in preparation for that big date night. Buying the SexBox also gets users a three-month trial membership to Adult Friend Finder, for which there are a few interactive games that you can play with users all over the world. Think of it as XBox Live, but SexBox Live. There’s also been talk of a Fleshlight controller, but that has yet to be confirmed.

 

 

Nokia PHONE- Sometimes it’s easier to have a brief conversation with friends to figure out where and when you’re going to meet, rather than engage in a tedious 12 part text exchange over the span of six hours. The Nokia PHONE (Personal Handheld Oral Negotiation Equipment) revolutionizes mobile communication by allowing you to hear the voice of your friends and for them to hear yours. While there’s no text/web/app/GPS/recipe/scan/music/bluetooth option, Nokia is banking on the fact that with their patented voice-to-voice streaming technology, you won’t even notice.

 

 

Home Smell-o-vision- This long-awaited innovation has been talked about for quite some time, but now it’s actually here! This prototype developed by Glade Air Freshener, RCA, and the band Phish comes pre-loaded with over 2000 hours of live Phish concert footage and a small incense stove that gets lit each time you hit the “on” button.  The provided incense is a mix of marijuana, patchouli, and sandalwood that is supplied in a corresponding amount so that your 2000 hours of Phish concert footage is never without that fresh concert smell. The only downside to Smell-o-vision is that you can only watch and smell Phish concerts.

 

The BS 2000- From the makers of favorite 80′s infomercial product, the “Whisper 2000” comes the world’s cheapest, most portable lie detector. Using its tiny unidirectional microphone and patented “vocal bullshit recognition technology,” the BS 2000 is perfect for those moments when you’re listening to someone telling a particularly long-winded  story that probably isn’t true and you just wish you could tell them to shut the fuck up because you know none of it is true. While it’s certainly affordable at $19.99, we hear an iPhone and Android apps are on the horizon. So, you may just want to hold out for either of those instead of taking a $20 plunge in this economy.

 

 

 

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