Among the many products released at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas each year there are often some that stand out for being particularly innovative, and this year¡¯s CES was no disappointment. Here are my three picks of the show.
Panasonic wearable camera
One of the most talked-about products from Panasonic this year was its new wearable video camera, the HX-A100: Point-of-View Active Lifestyle Camera. By clipping the camera onto its Earhook attachment users can literally wear the camera at eye level, and control the recording functions via a hand-held controller, which can be mounted on an arm-strap. The camera can also be mounted on a helmet or backpack using the optional Multi-mount. The HX-A100 camera also is waterproof up to 1.5 meters, making it a very versatile action camera. Other features include a dustproof design and stabilization, to make your off-road adventure less shaky, automatic shot-leveling capability, to give some perspective to your ski trip, and the Wind Cut function, so people can hear what you¡¯re screaming while taking a skydiving plunge. The camera records in full HD quality, and has Wi-Fi connectivity, making it easy to stream, upload or control remotely when linked to a smartphone or tablet. The battery lasts 140 minutes on a single charge when recording in HD. It will go on sale in March for $299.
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