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IOGEAR intros first HDMI-compliant KVMs: 1080p, lossless audio supported

We've been waiting for something like this for pretty much ever, and thanks to IOGEAR, we've finally got it. Here at CES, the company has introduced new 2- and 4-Port HDMI KVM switches with USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing (GCS1792, GCS1794), which are HDMI 1.3b and HDCP compliant. As if that weren't enough, both boxes also support 1080p resolutions, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. In related news, the 4-Port DualView Dual-Link DVI KVMP Switch (GCS1644) also saw the light of day today, and everything mentioned here should be up for sale in Q1. Oh, but don't think these suckers will come cheap -- prices range from $299.95 for the 2-port HDMI KVM to $679.95 for the DualView sibling.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Grammy Nominee Maiysha Breakfasts on Shakes, Splurges on Fried Chicken

"I go to EN once a week, essentially."

Pioneer's DV-420V upscaling DVD player somehow makes MP3s sound better

Pioneer already blew out its good stuff this morning, but it saved this gem for a little afternoon delight. The DV-420V 1080p upconverting DVD player not only makes your existing DVD collection look its best, but it's the first deck to feature "an exclusive MP3 encoding capability for supreme music portability." Oddly enough, those are pretty much the only details we're given on the subject, but the front-panel USB port enables playback of DivX files and JPEG shots if you find that of interest. We're thinking not, so you can feel free to save your $90 when it ships this summer.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

G2 Microsystems demoes Intel My WiFi Personal Area Network

G2 Microsystems has just announced a rather sweet near-range technology that will enable products like headphones, speakers, etc. to connect directly to Intel My WiFi-enabled laptops sans fuss. The company's device is hailed as a "fully calibrated WiFi networking module" that can speak directly to an Intel My WiFi, Centrino 2-based computer. Ideally, users will eventually be able to quickly print and sync between digiframes and photo archives, and the ultra-low power draw should keep batteries happy. Now, the real question: anyone stepping up to spearhead adoption?Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Swedes Conclude: Girls' Bikes Safer for Street and Older Folks' Riding Joy

Some girl racers' bikes suffer from safety-impaired 'boy bar' design. Photo via faster panda kill kill @ flickr.Leave it to the research-crazy Swedes to do a careful 10-year review study on the cycling habits (and accidents) of seniors. No joke!Ulf Björnstig at Umeå University examined records from 1997 - 2006 and found injury accidents for bicycling seniors are a huge cost to state-run health systems - half of cycle-related deaths are among people 65 and up - and injured cyclists of all ages cost more (and stay in the hospital longer) than an...

XACT | TRAX personal tracking device requires no monthly subscription

Your options are pretty wide open when it comes to personal GPS trackers, but Xact Technology is hoping to catch your heart by promising no monthly fees for its XACT | TRAX. Hailed as an ideal solution for keeping tabs on pets, loved ones, movable property, etc., the GPS tracking module relies on a proprietary, web based portal in order to see where your subject is and to set "geo-fences." Location requests can be sent via the web or SMS, and readouts are provided on an easy-to-read map along with physical address, date and time. Sadly, we've no price to share, but at least you can rest assured that the cost of entry is it.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Palm Court Will Return

Cheyenne Is Again in Jeopardy As Red Hook Deal Falls Through