J5create Wormhole Switch Lets Apple and Windows Exchange Files

  • Wormhole Switch from J5create is a single USB cord that enables Windows and Apple computers to exchange files. There is also a version that connects Windows machines with Android platforms.
  • No software is required; the cord — priced at $24 to $39 — does it all.
  • Data transfer rates are USB 2’s standard 4.8 gigabytes per second, “so file size is limited only by the size of the hard drive. You can drag and drop a 1 terabyte file,” a company rep explained.
  • The Wormhole Station accomplishes the same thing via a docking device that also enables multiple units (like tablets and iPads) to share a keyboard.
  • Where to see it: Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase, LVCC Grand Lobby

Samsung Demos Wi-Fi Webcam-Like Device for Connected TVs

  • Samsung’s new inTouch enables wireless Internet connectivity for HDTV sets at 1080p, allowing users to view YouTube, Hulu and other online content in big screen splendor.
  • The tiny Android device connects to a TV via a single HDMI cable (no software required) and syncs to the home Wi-Fi network.
  • It features a built-in camera and microphone for multi-user 720p Skype videoconferencing on a grand scale.
  • Comes with mini keypad that company reps are touting as a much easier browser interface than a remote control.
  • Expected to ship in March, priced at $199.
  • SlashGear has a 1-minute video demo from CES Unveiled.
  • Where to see it: Central 12004; Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase, LVCC Grand Lobby