Control your mobile device with your eyes – Mesa-based Eye tracking co. debuts new chip at CES 2014

Eye tracking technology has been used for gaming, enhancing a Windows experience, automotive application and wearables and is making headway in other areas. At CES 2014, one local company EyeTech, a Mesa-based eye tracking hardware and software innovator showcased their new AEye technology or Eye Tracking On A Chip, which allow humans to control and … Read more

Smartpens help transfer your paper napkin ideas into the digital world

Even though I am drenched in mobile devices and gadgets, and rarely separated from my smartphone, I still continue to take notes and jot down ideas with pen and paper. The arduous part comes during from transferring of all my ideas, notes and tasks to my device. Fortunately, the solution is the smartpen and the … Read more

Brightcove acquires Unicorn Media for $49M

Brightcove Inc., a leading global provider of cloud services for video, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Unicorn Media, a leading provider of cloud video ad insertion technology. Based on a $14.00 price per share of Brightcove common stock as specified in the purchase agreement, the … Read more

Hand-held 3D printing pen brings out the creative kid in you – set to retail in 2014

Forget spending thousands of dollars to get started with 3D printing, the 3Doodler, by WobbleWorks, is the world’s first 3D drawing pen that allows you to create amazing objects without the need for software. [youtube]http://youtu.be/DQWyhezIze4[/youtube]   The co-founder and CEO of WobbleWorks Max Bogue said, “We wanted to create something that didn’t require technical knowledge … Read more

Startup Contatta debuts at ShowStoppers CES2014

Guestimate how many emails you receive per day. 100, 200, maybe more? Now take that number and times that by five work days, then by four weeks, how many emails is that now? Sickening. One local startup aims to fix this broken record of email hell, get us organized and build a relationship with our … Read more

Startup RosterRecharge encourages accountability for athletes with new team management software

Two-a-day practices and loads of homework are just a few of the responsibilities of a student-athlete’s life that they have to balance in order to be successful. Up until now, there has not been a program or methodology that brings together accountability from all corners of a sports team. RosterRecharge, a new management software, offers … Read more

Become the warrior – PrivoVR unveils virtual reality motion-capture gaming suit

Forget joysticks and virtual glasses gear, why don’t you just become the ninja or warrior? The innovators at YEI Technology believe that YOU should be immersed in the game. Unveiled at CES 2014, the PrioVR is a 360 degree, full-body inertial motion-capture gaming suit that allows users the ability to interact naturally and seamlessly in … Read more

3D Printing cos. roll out compact and consumer-friendly models- CES 2014

At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show the big 3D printing companies, MakerBot, 3D Systems and XYZ Printing came out in force to showcase the awesome of what a novice to professional can do with a 3D printer. For the startups vying for attention in this sector, they were certainly overshadowed and had to fight for … Read more

Wearable tech that tracks your steps, calories, O2 and stress levels, sun exposure and more – CES 2014

At CES 2014, there is no denying that health and fitness wearables are the hot new tech trend. It seems that these smart devices are getting more and more creative, attractive and boasting high levels of impressive functionality in quite a small yet trendy package. Here are some of the top nods:   iHealth– iHealth is committed to building convenient, … Read more

MakerBot launches 3 new printers – now there are no more excuses

MakerBot Founder Bre Pettis revealed a partnership,  three 3D printers, apps and toy collection at CES 2014. With each unveiling of products he reminded us that his purpose is to help us all “unleash the creative” through 3D printing-and with these new products, there are “no more excuses not to 3D print,” Pettis said. “It’s … Read more