G Machine: Technology, Music, and Entertainment

FoxFi brings Wi-Fi Hotspot to Android without root

Greg — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:35:05 +0000

FoxFi Software has just released their free app with allows the creation of a Wi-Fi Hotspot without the need of rooting your Android phone. FoxFi does point out it currently works on only large handful of phones and does not work on any HTC.

Currently works on most Samsung phones, some Motorola phones (Razr/Bionic/DroidX), LG Optimus/Vortex/Ally, ZTE N762, HuaWei Comet. Does NOT work on HTC phones or Motorola Droid.

It’s still in beta form which has a few minor bugs, so they have a few tips on dealing with those. They did include WPA2 availability for more secured connections. So far FoxFi works flawlessly on my Samsung GS2. I connected my Motorola Xoom to the hotspot created on my GS2 with FoxFi and was getting over 5Mb down on a speed test. Combined with the unlimited data plan I still have on AT&T makes this guy one happy camper. –Greg

Download FoxFi from the Google Market

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Processors

Greg — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:15:42 +0000

Qualcomm was showing off their new S4 Snapdragon Processor in both mobile devices and TVs, that’s right TVs. Here we see this processor converting A.R. (augmented reality) from 2D to 3D before sending over HDMI to the TV. You can se how he has the mobile phone pointed at the flat map played on the table there and it’s turned into a 3D barrel shooting game on the TV. It really was pretty cool, no lag, and a crisp 3D image.

Here is a shot of the upcoming TV that uses the S4 processor technology. They have entered a partnership agreement with Lenova to build these TVs.

Fujitsu Waterproof Phones and Tablets

Greg — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:32:02 +0000

Fujitsu showed off a complete line of waterproof phones and tablets. These were built waterproof no added cases or protectors. The devices were all running Android. The phones were running Gingerbread and the Tablets were running Honeycomb. When I asked about price and availability in the US they only said Fujitsu was still waiting for a mobile carrier to pick up the devices. No comment on the price I can only assume they would fall in line with the masses. I got a chance to dunk one of the tablets myself. Worked as desribed and I didn’t notice any awkward coating or case.

Nvidia

Greg — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:58:35 +0000

Nvidia had a pretty cool racing demo setup. Complete with 3 monitors all of which displayed 3D. The cockpit was also hydraulic and moved with the game. Full pedal and stock controls as well.

Panasonic

Greg — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:32:28 +0000

Panasonic brought a lot more than just TVs with them to CES. They have quite a few concept technologies for the auto industry. Here you can see their wireless charging system concept for electric cars.

Speck

Greg — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:46:29 +0000

Speck gave us free beer!

Video Name Tag

Greg — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:40:58 +0000

Video Name Tag could be the future of advertising. Advertising on anything from walls, hats, even clothes. Taking this space for rent to a new level. Notice this device in the shirt below. It’s actually playing live video.

Street by 50

Greg — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:21:38 +0000

SMS’s “Street” by 50 is 50 Cent’s own headphones. Looks like he wants to take on Beats by Dre. I took a listen and have to say they don’t even compare. There is too much emphasis on the bass which created a horrible muffled sound. Hope the price tag is only 50 cents.

Audio Mount by Audio Solutions

Greg — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:12:51 +0000

Audio Solutions have come up with a great design for the bedroom. A TV mount that includes 3.1 integrated sound.

Tagg, GPS and Texting for your Dog.

Greg — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:27:47 +0000

tagg, a texting, emailing, GPS device for your dog. I was pretty well speechless. I’ll let you have your own thoughts on this one.