Logitech launches the Harmony Smart Keyboard, a device promising "the power of Harmony universal remotes in a keyboard and touchpad specially designed for the living room."

Compatible with a wide range of devices-- specifically 225000 home entertainment devices from 5000 brands according to Logitech says-- the Smart Keyboard integrates guide/pause/play control buttons and game console navigation options within the familiar QWERTY setup.

Do your customers demand the hands-free convenience of a speakerphone and the smoke-free nicotine of an electronic cigarette? They should be in luck with the Supersmoker Bluetooth, a device that's exactly the combination of the two.

According to its makers the Supersmoker Bluetooth "aesthetically combines the convenience of electronic smoking with modern-day technology." Curious description aside, the Supersmoker connects to smartphones via Bluetooth and provides a built-in microphone, speaker and a trio of buttons to handle call-answering duties. Not while smoking though, since one has to put the speaker next to their ear and the microphone near their mouth.

Smartphone camera lens accessories are nothing too new, but Sony takes the concept a step further with the SPA-TA1-- an attachment designed to mount the DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 lens-style cameras to tablets.

The mounts included with the two "smart lenses" only fit devices with a maximum width of 75mm, meanng they does not fit oversized devices such as the Sony's own Xperia Z Ultra or VAIO Tap 11. The SPA-TA1 fixes such woes with a selection of 6 arms catering for devices ranging between 85mm and 95mm in width.

Vuzix’s V720 video headphone wins two 2014 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards in the “Headphones” and “Wireless Handset Accessories” Product Categories.

This is the 10th consecutive year Vuzix has won a CES Innovation award and increases the total to 16 awards received over that time, including “Best of Innovation” last year for the highly-acclaimed M100 Smart Glasses.

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Customers wanting to play mobile games in a perhaps more comfortable manner might be interested in the Samsung Smartphone GamePad, an accessory one can attach to mobile devices ranging from 4- to 6.3-inch in size.

Reminiscent of recently-launched iPhone controllers, the GamePad pairs with Android 4.1 smartphones or tablets via Bluetooth or NFC and features a d-pad, 2 analogue sticks, 4 buttons and 2 triggers. It also allows users to play games on their TVs through either HDMI cable or AllShare screen mirroring.

Blue Goji, the startup of Guitar Hero creators Charles and Kai Huang, emerges from stealth mode to reveal Goji Play-- a game control system designed to to allow gameplay while using a treadmill, bike or elliptical machine.

The Goji Play system consists of two controllers and a wearable motion tracker. Each controller features 2 buttons and attaches to fitness equipment handlebars via velcro straps, while the tracker clips to belts or simply slips in users' pockets.

In turn the device trio connects to iPhones or iPads via Bluetooth to provide control for Blue Goji-developed games. Twelve titles are available on launch, all taking input from the motion tracker as well as the controllers so players need to workout harder for stronger punches or faster driving.

By adding its patent-pending one-way torque technology to the vTilt product line, Reell eliminates nearly all resistance to upward movement, without compromising the holding force in the downward direction. Upward adjustment of the monitor feels nearly identical to downward adjustment, says the maker.

Eliminating resistance during upward movement allows the higher holding forces large monitors require, while preserving easy movement.

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Customers demanding an iDevice game controller accessory now get not one, but two options-- Logitech launches the PowerShell Controller + Battery, and Moga reveals the Ace Power for iOS 7.

Both devices are fairly similar, being shell-style gamepad accessories designed to fit iOS 7 iPhones and iPods. Once connected via Bluetooth the two controllers replace the use of on-screen virtual buttons with physical counterparts, including d-pads, 4 face buttons and shoulder triggers.

The Logitech option is a hefty number featuring a single d-pad and a built-in 1500mAh battery. Vents provide access to phone features such as volume control and camera, and a 3.5mm headphone adapter allows for plugged-in sound.

Construction is in plastic, with a slim profile and a "form-fitted" grip.