http://i-stage.ce.org The Springboard to CES Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:36:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Green, gaming, 3D and remotes for the iPhone. These were the themes behind products leading the way in CEA's second annual i-stage competition, and it's no surprise why. Consumer interest in eco-friendly products, innovative gaming solutions and a reinvigorated 3D movie market have all been major tech stories this year. The Apple ... http://i-stage.ce.org/?p=427 We're only a few short hours from this year's i-stage finals, live in Phoenix at the Arizona Grand Resort. Our 11 competitors are spending the day in rehearsals, hoping to fine tune their presentations, which will be unveiled publicly for the first time tomorrow when our judges arrive onsite. Who's taking home the ... http://i-stage.ce.org/?p=422 Eleven finalists will unveil their products before a live audience at the second annual i-stage competition, the technology event featuring the most innovative new consumer technology products that will soon come to market. Products include 3D and environmental technologies, new platforms that bring together converging markets, and accessories that facilitate connectivity. The 2009 i-stage ... http://i-stage.ce.org/?p=418 Boxee, the start-up company that won the inaugural i-stage competition just secured another $6 million in financing.  We say “another” because last year they raised $4 million from various venture capitalists following their big win. There’s no doubt the secret to their success was developing a truly great product at the perfect time and getting amazing ... http://i-stage.ce.org/?p=407 It's not too late to make the pitch of a lifetime. Think you've got America's next top gadget? Prove it by August 14 for a chance at $50,000 in prize money and a free booth at the 2010 International CES. i-stage is a live demo competition seeking the most innovative ... http://i-stage.ce.org/?p=391 Over the past 20 years, Ross Levinsohn had been on the forefront of media innovation. In 2004, he was tapped by Rupert Murdoch to devise digital strategy for News Corp., making dynamic investments including the acquisitions of MySpace and IGN.com, which bolstered the company as a digital powerhouse. As president of ... http://i-stage.ce.org/?p=386 Blake Krikorian knows what it’s like to be on the verge of a successful start-up enterprise. Over the past 19 years, his products have revolutionized the way people engage with and consume TV and digital media. As the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Sling Media Inc., Krikorian’s Emmy award-winning Slingbox ... http://i-stage.ce.org/?p=376 Your everyday speaker can't say they've been knighted for their creativity. But generally your everyday speaker hasn't led a national commission on creativity, education and economic development for the entire United Kingdom; been an integral figure in the peace process in Northern Ireland; or advised on the strategy for Singapore ... http://i-stage.ce.org/?p=370 Entries have been rolling in for i-stage, the demonstration ground for the sleekest next-gen technologies. Not to worry, there's still time to submit your product, service or app for grilling against our other competitors. Enter by July 31 and check out the finalist gallery to see what companies jumped to the ... http://i-stage.ce.org/?p=365 ... And it's time you start preparing to impress. It's ladies first as we let our judges out of the bag, but don't let Natali Del Conte's sweet demeanor fool you. Having taken the pulse of the cool and the bizarre for CNET, CBS and TechCrunch among others, Natali has ... http://i-stage.ce.org/?p=293