Hallo from the "Into Tomorrow" Team in Berlin

We're on location from Berlin, Germany as we broadcast from IFA 2008. We'll update you on the latest in consumer electronics from one of the largest trade shows in the world. In fact, we've got two shows for you from Berlin! IFA Part 1 airs this weekend. Dave will be talking to many of the exhibitors and attendees on the showfloor.

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Guests joining Dave this week include:

• Dr. Christian Göke, Chief Operating Officer - Messe Berlin
• Des Power, Senior VP, Marketing, Consumer Lifestyle - Philips
• Gary Shapiro, President & CEO - CEA
• Richard Barnes, Editor-in-Chief - IFA International
• Olaf Meng, Product Manager, Automotive Products - Garmin
• Heino Hilbig, Corp. Communications & Mktg. Director - Olympus
• Maurice Quarrė, Product Manager - Sennheiser
• Pieter Havermans, Product Manager - Compositor
• Scott Taylor, Product Manager - DeLonghi/Kenwood
• Neil Robinson, European TV Research & Dev. Manager - LG Electronics
• Ben Hall, Senior Mktg. Specialist - Via Technologies
• Marcell Faller, CEO - sonoro audio
• Adrain Bedggood, Mktg. Manager, Audio Products, Europe - Plantronics/Altec Lansing
• Jackie Ballinger, PR Director - GRIFFIN Technology
• Dave Leon, Partner - ShowStoppers

Also featuring:

• Intel Digital Minute with Ralph Bond
• CEA Update with Laura Hubbard
• Wireless Update with Chuck Hamby from Verizon Wireless

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CE companies explore the wonders of wireless
Consumer-electronics manufacturers around the globe are finding innovative ways to use the potential of wireless communications that can link together just about everything, including computers, televisions and refrigerators. Designers' visions of the home of the future -- which hopefully will feature a lot fewer wires -- will be on display this week in Berlin. More

Kodak's Pocket Video Camcorder shoots HD
The Flip Video Ultra came first, but back-to-school season is trotting out new pocket-sized video cameras. Kodak's Zi6 shoots video at 60 fps and 720 dpi. That’s HD quality video from a $179 camera! A retractable USB makes transferring to your PC (no Mac support) a cinch. If you don't need the HD quality you can back down to a YouTube-ready VGA mode, or shoot still images. Heavier than Samsung's new SC-MX20, the Zi6 is also $100 less. More
-- Robin Raskin

Dish cuts cost of DTV device to price of coupon
Dish Network is dropping the price of its DTVPal adapter to $40, equal to the government's coupon subsidy, the satellite company said. Features include an analog pass-through, parental controls and a seven-day program guide.

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Back to school: Ten cool campus laptops
As you kick off the new school year, it's time to consider which laptop you want for the next few years, whether you're in high school, college, or writing a dissertation for your doctorate. You have to find something that's tailored to your needs. We picked ten laptops that have more than enough features and performance to get you through a few school years, and made sure that the prices are in line with a typical student's budget. More
-- Cisco Cheng, PC Magazine

Secret Vista commands get your system "Clicking" faster and better
OK, maybe Vista isn't the best OS ever, but it's certainly not any worse than, say, Geoworks. Still, if you have Vista, there are tons of hidden shortcuts, productivity boosters and work arounds that can make Vista much, much better. We've uncovered a really crafty way to put a whole host of new commands right at your fingertips. Give Veronica Belmont 65 seconds, and she'll share this cool -- and productive -- secret with you! Video
-- Revision3

CE players urged to innovate
Consumer-electronics retailers and manufacturers are faced with a growing range of competitive challenges and are under intense pressure to remain top-of-mind with potential customers in the future, according to Tim Herbert, CEA's senior director of market research. During a speech at the RetailVision conference, Herbert passed along this rather direct piece of advice: "Innovate or die," he said. "New approaches are essential to ensure that, whether you're a retailer or manufacturer, you're on the top list in 2017." More

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Wi-Fi in the sky
American Airlines launched its in-flight Internet service. LAPTOP was on one of the first flights to find out if Wi-Fi in the sky would be a smooth take off, or headed for turbulence. More
-- LAPTOP \Magazine

HTC ups ante with new Windows Mobile smartphone
Taking aim at RIM's BlackBerry, HTC debuted a Windows Mobile-based smartphone with a variety of features designed to appeal to a mobile professional. The HTC S740 -- set for September release in Europe and elsewhere at a later date -- is armed with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, assisted GPS, a 2.4-inch screen, MicroSD slot and downloading options that include 3G and EDGE technologies. More

Flat-screen sales surge as DTV deadline nears
After rising just 1% earlier in the year, global TV shipments jumped 11% to 47.5 million units in the second quarter, and Samsung firmed up its spot as the market-share leader by revenue, according to NPD Group's DisplaySearch division. In North America, sales of plasma and LCD displays are exploding as consumers race to beat the February 2009 DTV transition and buyers in emerging countries trade old analog sets for LCD models. More

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Have you ever wondered who your child looked more like, mom -- dad? Well My Heritage is helping with their face recognition software that lets you upload photos of mom, dad and child and displays a meter telling you who the child looks like most. You can also morph your own photos into a celebrity photo, compare your photos to celebrities to see who you like and more. You can also use My Heritage for family contact and facts. They offer free genealogy and family history tools as well as family tree software and being a great meeting place for your family. Give them a try and discover some fun with your family today!

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