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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Rolling Square's Innovative And Useful Gadgets Are Designed In Switzerland By Italians
Anyone who reads my posts regularly will know how I love a gadget. Anything that makes life easier and more fun must be a good thing, right? Recently, I came across Rolling Square, a company based in Chiasso, Switzerland, that designs a range of useful gewgaws for life's everyday problems. The philosophy of functionality, premium quality and high-end design comes from the feedback from Rolling Square's customers. By combining that feedback with the design expertise of the brand's Italian product designers to nail the usefulness, durability and appearance of products that remove the barriers between people and technology. Rolling Square has won numerous honors for its products, including four CES Innovation Awards, a Good Design Award and three Red Dot Design Awards. The company makes a range of portable chargers that challenge the stereotype of large and chunky devices that take up a lot of space in a workbag or carry-on luggage. To counter this, Rolling Square produces a couple of tiny travel power adapters/chargers. Have Pocket Will Charge The Pocket Travel Charger is a tiny little GaN-powered device that can handle AC voltages ranging from 100V to 240V. It's a charger designed for globetrotters and has foldaway prongs for E.U., U.S., U.K., and Australasian power outlets, making it compatible for use in more than 200 countries around the world. There are two versions of the Rolling Square Pocket Travel Charger. The first provides 30W of power and has a single USB-C output, making it suitable for charging a tablet or a smartphone. The second version provides 20W from a USB-C port and 20W from a USB-A port, giving the user a bit more flexibility for charging more than one device but still packing enough power for phones and tablets. With the choice of USB-A and USB-C outputs on the second version, users can power up two devices simultaneously and stay connected when traveling. The single-port 30W Rolling Square Travel Charger is available now from and priced at $29.90 / £29.90 / €29,90. Pocket Travel Adapter 30W. Pocket Travel Adapter 20W. Need More Power? Rolling Square also makes a more powerful but equally small GaN charger in the form of the Supertiny model. Billed as the smallest 65W charger ever made, this is the kind of power adapter that can charge and power a laptop or a phone. Available in three different versions with fixed Type A, C, G prongs for use in the U.S., E.U. and U.K., the Supertiny is a high-performance charger that's safe for use in a wide range of devices, including laptops, smartphones, and tablets. Powered by Gallium Nitride technology, the Supertiny can reliably charge a laptop up to 65W but is lightweight and travel-friendly. It has a single USB-C port that supports Power Delivery for faster and efficient power transfer and is compatible with most USB-C devices. Additionally, the Supertiny charger has a custom design featuring a ribbed surfaces that help prevent full-surface contact with fingertips when it's hot and charging at maximum speed for prolonged periods. The ribs make the charger feel cooler to the touch while providing a surface that's easier to grip when pulling the charger out of the power outlet. The Rolling Square Supertiny charger is available now from or Amazon and priced at $49.90 / £49.90 / €49,90. Keeping Tabs On Things Rolling Square also makes a range of tracking devices that are compatible with Apple's FindMy protocol. The AirCard Pro is a credit-card-sized tracker with the ability to have its built-in battery charged wirelessly. Many card trackers are single-use devices that may last for two years and then must be thrown away. Fortunately, some tech companies—including Rolling Square—produce card trackers that have rechargeable batteries and yet are still almost as slim as a credit card. Rolling Square claims its AirCard Pro is the first card-sized Bluetooth tracker with a wireless charging battery. It's also Android and Apple compatible and features an integrated Digital ID feature. The white versions of Rolling Square's AirCard Pro work with Android's Find Hub network, while the black version works with Apple's FindMy network. Using a low-energy Bluetooth signal, the card detects devices within the Android or Apple network and then triangulates its location anywhere in the world. Find It With Sound If you lose your AirCard Pro or other tracking device, you can make it beep using Apple's Find My app. You can also ask Google or Siri to find your keys or wallet and make the device beep. The AirCard Pro includes a 20mm buzzer that can be heard in nearly any condition or in narrow spaces like the pocket of a wallet. As soon as the AirCard Pro or other tracking device is left behind somewhere, the user gets an immediate notification through the Apple FindMy app. This feature is not yet available with the Google Find Hub app. The AirCard Pro's 220mAh rechargeable lithium battery can be charged wirelessly and provides up to 12 months of power, whether it's being used with an iPhone or an Android device. When the battery runs out of power, the user just needs to place the AirCard Pro on a wireless charging mat and wait around 90 minutes for it to be fully charged. Unique Digital ID By scanning the QR code on the AirCard Pro, users can access This is where users can create a unique digital ID with contact info and social media links, as well as a short bio anyone can see simply by scanning the QR code on the card. If you lose your wallet with AirCard Pro in it, a custom message can be set up via and show only the desired contact info, letting those who found your device scan the QR code to easily contact the owner. AirCard Pro is just 2.2mm (0.086in) thin—thinner than two credit cards—and built with two almost-unbreakable epoxy fiberglass resin sheets that encase the electronics inside the CNC-machined, anodized aluminum frame, which has a chamfered profile for a thinner feel. This design provides some level of scratch resistance as well as flexibility and durability over previous versions of Rolling Square's AirCard, while keeping the ultra-thin profile so it can fit almost any wallet card slot. The AirCard Pro is available now from or Amazon and priced at $39.90 / £39.90 / €39,90. Tech Specs: Taking Things Up A Notch Alongside the AirCard Pro, Rolling Square also produces something called the AirNotch Pro, which has many of the features of the AirCard Pro in a different shape and design. The AirNotch Pro provides Android and Apple compatibility with 360° omnidirectional sound. The white versions of AirNotch Pro are for exclusive use on the Android Find Hub network, while the black version only works with Apple's FindMy network. Using Bluetooth LE, it detects devices within the Android or Apple network and then triangulates and locates its position anywhere in the world. The AirNotch Pro is a useful device for those of us who routinely forget where we put our keys. The device can emit a powerful 360° omnidirectional sound made by two buzzers placed on opposite sides of the AirNotch Pro. The sound can be heard from any angle and users can ask Google or Siri to help locate the keys by making the AirNotch Pro beep. Inside the AirNotch Pro are two CR2032 lithium button batteries, which can power the device for up to 20 months of uninterrupted use. When the batteries need replacing, the battery compartment can be opened using the included metal ring to swap them out. Glow In The Dark To my knowledge, the AirNotch Pro is the first keyring tracker I've seen with luminous parts that glow in the dark. Inspired by Swiss luxury watches, Rolling Square has added the feature to make it easier to find keys in the depths of a backpack, purse or under a couch and avoids using the buzzer in quiet places. The AirNotch Pro is engineered to be robust and waterproof thanks to a construction of two ribbed ABS plastic shells bonded to a sturdy CNC-machined anodized aluminum frame. It has custom gaskets for IP68 waterproofing and everything is secured with twelve Torx screws. Using the CNC-anodized aluminum hook, the AirNotch Pro can attach directly to keys without an additional keyring accessory. Built with a sandwich design, the AirNotch Pro aims to offer longer battery life, a louder buzzer, while still being sturdy and compact. The AirNotch Pro is priced at $39.90 / £39.90 / €39.90 and is available now from or Amazon.
Broadcast Pro
18-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
CTA and Cannes Market launch new CES Innovation Award
Announced during the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, the award category will recognise the intersection of creativity, tech and business. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), producer of the globally known CES tech show, has announced a partnership with the Marché du Film of the Cannes Film Festival to introduce a new CES Innovation Awards category for 2026, dedicated to film production and distribution technologies. Unveiled during a Cannes Next fireside chat at the festival, the new award—titled 'Filmmaking & Distribution, in partnership with Cannes Next'—will spotlight tools and technologies that enhance film creation, distribution and industry operations. The initiative was announced by CTA CEO and Vice Chair Gary Shapiro and Guillaume Esmiol, Executive Director of the Marché du Film. Shapiro discussed how AI-driven tools, immersive technologies, and hardware innovations are designed to enhance the creative process and streamline workflows in film and media production. 'This award showcases how creators in film can use tech to unlock new worlds,' said Shapiro. 'We're thrilled to partner with Cannes Next and recognise the community of innovators who are transforming the film industry as we know it.' The new award category will celebrate a broad range of technological advancements, from audio-visual equipment and production software to streaming services and cloud-based distribution platforms. It will also recognise groundbreaking developments in generative AI for screenwriting, video and voice, as well as virtual production, VFX and next-gen content delivery methods. Judges for this category will include members of the Cannes Next community, ensuring expert evaluation from within the industry. As with other CES Innovation Awards, the filmmaking and distribution category will be open to companies, startups, entrepreneurs and filmmakers whose innovations empower creative professionals across the film and media ecosystem. Submissions for CES 2026, including applications to judge the awards, will open in June. 'At the Marché du Film, we are committed to showcasing innovations that empower creatives, storytellers, and industry professionals, shaping the future of cinema,' added Esmiol. 'The global reputation of CES Innovation Awards makes it the perfect platform to showcase new technologies that enhance artistic expression and unlock new business opportunities for the film industry.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cannes Film Market, CES Join Forces for Film Innovation Award
The Cannes film market, the Marché du Film, is joining forces with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), producer of tech trade show CES, for a new award to honor groundbreaking developments in the technology of filmmaking and distribution. The initiative is presented in partnership with Cannes Next, the innovation-focused program of the Marché. Titled Filmmaking & Distribution – in partnership with Cannes Next, the award will recognize companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and filmmakers whose technologies are reshaping how films are produced, financed, and distributed. Eligible innovations span a wide range of areas, including generative AI tools for screenwriting and voice synthesis, virtual production, post-production software and equipment, as well as next-generation streaming platforms. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Mission: Impossible' Director Christopher McQuarrie Was Ready to Quit the Business When He Met Tom Cruise Prada Foundation Furthers Commitment to Big Screen With Fund to Support Independent Film Hollywood Flashback: When Cannes First Fell in Love With Juliette Binoche The new category is intended to spotlight tools that support creative talent and industry professionals across the filmmaking value chain. It marks the first time the CES Innovation Awards will specifically honor advancements in cinema and distribution technology. 'At the Marché du Film, we are committed to showcasing innovations that empower creatives, storytellers, and industry professionals, shaping the future of cinema,' said Guillaume Esmiol, executive director of the Marché du Film. 'The global reputation of CES Innovation Awards makes it the perfect platform to showcase new technologies that enhance artistic expression and unlock new business opportunities for the film industry.' 'This award showcases how creators in film can use tech to unlock new worlds,' added Gary Shapiro, CEO of CTA and Vice Chair of CES. 'We're thrilled to partner with Cannes Next and recognize the community of innovators who are transforming the film industry as we know it.' An international jury, appointed by both the Marché du Film and the CTA, will select the winning entries. Submissions for CES 2026, including this new award, open in June. The CES, held annually in Las Vegas, is one of the largest and most influential tech events globally. The 2026 edition runs January 6-9. The Cannes film market runs through May 21. Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
Korea Herald
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
CTA and Cannes' Marché Du Film Partner on New Filmmaking and Distribution Category for CES Innovation Awards ®
Announced during the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, the award category will recognize the intersection of creativity, tech, and business ARLINGTON, Va., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ®, owner and producer of CES ®, the most powerful tech event in the world, is partnering with the Marché du Film of the Festival de Cannes, organizer of Cannes Next, the leading innovation program for the film industry, to introduce a new CES Innovation Awards ® category for CES 2026 focusing on film production and distribution. The "Filmmaking & Distribution, in partnership with Cannes Next" category will recognize technologies and tools to produce films, bring films to audiences, and support the business side of the industry. During a Cannes Next fireside chat at the Cannes Film Festival, Gary Shapiro, CTA CEO and Vice Chair, and Guillaume Esmiol, Marché du Film Executive Director, unveiled the details of the partnership. Shapiro discussed how AI-driven tools, immersive technologies, and hardware innovations are designed to enhance the creative process and streamline workflows in film and media production. "This award showcases how creators in film can use tech to unlock new worlds," said Shapiro. "We're thrilled to partner with Cannes Next and recognize the community of innovators who are transforming the film industry as we know it." This new award category celebrates solutions that empower storytellers and industry professionals from producers, sales agents, and distributors to financiers and content creators. As part of the partnership, members of the Cannes Next community will serve as judges. This groundbreaking award will celebrate companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and filmmakers developing transformative technologies that empower creative talent and industry professionals across filmmaking, production, and distribution. Eligible award entries include: Submissions will also encompass cutting-edge advancements in generative AI for screenwriting, video, and voice, as well as virtual production, visual effects (VFX), and next-generation distribution platforms. "At the Marché du Film, we are committed to showcasing innovations that empower creatives, storytellers, and industry professionals, shaping the future of cinema," said Esmiol. "The global reputation of CES Innovation Awards makes it the perfect platform to showcase new technologies that enhance artistic expression and unlock new business opportunities for the film industry." The annual CES Innovation Awards recognize and honor exceptional designs and engineering in technology that tackle global challenges and drive meaningful change. Product submissions for CES 2026 open in June, along with submissions to judge this prestigious awards program. About CES ®: CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Learn more at and follow CES on social. About Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ®: As North America's largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world's leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at Follow us @CTAtech. About Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes The Marché du Film, the business hub of the Festival de Cannes, is the world's largest international gathering of film professionals, bringing together over 15,000 participants from around the world, including sales agents, producers, distributors, festival programmers and film institutions. Each year, the market hosts more than 1,500 exclusive screenings, 4,000 projects in development, and 250 industry events.
