The show’s atmosphere was electric, and people were really eager to hear about the products that were on display.

At the Logitech booth, we showed off some of our newest products – with the Logitech Cube being the overall crowd favorite. Close runner’s up were the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover and Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio, followed by the Global Graffiti Color Collection. We also featured the Logitech UE Air Speaker and Logitech Touch Mouse M600.

We saw a lot of enthusiasm around the Terracycle recycling event on Friday evening, which had people actually running to our booth! Personally, I loved seeing all the kids who were so excited to trade in their old mice for colorful new ones. Hats off to Chicago for participating in the recycling program! And for those that missed out on the opportunity, you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get the scoop for future recycling events.

Did we see any of you at gdgt Live in Chicago? If so, let us know in the comments section below!

Check out the photos below, for an idea of what the event was like:

In other news, InformationWeek highlighted the Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio in its 10 iPad Cases Fit For Summer. ABC News’ Tech This Out! also included the keyboard in a roundup of the “Top 5 New Gadgets of the Week,” touting the product’s ability to charge from any light, its different viewing angles and Bluetooth connection.

On the broadcast front, the  Logitech Cube was featured on Croatia’s Novi Milenij, a weekly TV show dedicated to IT and mobile devices, and the  Logitech UE Air Speaker appeared on My Tech Lab, a influential Italian show that deals with the hottest and latest technologies. The speaker was complimented for its modern design, easy set-up and superb audio.

For more Logitech news highlights this week, check out the list below:

• Logitech Cube is a Sleek Mini Mouse and Touch – CIO
• Two Fantastic Speakers Let You Rock Out With Your Phone – St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Logitech Introduces Night Vision Security Camera – GottaBeMobile

• For the working mom: Let’s face it. Mom’s desk is a little drab: a boring computer, plain desk and white walls are not her idea of fun.
  The perfect gift: The new Logitech Global Graffiti Color Collection proves that her workspace can actually reflect some of her great style. Try out one of the keyboard, mouse or webcam options. The fun design will bring a smile to mom’s face, even when the boss is on a tear.

• For the long-distance mom: Don’t let the distance between you and mom put a damper on the celebration!
  The perfect gift: The Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 is the perfect way to keep in touch with loved ones, no matter how far they live. Enhance your video calling experience with faster, smoother and sharper HD video – you’ll forget you’re not in the same room together!

• For the fitness-motivated mom: Any mom who loves to work out as much as she likes to accessorize, deserves a gift that’s stylish and functional.
  The perfect gift: Logitech’s Ultimate Ears 100 Noise-Isolating Earphones pump up the volume while she’s on the treadmill, and are available in ten colorful designs. Built to be tougher than the average earbuds, mom can toss them in her gym bag and enjoy her favorite playlists for a long time to come.

For more fun Mother’s Day gift ideas, visit Logitech.com. Do you and mom share any favorite Logitech products? Let us know in the comments!

We know you love your gadgets, and a recent CEA study found that your mom does too! The survey found 80 percent of women are interested in consumer electronics, a 10 percent increase from the previous study in 2007. With that in mind, here are two of our favorite products that will help your Mom enjoy her favorite gadgets even more.

• For the iPad Addicted Mom:Whether she’s constantly sending emails or keeping up with her friends on Facebook, she probably gets flustered by typing on the touch screen.

  The perfect gift: Say goodbye to uncomfortable touch-screen typing. Designed for Mom’s new third-generation iPad or iPad 2, the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is our brand new all-in-one super thin cover with a built-in keyboard that connects seamlessly through Bluetooth. It adds minimal weight to her iPad and provides an impressive six months of battery life on a full charge. Mom can now type with more ease and comfort on what CNET calls “the bet keyboard accessory ever made for iPad.”

• For the Music-Loving Mom:While Mom might know all the words to every Disney Channel theme song, she’d still rather rock out to her own jams or fill the room with sound during dinner parties.

  The perfect gift: Our new Logitech UE Air Speaker with Apple’s AirPlay technology harnesses your home Wi-Fi network to wirelessly stream high quality uncompressed audio from your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or laptop. Set up is a snap for Mom; she can just dock her Apple device and start streaming music from her collection in minutes. This speaker sets a new standard for good looks and incredible sound – a must have for any music lover, and another CNET favorite.

Check out all the gifts Mom has been dreaming of on Logitech.com, and tell us what you’re planning to get for your mom in the comments! We’ll share a few more suggestions later this week, so stay tuned.

The Logitech Alert 750n Indoor Master System lets you rest at ease whether at home or away thanks to the wide-angle night-vision, powerful PC software and free remote viewing account. What’s more, the Logitech Alert 700n Indoor Add-On Camera is easy to add to your existing Logitech Alert Master system, expanding your monitoring into other rooms or places.

The wide angle lens helps you see up to twice as much viewing area when compared to standard cameras, even in complete darkness. And thanks to motion-triggered recording, if there is movement on your property, automatic alerts let you know about it instantly, sending notifications to your email address and mobile phone, keeping you informed even when you’re away.

Installation for both the master system and the add-on camera is easy, and there’s no need to run wires or bother with network configuration. Simply plug your camera into a wall power outlet, and HomePlug® networking uses your electrical wiring and outlets to connect your camera to the network and transmit video securely.

What do you think you’d catch with a night-vision camera in your home?

There’s still time to spruce up your home theater and enjoy the best that TV has to offer.

Logitech’s Harmony 650 Remote provides a color-screen universal remote that brings you show time in no time. With brilliant colors, you can see icons for your favorite channels as well as the commands you need. Just select what you want to do – “watch TV,” for example – and your Harmony does the rest.

Or, if you have more than eight video, audio, and gaming devices, consider Logitech’s Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote. This device boasts the features and functionality you already love from Harmony and is perfect for those who want to minimize coffee table clutter – the Harmony One controls up to fifteen video, audio and gaming components. You’ll never fumble for the right remote again!

And, for our readers who need to work or travel during May sweeps, don’t fret! With Logitech’s newest tablet accessories, you can multi-task and still catch the shows. Check out Logitech’s Ultrathin Keyboard Cover: made for the new, third-generation iPad and the iPad 2, it is a thin, sleek screen protector with a built-in keyboard that pairs through Bluetooth. It attaches to your iPad with a magnetic clip, and its rechargeable battery lasts for up to six months.  No one will know you’re working and watching TV at the same time.  Your secret is safe with us.

What season finales are you most excited for this year? Let us know in comments!

Check it out and let us know what you think!

In other news, Justin Yu with CNET reviewed the Logitech UE Air Speaker. Justin was pleased with the audio experience and set up, noting that it, “can capably fill a large room with dynamic sound, and its accompanying UE Air iOS app reduces pairing to a few easy steps.” Overall, the Logitech UE Air Speaker was awarded 3.5 stars out of 5, or a “Very Good” rating. In addition to the CNET review, Justin Yu also posted a video commentary to CNET TV. He introduced the speaker by saying, “If you’re looking to fill a room with sound from your iOS devices and have a little cash to burn, this speaker should be your next big purchase.”

Lastly, the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover continued to make headlines on a number of outlets. WIRED’s Ken Denmead reviewed the cover and noted, “The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover turns the iPad into the perfect hybrid of laptop and tablet.” It was also featured in FOX & Friends’ “Best Gadgets for Traveling” segment. Gadget guru Clayton Morris highlighted the device’s Bluetooth capability, sleek design, affordable price and long-lasting battery life.

For more Logitech news highlights this week, check out the list below:

• Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover (for New iPad, iPad 2) – PC Magazine
• Logitech Ultrathin iPad Keyboard Review – Zatz Not Funny!
• Harmony Universal Remotes: What’s the Best One for You? – CNET

This ultra-slim folio provides front and back protection for your iPad and its built-in Bluetooth® keyboard is powered by onboard solar cells. Charging in indoor or outdoor light, the keyboard will last for up to two years on a complete charge, even in total darkness.

The folio has two stand positions that enhance your tablet experience, holding your iPad in the right position so you don’t have to. In the first position you can enjoy the full keyboard when you’re typing. In the second position, the first keyboard row acts as your media playback and volume controls so you can play, pause and change volume instantly – it’s perfect for watching a video or listening to music.

And its instant On/Off function automatically wakes your iPad when you open the folio and puts it to sleep when you close it.

In the comments below, tell us what you think of our newest iPad accessory.

While Children’s Day has been a longstanding tradition for many around the globe (Japan even celebrates it twice a year), times have changed. Instead of children playing hide-and-seek with neighbor kids or duck, duck, goose with classmates, kids today are growing up in a digital age, and more often than not they can be found playing a game of Angry Birds on their tablet instead of riding their bike.

In fact, in February 2012, a Nielson survey found that in 70 percent of tablet-owning households with children under the age of 12, the kids are using the iPad on the regular – whether for entertainment or education.

If you’re looking to recognize your kids with something different this Children’s Day, check out Logitech’s lineup of tablet accessories. From the Mini Boombox to the Joystick for iPad, there’s something for everyone, young and old, whether for work or play.

We’re curious; do you let your child play on your tablet? Tell us in the comments below.