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iDockAll a Kickstarter project that needs your help

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:17:43 +0000

Newly created Wiplabs Design LLC has huge plans for the future, and in order to kick things off, they will first need to launch their maiden product that they have dubbed the iDockAll. IdockAll will not be made available to the masses right away, as it needs to have that crucial user base before things can happen at the production line, considering how iDockAll is a crowd-funding project over at Kickstarter. Just what makes the iDockAll so special from all the other docks that are available in the market? For starters, the iDockAll dock will boast of a unique design which enables continuous charging of the iOS devices. For the layman, that would mean you are able to answer calls even when your device’s battery is running low, checking out private messages while synchronization, writing emails on the iPad, just about anything and everything is possible.

In a nutshell, you can do all of the above mentioned while ensuring that the lithium battery is being charged up. The iDockAll sports a minimalistic design that is so well executed; users might actually figure out that the iDockAll was a creation by the folks over at Apple themselves. The iDockAll project kicked off on Kickstarter earlier this month, and it has until the end of June to gather the relevant funds.

Here is a little bit of context on how the iDockAll came about. Apple enthusiasts Nathalie De Clercq and Kevin Wippermann are old mates who hail from Belgium and were frustrated with the difficulties of docking and displaying their iOS devices (be they iPhones, iPads or iPods) considering how docks kept on changing with each device iteration released. March 2013 proved to be the turning point, as they decided to tackle the issue themselves, resulting in the iDockAll. This is the maiden non-constraining dock that plays nice with the whole iOS product range (Lightning and/or 30pin connector) and their covers, and in line with Apple’s design philosophy, it has been crafted out of a single block of aluminum for that added touch of class.

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z is now available for the masses

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:17:14 +0000

So you happen to be in the market to pick up a spanking new tablet, but are not quite sure whether you want to take the iOS powered route, or to handle things from the Android perspective. Sony Mobile might want to help nudge you to arrive at a particular solution with the introduction of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, which is currently made available to the masses around the world. Yes sir, we are referring to a worldwide roll out here, so it should not matter just which continent you are residing on, you ought to be able to get hold of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z at a consumer electronics store near you in no time at all.

What makes the Sony Xperia Tablet Z so different from the other tablets that are in the market right now, vying for your attention as well as money? Well, how about this being the slimmest and lightest tablet in its category in the world? Touted to be the “ultimate entertainment tablet” (which is obviously an extremely high standard to live up to), you will be able to choose from black or white colors, where it will also come in either 4G or Wi-Fi connectivity. Just to get an idea on how design centric Sony Mobile has gone with the Xperia Tablet Z, it managed to pick up the gong for the Red Dot Design Award 2013.

The world’s slimmest and lightest premium Android tablet also has the proud distinction of having received the largest number of pre-orders of any Sony tablet to date. Not only does it look good, it also packs the relevant amount of technology underneath the hood to make this one stylish water-resistant tablet. Thanks to the now familiar OmniBalance design which perfectly complements its smartphone sibling, the hip and happening Xperia Z, the Xperia Tablet Z is also touted to be the best connected tablet available, where it continues with Sony’s unique one-touch function story thanks to the implementation of NFC connectivity.

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eComfort Home Office

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:16:39 +0000

I guess you can say that working from home is one of the dreams for many people, as it means you do not need to fight your way through heavy traffic and jostle with others during rush hour on public transport. Of course, having said that, this would mean your home office atmosphere would need to be conducive enough so that you will be able to up your productivity, otherwise it would defeat the purpose of working from home. Enter the $49.99 eComfort Home Office, where this functions as an all-in-one workstation for tablet, netbook, and e-reader among others.

There will be textured top grips to ensure that your device remains in place, never mind that you have been indulging in some marathon email sessions for the longest time throughout the day. The top of it will lift off and props so that you can view your tablet at a comfortable angle, while there is a built-in magnetized stylus holder with a stylus thrown in for good measure, of course. Folks who love stashing items away would be pleased to notice the presence of interior pockets and pen loops which do their bit to keep track of small items. Of course, since we are already in the 21st century, we have this first world problem of mobile devices running out of juice during the most inopportune of moments. Fret not, the eComfort Home Office will also come with a handy porthole for charging cords, letting you use your mobile device on the eComfort Home Office while charging it. After all, work never stops, so why should you?

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Window Washing Robot

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:16:09 +0000

How does washing windows sound to you? It is not the most interesting task to indulge in for sure, but when some chore has got to be done, someone has got to do the dirty job. Of course, you can always employ someone else to do the work for you, but there is nothing quite like the rite of passage when you are building character – either in you, or in your young ones. The current generation might be happier to note that technology has made life a whole lot easier, where one can now kiss goodbye to old fashioned window washing, thanks to the advent of the $399.99 Window Washing Robot.

The Window Washing Robot is touted to be the world’s first robot which will automatically clean any glass surface that you place it on, regardless of its thickness. This would mean the gamut of windows, glass doors, mirrors and hard to reach outdoor windows in and around your home can be cleaned with but a single touch of a button. There is a powerful internal vacuum pump which seals it onto the glass as the two motors drive the anti-slip treads, so that this robot will be able to get up and about its cleaning business without slipping and falling to a premature end. Not only that, the Window Washing Robot has built in artificial intelligence that will calculate the glass area automatically, hence resulting in the most efficient route to clean it – or at least according to its algorithm.

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Das Keyboard Quiet Mechanical Keyboard

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:15:54 +0000

For those of you who tend to do a whole lot of typing in your line of work, surely you would know that there is nothing quite like a responsive keyboard with fantastic tactile feedback. Having said that, those projected keyboards are novelty devices that are unable to beat the real deal when it comes to churning out those reports as requested by the upper management. Single folks can just give this particular story the once over, or skip it altogether as they do not have to deal with typing in bed or in the bedroom while your partner is doing his or her darndest best to fall asleep. What you need is definitely something that works great as a keyboard, but is whisper quiet. The candidate to fill this pair of shoes would be the new Das Keyboard Quiet Mechanical Keyboard.

With the introduction of the Das Keyboard Quiet Mechanical Keyboard, it would mean that Das Keyboard’s popular range of high-performance mechanical keyboards has just gained another family member, where it is said to be able to reduce audible feedback to a minimum without sacrificing on performance. In fact, it claims to deliver one of the best tactile experiences. This latest newest member of the Das Keyboard family will boast of Cherry MX Red key switches that are combined with a new Quiet Key Design. In a nutshell, it would require far less force to actuate keys, where we are looking at 45g instead of 55g to 60g for majority of the keyboards out there, and users would then end up with a softer, more tactile and “whisper quiet” typing experience.

Daniel Guermeur, creator of the Das Keyboard and CEO of Metadot Corporation, said, “Professionals who use modern communication tools like Skype, GoToMeeting, Google Hangout and other means to interact during the workday need a quiet keyboard during their calls to help reduce background noise and distractions. People working in open space environments have expressed the same need. The growing demand for a keyboard that could deliver such an experience is what motivated us to design our newest product. The Das Keyboard Professional Quiet is the total package, delivering outstanding tactile feel and a whisper quiet typing experience. ”

You will be able to pick up the $149 Das Keyboard Professional Quiet in the following layouts – US, UK, German and Nordic.

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Shure SE846 sound isolating earphone

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:15:20 +0000

As I type this, I am sitting in an Airbus A320, cattle class, typing on a Dell XPS 12 and realizing that my arms have hell to pay when I touch down in an hour’s time simply because there is just not enough space to type properly, but work still needs to get done. To make matters more uncomfortable as they already are at the moment, there are a couple of ladies in the opposite row who have not stopped yakking – and yakking loudly, too, for the past hour. Who would have thought that they have so much to talk about, in addition to letting the rest of the world know of their family issues and problems? This is where the Shure SE846 sound isolating earphone would certainly come to my aid.

The Shure SE846 sound isolating earphone sports a patent pending design that boasts of a low pass filter in order to deliver a true subwoofer experience, even when you are on the go. Thanks to the inclusion of a Quad High-Definition MicroDriver with a three-way system configuration that has been dedicated low, mid, and high frequency distribution, your ears will be able to experience deep low-end performance without having to sacrifice on other important aspects such as clarity or detail.

The Shure SE846 sound isolating earphone has been specially developed for professionals and audiophiles, where it will extend the legendary heritage and performance of Shure’s widely-adopted SE215, SE315, SE425, and SE535 Sound Isolating Earphone models. The SE846 is said to offer strong, impactful bass, allowing the midrange and high frequencies to shine individually. Not only that, the natural roll-off of the subwoofer also allows the tweeter and midrange drivers to have the amount of acoustic space necessary so that they can be heard clearly and accurately.

Each purchase of the $1,250 (yes, it is expensive) Shure SE846 sound isolating earphone will come with a two-year limited warranty, where shipping is set to commence later this June.

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Kyocera Hydro XTRM

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:11:55 +0000

This Android phone sports a waterproof, durable body, 4G LTE, front camera, and a large battery. It also sports Android 4.1, eco-mode software for conserving battery life, memory card slot, and a removable battery.

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Jolla introduces first Sailfish OS smartphone

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:15:09 +0000

When it comes to mobile operating systems, this particular market is starting to get a little bit more crowded than usual. First of all, let us list down the two major players where smartphones are concerned, and obviously iOS as well as Google’s Android would pop into your mind, and after that we have Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform that is closely followed by BlackBerrry 10 OS, and the featurephone market will see Symbian taking the chunk of the market share. Does this mean that there is no longer any more room for innovation for the more ambitious around? The correct answer would be a resounding, “No!”, as Jolla from Finland recently announced their maiden attempt at a smartphone which is powered by their very own Sailfish mobile operating system.

Some folks might have thought that the device was named “The Movement” as though it were to be a representation of a rapper or a wrestler, but that is besides the point. As with any new hardware release or announcement, you can be sure that ordinary folks would flock to word of it, hoping to get more information on the important details such as the hardware located underneath the hood. We do know that the Jolla smartphone will come with a 4.5” display, powered by a dual-core processor, carries 16GB of internal memory, has 4G LTE connectivity for you to enjoy a blazing fast Internet connection no matter where you are (subject to signal availability, of course), and an 8-megapixel shooter for posterity.

Not only that, there is another feature known as the “Other Half”, where users are able to switch out the handset’s backplate. Jolla explained it this way, “Attach the Other Half and your Jolla becomes alive and unique. Magically, the software changes to match your selected colour and design. Your Ambience. Your Jolla.” Basically, Jolla’s Salifish operating system is actually a reworked version of Nokia’s now defunct Meego OS, and Salifish OS will play nice with Android apps, now how about that? We should be able to see the Jolla handset hit Europe by the end of 2013, where it will carry a €399 price tag – so you might as well place your pre-order at the moment if you are interested.

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Gtech AirRam High-power Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:14:31 +0000

Are all vacuum cleaners created equal? Apparently not, as you can tell by the $349.95 Gtech AirRam High-power Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. Sure, you might prefer to settle for a more expensive Dyson vacuum cleaner, but not everyone is raking it in, you know? Times are still hard for many, and we all try to manage according to the best of our ability at any given moment. Well, the Gtech AirRam High-power Cordless Vacuum Cleaner works as its name implies, delivering all the suction power required sans the pesky cord.

Each full charge is said to allow the Gtech AirRam High-power Cordless Vacuum Cleaner to run for up to an hour before it finally runs out of juice, and considering its slim 3” profile, it is a snap to tote around, not to mention stash away once you are done with the day’s chores, in addition to making it easier to maneuver around and under furniture since there are no bags or clunky canisters for you to worry about. Your back will thank you too, since it tips the scales at a mere 7.7lbs, and crams all dirt into compact “bales” that are a snap to dispose of. A convenient LED power gauge is thrown into the mix so that you know when it is time to juice it up.

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Nokia Lumia 925

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:11:14 +0000

This update to the 920 packs very similar features into a much lighter, thinner body. Key features include an 8-megapixel PureView camera with Carl Zeiss lens and advanced camera software, front camera, and NFC. Other features include 4G LTE data, dual-core S4 processor, and integration with XBox, Windows 8, and SkyDrive.

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