Posts from Coolest Gadgets for 10/01/2012

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Oct 01, 2012 10:31 am | Alison Suck that Bug Bite Bugs suck. They truly know how to ruin a nice evening of sitting outside. The vengeful little buggers seem to always find the party. It is inevitable that someone at your BBQ ends up being dinner for the mosquitoes, ants, bees or worse. The itching that follows is unbearable at points. Heck, we even end up itching in our sleep.  And all the itching simply delays healing. So why go straight to the source of irritation and suck it out? Let ASPIVENIN® be your friend in the ongoing fight with bugs. ASPIVENIN, $23.95 AUD (about $25 USD) consists of a double chamber pump and 4 attachments for different sized bites. Apply the pump with nozzle to the affected area and pull the plunger out. Then push it down completely and give it 1-3 minutes to fully extract all venom. Once released simply wash the wound with antiseptic. ASPIVENIN takes care of the underlying problem and lets you heal without itching. The unit should be used as soon as possible after a bite, but can be used up to a couple hours later. Most common bites or stings it assists with include mosquitoes, sandflies, spiders, bees, wasps, snakes, jellyfish, nettle. And ASPIVENIN is child friendly – simply use half a pump. The gadget comes in an easy to carry case, so take it camping, hiking or anywhere and fight the bug bites! [ Suck that Bug Bite copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 01, 2012 09:08 am | Julie SociallyActive.com – Better than Being "Friends"? Sometimes I wonder what the heck is happening to our teens these days and it doesn’t take me long to recognize that as amazing as our technology is, and even with the many benefits it provides, there is no doubt that our electronic lifestyles have offered up a whole new way for our kids to find trouble for themselves. Kids today are met with perils one could not have imagined when I was a kid. What’s a parent to do? and should they do it? As I post this I am at odds with myself, the technology is there for us to examine every aspect of our children’s lives… check out Sociallyactive.com a Boston based company launching it’s online safety assurance program that among other things, will allow you to infiltrate your kids Facebook pages and see who’s tagging them, who they interact with the most and using special algorithms, determine which of their friends are the most influential. Information the developers say, you simply cant get just from being “friends” with your teen. All this is supposed to protect your child from online predators, cyber bullying and to guard your youngsters online reputation. The platform is meant to bring your kid’s digital profile into view, allowing you to see not only what the child is putting “out there” for the world to see, but the pictures and activities of all their friends as well. As another mother on a mission to keep my daughter safe, I can easily imagine wanting to employ every available option to try and maintain complete control over anything that could potentially harm my child. I get it, but at what point have we gone too far, are we setting aside good parenting for electronic surveillance? I’m sure any parent who’s child was harmed by inappropriate online activity would say no, but what about the rest of us? Sociallyactive.com is a subscription-based service available for only 9 bucks a month. How do you guys weigh in on the option? [ SociallyActive.com – Better than Being “Friends”? copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 01, 2012 08:22 am | Julie Polaroid Wifi Camcorder – Live Streaming Directly to the Internet   Life is made up of small moments, as I look back on my life I realize that most of the wonderful things that I remember most fondly, were not the big planned events, but the little unexpected minutes between the big stuff.  Some of those magical times would never have been memorialized in pictures or video if it werent for some of these new pocket sized cameras and camcorders that are small enough to take anywhere. I actually have more than one, and I think I have my sights set on the next one… Check out the Polaroid iD450, a pocket sized, feature rich, HD Ustream digital video camcorder. The new iD450 allows you to capture beautiful HD video AND 16 megapixel still photographs all with the power of this handy little pocket camcorder. The camera comes with 128MB of internal memory and it can easily be expanded to 64GB simply by using the MicroSD card slot, and you can take your amazing videos and stream them live, directly to the internet, or you can choose to use your iD450 as a webcam. The fun of this useful little gadget doesnt stop there, as your new Polaroid is also app compatible and will allow you to actually use your mobile device as a wireless remote for the camera. The list of features continues, with its time lapse option, self timer, slow motion playback, white balance, YouTube and Facebook compatibility, and built in LED light with a 3 inch Smart touch screen. The camera comes complete with a rechargeable battery and includes the HDMI cable, charger, USB connector, wrist strap, and an easy to use quick start guide CD. The iD450 is available in both black or white and comes with a 1-year warranty all for around 179 bucks from amazon.com. [ Polaroid Wifi Camcorder – Live Streaming Directly to the Internet copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 01, 2012 06:30 am | Edwin Lifeproof Nüüd for iPad So you have just gotten yourself a spanking new iPad, and will be spending countless hours down the road on the Internet to check out just what are the best kinds of protection that your iPad will be able to enjoy? Look no further if you simply "know" that your iPad is going to end up wet on some days or situations – as the £129.99 Lifeproof Nüüd will be able to offer watertight protection for your iPad. The Nüüd Case might lack a screen cover, but there is a very good reason for that – you no longer have irritating air bubbles as well as suffer from a lack of sensitivity which can get annoying if you love playing games on your iPad that require precision from your fingers. While that might be true, the Nüüd case will ensure it has its efforts focused on protecting your iPad from damage regardless of whether you're on the road, in a boat or even caught in sneaky snow-storm. Sporting an official protection rating of IP68, it should be able to handle just about anything a normal user throws at it. Heck, drop it from 4 feet or less, and the iPad should still be able to work without missing a beat, now how about that? The only thing prohibitive about this would be its price point, methinks. [ Lifeproof Nüüd for iPad copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 01, 2012 06:00 am | Edwin Scalextric Star Wars Race Tracks Oh boy, who can forget the nail-biting podrace where Anakin Skywalker actually managed to beat Sebulba against all odds, securing his freedom from Watto unknowingly in the process? Well, I guess that it does not really matter just which galaxy you are from, but a race is still a race – full of excitement and adrenaline rushes. Having said that, Thinkgeek might have just the thing for you if you want to recreate the Beggar’s Canyon scenario right there and then in your living room. You will be able to zoom around with these Star Wars slot car kits, where you can choose from Death Star Attacks and Battle of Endor sets. These are professionally done and well-detailed, boasting 1/32-scale models and will retail from $99.99 to $149.99, depending on the set that you choose. The Death Star Attack set will comprise of Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing and Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter, a glow-in-the-dark track, and a Death Star trackside feature. Those who prefer a more landed setting can have the Battle of Endor set, where a couple of speeder bikes (Luke and a Scout Trooper) will race around a woodland track. [ Scalextric Star Wars Race Tracks copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 01, 2012 05:30 am | Edwin HP ElitePad 900 announced When it comes to the world of tablets, there aren't too many choices if you were to take the operating system as the defining factor. After all, most folks would go for one of the two – Android or iOS, although it does seem as though iOS is going to remain top dog for some time to come. We might hear whispers of Microsoft's Windows RT and Windows 8 operating systems making a splash later this year, but they are still an unproven equation, so the Android-iOS argument will just have to continue at this point in time. Well, here we are with yet another tablet device that has entered the market – the HP ElitePad 900, and no surprises here, it will run on the Windows 8 platform which might just be Microsoft's next big hit in the mobile arena. The HP ElitePad 900, at its core, is a tablet which balances a beautiful design with enterprise-grade features, functionality and support, all in a single device. Specially designed for the business and government, it will offer HP ElitePad Smart Jackets, which will add a new dimension of connectivity options alongside an additional ultra-slim battery for longer runtime, not to mention specific add-ons which allows one to customize the tablet for specialized uses. Features on the HP ElitePad 900 is said to keep IT managers happy, not to mention carrying a design where employees will not be ashamed to pull it out of their jacket or bag to use. Offering full serviceability, enhanced security and manageability along with military-grade durability for drops, vibration, dust, temperature extremes and high altitude, the HP ElitePad 900 does seem to be the tablet to get when it finally arrives. Todd Bradley, Executive Vice President of Printing and Personal Systems, HP, said, "Businesses used to face a tough purchase decision: How to find a product that will delight employees and help them be more productive, while also making sure IT can secure and manage it. The HP ElitePad meets all those tests. It combines the great style and user experience consumers demand with the features IT requires." It will also carry a 1080p front-facing video camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash, now how about that? Would you get the HP ElitePad 900 when it finally hits the market before the year is over? Product Page [ HP ElitePad 900 announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 01, 2012 05:00 am | Edwin IRIScan Express 3 portable scanner We have seen our fair share of portable scanners in the past, and I do admit that these little buggers come in extremely handy. After all, we do intend to move towards a paperless society, and with the number of receipts as well as business cards that one needs to keep track of each day (being busy little bees and all), having a portable scanner makes plenty of sense. You need not have to figure out just what kind of stuff you will need to throw away in order to make more room for a new collection of receipts and documents that you think are important. Just scan both sides of a receipt, stash the receipts away, and when there is no more room, recycle those – after all, you still carry a digital copy with you. Well, here we are with yet another option for those who are in the market for a portable scanner – the IRIScan Express 3. The IRIScan Express 3 is touted to be a compact and lightweight device which is powered by a USB port, and being travel-sized, this multi-purpose color scanner should be able to get the job done just about wherever you are. Jean-Marc Fontaine, Director of Sales and Operations, I.R.I.S. Americas, said, "With our portable scanning solutions combined with our OCR we aim to increase efficiencies across all aspects of life – work, home or play. The IRIScan Express 3 simplifies all of your retyping needs, whether you're at home, on the road or in the office." You will not find it too much of a hassle to bring the IRIScan Express 3 around with you, as it was constantly stressed that it was specially designed for ultimate portability, measuring a mere 1.3" x 9.7" x 1.9". This makes the IRIScan Express 3 an easy fit into the majority of purses, backpacks or laptop cases. Apart from that, the IRIScan Express 3 will also come bundled with Readiris Pro 12 (for PC and Mac), a powerful OCR solution designed to save time when converting paper documents, PDFs or image files into editable and searchable digital text. Those who are interested will be able to pick up the IRIScan Express 3 for $99 a pop. [ IRIScan Express 3 portable scanner copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue Suck that Bug Bite SociallyActive.com – Better than Being "Friends"? Polaroid Wifi Camcorder – Live Streaming Directly to the Internet Lifeproof Nüüd for iPad Scalextric Star Wars Race Tracks HP ElitePad 900 announced IRIScan Express 3 portable scanner Recent Stories Caramel Apples Made Easy Libratone Zipp AirPlay speaker is a true blue portable device Ferrofluid Magnetic Display

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