Wednesday, September 19, 2012

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ICEdot Crash Sensor – Help is on the Way

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 01:14 PM PDT

 

One of my favorite things is new automotive tech. I especially loved those systems that could detect an accident and call an ambulance for you. Remember the commercials? “Mr. Jones, we have detected you have been involved in a front end collision, we are alerting the authorities, help is on the way.” I love that. Heck, I love anything that makes me feel safer.

So it should come as no surprise I’m in love with ICEdot’s new Crash Sensor System. Thats right, you can have emergency back-up even while you’re out riding your bike. Available as a small aftermarket item to be installed on a helmet, the “dot” system will be able to detect and measure, force and impact.

The sensor works something like this, if you fall, or get hit by a car, the device recognizes the impact and quickly sends an alarm to your Smartphone at which time a countdown clock is initiated, should you fail to stop the countdown clock, your emergency contacts are immediately called and GPS coordinates of where you wiped out are sent to them as well. Very nice.

While the device was originally made for specifically for the cycling industry, it has the ability to be useful in almost any situation where you might ordinarily wear a helmet, think skiing, rock climbing, skateboarding or even some motorsports… I just like that help will be coming even if I’m not able to ask for it! The system itself looks like it will run about 200 bucks and it may have an associated monthly charge. Look for it next year but in the meantime, visit ice dot.org to sign up for more information when it becomes available.

[ ICEdot Crash Sensor – Help is on the Way copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

VIZIO Co-Star: Making your HDTV Fun Again

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 01:06 PM PDT

A while back I finally decided to rid myself of my giant sized console television. It had been with me for more than a decade and it was well past its prime. In its day it was THE television to have, sadly, every time I went to the electronics store and saw the colors on the new TVs it made my giant console look that much more pathetic. I got Sony’s Google TV and I love it! But what of the people who already had a fabulous flat screen. What if they wanted the pleasure of an internet connected TV at a fair price?

Check out the VIZIO Co-Star, taking your mild mannered television to new heights with apps, full screen web browsing, and the ability to access almost never ending supplies of streaming entertainment. This new Vizio Co-Star goes where most set top boxes have not gone before… right between your existing cable or satellite box and your TV via HDMI, so you won’t have to keep switching inputs or changing remotes to be able to use it right alongside your live television.

So if access to thousands of apps, Google Chrome web browsing, web-wide internet entertainment searches, listening to Web Radio or watching Netflix movies while your DVR records a show that you want to watch later (and commercial free)… or being able to surf the net without your hot laptop burning your nether regions, then you might want to invest in this nifty little upgrade for your existing HDTV.

The VIZIO Co-Star comes with an IR blasting universal remote that will surely make you the master of your entertainment domain, all for only 99 bucks at vizio.com.

 

[ VIZIO Co-Star: Making your HDTV Fun Again copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 announced

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 09:27 AM PDT

The "multimedia photographer" must be a new breed of shutterbugs, as Panasonic has just announced their latest device known as the Lumix DMC-GH3. Not only does it come across as a compact and lightweight device, it is also easy on the eyes, and yet occupies the high end of the mirrorless single lens system camera segment. Despite its apparent beauty, you should take note that more than capable of holding its own in everyday rough-and-tumble situations, shooting perfectly fine even under the extreme conditions of heavy field use.

For starters, the new Live MOS Sensor that has been incorporated is capable of achieving high-resolution images with minimum noise. Throw in the spanking new Venus Engine and you are able to enjoy high-speed, high-quality signal processing under most photo capturing conditions. When these features come together, they will be able to maximize shooting fun as well as operating ease without having you bat an eyelid, and folks will wonder just what it is that made you elevate your photo shoots to a totally different level.

Apart from that, a notable mention of the Lumix GH3 has to be made about its tough body that is rugged enough to stand up to professional use. Made out of a magnesium alloy full diecast body and advanced splash/dustproof construction, it lets you go where no camera has gone before – of course, there are some rugged cameras around, but how many offer DSLR-like image quality while being compact? Three dials on the front and back as well as single-function buttons make up the new controls layout for easier accessibility and use regardless of the condition.

Not only that, the 16-megapixel Lumix GH3 even boasts of integrated Wi-Fi connectivity that helps you expand shooting possibilities, where your smartphone or tablet can double up as a remote control and a remote monitor. Are you stoked yet, and is your wallet screaming to have its credit card busted out when the Lumix GH3 arrives at a store near you?

Press Release

[ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Talking Measuring Cup

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Now here is a rather novel idea that might just make you wish that things in the kitchen are a bit more modernized and digital, something like those kitchens that you see in science fiction movies which depict a far off future. Everything would be computerized by then, there would be no need for human waiters and cooks, and robots would do a perfectly fine job in serving customers. While we are not quite there yet in terms of technology, how about something a little bit closer to home and yet has a whiff of an optimistic future – the $59.95 Talking Measuring Cup.

The Talking Measuring Cup will be able to verbally announce the volume of wet or dry ingredients, doing away for the need to make an estimate by eye. Whenever you set it in its base, the cup will be able to state just the right amount that has been poured inside, and if you were looking out for a sexy and deep male voice, you would be sorely disappointed since a clear female voice would perform the readings. For instance, 1 1/4 cups is spoken as “one and one-fourth cups”, and you are able to take advantage of the tare function by adding multiple ingredients without emptying the cup.

Sporting a three-cup capacity cup that is made out of unbreakable frosted plastic, it will be accompanied by a removable flip-up lid, and is microwave and dishwasher safe so that it is a snap to use and clean up afterwards. Powered by a couple of AAA batteries, the Talking Measuring Cup makes for the perfect Christmas present for any foodie who loves to cook.

[ Talking Measuring Cup copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Arcane Arcade Table

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 05:30 AM PDT

So, you have this zany interest in arcades? How about having fun with this rather pricey (but you will not regret it if you are a true blue arcade lover, although the missus might have a thing or two to say about that!) £4,000 Arcane Arcade Table sitting right smack in the middle of your living room? Yes sir, the Arcane Arcade Table is definitely one of the better and more elegant pieces of playable furniture our eyes have ever set on to date. Carrying more than 100 classic arcade games that we have come to know and love over the years, you can indulge in some Bubble Bobble in the mornings, spend your noon siesta time with Legend of Kage, or relax with a bit of Dungeon Crawl right before you call it a night. Not only that, the Arcane Arcade Table will be MAME compatible, meaning you can include a theoretically infinite amount of emulators to enjoy your favorite consoles and arcades.

The integrated dual-core processor inside is accompanied by a 500GB hard drive, relevant Ethernet ports, and a built-in LCD display, and it will surf the Internet just fine by itself, thank you very much. The included fold-out control station will boast of authentic joysticks, spinner, trackball and a brace of buttons that allows up to two players to play, so it evokes the good old arcade feeling in the comfort of your home, minus the dark and smoky environment. Each table will also boast a pair of 30 watt speakers built-in to each end of the table to make the whole arcade experience more real.

[ Arcane Arcade Table copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

LG Optimus G is their latest flagship device

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 05:00 AM PDT

South Korean consumer electronics giant LG has come up with their latest flagship smartphone known as the LG Optimus G, where this particular LTE device is said to deliver superior user experience for "Living Without Boundaries", whatever that means. This new premium flagship device delivers a totally unique User Experience (UX) that is supported by innovative hardware performance. The kind of hardware located underneath the hood is said to be powerful enough to deliver a creative and engaging UX which will allow Optimus G owners to, in the aforementioned words, "live without boundaries." Just what kind of performance does it pack? Let us check out right after the jump, shall we not?

For starters, it will feature the powerful quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor alongside the rest of the industry best technologies for enhanced viewing and longer battery life, all crammed into a beautiful sleek design and innovative UX features. LG hopes that the Optimus G will be able to deliver the kind of experience that you cannot find on other smartphones in the market, but we do wonder just how lofty this particular claim is in comparison with other flagship models from rival manufacturers.

Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, said, "The Optimus G is a groundbreaking premium device not only in the history of LG but also in the smartphone industry. With the Optimus G, users will be able to experience unsurpassed UX features that will allow them to perform tasks that really enhance their daily lives."

For instance, the QSlide Function displays a couple of different screens simultaneously on a single display. It will not only show off a part of the screen but the entire screen of both functions, where the user will be able to be more productive, completing two tasks simultaneously, including sending a text message or looking for something on the web while watching a video.

Not only that, Live Zooming allows one to enjoy an ehanced video-watching experience as users are able to zoom in up to five times while the video is being streamed for an up close and personal experience, such as reliving your child’s recorded video from a school recital.

Other hardware specifications include Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 4.7-inch WXGA display, 2GB RAM, a 13-megapixel camera at the back with a 1.3-megapixel shooter up front, a 2,100mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, and USB connectivity alongside DLNA and NFC support. Are you interested in the LG Optimus G as your next flagship device?

Press Release

[ LG Optimus G is their latest flagship device copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

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