Posts from Coolest Gadgets for 10/02/2012

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Oct 02, 2012 10:10 am | Alison Soggy Cereal No More Don't you love the moment when you pour your milk in the cereal and the phone rings? Aack! By the time you stop talking your milk will have taken over and you are left with a soggy pile of mush. There is no worse way to start the day. Some smart person at Brookstone decided there should be separation of cereal and milk. Welcome to the Obol®, a 2 compartment bowl. A lower reservoir exists for liquid and the dry stuff has its own home on the other side. To mix the two simply scoop some cereal into or through the milk. And cereal isn't the only good use. Milk and cookies, soup and crackers, chips and salsa, the possibilities go on and on. Obol's textured bottom and non-slip grip make for easy handling. Kids can hold on and prevent spills! And Obol is made of BPA-free polypropylene so it is safe and easy to wash. Express your personality and pick your color – cranberry, white or green – and Obol is yours for just $19.95. Brookstone is currently offering a special – 2 Obol's for $30. So pick one up for a friend and let them end the soggy cereal blues. [ Soggy Cereal No More copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 02, 2012 08:30 am | Edwin Oregon Scientific announces MEEP! tablet So your little one also wants to be like daddy and mummy, craving for a tablet of his or her own and throwing a tantrum that would even irritate the ears of Zeus on Mt. Olympus, what do you as a parent do? Do you give in, or do you place your foot down and show your kid just who is boss? Well, for folks who feel that it is time for their kids to have a tablet of their own, here we are with the MEEP! tablet from Oregon Scientific. The MEEP! tablet will carry with it cutting edge technology, durability, and interactive content, all crammed into a design which was specially formulated just for kids in addition to being accompanied by a full line of action-packed accessories. Sporting a 7-inch display, the MEEP! tablet will run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (no idea on whether there will be a Jelly Bean update on the way or not), carrying with it Wi-Fi connectivity while ensuring it remains the most rugged and durable tablet on the market – for kids, at least. Games, books, videos and apps that are available in the MEEP! store have all been certified to be kid-friendly by Oregon Scientific, where it is either free or can be purchased using MEEP! coins. You can also opt to access Google Play from the Parents Portal to purchase additional content. Other hardware specifications include 4GB of internal storage and a microSD memory card slot for expansion purposes, in addition to to an integrated front-facing camera and HDMI connectivity. Just how much will the MEEP! tablet cost? Well, we do know that it is specially geared for kids who are aged 6 and above, and is currently available at mass market retailers and online stores, retailing for $149.99 a pop. It will not come with its fair share of accessories right out of the box as you will need to fork out money for those. At least it is packed with a charger, a USB cable and a quick start guide to help you use it right there and then without missing a beat. Product Page [ Oregon Scientific announces MEEP! tablet copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 02, 2012 08:00 am | Edwin Sony Extra Bass headphone series announced If you are an audiophile who absolutely loves all original tracks just the way the recording artist wants you to listen to, then you will definitely fall in love with the Sony Extra Bass range of headphones which were just announced recently. These will come in headband-type and in ear bud versions, where it will merge Sony’s expertise in superior audio engineering, comfort, and style, without sacrificing on performance, delivering an enhanced acoustic design to boot. It is said that the range of sub harmonics is deeper than the more traditional line, making it more than the ideal pair for today’s music. Andrew Sivori, vice president of the Personal Audio Division at Sony Electronics, said, “Sony’s sound engineers are committed to providing an unprecedented level of audio performance. Our new Extra Bass lineup of headphones delivers solid low frequency response, enhancing the signature of today’s music styles.” Boasting the newly developed Advanced Direct Vibe Structure, the MDR-XB800, MDR-XB600 and MDR-XB400 headphones will deliver additional bass reproduced with high-fidelity, making it sound appealing to music lovers who are looking for an impressive listening experience. The MDR-XB800 and MDR-XB600 headphones were specially designed for long-term wearing comfort with soft head cushions, while seamless pressure-relieving ear cushions ensure that your ears remain nice and comfortable after long hours of listening, in addition to having a supportive, wrap-around feel. The presence of an effective acoustic seal paves the way for a high level of sound isolation, which further reinforces the headphones’ powerful sub-bass reproduction. Boasting grooved serrations on the surface, the cords on the Extra Bass headphones come in an innovative design which does away with friction between cable surfaces and reduces the source of frustrating tangles. Thanks to their special folding design, you can be sure of hassle-free portability wherever you go. Some of the headphones will come with hybrid silicone rubber ear buds in various sizes so that your ears will always be able to enjoy a secure and tailored fit. The MDR-XB800, MDR-XB600, MDR-XB400 and MDR-XB60EX headphones will arrive in Sony Stores and can also be ordered online, and the MDR-XB800 will cost $149.99; while the MDR-XB600 retails for $99.99; and the MDR-XB400 goes for $59.99 with the MDR-XB60EX retailing for $99.99 a pair. Press Release [ Sony Extra Bass headphone series announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 02, 2012 06:06 am | Julie Digital Pills – There's an App for That!   How many of you have a problem remembering your medication? Have you ever failed to take your entire course of antibiotics? Or worse, lied to you doctor and told him that you had? Do you constantly worry that an elderly parent, or a loved one is taking all their medications properly? For me, the answer is guilty on all counts, wouldn’t it be nice if the meds could keep track of themselves? Well, what if they could just send a message to your doctor’s cell phone? The US Food and Drug Administration has given its approval for edible computers that can be used in numerous medical applications and health monitoring devices, including an ingestible  silicon sensor the size of a grain of sand, that can be embedded in your pills, and after being activated by stomach fluids, transmit information to a companion patch worn on your skin, the patch in return can transmit information on the type of pill and the time of ingestion to your physicians mobile device. The type of information transmitted isn’t just limited to the pill either, other stats like body temperature, heart rate or activity levels can also be recorded, so gone are the days you can lie to your doctor and tell him about all the exercise you’re getting. Proteus Digital Health, developers of this marvelous technology have finally received approval for the Ingestion Event Marker but how this novel technology will be used remains to be seen, also remaining to be seen is exactly what price tag digital pills will carry, and whether or not insurance companies will opt to cover them. Digital pills, I can’t help but wonder what’s next. [ Digital Pills – There’s an App for That! copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 02, 2012 06:01 am | Julie Netflix – Just for Kids I know theres been a lot of changes happening over at Netflix, and some folks are fans, others… not so much. I happen to fall into the fan category. I opted to give up the rentals by mail and use only the streaming videos, along with my regular cable, and using Google TV, I have to say I am NEVER without entertainment options, but do I want my little one browsing through my line-up of gangster and horror films? My daughter finds her way around Netflix well enough, but the new Netflix Just for Kids is the perfect platform for the younger set. ”Just for Kids” on iPad lets your kid find their favorite show or movie simply by swiping through familiar rows of their favorite characters and ”Just for Kids” also displays rows of TV shows and movies that are all organized by their genres, like sing-alongs, superheroes, school or girl power, and each title features a simple description of the plot. In addition to iPad… Netflix “Just for Kids” is available on PCs and Macs, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Apple TV and certain Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and streaming media players. Other devices, including Android-powered tablets, are scheduled to follow this year. Its a nice service for kids, mine is gonna love it. Sign up for a free trial by visiting Netflix.com.   [ Netflix – Just for Kids copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 02, 2012 05:30 am | Edwin Doctor Who Cybernetics Science Set Animals learn by playing, and so too, do us adults, especially back in the days when we were just wee kids. Don't you think that you learned a whole lot during your play time? Well, here is one way to figure out whether your little one has a penchant for electronics and science when he or she grows up – with the $39.99 Doctor Who Cybernetics Science Set in tow. With the Doctor Who Cybernetics Science Set, this DIY Cyberman will require one to connect the circuits in order to perform the relevant upgrades which will range from infrared capability to object awareness and light sensitivity. Fret not if your little one is unable to figure things out for him or herself, Thinkgeek has so kindly thrown in a detailed instruction manual for your perusal. Just make sure your wee lad is aged 14 and above, and just in case you were wondering why I referred to "your little one" above, this is because most parents think that their little ones are just that – they remain little all the time in parents' eyes, don't you think so? Best to have a couple of rechargeable AA batteries handy at all times too. [ Doctor Who Cybernetics Science Set copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 02, 2012 05:00 am | Edwin Attacknids Battle Bots to the fore! There is nothing quite like seeing robots slug it out in a messy fight with one another, and this is what the £69.99 Attacknids Battle Bots are all about. Forget about the stuff that you see on the silver screen such as Transformers and Real Steel, you can use your imagination with the Attacknids Battle Bots right in your living room itself. The Attacknids will sport full 360º rotation and a fully synchronized 'walking' action, so that there is no need to rely on sneaky wheels, while the intuitive control system will enable you to change direction as well as tactics in a jiffy, responding in an agile manner so that you will be able to gain the upper hand in a battle at that crucial moment. Sporting a Bolt'n'Battle weapons system alongside 'exploding' combat armor that goes flying when registering a hit, you can be sure that this is as real as it gets, without having to go back to a workshop and fix everything up thereafter. It will take three direct hits to the Battle Brain command centre in order to disable the Attacknid, signalling the victor in the process. [ Attacknids Battle Bots to the fore! copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue Soggy Cereal No More Oregon Scientific announces MEEP! tablet Sony Extra Bass headphone series announced Digital Pills – There's an App for That! 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