Posts from Coolest Gadgets for 10/08/2012

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Oct 08, 2012 12:15 pm | Alison Test Your Bond Knowledge Happy Birthday 007! Fifty years ago James Bond was introduced to the world via film in Dr. No. Twenty-two years and 6 actors later 007 is going strong. In many respects he truly serves as THE gadget guy. CNN recently posted a James Bond quiz, involving many of the favorite gizmos of 007′s career. Take the quiz here to test your Bond knowledge.     [ Test Your Bond Knowledge copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 08, 2012 12:00 pm | Alison hop! the following suitcase True road warriors know that your hands are always needed. You figure the phone is in one hand, maybe a bag over the other shoulder with that hand also pulling your rollerboard. So where is the coffee supposed to go? And forget about grabbing a newspaper. Quite inconvenient. Needless to say, an extra hand would be convenient while going through airports. Some creative designers in Spain have invented a solution that could potentially solve this traveler’s dilemma. "hop! the following suitcase" as it is known, uses technology to ease the hassles of travel by leaving you hands free. Wha? Yes, you heard me. hop! is a small suitcase. Contained in it are 3 sensors which sync to your smartphone via Bluetooth. They triangulate the signal from the phone to determine your location. Then the microprocessor takes over and directs the case – on caterpillar tracks – to follow behind your phone. See the video below for hop! in action. Sure, hop! is a small suitcase. Maybe not enough for a road warrior. But hop! is also a concept. However it is in the final 50 for the prestigious James Dyson award – an international student design award. Plenty of attention may come their way if rewarded. And soon we may all have a little buddy following us through the airport. [ hop! the following suitcase copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 08, 2012 11:45 am | Alison A Phone's Winter Friends Winter is coming – or leaving…depending on your location. Spending time in frigid temperatures is not so fun. Less fun is hearing your phone ring while you are quickly walking through the cold. Or trying to listen to your tunes while keeping your noggin warm. hi-Fun, an Italian company, sells fun products geared to make our mobile music and phone lives easier. And we found a couple Winter-appropriate products that prove to do exactly that. Welcome to hi-Call, a Bluetooth talking glove. hi-Call comes as a pair of warm gloves with a twist. The thumb of the left glove contains a speaker. The pinkie houses a microphone. Connect hi-Call to any Bluetooth-enabled phone and yep, you are listening and talking through your glove. Simple left wrist controls enable ending or starting of a call. Simply charge the left glove via USB before you go into the cold and chat away! Gloves are available in gray or black for men or women and sell for €49.99 (about $63). Though not as revolutionary – a logical complement to hi-Call is hi-Hat. Why not keep your head warm while listening to your tunes? hi-Hat contains high performance speakers built right in so you can let the music take you away to a warmer place, at least in your mind. And if you prefer to keep your hi-Call gloves in your pocket, hi-Hat does contain a hands free speaker to make your calls. hi-Hat is currently available in 4 colors and can be yours for €39.99 (about $52). So as you prepare your mobile life for the cold weather check into hi-Fun's solutions to keep the tunes and calls coming – despite the temperature. [ A Phone's Winter Friends copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 08, 2012 10:14 am | Julie Top Brewer- Makes your iPhone a Barista!   You have to admit the iPhone sure has brought a lot to the party. There really is no end to what it is capable of, we have already told you about checking your glucose levels with it, monitoring the performance of your car, stalking your neighbors or simply finding the nearest gas station, and now, your iPhone can make you coffee, and not just any coffee either. Check out the Top Brewer from Scanomat, this gorgeous, patented stainless steel coffee maker can be built directly into almost any countertop and brews a magical cup of coffee, exactly the way you want it… every time. Simply bring up the associated app on your iPhone or iPad and select your preferred drink, strength and style, then let the high quality grinders, and the smallest milk foamer in the world, kick in to present you with your perfect cup of java… from beans to brew, in almost no time at all. Clean up? No worries as the the Scanomatic clean system of the Top Brewer actually cleans all the hoses with fresh water after each and every cup, and the Top Brewer doesnt stop there either, depending on the options, it can also provide chilled drinking water, cold milk, juice and hot water for tea, hot chocolate or instant soups. The Top Brewer is one good looking, and equally handy, kitchen gadget. The Top Brewer can be controlled by means of its touch panel if an iDevice is not available, but what fun would that be, when the app access lets you immediately connect to your machine and select from all the available drinks, or allows you to select a favorite pre-progammed cup and dispenses it within seconds, just the way you wanted it! The Top Brewer is currently undergoing certification to be sold in the USA, sign up at scanomat.com to be the first to know exactly when you can get one. No word yet on price, but I’m guessing you might want to start saving up.   [ Top Brewer- Makes your iPhone a Barista! copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 08, 2012 07:57 am | Julie Presta – for When You Want it Now! I remember my first apartment, it had orange tweed carpeting, but it was lovingly furnished with rental furniture, and I found it to be a whole lot nicer than my moms old couch, or having the common “mattress on the floor” scenario found in many first apartments. Yes I paid more for it, but the place looked good in spite of the orange carpet, and they came to get the furniture when I was done with it… So rent-to-own simply works sometimes, when you’re starting out, or your credit is not what you’d like it to be, and let’s face it, there’s no better time for it’s revival than during this time completely filled with gadget temptations. Welcome Presta, a new service that lets you get the products you want, with affordable payments and no long term commitments. Unlike using credit, Presta doesn’t charge interest, instead, you pay a rental payment while you use the product. Simply keep it as long as you like, and after a year it’s yours, or return it after 3 months and they’ll even pay for the shipping to send it back. Computers, iPads, coffee makers or jewelry… if you’ve been coveting these items, now may be the time. Yes, it is more expensive than paying cash, or throwing it on your credit card. For example that iPad 2 you’ve had  your eye on carries 17 dollar a week payments, which means when you own it at the end of 12 months  it will have cost you right around 900 bucks, eeks! but is that better than not having one at all? Check out Presta.com, and I’ll let  you decide. [ Presta – for When You Want it Now! copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 08, 2012 06:30 am | Edwin Behringer introduces iNuke Boom Junior dock When it comes to audio devices, surely many of us have heard of Behringer (pardon the pun) before, and this time around they have introduced a spiritual successor to the world's largest and loudest dock to date, the 10,000-Watt iNuke Boom – in the form of the iNuke Boom Junior . The thing that we just had to ask is this, how "Junior" is it compared to its predecessor? Well, the iNuke Boom Junior is actually a 1:23 scale model of its powerful "senior", but Behringer has not compromised on its hardware specifications either, where it will come packed with professional grade components in a special 3-way active speaker design. I guess with the right amount of money in your wallet, just about anyone is able to sit back or rock out while enjoying concert quality sound in the comfort of their own home, listening to thumping lows, sizzling highs and crystal-clear sound regardless of the level. Costa Lakoumentas, Behringer Senior Vice President of Marketing, said, "We wanted to shake up the whole i-device docking world with a product that brings home some of the magic of the original 10,000-Watt iNuke BOOM. If you make a little room for the iNuke BOOM Junior in your home it will pay you back with stunning sound clarity and enough bass to throw a party; or get thrown out of your apartment." Right now, you need not have a single penny and you can still own the iNuke Boom Junior, simply through selecting "Like" Behringer on Facebook and you are in the running to be one of the randomly chosen winners. There will be an iNuke Boom Junior giveaway for each weekday in October, so why not give it a go? Alternatively, folks who prefer to have their very own destiny in their hands can always pick up the iNuke Boom Junior for $179.99 a pop. Press Release [ Behringer introduces iNuke Boom Junior dock copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 08, 2012 06:00 am | Edwin Turtle Shell Bluetooth speaker good to go Have you heard of Outdoor Technology before? No? Well, neither have we, but perhaps for folks like me who live like a frog beneath a coconut shell (that's a proverb from one South East Asian country, meaning a person who does not know what's going on around), it is time to read up more about Outdoor Technology. They are the ones behind cutting-edge, stylish accessories such as the retro inspired DJ Slims wireless headphones, and they are certainly not a company who loves resting on their laurels. No sir, they have started to kick off full production of the new Turtle Shell Bluetooth speaker after achieving their funding goal on Kickstarter. From the outside, the Turtle Shell Bluetooth speaker certainly lives up to its namesake, coming in an edgy style as well as capable of delivering Hi-Fi sound regardless of where you are, being the ideal portable, fully-equipped Bluetooth speaker. Since it is highly portable, what is the point of making it fragile? Good thing Outdoor Technologies did otherwise, coming up with a uniquely rugged design that has been shaped after a turtle shell (something Shredder might want to destroy in a fit of rage), boasting an array of color offerings that allows one to express one's style. The Turtle Shell Bluetooth speaker sports easy-to-use integrated controls that allow you to enjoy quick access to control tracks, volume and calls directly with a simple touch of a button. It was designed in order to fit your active lifestyle, where there are also accessories which are sold separately, conforming to its IP5X dust and waterproof standard. Your ears will be treated to crisp deep bass and hi-fi sound, and the rechargeable lithium-ion battery is capable of lasting up to 10 hours. Not only that, Outdoor Technologies also threw in a built-in microphone so that it ends up as a decent looking speakerphone, making the $149.95 asking price a rather decent one. Of course, if you were a contributor on Kickstarter earlier on, you would have "purchased" this at a far lower price. Press Release [ Turtle Shell Bluetooth speaker good to go copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 08, 2012 05:30 am | Edwin Fridge Locker makes sure your food stash remains safe I don't know about you, but there are bound to be people out there who think that a zombie apocalypse is imminent and could happen anytime, leading them to figure out ways and means to kill zombies in the most efficient manner while stocking up on all the essentials in a safe room. Not only that, your foodstuff would be best to come in a can, and just to make sure no one gets to your stash (zombies won't unless there are brains inside, it would be the pesky humans who are alive that would want to have a share of your canned bacon), whether it is in a storeroom or in a fridge, this is where the £19.99 Fridge Locker would come in handy. This clever cage solution would definitely cut down the rates of food theft in the communal fridge, where all of your favorite snacks and edibles can be kept under lock and key. Sporting a solid plastic locker form factor, it has a combination lock and a size that would make most coolers more than pleased to host it. Since it has grills, it remains well ventilated and will not be able to trap any noxious odors within. [ Fridge Locker makes sure your food stash remains safe copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 08, 2012 05:00 am | Edwin Adjustable Temperature Hot or Cold Therapy Wrap There are moments in our lives when we just want to kick our feet back and close our eyes, hoping that the day's troubles will just melt away. Well, you can always go for a nice hot bath followed by a massage, or when your muscles feel so tense, wrap them up in a heated blanket. Why stop there when you have a device which not only offers a hot wrap, but a cold one as well? This is where the $249.95 Adjustable Temperature Hot or Cold Therapy Wrap comes in handy, where the alternating hot or cold therapy system will allow you to choose your preferred temperature. Once done, you are able to maintain it for the duration of the treatment session. It will be very different from the bulky gel-filled wraps which are unable to be heated or cooled with precision, where those tend to also deviate from their starting temperature quickly. The Adjustable Temperature Hot or Cold Therapy Wrap does things differently, continuously circulating warm or cold water thanks to a compression wrap which is sold separately so that it can deliver consistent, targeted relief. It is perfect for soothing chronic conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis, while offering speedy recovery from injuries or surgery. [ Adjustable Temperature Hot or Cold Therapy Wrap copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue Test Your Bond Knowledge hop! the following suitcase A Phone's Winter Friends Top Brewer- Makes your iPhone a Barista! Presta – for When You Want it Now! Behringer introduces iNuke Boom Junior dock Turtle Shell Bluetooth speaker good to go Fridge Locker makes sure your food stash remains safe Adjustable Temperature Hot or Cold Therapy Wrap Recent Stories Zooka wireless speaker arrives at Target Stores

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