Daily Digest Coolest Gadgets for 01/09/2013

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Jan 09, 2013 07:00 am | Alison Plenty of Portable Power Unfortunately, we live in a world where natural disasters are a reality. Blizzards, tornados, earthquakes, hurricanes, torrential rains, tsunamis, floods. The list is intimidating. Preparedness remains about our only defense in many situations. Those living in the line of such disasters have become accustomed to preparing themselves with things like food, water and sandbags. Yet our technology keeps us connected to the world. Why sacrifice contact with the outside world when life gets turned upside down by mother nature? GoalZero, innovators of portable power systems, showed off their upcoming Yeti 150 at CES yesterday. This easily portable gadget will give you 150 watt-hours of power – enough to run your laptop all week. Run or charge devices via outlet, DC power or USB. Or to be ultra-prepared, invest in the attachable 15-watt solar panel to fill up on power when other sources don't exist. Wall charging takes about 4 hours and solar will take a good part of a sunny day. Being portable the Yeti 150 becomes not only a natural disaster savior, but perfect for camping, picnics or wherever power can't reach. The Yeti 150 launches later this year at about $400 with the solar panels at $200. When nature strikes be prepared to stay connected to the outside world with a leader in portable and solar power. [ Plenty of Portable Power copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Jan 09, 2013 05:30 am | Edwin iBattz Smart Charging Adapter wireless charging system for Galaxy S3 and Note 2 If you happen to own either a Samsung Galaxy S3 or a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (both are fine devices in their own right), then you might be interested to check out just what iBattz has in store for you this CES. We are looking at the new iBattz Smart Charging Adapter that caters for both devices (a 2-in-1 gizmo, so to speak) which delivers wireless charging capability, doing away with the need for an accompanying bulky case or connection. This new system will come with a charging base and Smart charging adapter which will fit snugly into a Samsung Galaxy S3 or Samsung Galaxy Note 2. The moment the adapter is within the device, it needs not be removed – ever again. How neat is that? Based on the universally accepted "Qi" standard, the Smart wireless charger will require a mere touch for the charging process to kick into action. The charging base will be able to tell you whether your device is charging or not, and when is it ready to be removed for use on the road. Each purchase will include an AC adapter, charging base and Smart charging adapter. [ iBattz Smart Charging Adapter wireless charging system for Galaxy S3 and Note 2 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Jan 09, 2013 05:00 am | Edwin Boogie Board Sync 9.7 LCD eWriter Yesterday, we took a look at the Boogie Board Jot 4.5 LCD eWriter, but this time around, it would be the larger Boogie Board Sync 9.7 LCD eWriter that has received the bulk of our attention. If you love taking down notes, then the Boogie Board Sync 9.7 LCD eWriter would surely not disappoint, as it is said to elevate note-taking to an entirely new realm. Imagine being able to save all that you have written down or scribbled in haste, where all of that is stashed on an SD memory card. Take things another step forward into the future with the notion that the Boogie Board Sync 9.7 LCD eWriter also boasts of connectivity options (which is the next evolutionary step in a device of its kind, of course), where you can transfer files wirelessly via Bluetooth connectivity to other compatible devices such as a computer, tablet, smartphone or other mobile device. Thanks to its 9.7-inch, pressure-sensitive writing surface, the Boogie Board Sync 9.7 LCD eWriter is able to offer the precision and control of a fine tip pen. [ Boogie Board Sync 9.7 LCD eWriter copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Jan 09, 2013 04:30 am | Edwin Canon PowerShot N announced You know, with each edition of CES, consumer electronics manufacturers would come up with new and revised versions of existing models, be they camcorders or digital cameras. This year, we see Canon update the PowerShot range with a slew of new models, although we are going to take a closer look at the PowerShot N for now. The spanking new PowerShot N digital camera will feature an innovative Creative Shot mode which help enhances artistic expression as well as sport a host of new connectivity features which will be able to support instant sharing, turning the Canon PowerShot N into quite the ultimate storytelling tool. In a digital manner, of course. First of all, here are more details about the Creative Shot, which is a new imaging mode that is capable of intuitively analyze an image, and it will automatically get to work, creating a series of five artistic photos of the original with different composition, lighting and color so that you have quite the array of options to choose from. Integrated wireless capabilities will also see it hook up the camera to a variety of mobile devices in a jiffy, allowing you to upload and comment on your images regardless of where you are. Other hardware features include a 2.8-inch capacitive, tilt-touch panel LCD, that gives you the option and freedom to shoot creative images at unique angles. Not only that, there is also a shutter and zoom ring that is located at the top and bottom of the lens, allowing images to be snapped from virtually any position, leaving your friends to stop and ask, "How did you manage to capture that image?" while you wear a smug smile on your face and wave the PowerShot N at them. With an 8x optical zoom and a 28mm wide-angle lens, accompanied by a 12.1- megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor, you know that the PowerShot N is up for just about anything – video or stills, it does not matter. You can expect to pick up the Canon PowerShot N from April onwards for $299.99, where it will come in white or black shades. Press Release [ Canon PowerShot N announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Jan 09, 2013 04:00 am | Edwin Toyota demonstrates self-driving car at CES 2013 Someone would have to sit down and do a really deep think through of existing road laws and regulations when self-driving cars become more and more commonplace. What happens when the data received by the vehicle is incorrect, and the car actually breaks the speed limit, all the while when you are sipping on your Starbucks mocha at the back seat, reading up on all that is happening in the world on a tablet? I suppose humanity will cross that particular bridge when they arrive at it, but otherwise, it remains something to chew over at this point in time. Toyota has already demonstrated a self-driving car over at CES 2013, although there are still some lengths to go before something like this is perfected for everyday and safe use. The ride, a luxurious Lexus LS600, has been outfitted with its fair share of radars, cameras in addition to an array of sensors which enables it to be more than just cognizant of its immediate environment. Toyota is not the first to create a driverless car, as Internet search behemoth Google was first to do so, and has been behind the wheel (literally) since 2010, working on refining its technology. Needless to say, there is nothing quite like some competition behind you to spur you on to greater heights, and we as the consumer will only be able to say that we win out in the end. The experimental car from Toyota is currently able to avoid collisions with pedestrians and other automobiles, where it will get up and about based on detailed electronic map data which is able to accurately perceive roadway information including traffic lanes and signals. I guess with this, you can truly drink those non-sobering beverages without having to worry about arriving at the destination while endangering the life of others on the road. Source [ Toyota demonstrates self-driving car at CES 2013 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue Plenty of Portable Power iBattz Smart Charging Adapter wireless charging system for Galaxy S3 and Note 2 Boogie Board Sync 9.7 LCD eWriter Canon PowerShot N announced Toyota demonstrates self-driving car at CES 2013 Recent Stories Holy iBattz BattStation Tough Pro, Batman! Boogie Board Jot 4.5 LCD eWriter Canon imageFORMULA P-208 Scan-tini personal scanner Huawei Ascend W1 arrives at CES 2013 "Slow Down" Says Your Fork

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