Daily Digest Coolest Gadgets for 02/06/2013

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Feb 06, 2013 08:45 am | Alison Gain Rewards with Amazon Coins Yesterday (February 5, 2013) Amazon announced a new loyalty program launching in May. Amazon Coins will enable app purchases with credits/points/'coins'. Makes sense. Afterall, most of us are sucked into some points program – be it credit card miles, grocery store points or what not. But take a look at more of the details of Amazon Coins and see if you think it will be enough to gain loyalty of buyers and programmers. Amazon Coins will reward millions of coins (what appear to be about $.01 each) to Kindle Fire users. Why Kindle Fire? To promote development and purchases of appstore apps. Amazon made no announcement as to how the "tens of millions of coins" will be rewarded. At a minimum it appears they will be available for straight purchase. But I can't help but think that Amazon will give some away to help promote interest in apps. Perhaps with digital content purchases? Anyway, Coins will serve as a virtual currency to purchase apps. The objective appears to get app developers focused on adding Fire-compatible content to the app store and pushing them to promote their own apps. Theoretically, if a user has coins stored up they would be more willing to try out something new – giving programmers their incentive. To be eligible, an app must be on their store by April 25. The developer's announcement details more of the what/who/how from their end. As an avid Amazon customer and Kindle Fire owner I can attest that Fire apps lag far behind their Android brethren  So perhaps this may prompt more interest from the dev community. And as a Fire owner I appreciate the possibility of some free credits coming my way for sticking with their tablet in a world of more advanced units. Only time will tell. So stay tuned to hear how Amazon Coins pans out.   [ Gain Rewards with Amazon Coins copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 06, 2013 08:00 am | Alison Dine Doraemon Style Sometimes you just can't get enough of your favorite cartoon. We can wake up to Superman alarm clocks, eat breakfast off our Angry Birds plates, take notes with our X-Men pen and crawl into bed clothed in our Avengers pajamas (ok, maybe not). Doraemon, famous Japanese animae series, is one of those iconic cartoons that deserves to be a part of our lives. TV Asahi wants visitors to truly experience Doraemon when you visit their Tokyo headquarters. They converted the lobby café into Doraemon’s Secret Gadget Café to celebrate their 55th anniversary and release of the upcoming Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum. Walk through the Dokodemo Door (Anywhere Door) and experience a variety of Doraemon gadgets. The menu includes items like a 4D Pocket Sandwich and Dora-gratin. There are plenty of smoothies, lattes with character images in the foam and other treats to remind you of the adventures of this Japanese classic. So if you pass through Tokyo in the next couple months stop off and get your Doraemon fix in a whole new way. [ Dine Doraemon Style copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 06, 2013 05:30 am | Edwin Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini for the iPad mini You don't suppose that a device that is known as the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini would, well, be the perfect fit for the iPad mini from Apple? You don't say, and this is exactly what the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini is all about, being a slim protective keyboard cover that was specially designed in order to enhance the entire iPad mini experience. The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini is said to help you make the most of everything that you want to achieve on your iPad mini, be it firing up apps, watching movies and viewing photos, you will still end up with a relatively comfortable typing experience without bulking up your slim and svelte tablet. The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini will attach itself securely to your iPad mini as you hear the click of powerful integrated magnets. Thanks to the use of a slim aluminum cover, you can be sure that it will match the design of the iPad mini, while bringing along with it durable protection without bulking up your tablet. Whenever your fingers feel as though they would want to dance all over the keyboard, just flip the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini, and its built-in Bluetooth EasyType keyboard will be revealed, offering all and sundry a traditional typing layout in a small seven-inch form factor. To make sure you do not end up like a fish out of water, it will also be equipped with iPad mini function shortcut keys for the commands that you would use most often, including copy and paste. Not only that, it will also double up as a hands-free view stand for you to make use of your iPad mini without having to go through the trouble of holding it. Other features of the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini include an instant On/Off feature, allowing your iPad mini to wake up automatically whenever you open the cover, and it will switch to standby when you close it. Sporting a 3-month battery life with 2 hours of use a day on average, this $79.99 bad boy looks set to be a decent accessory purchase as it arrives in Europe and the US from this month onwards. Press Release [ Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini for the iPad mini copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 06, 2013 05:00 am | Edwin Black Hornet Nano Unmanned Air Vehicle UAVs, or better known as Unmanned Air Vehicles, have become an indispensable part of modern day warfare. Basically, the chances of you wiping out an enemy is far higher if you happen to possess weapons of mass destruction as well as sport the latest that technology can offer. Well, folks in the British Army have a new "toy", so to speak, to play around with, and that would be the Black Hornet Nano Unmanned Air Vehicle which will measure approximately 4" x 1", and will offer troops who are on the ground the kind of situational awareness which is all too vital in sensitive missions. The Black Hornet will come with a small camera that offers troops reliable full-motion video and still images. Instead of using one of those fiber optic cables which can be bent, soldiers can instead use it to peer around corners, or check out what lies on the other side of the wall, as well as over other obstacles in order to identify any hidden dangers as all the images captured by it will be shown off on a handheld terminal. The Black Hornet Nano Unmanned Air Vehicle will come in the size of a child's toy, while carrying a revolutionary new system that is easy to tote around whenever you are on patrol, where it can also perform in harsh environments and windy conditions to boot. Tipping the scales for as little as 16 grams a pop, and it has been developed by Prox Dynamics AS of Norway as part of a £20 million contract, where 160 units will be developed alongside Marlborough Communications Ltd in Surrey. Sergeant Christopher Petherbridge of the Brigade Reconnaissance Force in Afghanistan, said, "Black Hornet is definitely adding value, especially considering the lightweight nature of it. We use it to look for insurgent firing points and check out exposed areas of the ground before crossing, which is a real asset. It is very easy to operate and offers amazing capability to the guys on the ground." Military Page [ Black Hornet Nano Unmanned Air Vehicle copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 06, 2013 04:30 am | Edwin LED Crystal Earrings So you think that you have run out of fashion accessories at this point in time to match the rest of your wardrobe, or figured out that it would be great to have something far different from what your mates have, then the $26.99 LED Crystal Earrings would definitely come in handy. From the name itself, you can more or less say that you've got a winner on your hands, or rather, should we say "ears"? The LED Crystal Earrings will come in red, white, or blue, and whenever you do not want to be the star of the party with your blinged out earrings, then you can always make use of the rubber backs, where it will instantly turn you incognito in a particular crowd. Each purchase will be accompanied by two pairs of batteries for light. Talk about being the one that truly stands out from the rest of the crowd when you have these on! Surely attending rave parties will attract the relevant attention from the guys, as they home in on this chic chick with great taste in accessorizing. Each pair of the LED Crystal Earrings come with plastic backs so that they will not cause the batteries to touch your skin. [ LED Crystal Earrings copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 06, 2013 04:00 am | Edwin WilloMD Joint Pain Reliever Do you suffer from pains all over your joints? If you have answered in the affirmative, and you have tried just about anything and every possible "solution" out there without any sign of success, perhaps it is time you give the $599 WilloMD Joint Pain Reliever a chance. It is said to offer revolutionary pain relief sans the need for prescriptions, pills or creams. Just how does WilloMD Joint Pain Reliever work? For starters, it relies on breakthrough science in order to reduce joint pain and swelling that are experienced by millions of people all over the world each day. Did you know that a simple golf swing is able to place as much as 4.5 times of your weight on your front knee joint? That would be equal to 675 pounds of pressure if you happen to tip the scales at 150 pounds. Needless to say, over time, this kind of stress could result in pain and swelling. This is where the WilloMD comes in, where it features an easy-to-use bio-computer with Sensorpeutic technology that will target joint pain. This is no flash-in-the-pan solution, but rather, a result of decades of medical research and development. For added peace of mind, it has already received clearance from the FDA. [ WilloMD Joint Pain Reliever copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 05, 2013 11:20 am | Al Wash and Dry Under the Same Tap We have all been there. You are in an airport, mall or other public bathroom. And you typically have a carry-on bag or your shopping bags or a child to keep an eye on. You approach the sink, scrub your  hands and then peer across the room realizing that you have to traipse 10 feet away with wet hands plus bags, child, etc. to get your hands dry. You can try the shopping bag shuffle (squeeze bags between your legs and gently move them along as you walk), or you can leave your items sitting by the sink at risk of who knows what. Not real convenient or sanitary. One thing is certain, the janitorial crew will have job security as long as the pathway of drips continues from tap to dryer. The geniuses at Dyson have apparently observed us doing these crazy techniques. They think we need to contain our shuffling. Meet the Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer. Integrated into the tap is a 1400W motor which can pull in 28 liters of filtered air a second. Your paws will be dry in just 14 seconds with this Dyson power. Spinning 92,000 times a minute may make you weary of breakage. But seven years of development enabled the fan to only have 3 moving parts. No rings, brushes and other pieces to break down. These futuristic faucets will be available beginning in March at a hefty price ($1500 and £1000). But, as Dyson points out, the savings on paper towels and hand dryer machines not to mention drip cleanup – may make these gadgets worth the investment.   Further info over on the Dyson site. [ Wash and Dry Under the Same Tap copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 05, 2013 09:42 am | Alison Doctor Inspired Dining Are you a die hard Dr. Who fan? What constitutes being a die hard anyway? Maybe it is memorizing the different episodes. Maybe it involves life sized character likenesses in your home. Or perhaps having posters and replica products means you are a die hard. One gal took her love of food and Dr. Who to a new level. Chris-Rachael Oseland dissected seasons 1-6 seeking inspiration for Dining with the Doctor: The Unauthorized Whovian Cookbook. Each episode of the 6 seasons is represented by different recipe. Perhaps you would be satisfied with Professor Yana’s Gluten Neutrino Map Binder or you may be more of a fan of Marble Cucumber Circuits with Vesuvian Fire Dipping Sauce. And for dessert don't forget Kazran’s Night Sky Fog Cups. Over 100 pages provide dozens of options including vegetarian, low carb and even beverages. And for a little extra inspiration visit the bonus section dedicated to some of Dr. Who's favorites: fish fingers and custard. With the bevvy of options you will stay inspired for weeks to come. Having people over to watch Dr. Who? This cookbook will provide perfect inspiration for your munchies. Express your fanaticism in an entirely new way and get in on the Doctor dishes at ThinkGeek for just $19.99. [ Doctor Inspired Dining copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 05, 2013 05:30 am | Edwin Eye Tracking Glasses to become mainstream? The idiot box sitting in the middle of your living room will no longer be an idiot box for long. No sir, you need not fret any more, as it is slowly gaining its brain, just like how the scarecrow wants a brain in the Wizard of Oz. Thing is, just how far will technology progress where the TV is concerned? We have already seen the TV make the slow but sure move to being a Smart TV, and here we are with SMI 3D Eye Tracking by SensoMotoric Instruments that offers insight into realistic 3D user experience, while paving the way for real-time gaze interaction in virtual environments. Sounds like a whole lot of Greek, no? Well, I will do my level best to convey the right message to the masses then. Basically, SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) from Germany is an eye tracking technology leader in their field, and has just revealed an impressive piece of technology that will certainly add a wow factor to the overall user experience when it comes to studying gaze interaction applications in virtual environments. SMI was behind the first 3D glasses with full eye tracking capability in the world, where they partnered with Volfoni, a leading provider of 3D solutions. Courtesy of Volfoni’s ActiveEye technology, the new smart glasses are able to merge mobile eye tracking with a realistic 3D user experience. This would result in completely new insights into a user’s interaction. Take for example, when one is navigating through virtual urban spaces or while looking at 3D product designs, thanks to its full head and motion tracking support, the technology is definitely a milestone for real-time gaze interaction with virtual avatars or 3D gaming applications. Something tells me that the world of home consoles will change drastically in the near future, if efforts like the Eye Tracking Glasses continue to blossom. Press Release [ Eye Tracking Glasses to become mainstream? copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 05, 2013 05:30 am | Edwin Aleratec 1:3 RoboRacer DVD/CD MultiDrive SA Duplicator I know that you need not necessarily run a piracy ring when it comes to videos and songs being distributed on DVDs and CDs, but just in case you are the de facto tech guy in a family that certainly makes an extreme case for itself when it comes to the words "extended family", and hence you are designated to make duplicates of all those recorded family moments in Full High Definition quality. Having said that, a solitary DVD burner on your machine is not going to cut the mustard. Far from it! This is where you bring in the heavy duty workers, and the Aleratec 1:3 RoboRacer DVD/CD MultiDrive SA Duplicator would definitely be one of them, as it comes across as a fully-automatic disc duplicator that boasts of not one, but three DVD/CD disc-burning drives as well as a 150-disc capacity for rapid, hands-free completion of disc duplication projects. Even better news? This is a completely standalone duplicator, so there is no need for any computers to come into the equation. The Aleratec 1:3 RoboRacer DVD/CD MultiDrive SA Duplicator prides itself in being the next generation of innovative robotic disc duplicators, and it will deliver more speed and convenience than any of the prior RoboRacer Aleratec models. It is said that the Aleratec RoboRacer DVD/CD disc duplicator is able to perform high-quality disc copies automatically, so that you are free to spend your precious time to do other things. All you need to do is load the duplicator with a source disc or source image over the USB connection, and slot in a maximum of 150 blank discs, press the push-button controls to begin the duplication process, and you're good to go. Perry Solomon, Aleratec's President and CEO, said, “The 1:3 RoboRacer DVD/CD MultiDrive SA Duplicator advances the successful RoboRacer series with enhancements that promise increased productivity without compromising high-quality results. Our customers will be able to complete their DVD and CD duplication jobs faster and with less interaction required than ever before." Expect to pick up the Aleratec 1:3 RoboRacer DVD/CD MultiDrive SA Duplicator for $1,699 a pop. Product Page [ Aleratec 1:3 RoboRacer DVD/CD MultiDrive SA Duplicator copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue Gain Rewards with Amazon Coins Dine Doraemon Style Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini for the iPad mini Black Hornet Nano Unmanned Air Vehicle LED Crystal Earrings WilloMD Joint Pain Reliever Wash and Dry Under the Same Tap Doctor Inspired Dining Eye Tracking Glasses to become mainstream? Aleratec 1:3 RoboRacer DVD/CD MultiDrive SA Duplicator Recent Stories

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