Daily Digest Coolest Gadgets for 03/07/2013

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Mar 07, 2013 11:05 am | Alison NEWSFLASH: 20% off Site Wide at ThinkGeek Today! Due to technical difficulties last night, ThinkGeek wants to get back in your good graces. Today only they are offering 20% off everything on the site with no minimum purchase. Through 11:59PM ET you can save on those geeky yet fun products that make you and others smile. Use code TIMMYFIX at checkout to save. [ NEWSFLASH: 20% off Site Wide at ThinkGeek Today! copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 07, 2013 08:40 am | Alison A Calculator to Highlight Creativity Every kid procrastinates when the command "finish your homework" comes down from a parent. They sit at their desk or table and try to focus on their work. But their mind seems to remind them of the fun they miss elsewhere while toiling in homework-land. Funny. Sometimes that same procrastination creeps into our adult worlds too. If you are one whose thoughts tend to wander away, you need this office gadget. Get yourself (or your young homework do-er) a DIY Calculator for just $12.99 at Perpetual Kid. You start with a blank slate. I recommend at least putting indications on as to where you find the buttons so you can do your calculations. But beyond that get creative! Show off your personality. Maybe you have a troop of aliens watching your every result. Maybe 9 and X are in a conversation. Who knows. It is up to you. One thing is for sure. No one will lay claim to your work of art. And if the little ones decide to do their own maybe it will keep them smiling long enough to sit down and finish their homework. [ A Calculator to Highlight Creativity copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 07, 2013 07:55 am | Alison Billiards Training Tool Quick. Name your favorite bar game. Darts? Trivia? Foosball? I'm guessing pool or snooker will win out in most cases. Bars have to make serious revenue on drinks and games to let the tables occupy so much space. And billiards players take their games seriously. Don't mess with that person who has their coins waiting on the table. They may look harmless. But they are focused. And they end up running the table despite their innocent look. I think I found out how they practice. If you are like me you have problems playing the bumpers. I never quite get the right point to ricochet the ball into a pocket. Three students from University of the Algarve in Portugal either have too much time on their hands or really do have a purpose in playing endless games of pool. They designed a device that tells you where to aim. The "PoolLiveAid" focuses on where the cue ball is then lays out where to aim, using a laser on the bed of the table. Basically they give you what you can get on a billiards video game. Obviously you wouldn't take the contraption into your local. But for practicing purposes it could really get your game up to snuff. The students are still testing the device, so don't anticipate it on the market anytime soon. Thanks: Yahoo Sport [ Billiards Training Tool copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 07, 2013 05:30 am | Edwin Asus Transformer AiO launched The Asus Transformer AiO (All in One) has been touted to be the first all-in-one desktop PC which is capable of running not only Windows 8, but Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as well, in either desktop or tablet mode. Yeah, you read that right, Asus has taken off the kid's gloves this time around with the Transformer AiO which certainly ups the ante when it comes to a dual-booting device. It is incredibly innovative of Asus to do so, rolling out the Transformer AiO which offers users the option of a tablet's mobility alongside the performance of a powerful desktop computer, all without having to compromise on design and functionality. The Transformer AiO is said to boast of a desktop PC Station that will feature 3rd generation Intel Core desktop processor technology which enables one to enjoy an outstanding Windows 8 performance, while the presence of a detachable 18.4-inch multi-touch display will carry NVIDIA's Tegra 3 quad-core processor so that you can have fun with an optimum Android 4.1 Jelly Bean user experience. The good news does not end there, either, as this particular innovation will allow the tablet to run Windows 8 in Remote Desktop mode, clearly making this a first of its kind in the world since no All-in-One PC has ever managed to offer such flexibility, innovation or design before, making Asus lay claim to such an exclusive device. When it comes to connectivity options, the Asus Transformer AiO will not come up short, as you get a quartet of USB 3.0 ports, something that even high end Ultrabooks lack, in addition to an HDMI out port for you to hook up a monitor for extended display options, while the 18.4-inch LED-backlit display will boast of 1080p HD resolution alongside a 10-point multi-touch and IPS technology, enabling it to deliver bright, vibrant images with 178-degree wide viewing angles. Expect the Asus Transformer AiO to arrive sometime in Q2 2013 in North America, where it ought to start from $1,299 onward. Company Page [ Asus Transformer AiO launched copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 07, 2013 05:00 am | Edwin Polycom SoundStation Connect announced Polycom has just announced their SoundStation Connect, which is touted to deliver Polycom's legendary audio quality to not only desktop, but notebook-based meetings, regardless of where you are. The great world of teleconferencing, where a bunch of suits sit around a particular speaker/microphone combination as the other person(s) on the line will spark a multi-way conversation. Definitely brings back classic memories of days when there was no such thing as Skype for a multi-conference call, right? Well, Polycom is not one to dwell on past glories, hence there is a very good reason to release the SoundStation Connect. For starters, the SoundStation Connect is said to be an audio conference solution which enables users to bring the gold standard in audio conferencing technology regardless of where they are. It will be able to be plugged straight into any laptop or desktop USB port, allowing users of soft-phone apps including Polycom RealPresence Desktop 2.0, Microsoft Lync or IBM Sametime experience HD-quality audio conferencing technology, letting you conduct small-group meetings whether you are at the office, at home or on the road. Jim Kruger, Senior Vice President of Product and Solutions Marketing, Polycom, said, “Polycom SoundStation Connect lets customers take the legendary Polycom SoundStation audio conferencing experience anywhere they want to have voice or video meeting on their computer. SoundStation Connect is ideal for groups of people in small to midsize rooms such as salespeople and customers in a huddle room, patients and doctors in an office, or creative designers and ad experts in a brainstorm area. Polycom's best-in-class HD audio technology allows all of the meeting participants on the call to hear and be heard, making calls more productive." Do expect to benefit in the form of clear conversations, an easy deployment, and a snap in transporting it with the SoundStation Connect from Polycom. Thing is, you cannot pick up the Polycom SoundStation Connect until sometime in the second quarter of the year for $299 each. Press Release [ Polycom SoundStation Connect announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 07, 2013 04:30 am | Edwin Levitron Lamp You might not be the wise old man sitting at the top of an impossible-to-climb mountain, and neither are you a swami who sleeps on a bed of nails, but this does not mean you are unable to make things levitate. Thing is, you will first need to lighten your bank account by $150 before you are able to get hold of the Levitron Lamp which is light as air, and the middle bit of the lamp does seem as though it is "missing", hence leaving the top bit floating . The Levitron Lamp is lit by half a dozen cool-white, high-intensity LEDs, where this illusionary lamp will blend both art with innovative technology into accent lighting. Definitely the way to leave a lasting impression, don't you think so? Thanks to the power of magnetism, this apparently gravity-defying “shade” of the lamp will remain suspended over an inch above its base, making it look as though it remains floating on a halo of light. Some assembly required, so you might want to enlist some help from your man to get it up and running. [ Levitron Lamp copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 07, 2013 04:00 am | Edwin LED Ampli-TIE gives you an electrifying appearance Everyone wants to look their best, it is in our nature always to put our best foot forward. After all, who would like to play the role of a slacker? Nobody, really, unless one does not really care about what the world thinks of them. Well, here is a unique addition to your wardrobe, where it comes in the form of the LED Ampli-TIE which could very well be a DIY project. Basically, your average, boring looking necktie can now be transformed, given a new lease of life as you light it up like a VU meter. The LED Ampli-TIE will rely on the Electret Microphone Amplifier to that will then trigger 16 Flora NeoPixels which has been sewn using conductive thread along the entire length of the tie in order for it to work. Of course, if you are going to embark on this project on your own, you would definitely need to have a fair amount of DIY knowledge, especially when it comes to Flora, the Adafruit Microphone Amplifier Breakout, and conductive thread among others. Since there are electric bits and pieces all over, should you find a need to wash your LED Ampli-TIE after spilling some curry or wine on it, make sure you remove the battery and perform a gentle spot clean, as water should be refrained from getting into the microphone. Product Page [ LED Ampli-TIE gives you an electrifying appearance copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue NEWSFLASH: 20% off Site Wide at ThinkGeek Today! A Calculator to Highlight Creativity Billiards Training Tool Asus Transformer AiO launched Polycom SoundStation Connect announced Levitron Lamp LED Ampli-TIE gives you an electrifying appearance Recent Stories A Case for a World Traveler How Lamborghini Celebrates a Birthday Full Immersion Professional Racer's Simulator

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Daily Digest Coolest Gadgets for 03/06/2013

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Mar 06, 2013 08:00 am | Alison A Case for a World Traveler Ever notice that SIM cards keep getting smaller and smaller? You know that they will eventually end up about the size of a pinhead or something ridiculous. The small SIM card does not prove a problem for most of us since it pretty much just lives in the phone. But there are a batch of international travelers out there who do see their card on a regular basis. Whether going from the US to Uzbekistan, Malaysia to Malta, Australia to Argentina or anything in between those of you that travel know the importance of 1) getting a SIM where you are going and 2) keeping track of your SIMs. Currently receiving backing on Kickstarter is a perfect solution for the iPhone 5-owning world traveler to conquer the SIM card challenge. SIMPLcase™ provides a sleek, protective case with SIM card storage and more. Made of an engineering grade polymer, the case provides low profile but durable protection. When you take off the case however, you notice storage for 3 SIM cards and a SIM card eject tool. How logical is that? No more need to use a paperclip, earing, staple or other random objects to eject the SIM. Now when you travel from India to Italy your SIM awaits in your case. And one other great feature of the SIMPlcase? Get your wallet out when you need to Skype or want to watch a movie. The back contains a credit card sized slot so you use your card to prop up your iPhone. Get in on their Kickstarter campaign now for as little as $12, which will get you a case (estimated in June). And with 23 days to go and over 50% funding it appears that is a reality. Holding on to your iPhone 4/4S? Visit their website to put in a request for one of those cases. And never let yourself get caught off guard when traveling abroad. [ A Case for a World Traveler copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 06, 2013 07:00 am | Alison How Lamborghini Celebrates a Birthday Happy 50th birthday Lamborghini! Yes, these sleek speed machines have graced roadways – and garages of the rich – for five decades. In very Automobili Lamborghini style they are pulling out all the stops to commemorate their anniversary. And I mean ALL the stops. Unveiled this week prior to the start of the Geneva Auto Show was the Lamborghini Veneno, a $3.9M supercar. (And you thought your friend's 50th surprise birthday party was a hefty expense.) Only three Veneno's will be produced for sale. Once you get done dropping expletives read on to get the details of what a $3.9M supercar entails. First look under the hood. Patterned after the Aventador, the 6.5liter V-12 engine and 740hp will get you 0 to 60 quicker than a sneeze. It tops out at an impressive 221mph. The design definitely turns heads. Carbon fiber galore means emphasis on aerodynamics and downforce – afterall the last thing you want is your multi-million dollar car to fly off the road when you accelerate. Even the interior contains carbon fiber. Trim accents will be in green, red or white (get it – Italian flag). So each of the three produced will be completely unique. Now hold on to your checkbooks. Three lucky buyers have been confirmed and the model in the picture is museum bound. Sorry to burst your bubble. But the Veneno sure provides a fun way for us to "oooh" and "aaahh" and is certainly a fitting tribute for one of the most technologically advanced auto makers.   Thanks: AutoWeek [ How Lamborghini Celebrates a Birthday copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 06, 2013 06:00 am | Edwin Full Immersion Professional Racer's Simulator You know something? It is a whole lot easier to be a backseat driver, as you tend to be able to make all of the correct decisions that the driver him or herself was seemingly unable to make when they are at the wheel. Same goes for high stakes Formula 1 racing, where being in the comfort of your living room, you can cuss at the driver's decision, but you have never really placed yourself in such a high pressure cooker situation, have you? Perhaps it is time to change things and give you a tiny taste on what could be – with the $58,500 Full Immersion Professional Racer’s Simulator. Yes sir, with that kind of money, you can buy yourself an exotic race car (on the low end side of things, though), but at least with the Full Immersion Professional Racer’s Simulator, you would not have to worry about stuff such as insurance claims, folks scratching your car out of jealousy and the ilk. The Full Immersion Professional Racer’s Simulator is said to be the only racing simulator in the market to come with a 180°, 106″-wide HD screen which will keep you immersed in a high-speed virtual car race of unparalleled realism. 7 million-pixels will wrap themselves halfway around you, showing the window net, side mirrors, and passed cars in your peripheral vision as though you are in an actual vehicle. 57 renowned race circuits, including Daytona International Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Laguna Seca, have been recreated from 3D laser scans. Talk about extravagant! [ Full Immersion Professional Racer’s Simulator copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 06, 2013 05:30 am | Edwin Tequila Guns Now here is a Tequila shooter that lives up to its name – the £29.99 Tequila Guns. The next time your mate asks you whether you would want to go shoot some tequila right after work, all you need to do is give a knowing nod, open your drawer and pull out the Tequila Gun that has been sitting in there for this opportune moment. No need to wait until after work, although your boss might not approve of a little tipple during the day. You will be able to pick from the classic cowboy 6-Shooter, or the more contemporary Glock 9mm and shoot – not people, but rather, tequila, as you end a particularly strenuous day at work. Of course, it goes without saying that these are not actual guns, but rather, they are tequila bottles which were made south of the border. These beautifully realized glass bottles have been filled with high-quality tequila, and each purchase comes with a pair of shot glasses as well as a display stand. Definitely not the kind of glass bottle that you would discard once they are empty. [ Tequila Guns copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 06, 2013 05:00 am | Edwin Taser Sword is certainly one menacing weapon Which would you prefer to be on the receiving end of? The razor sharp edge of the sword, or being tased to the ground, having jolts of electricity course through your body as though you were wrecked by Force Lightning by Emperor Palpatine? Well, come to think of it, isn't being hit by a lightsaber somewhat a similar feeling like the Taser Sword? After all, it cuts through just about anything, and is made up of pure energy? The Taser Sword is actually the brainchild of a certain YouTube user known as Jonathan, where he was experimenting with a double-bladed Shock Mod Ninja Sword in order to imbue it with Taser-like functionality. Sounds as though it is one of those science fiction weapons, but it is very, very real. Needless to say, since this is a DIY project, it will obviously lack the finesse of a particular weapon that was fashioned out from the fires of Mount Doom. I digress, Jonathan obviously does not have the advantage of an actual weapons factory that churns out precisely tuned weapons, but at the very least, the sword's practical function works as painful as its namesake. On the Taser Sword lies a utilitarian but functional "On" switch which can be activated to turn on the shock function, and since tasers run off a power source or battery, it will require a regular wall socket plug located at the end of the grip which was specially designed to charge the weapon. According to Jonathan, he was inspired to come up with the Taser Sword after he saw another YouTube user by the name of GreekGadgetGuru. What is the whole point of this DIY project if it was not tested in the real world? Jonathan decided to play the role of guinea pig, and had a friend of his touch him with the sword, which should be demonstration enough to avoid one of these when unsheathed. Source [ Taser Sword is certainly one menacing weapon copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 06, 2013 04:30 am | Edwin Datamancer rolls out Executive Keyboard Are you in the market for a spanking new keyboard at the moment? Assuming you have answered in the affirmative, then you might be on the lookout for the usual suspects from Microsoft, Logitech, or even Genius. Well, how about taking a few steps off the well worn path, and settle for a totally different trail instead? Surely you have heard of Art Lebedev's range of insanely priced computer peripherals, but fret not, we are not asking you to blow your year's vacation budget on one of Art Lebedev's tech installations. Thing is, you will still need to fork out a rather hefty amount for the Executive Keyboard from a certain Datamancer. The asking price for the Executive Keyboard? We are looking at $750, and that is without the custom add-ons and what not. Why would a keyboard warrant such an insanely high price tag? Well, you have got to ask the good people over at Datamancer, who have put up their ware on Etsy. The Executive Keyboard will ship with an aluminum body that is always stunning to look at, even if it does not carry the "Apple" logo, while the presence of mechanical switches and typewriter keys will surely make every dollar of the $750 you put in well worth it. The Executive Keyboard attempts to justify its price tag by being a hand-crafted keyboard, and the default layout remains a standard US ANSI 104-key QWERTY, although for folks who happen to live in Europe, you can always settle for an European layout. Needless to say, it would be the keys in the layout which function as the actual centerpiece of this computer peripheral, all done up in the style of antique typewriter keys. Since it connects to a computer via USB, expect the Executive Keyboard to play nice on any PC or Mac. There seems to be only nine for sale at the moment, so get them while they're hot! Product Page [ Datamancer rolls out Executive Keyboard copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 06, 2013 04:00 am | Edwin Bartendro robot is an interesting mix, pardon the pun Your local bartender might have a thing or two to say about the Bartendro robot mixologist, especially in these economically trying times, and to be made redundant at the workplace because of technology is definitely quite a bummer. The thing is, the Bartendro robot mixologist does not look as though it is going to replace the bald man behind the counter, wiping glasses, anytime soon, considering how one of the main draws of a local pub would be the bartender himself who lends a shoulder to cry on during times of trouble among its clientele, as well as offers some sagely advice from time to time. Still, to see a robot function as a bartender is something else, but do not expect the Bartendro to be some sort of protocol droid like C3PO which you see in Star Wars. No sir, it will seem to be more of a contraption, but is a robot at the very base. Thanks to the presence of a Raspberry Pi processor, it is capable of crafting up a wide range of cocktails, as long as it carries the relevant information in its database. The Bartendro robot is said to be able to handle up to 15 bottles of booze and mixers simultaneously, and is capable of dispensing precision cocktails in a swift turnaround time of under 10 seconds. Of course, the lack of a human touch will not see the Bartendro take over the human bartender duties anytime soon, but I suppose at clubs where folks just want to get a shot of their favorite poison without having to go through the motions of talking to other folks, will find some solace in the presence of the Bartendro. Other than the Raspberry Pi processor, the Bartendro robot mixologist will also comprise of other parts such as peristaltic pumps, custom electronic dispenser boards, and food-grade tubing. Capable of churning out 200 cocktails in an evening, you can be sure that this is one robot which will not hit on your girlfriend, but neither is it capable of breaking up fights. Fancy getting the Bartendro? You will have to fork out a rather handsome $2,499 for it. Source [ Bartendro robot is an interesting mix, pardon the pun copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue A Case for a World Traveler How Lamborghini Celebrates a Birthday Full Immersion Professional Racer's Simulator Tequila Guns Taser Sword is certainly one menacing weapon Datamancer rolls out Executive Keyboard Bartendro robot is an interesting mix, pardon the pun Recent Stories Get Help When You Need It Look Your 8-Bit Best Hands-Free Toilet Seat

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