Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Sonos SUB wireless subwoofer offers pleasure for your ears

 
 

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Between a silent movie with drop dead gorgeous visuals, or a sweeping, majestic soundtrack, which would you choose? It would definitely be a hard choice for some, as some of us are more inclined towards music, while others are more visual folks. The thing is this – the best would be an amalgamation of both, but sometimes, you can only choose one. This time around is slightly different – let us say that you have a high end gaming rig or one of the largest flat screen displays in the living room around your neighborhood. How about attending to the audio aspect?

This is where the Sonos SUB wireless subwoofer comes in handy. Do discount the fact that the company known as Sonos is still relatively young compared to the other more established players in the market such as Bang & Olufsen as well as Bowers & Wilkins, as Sonos was just founded in 2002 – a relatively young decade old. Since then, however, they have not short changed consumers at all, where Sonos has proven themselves to be consistent in rolling out quality wireless Hi-Fi systems. Let us take a closer look at how the Sonos SUB wireless subwoofer works right after the jump.

Basically, the Sonos SUB wireless subwoofer has every intention of filling up your home with bass, and it will do so far more compared to any current Sonos setup. Specially designed to complement the already impressive sonic capabilities of Sonos amplified products including the CONNECT:AMP, the PLAY:3 and the PLAY:5, this particular device will throw in a generous amount of throbbing bass into the mix. Sonos claims that the system settings will be automatically adjusted to balance the SUB with the output from any paired Sonos device in order to deliver nothing but the very best mix.

Apart from that, there is also a simple, one-button setup procedure, allowing the unit to be controlled over the dedicated Sonos Controller or dedicated free Android/iOS apps on mobile devices. Features of the Sonos SUB wireless subwoofer include a couple of state-of-the-art Class-D digital amplifiers within an acoustically dead proprietary resin outer shell with maximum internal air volume, and built-in digital signal processing circuitry. It will come in just one shade – Gloss Black, when it arrives this June 19th for $699 a pop.

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Wall Switch Watch tells the time differently

 
 

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Forget about the Tissot, Rolex or Tag Heuer, those are luxury timepieces that cost thousands of dollars, and can be passed off as family heirlooms as well. Unfortunately, they are way too formal for my liking, and you cannot really wear those with just a pair of jeans and a T-Shirt. Instead, if you are one who is way more casual, you might want to look into something different that will help set you apart – such as the Wall Switch Watch for instance.

The name itself gives the game away – it is basically a timepiece that you wear around your wrist, and toggling the switch will let you know the current time, while pressing the switch again will show you the date. This minimalistic presentation does not have any fancy bells or whistles. If you are interested, the Wall Switch Watch will retail for $150, although right now, it is for sale at a discounted price of $100.

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Softbank offers smartphones with radiation detectors

 
 

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More than a year after the Fukushima crisis hit Japan, there is still much work to be done in rebuilding that area of Japan. Having said that, with so many potentially radioactive accidents waiting to happen in an earthquake prone nation like Japan with nuclear plants dotted all around the country, what are the odds of being right smack in the middle of a radiation hotspot without you knowing it? Well, your smartphone might do more than just handle your emails, calls and text messages, as phone operator Softbank is said to start offering smartphones with built-in radiation detectors that will be sensitive enough to check out whether the area you are in is safe and free from dangerous levels of radiation or not.

Even more than a year after that, there are still segments of northeastern Japan that remain off-limits due to high radiation levels. According to Softbank founder and president, Masayoshi Son, "The threat from the nuclear accident cannot be seen by the human eye and continues to be a concern for many people, especially for mothers with small children." Well, will this smartphone's capabilities make you want to go out and bring home one of these puppies when it is available?

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Wall Switch Watch tells the time differently

 
 

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via Coolest Gadgets by Edwin on 5/30/12

Forget about the Tissot, Rolex or Tag Heuer, those are luxury timepieces that cost thousands of dollars, and can be passed off as family heirlooms as well. Unfortunately, they are way too formal for my liking, and you cannot really wear those with just a pair of jeans and a T-Shirt. Instead, if you are one who is way more casual, you might want to look into something different that will help set you apart – such as the Wall Switch Watch for instance.

The name itself gives the game away – it is basically a timepiece that you wear around your wrist, and toggling the switch will let you know the current time, while pressing the switch again will show you the date. This minimalistic presentation does not have any fancy bells or whistles. If you are interested, the Wall Switch Watch will retail for $150, although right now, it is for sale at a discounted price of $100.

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Sunday, May 13, 2012

iPhone 5: No Giant Screen, 16:9 Ratio or Metal Back; Smaller Dock Connector Coming


 
iPhone 5: No Giant Screen, 16:9 Ratio or Metal Back; Smaller Dock Connector Coming

Looks like we have some more rumours coming our way for the next iPhone 5, according to iMore:

…according to our sources Apple still hasn't finalized the design of the next generation iPhone 5 (or whatever Apple ends up calling iPhone 5,1). No giant screen. No 16:9 aspect ratio. No metal back.

[...]

Currently, the new, smaller dock connector is being implemented, but no changes to screen size or aspect ratio have been decided on. And yes, it still has a Home button.

It was also noted October is once again the launch period for the next generation iPhone, alongside a 7-inch iPad. Oh, and Apple will be implementing their own mapping solution to bypass Google. Once again, rumours of a smaller dock connector have surfaced again.

I don't know what else to say but these rumours sound like Christmas day is approaching. Thoughts?

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Friday, May 11, 2012

Solar-Powered Kudocase for iPad: Multifunctional Juice Station

 
 

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While my iPad rarely runs out of juice, it's becoming more of a problem for my iPhone. Nevertheless, if your iPad seems to suck on a lot of power, then check out the Kudocase, which is a solar-charging face and stand for iPad 2, as well as the new 3rd generation iPad. It looks pretty spiffy, and I'm sure you'll be the only one on the block with this one.

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The Kudocase doubles as a stand, and uses photovoltaic ink technology to generate electricity from indoor or outdoor light. The device has a slim 4mm 10,000 mAh battery, and will also let other mobile devices, like smartphones and cameras, get juiced up via the built-in USB port. The solar charger is supposed to provide up to 10 days of power for the average user.

The case itself is rubber-coated and composed of biodegradable corn grain. Like any good iPad case, it supports automatic sleep/wake, and works at several angles. It also has a handy built-in HDMI port.

kudocase solar charging case ipad stand

Kudocase began as a Kickstarter project and raised more than four times its initial funding goal. It's now being produced in black, with more colors – blue, gray, green, and pink, being released at a later date. It sells for $190 at the Kudo shop and it starts shipping on May 11.

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Monday, May 7, 2012

LG's New Google TVs Will Go on Sale This Month


 
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LG has announced that its new Google-powered smart TVs, announced at CES in January, will launch in the US towards the end of May. More »



Lenovo to invest $800 million into new mobile device development facilities


 
Lenovo to invest $800 million into new mobile device development facilities
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The world's second (or third) biggest PC manufacturer has announced plans to invest $800 million in a new mobile product-centric facility. Lenovo wants to get closely involved with the lucrative world of smartphones and tablets, promising that several thousand employees at the new base in Wuhan will focus on new mobile devices for both China and overseas. Lenovo's pegged to launch the K800, one the first Intel-powered Android phones, at the end of the month, but this marks a concerted effort to advance both its tablet and phone collections -- and offer up more space for those other side projects.

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