Apple Watch Ultra

Apple has now been making its Watch series for a good few years, most of which have followed roughly the same formula. The Apple Watch Ultra takes all of the good bits of previous designs, and piles as much as possible on top. While the result is a smartwatch that is by no means cheap, it has also resulted in the perfect device for athletes of all practices. Apple has kept divers, climbers, tennis players, martial artists and everyone in-between in mind. It is durable, water-resistant up to 100 metres, can deal with extremely low and high temperatures, has an impressive 36-hour battery life, and has detailed apps to track your fitness and health.

Beats Studio Buds

Promising crystal clear sound and up to 36 hours of battery life (nine hours from the earbuds themselves and 27 hours from the included charging case), the Beats Studio Buds wireless earphones are a cool gadget. Microphones in the Studio Buds ensure that you can not only listen to clear and bassy music without dangling cables but also take calls. With one-touch pairing to Apple devices and Android you can easily set up a Find My account for the earbuds to help find them if they’ve gone missing. Best yet, the Beats Studio Buds are available in three colours, including transparent (which is super cool) and come with four sizes of ear tip options so you can personalise your fit to match your ears.

The Fully Obedient Stormtrooper

When it comes to the Star Wars franchise, one thing stands out for sure: the legion of its fanbase continues to grow at an unabated rate, and with Disney taking over the entire franchise, you can be sure that more money-spinning blockbusters are going to come your way, even though many of the older fans might see these new films to be nothing more than a way to milk more cash from moviegoers. Apart from the movies alone, merchandise plays a very important role in the Star Wars universe, with thousands upon thousands of products released throughout its history. If you think that you would like to own a $229.95 Fully Obedient Stormtrooper, then do check out what Hammacher has to offer.

The Laptop Vest has just enough room for the essentials

When you carry a big bag, it’s hard not to stuff it full of things that aren’t a must-have during the day, but keep around anyway for just in case scenarios. Most days, you really just need your laptop, charger, and day planner, with space somewhere for your keys and wallet. However, finding a bag that will accommodate this small amount of items without having more pockets and compartments than necessary isn’t the easiest.
If you want to travel with the least amount of literal baggage as possible, the Laptop Vest might be your new favorite backpack. This looks more like a bulletproof vest than anything, but this breathable neoprene and air mesh backpack will be able to store your laptop, as well as whatever else you can fit in the other two zippered compartments. It has a water resistant exterior, is stain resistant, and can be tossed in the washing machine. You will want to leave it out to drip dry though, lest you want to destroy it.
There are three compartments in all, with an additional shoulder pocket. This can be adjusted to fit comfortably thanks to a sternum strap, and it’s thin enough that it can fit under your coat. It is said that this can hold anywhere from a 10-15 inch laptop, but that remains to be seen. This will cost you $25, and is available in black or green. This seems like it would be useful for walking commuters who occasionally have to deal with inclement weather, and wish they had a bag that could be fully covered by an umbrella or coat without making them look like the hunchback of Notre Dame.
Available for purchase on Amazon

The Cooling Mist Fan will keep you cool as a cucumber

During the winter months, we can add layers, start up a fire, turn on the heat, or a variety of other options when we’re cold. When it’s hot out, there are only so many layers you can take off. All we can hope for is the air conditioning to work, and lots of cold water.

Xplore XC6 ultra rugged tablet review

I know that we just took a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 LTE yesterday, and here we are with yet another tablet that might just interest you – assuming your work environment is a whole lot harsher compared to the regular office drone. Of course, while the average tablet is not exactly waterproof, and neither are they able to stand up to all kinds of abuses, here is the Xplore XC6 ultra rugged tablet that will be able to take plenty of punishment – and then some, shrugging it off like nothing happened.

The Razer JungleCat is for mobile gamers who are always on the move

Mobile gaming is the best way to fill a few minutes on a bus or train while on your way to work. Some are embarrassed about the genre of game they play, trying to hide their screen from others around them. On the other hand, there are those who embrace their geekery in full force, by purchasing accessories to make gaming easier.

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

Nokia are most renowned for their mobile phones but that may soon change with the up and coming release of the new Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

The GUI is controlled via stylus (like PDAs) which for browsing the web might work quite well as you’ll just need to drag the page around and tap links to follow them.

It runs on Linux and can be used to browse the web at broadband speed via it’s inbuilt Wi-Fi or when Wi-Fi isn’t available you could connect using any compatible blue tooth phone.

It’s due for release in the third quarter of 2005 and I can see it being on a lot of gadget freak Santa lists shortly after that. If you want more info check out the official site

Salutron introduces the LifeTrak Move C300

Salutron has just announced their Move C300 activity tracker, where this particular device would see the incorporation of leading edge science, technology as well as design which will set a whole new standard in activity trackers. The device itself is capable of capturing, holding and wirelessly transmitting health-related data to Bluetooth smart-enabled devices, where among them include smart phones and tablets. It does seem as though there is a revolution in health, fitness and wellness as the LifeTrak Move C300 jumps aboard this particular bandwagon, bringing along with it the most advanced, fashionable, and durable device that is capable of easily and accurately track one’s daily activities. Hey, if it is supposed to be an everyday device, does it mean that it is waterproof? Good news for those who asked, as the answer is a resounding “Yes!”

Domo Toaster

Some cartoon characters have this universal appeal of cuteness, and I guess you can say that the Domo-kun is one of them, being this brown colored, rectangular character with a mouth that is almost as large as its body itself, armed with a pair of legs and an equal number of arms. If you happen to be a purveyor of all things Domo-kun, then you might be interested to check out the $39.99 Domo Toaster, which is guaranteed to put a smile on your face every morning each time you dig into your morning toast!

The Domo Toaster will come with 5 toasting settings, where it is capable of browning a couple of slices at any one time. Do bear in mind that this is an officially licensed product, so use it without any frills or concern that it is going to explode in your face suddenly just because it is a bootleg or poor imitation without any quality control built in during the manufacturing process. Depending on the toaster setting that you choose, you can slightly brown or even scorch Domo’s lovely face onto your toast for that perfect start to the day.

Pocket Socket Portable Hand Generator

In this modern day and age, ensuring that your plethora of gadgets which you tote around are juiced before you embark on a journey outside is essential, as most folks would feel somewhat “naked” or “incomplete” without their device of choice in hand that has been armed with a full battery charge. Well, you might want to consider bringing around a portable power generator just in case Murphy happens to drop by, and you need to make that all important phone call in order to clinch a multi-million dollar deal. Enter the $59.99 Pocket Socket Portable Hand Generator that will help save the day, while providing you the recommended daily amount of exercise that geeks require.

The Pocket Socket Portable Hand Generator is somewhat equivalent to having magic hands, where it generates 10 watts of power at 120V DC, and will feature a solitary two-prong standard U.S. outlet. Needless to say, hamsters running in wheels are not going to power this, but you will just need to roll up your sleeves and power this thing yourself. Made in good ol’ USA, this is an excuse to play the patriotism card when justifying another gadget purchase to the missus.

Genius takes a second look at the Pen Mouse

What happens when you have a company that is named “Genius”? Well, obviously you would expect to see plenty of mind boggling devices being rolled out from their production lines, don’t you think so? Thing is, Genius has been a normal peripherals manufacturer for the better part of the company’s lifespan, although credit must be given where it is due – the company has certainly taken more than a step up in ensuring that some of their more recently released peripherals are worth your time – and money, of course. The latest idea that was introduced by the folks over at Genius? Well, what you see here is a carbon grey Pen Mouse that sports a redesigned shape to deliver an improved grip and pen clip for portability.

HP Pavilion 14 Chromebook

Now here is a new notebook for all of you out there in the educational circles, as well as folks who are looking for a basically dummy proof notebook to use without compromising on its form and function. Have you heard of the Chromebook from Google before? Well, this time around, Google has enlisted the assistance of the good people over at HP to get started on the HP Pavilion 14 Chromebook.

For The Movie Buff: 3M Streaming Projector By Roku

Think you can’t have a mini-movie party wherever you go? Guess again! The 3M Streaming Projector by Roku fits in the palm of your hand — for all you on-the-move cinema lovers. And once you pop in the streaming stick, you have access to everything from Hulu to Netflix. Yes, you can tune into any guilty pleasure of choice, virtually anywhere. With its built-in speakers and rechargeable batteries, it really makes seeing flicks on the fly possible. All you need is a strong Wi-Fi signal and a place to project (ceilings, walls, whatever) and you’re golden. 

Car Interior Preheater

With winter’s chill headed our way in select countries, it goes without saying that keeping warm is one of the priorities this season – and doing so in style is an even better idea. Well, for those of us who do not have the luxury of a heated garage, parking our cars outside of our houses without any form of heating could prove to be torture to get into, especially during those super cold mornings. Enter the $119.95 Car Interior Preheater – where this programmable heater is capable of helping defrost your automobile’s windshield, while making sure the interior warms up before you even open the door and drop your bottom on the seat.

This is a battery-powered device which can be recharged, and will not draw power from the car as it can also be set to automatically turn on up to 20 minutes before you enter the car. A couple of heat vents will tilt 180º in order to direct the hot air onto the windshield, or to send it throughout the car. Resting on the dashboard, there is virtually no need for any installation. It juices up in just four hours – making it a winter essential.

Bionic contact lens sends emails right to your eyes

I myself am still rather apprehensive when it comes to wearing a pair of contact lenses, as I still feel that there is something in there which I just need to remove. I guess it will take some time to get used to it compared to those who have worn contacts since time immemorial, but here is a cool idea – what if the contact lens of the future is injected with technology that we never would have thought existed? I’m talking about a pair of bionic contact lens that is capable of projecting emails before your very eyes. Yes sir, the whole idea of this particular pair of contact lenses is to stream real-time information right to the front of your eyes, and initial tests in animal trials have proved successful according to the scientists behind the project. Imagine wearing your contact lens and reading floating texts as well as e-mails that fly into your inbox without missing a beat, or perhaps even augmenting your sight using computer-generated images just like in the movie Terminator.  

Coolest Gadget of the Week

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Alienware unveils M18x gaming machine

Dell, when they bought over the Alienware brand some years back, had many people wondering whether this is going to be the start of the brand going downhill since Dell doesn’t really know much about dedicated gaming notebooks as their lineup had been more of the casual user types. Well, we’re rather pleased to say that Dell has done a pretty good job thus far, leaving Alienware intact in terms of branding without really interfering on what’s going on, so most users would not really be able to tell the difference in the newer Alienware offerings.

Well, Alienware is proud to attempt to redefine mobile gaming yet again with the M18x gaming notebook, and is proud to announce that said machine is the “most powerful 18-inch gaming laptop in the universe”. We’ll see about that in the extended post as we pore over its specifications, so make sure you’ve got a tub of chips ready just in case there is more than a pinch of salt in that claim that you might want to season those chips with.

Sceptre 46″ LCD Full HD TV

Let’s face the cold, hard facts – most folks these days have already upgraded to a full HDTV in their living rooms, and be they LCD, LED or plasma, one common factor that binds all of them would be this – they’re super slim (although the later generation models tend to be a whole lot more slim compared to the first few generations, not to mention thinner and thinner bezels) and getting cheaper by the day for a similar screen size.

Sceptre intends to further confuse consumers with the 46″ LCD Full HD TV, bringing along their expertise of manufacturing LED and LCD HDTVs and PC monitors right into the middle of your living room. You will find that this newly unveiled 46-inch LCD Full HD TV will sport premium surround sound while coming in an elegant glossy black finish with silver highlights. It measures under an inch thin at the thinnest point, and will deliver SRS TruSurround HD and TruVolume as well.

Quicktionary TS Premium offers a portable dictionary that does more than just provide meanings

Wizcom Technologies is a pretty well known name when it comes to portable scanning pens, and the latest device from its stables would be the Quicktionary TS Premium, which is actually a pocket sized, user-friendly portable dictionary and scanning device that will allow not only students but folks who work in multilingual environments to translate and define printed material regardless of where they are – all the while without disrupting their reading process.

The Quicktionary TS Premium is also more than capable of scanning printed text and transferring it over to a PC for future or later reference. According to Wizcom Technologies, their products are developed using unique expertise in linguistics and image processing. This has led them to achieve ‘best-of-breed’ milestones in the fields of microelectronics, electro-optics and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) algorithm engines, hence leading to the birth of the Quicktionary TS Premium.