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Seidio Begins Shipping the OBEX for iPhone 6, a Waterproof, Impact-Proof Case

December 3, 2014 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

Seidio Waterproof Seidio has just announced the OBEX for iPhone 6. It’s their award-winning waterproof and impact-proof case. The OBEX exceeds military durability tests, water submersions tests, and it’s stamped with an IP68 rating.

Waterproof – provides protection against complete submersion up to two meters (6.6 feet) for 30 minutes.
Impact Proof – exceeded military, durability standard to safeguard the device against drops up to six feet.
Dust Proof – an IP68 rating ensures that no dust or dirt can get through the case’s sealed barriers.
Element Proof – fights off harsh elements, frigid weather, and extreme temperature changes.
Advanced Screen Protector– fitted with an integrated screen protector with a 4H hardness rating that shields against scratches without affecting touch sensitivity.
Full Functionality –enjoy full use of the iPhone 6 while the OBEX is securely in place. Integrated rubber flaps cover the audio and charging ports, and no latches make putting on and removing the case quick and easy.
Available at: www.seidioonline.com
Price: $79.95 US ($89.95 Combo with holster)

Website: www.seidioonline.com

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Filed Under: accessories, Apple · Tagged With: accessories, announcements, iPhone

Gadgets to look for during Black Friday Cyber Monday week and holiday buying season

November 28, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for that special gift for that special someone or perhaps yourself, why not take advantage of possible Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals many of which are going on for a week. Not only can you save a few bucks, you won’t be rushing like many of us on Christmas Eve trying to round up the last few items. While sale flyers and “apps for that”, can help you find the right price, here’s just a couple of ideas for gadgets I’d recommend you might want to check out and some of them are actually on sale right now.

Panasonic KX-PRW120 SmartPhone Connect Cordless Phone

People say with everyone going to mobile phones that cordless phones are a thing of the past. But the recently introduced Panasonic KX-PRW120W SmartPhone Connect Cordless Phone, which I had an opportunity to test-drive a few months back, not only gives you the best of both worlds it actually integrates them.

The phone is actually a Wi-Fi enabled device that works nicely with your wireless devices including tablets. So when a landline call comes in, for example, you can actually “transfer” your call to your mobile device that sitting on the network enabled with Panasonic’s Smartphone Connect app for iOS or Android. This will allow your son to seamlessly take a call on his iPad that you transfer to him. Even better, your landline is now freed up for other calls. Read more… AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: accessories, Apps Alive, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Product review, Review, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: Black Friday, Gadgets, gift ideas

iStabilizer Shutter Remote snaps pics videos and more

November 26, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

1Shutter-RemoteiOS_1024x1024 Long before the term was popularized but now abuse, people struggled to find the way to get that perfect “Selfie”. While there have been hardware and app solutions to solve that ultimate puzzle, the Shutter Remote by iStabilizer has come along to give you that wireless proverbial extra long arm that you need, plus more.

Shutter Remote is a pocket sized remote that that not only gives you a wireless Bluetooth remote shutter button, but also a media controller for your music and video, a remote iOS Home/Siri controller and a wireless presenter, good for a range of up to 3 m.

It’s a little thicker, wider and shorter than the Apple Remote, but it still very comfortable to hold and with a lot more functionality. It runs off 2 x CR2025 batteries (large coins cells), so it’s not rechargeable, but the company says they should last up to six months if you use it for about an hour a day.

Its thickness allows for a conveniently located on/off switch on the left side and pairing button on the right. It has a familiar circular media controller, with the “+” (Volume Up) button (or Volume down – not documented), acting as your shutter release for your perfect Selfie. READ FULL REVIEW at G4TV Canada.

Filed Under: accessories, Apple, G4 TechTV Canada, GadgetGreg, Hands On, New Product, Product review · Tagged With: product review, Selfie, Wireless remote

PowerSkin announces ONE CENT Cyber Monday Promotion & Black Friday Deals

November 25, 2014 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

If you live in the continental US and are looking for a portable charging solution, then for one day only – Cyber Monday – December 1st, you will be able will be able to purchase the popular PoP’n battery pack for only a penny, plus $7.99 for shipping & handling. The battery packs are available for Android phones and iPhone 4 & 5 and currently sell for between $49.99 and $59.99.

PoP’n is not a battery case, it’s a hybrid. Its unique design allows for quick, on the go power, only when needed. Press PoP’n right onto the back of a smooth surfaced smartphone or case, charge the phone up, pull PoP’n off and it’s ready to go!

PoP’n’s slim design easily fits in a pocket, any bag, clutch, or purse and adds a bold dash of color to a phone should you want to accessorize and show your own personal style. The PoP’n chargers feature a 10mm case and lightweight design, weighing only 3.03 ounces and have a respectable 2000 mAh battery.

You need to visit PowerSkin’s PoP’n page and use the codeword “penny” at the checkout. The offer runs Cyber Monday, Dec 1 from 12:00-11:59 ET and again, you must live in the continental U.S.

Of course, quantities are limited. There is a limit of one unit per email address and the offer is for all “PoP’n” packs with the exception of the PoP’n 2. The chargers are available in a variety of colors including white, black, red and pink.

LATE ADDITON: BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

All weekend consumers will receive 45% off their ENTIRE PowerSkin purchase, all products are eligible including the top-rated PoP’n 2, the ONLY battery pack on the market for the iPhone 6/6plus – makes a great stocking stuffer for anyone with an iPhone 6. The code “45OFF” must be entered at checkout (not case sensitive). The offer is available to consumers in the continental United States with free shipping and 30-day guarantee on their purchases. Products range from $7.99-$69.99.

via PowerSkin

Filed Under: accessories, Announcements, Apple, GadgetGreg, Special Offers · Tagged With: battery, power

iPad tablet stand for your backseat riders

November 22, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

A few weeks back, we reviewed the Airframe+, a practical gadget that allows you to easily mount your oversized smartphone at the front of your car, more specifically, on your vent’s grill. This week, we look at the Felix RoadShow, a tablet stand designed for the iPad and other tablets for your backseat riders.

There’s obviously no dashboard in the backseat area. However this clever gadget is designed to mount on the back of the front seat headrests.

More specifically, it clips to the headrest’s post allowing the placement of any iPad or compatible tablet including many of those with hard-shell cases to make it easier to watch your movies, play games, or whatever you like to do with your iPad without keeping it in hand. It’s durable and sturdy made from hard polycarbonate and silicone. It measures 1.5″ x 4.5″ x 8.5″ and weighs less than 200g. It’s quick to set up and get going and requires no tools. Read more… At Canoe Tech Blog

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Hands On, New Product, Product review · Tagged With: accessories, product review, travel

EZ Voice app and iRig Mic HD-A the first digital mic for Android

November 20, 2014 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

IK Multimedia, announces the release of EZ Voice™ and iRig® Mic HD-A. Together they bring real-time vocal processing and digital audio microphone recording to Android devices for the first time.

With EZ Voice, users will be able to enjoy real-time vocal processing and recording on the latest generation of Samsung devices with Samsung Professional Audio, like the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge and more.

iRig Mic HD-A is the first digital microphone compatible with all Samsung devices running Samsung Professional Audio as well as other devices running the just released Android 5 “Lollipop” operating system thanks to its new USB audio support.

The new EZ Voice app for Samsung Professional Audio devices offers a simple and intuitive way for every singer to create and capture great sounding vocal performances while on the go.

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Filed Under: accessories, Android, Audio · Tagged With: digital audio, music

Holiday gadget highlights from LD Tech 2014

November 18, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

London Drugs recently held their LD Tech 2014 conference event in Whistler B.C., where over 100 suppliers and vendors from a wide variety of areas showed off some much of their standard fare and also some of the new and exciting and cutting edge tech products that are being made available just in time for the holiday season. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to take it in and get some face time with some of the vendors and their products. And while it’s impossible to cover all of them, I’ve selected an eclectic few that had left an impression on me.

Sony High Resolution Audio

Having been an audiophile since the days of vinyl and less excited about compressed audio, I was ecstatic to hear about Sony’s new high-resolution audio systems. While CD was supposed to be an improvement over analogue, it’s 16-bit/44.1kHz sampling rate seems rather frail compared to the more precise and detailed 24-bit/192kHz capabilities of high-def. These uber-cool playback devices piggyback on any device you have and can effectively reproduce the higher definition PCM Audio files including DSD (2.8MHz/5.6MHz) and FLAC. And using its proprietary DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) it can upscale even compressed digital files like mp3 and AAC by restoring the high range lost during the compression process getting about as close as you can to the original recording. The Sony Hi-Res USB DAC System – UDA1B retails for $699.99 at London Drugs.

Read more…AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: accessories, Audio, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, In the news, New Product · Tagged With: Gadgets, gift ideas, New product

Win a CANZ Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

November 14, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

At a quick glance, it looks like an eight ounce pop can, but there’s no pop or fizzing sound that will come from it. You will however, be able to listen to your favorite tunes with this nifty little and appropriately titled Canz Wireless Bluetooth Speaker by 808 Audio.

This diminutive speaker is only 3 1/4 inches high and 2 1/2 inches wide yet offers rich sound in this sleek yet durable anodized aluminium case. It’s powered by a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery that should give you up to six hours of your favorite tunes on a single charge. You can stream your audio wirelessly via its Bluetooth connection or optionally you can direct connect from your audio through its LINE-IN port.

808 Canz Wireless Bluetooth Speaker from 808 Audio, a division of Voxx International retails in Canada for $39.99 and comes with a micro USB charging cable and 3.5 mm AUX-in cable. It comes in four colours; black, blue, red and silver and works with any Bluetooth enabled computer, smartphone, tablet or music player that supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). For wired connectivity, it works with any device with a standard 3.5 mm headphone output.

Satechi monitor stand has built-in smarts

November 12, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Having your monitor or notebook on a stand on your desktop is often handy, not only to add a little visual height to your peripherals, but also to give you some extra space on an often cluttered desktop for some of your other gadgets and accessories. Satechi has taken it one step further with their F3 Smart Monitor Stand; it helps clear the clutter and also helps you optimize your productivity.

The Satechi F3 Smart Monitor Stand has a built-in hub that features four side-by-side front facing USB 3.0 ports making it easy and convenient to plug in your peripherals, USB keys and high speed storage devices at data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps. Furthermore, to the right of the ports, are two colour coded 3.5mm extension ports; one for a microphone input and the other a headphone/external speaker port, so you don’t have to fuss about when needing to plug in.

Blast Basketball captures accurate real-time performance metrics

November 7, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

There are all kinds of data sensor capture devices out there; many of them you see are for walking running and golfing. You don’t hear too much about these types of devices for Basketball, but it makes sense that if you can use technology to measure and improve your game – why not?