Swann unveils video camera & iDevice controlled helicopters

image001Swann, a company known for their electronic security and wireless gadgets have unveiled a new series of helicopters: Black Swann, i-Fly Micro Lightning, Sky Eye, remote controlled helicopters that feature iOS control & wireless video cameras.

I’ll be reviewing one of these in an upcoming post but wanted to give you all a heads up as to what they are all about.

  • Black Swann ($99.99): records flights with video or still photos with the push of a button by adding a Micro SD card (up to 32GB)
  • iFly Micro Lightning ($69.99): controls with app’s push button controls or enter ‘tilt’ mode to control the movement of the helicopter by tilting the iDevice
  • Sky Eye ($99.99): records flights with video or still photos with the push of a button on built-in 512MB memory
  • Easy-Fly Gyro Technology provides stability and makes flying a breeze
  • 6-way multi-directional flying includes up/down, forward/backward, left and right turns
  • Powered by built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery & recharged via remote control

For more info check out Swann’s page dedicated to just Helicopters.

boomBottle adds sound to your bicycle

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If you’ve got water in the bottle cage on your bicycle, it might be time to find it a new home, because you might want to replace it with the boomBottle by Scosche. Of course the word boom, creates all kinds of imagery, but this has nothing to do with dangerous liquids, nor any liquids or bottles for that matter. It’s a funky new rugged weatherproof bicycle speaker so you can listen to your tunes streamed from your wireless device while on the road.

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PowerDock 5 charges five devices in one fell swoop

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Having a dedicated charger for your devices might be a good thing, but when you have five of them, like iPads, iPods and iPhones, it might be a challenge to have them all plugged nice and neat in a compact space. So Griffin has come up with a new charger that will charge up to five power hungry devices that fit in a compact space.

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Turn your empties into a USB LED bottle lamp

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You could toss that empty 750mL rum bottle into the trash, return it to the depot and get your quarter back or you could really be environmentally friendly and turn it into a funky little USB desk lamp. This can easily be made possible with the Satechi Touch USB LED Bottle Lamp.

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Twist & Charge adds USB charging to any AC outlet

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When I first heard the name, the first thing that came to mind, was the chilling voice of the late John Lennon cranking out the words to Twist and Shout, The Beatles cover version, recorded over half a century ago in 1963.  As clever as the name Twist & Charge USB Charger is, equally as clever is what this gadget actually does.

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Opena Case is part case, part bottle opener

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Canada may be tops when it comes to beer, but when it comes to high-tech gadgets that open the bottle; we can’t discount the good folks from the land down under. As a follow-up to their flagship model,Opena Case for iPhone 5 by Annex Products is a 2-in-1 iPhone case and bottle opener.

Now maybe it’s not something most of us would use very day, or maybe you would. When your beer doesn’t come with a screw top or in a can, it’s nice to know that you won’t be begging to borrow a bottle opener or taking a chip out of the counter or table.

In a nutshell, Opena is a strong sturdy iPhone shell-type case, made of tough polycarbonate that has a built-in slide out stainless steel bottle opener.

READ FULL REVIEW at G4TV.ca

Voltmaker charges simply with the flick of your wrist

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Let’s face it; we never seem to have enough juice left in our batteries when we really need it. And this becomes even more critical in emergency situations when you consider last year’s Hurricane Sandy, the tornados in Oklahoma and the recent flooding in Calgary and Southern Alberta, where one never knows if or when electricity would be available to recharge our batteries.

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Workaholics Blake and South Park Mysterion now MIMOBOTS

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If you love Comedy Central and can’t get enough of “Blake” the goofy telemarketer from Workaholics or “Mysterion” the masked superhero from South Park, for a limited time, you’ll be able to get them as your very own asMIMOBOT USB Flash Drives.

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CanoeTech: More gadgets Dad will surely love

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Still undecided on what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Here are a few last minute items for you to ponder on that cover a broad spectrum, since we all know our Dad’s are unique. If not for Dad, these can also make great gifts for anyone at anytime or maybe even something you’ve always wanted for yourself.

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ECBC Rolls Out New K7 Scratch, Puncture and Tear Proof Bags

 

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ECBC, an established designer and manufacturer of high quality, functional backpacks and messenger bags, announces the K7 Color Collection.

Constructed of ultra-high quality “Outdoor Industry Tested” 1000d Kodra material, these water-resistant coated K7 backpack and messenger bags are extremely abrasion-resistant, and come in multiple sizes . Each includes a high density foam compartment for laptop protection, a zip-away water bottle pocket and water resistant zippers. The K7 Color Collection offers stylish commuters, travelers and adventurers a resilient solution for an active lifestyle, pairing classic design with uncompromising durability.
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