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Griffin PowerDock Pro charges 5 USB gadgets at once

January 23, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Griffin went back to the drawing board, re-designing their multi-device USB charging system and unveiling a newer sleeker model, the PowerDock Pro. It can still charge up to five devices at once and brings along some additional practical and enhanced features.

The Griffin PowerDock Pro is the successor to the PowerDock 5 we looked at here at CanoeTech Blog back in 2013. It still allows for charging up the five devices at once, but while the original was optimized for iOS, this one will play nice with both iOS and Android devices simultaneously. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, New Product · Tagged With: accessories, charger, Gadgets, New product, USB

IK Multimedia iRig Pro DUO offers dual channel midi interface

January 20, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

A portable MIDI interface is pretty handy to have particularly when you’re on the road, so if you’re doing an impromptu performance or a live recording session and have both a guitar and a mic, you might be out of luck, unless you either have two interfaces or the iRig Pro DUO – the latest portable MIDI interface from IK Multimedia that features two channels.

This new dual-channel gadget is a follow-up to the original single channel iRig Pro, we looked at here at CanoeTech Blog back in mid-2013. Not only does it double your channels, it’s been enhanced with additional features not found on its predecessor.

It won’t surprise you that it’s a little bigger, but still pretty small. At only 5″x 2.95″x 1.46″ it more or less fits in the palm of your hand and amazingly compact for what’s packed under the hood. Read Full Review at Canoe Tech Blog

Filed Under: accessories, Audio, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Hands On, New Product, Product review · Tagged With: Audio, Midi Interface, music, product review

Swann unveils DIY 4K ultra HD security system

January 15, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Well, there’s been lots of buzz about bigger and better 4K televisions, but Swann, a company known for their security monitoring systems has just unveiled their forthcoming Swann 4K Ultra HD Security System that offers a crisper picture and better resolution with four times more pixels than 1080p.

The new system is primarily designed for the small business owner or the do-it-yourselfer. It includes four 4K, 8-megapixel HD cameras (expandable to eight) that use IR cut filters which allow for better detail particularly at night and up to 100 feet. And with a rating of IP66 it makes it more resistant to water and ideal for either outdoor or indoor use. Read more at CanoeTech Blog.

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, New Product · Tagged With: camera, DIY, High definition, New product, security

Project Nursery monitor is parent’s little helper

January 11, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

3_products-12312015 Dubbed as Project Nursery’s top secret project with their partner VOXX International, the Project Nursery Baby Monitor was finally birthed at CES 2016 after having been worked on, no pun intended, over the past nine months.

The Project Nursery offering is a little different from your typical baby monitor or webcam. Their flagship piece of the line consists of three parts; a Parent Unit complete with five-inch high definition display, a mini-monitor with a 1.5″ LCD display and a separate camera unit.

The system, which features a luxurious high-end design finish is both a wireless and Wi-Fi-free monitor which the company says, offers an uncomplicated hand-off to a caregiver. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, kids, New Product · Tagged With: accessories, CES 2016, children, New product, parents, security

NETFLIX now streaming to over 190 countries

January 6, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

If your country didn’t offer Netflix streaming, chances are after today’s announcement it probably might as the Netflix tap was turned on today to more than 130 additional countries, bringing the total number around the world to 190. And interestingly enough, the service went live as co-founder and Chief Executive Reed Hastings delivered his keynote at International CES 2016. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog

Filed Under: Announcements, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, In the news, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: movies, Netflix, streaming

CES 2016 Fold-up scooter, broadcast mounts and instant touch screens

January 5, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

There will be thousands of products announced, unveiled and displayed at this year’s International CES 2016 and here are a few to begin with that really caught my attention. Three in particular are; a cool little fold-up scooter, a professional smartphone mount and a gadget that gives your PC notebook instant touch functionality.

Fold-up Smart Scooter

Smart-Rhino unveiled their cool little Xcooter, which you have to say real fast to get right. As you’ve probably guessed, it’s a scooter and if you look closely at the picture, it’s designed in the shape of an X.

Its body is made of a full aluminum alloy and fairly lightweight. It’s designed with their own-patented technology to fold up along with the handlebar in one second making it space efficient and quickly storable. Although it does weigh just under 42 lb (19 kg), but a folding size of only 21 ¼” x 7 ¾” x 38″, you could theoretically throw it in your car or take with you so you don’t have to worry about locking it up. Read more… at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: accessories, Audio, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, In the news, New Product, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: CES 2016, new products, Product Annoucements

iKlip A/V 1st smartphone broadcast mount for mobile audio and video

January 5, 2016 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

January 5th, 2016 – IK Multimedia is pleased to present iKlip A/V, the first broadcast mount for professional audio and video recording with smartphones. An industry first, it’s a system that gives professional broadcasters and videographers the ability to capture and monitor pro-quality audio on the go via its integrated high-quality XLR mic preamp with phantom power and built-in wireless receiver support. It also delivers a steady picture thanks to its smartphone holder and hand-held grip. Designed for mobile broadcast professionals, iKlip A/V gives everyone the power to use their smartphone as a full-featured camcorder.

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Filed Under: accessories, Announcements, Audio, GadgetGreg, New Product, Press Releases · Tagged With: Audio, mount, video

Satechi Ventie car vent mount for your smartphone

January 3, 2016 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

When you hear Ventie, the first thing that comes to mind is a mega cup of Starbucks coffee. But this Ventie has a slightly different spelling and has nothing to do with the caffeine fix; what it can do is make your smartphone hands-free by giving you the option to easily mount it to the air vent in your car.

The Ventie Mount by Satechi is a clever little accessory. It has a spring-loaded head designed to grip any smartphone that measures between two and three and one-half inches wide. It could also be rotated to accommodate a number of GPS models or even your smartphone if you prefer to orient it in landscape mode.

In fact, the grip head is mounted using a ball-and-socket joint and swivel arm system giving you some decent flexibility in positioning the mount to give you the optimal viewing angle from your driver’s seat. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

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

Never too late to give a gift of Music (lessons)

December 30, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

You may have put musical instruments under the tree last year but everyone was just too busy to take the time to learn to play them. So why not start the New Year off on a new note; convert those IOU stocking stuffers into a gift of music (lessons) they can take on-line, anytime and right from home.

If you think that’s a great idea, the new MusicSchool On-Line is the kind of gift that doesn’t require shipping. It was launched this past summer by Grammy nominee multi-instrumentalist, producer and 20-year veteran Ken Lewis, seen above, whose experience extends to major artists and record labels. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: Audio, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg · Tagged With: education, music, On-line

Last minute Musician and music lovers tech gifts

December 24, 2015 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

For the Musicians, future artists or music lovers in your life, here are a few last minute gift ideas for the holiday season all of which I had a chance to test-drive. If you find it’s a little too late to get them in, add a little IOU if necessary in his or her stocking. This can give them something to look forward to after Christmas Day. [Read more…]