Gear -- 6 days ago
5 Gadgets Released This Week That You Should Know About
Words: Charlie Thomas
There’s been the usual mix of the good, the bad and the weird in terms of the gadgets released this week. Here are five that you need to check out.
Logitech protection [+] power, , This new smartphone case, compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S5, iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s, is the latest in the long line of smartcases made by Logitech. The case features a highly protective outer shell and a built in battery, which will double the battery life of an iPhone and increase the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy S5 by 80%. The case apparently exceeds the US Military drop-test standard for rugged devices and its thermoplastic rubber helps to absorb shocks.
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The Popcorn Bowl, , We’ve all been there; you’re watching a movie, furiously munching through a bowl of popcorn when suddenly you chomp down on a rock-hard kernel, ruining your evening and your teeth. Let nightmare scenarios like this be a thing of the past with this innovative popcorn bowl designed by ceramicist Catherine Smith. The bowl has removable colander bottom to collect the kernels and ensure that you keep out of the dentist’s clutches.
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OM/ONE Levitating Bluetooth Speaker, , How good the sound from these speakers actually is remains to be seen, but the fact is they look incredibly cool makes them worth a look. The levitating speaker is, apparently, the first of its kind and has a wide range of uses. It’s fitted out with Bluetooth 4.0, easily portable and has a battery life of 15 hours. In addition to all this it has a built-in microphone, making it perfect for conference calls.
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The Beta Inkless Pen , , This inkless pen by Jac Zagoory Designs will apparently last forever and never need refilling – a bold statement indeed. The nib produces a soft grey line and cannot be erased or smudged. It comes in a black or silver anodised aluminium finish – or hard cherry wood and is an elegant stylus, perfect for the modern writer – just don’t put it in your mouth, the nib’s made of lead.
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AAXA M4 Portable Projector, , This nifty little projector by AAXA is powered by a 28 watt lithium ion battery, ensuring up to 90 minutes of operation time. AAXA technologies employ the third generation optical system, delivering 800 lumens of brightness and has a native HD resolution of 1280 x 800 (WXGA) pixels. Although designed for portability it can be plugged into a normal power outlet and includes a built-in DTV tuner, ensuring telly at any time it’s needed.
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