Posted by dnovak on May 17, 2012 ·
Rovio earlier this week confirmed that it bought the IP for the game Casey’s Contraptions. The company’s founder and CEO Mikael Hed revealed to Finnish TV channel Yle on Friday that the game will have an educational element and revolve around Alex, a curious young boy who loves to build things.
“The quality pressure is high. We want to maintain the high standard Angry Birds fans [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 16, 2012 ·
A company called Rock Out Apps has introduced Slippery Seal, a new App Store game for kids, which offers fun and eco-friendly education. The game follows the exploits of Slippery the Harbor Seal as he swims from San Francisco to Alaska in a side-scrolling adventure. Along the way, the seal finds clams to keep up his strength for the journey home, all the while, fighting off equally hungry [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 15, 2012 ·
If you’re a tennis fan, I don’t need to tell you that the name ” Babolat” pretty much represents the pinnacle of tennis gear as reflected by their popularity among tour players. And whenever a new Babolat shoe comes out, players take immediate notice. The new Babolat SFX Tennis shoe does not disappoint. It’s a high performance shoe that focuses on enhancing [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 15, 2012 ·
Digital Innovation Gazette: Tech Trends
Migration to the Cloud: Evolution Without Confusion
By Rich Seidner for Digital Innovation Gazette
The rapid rise of cloud computing has been driven by the benefits it delivers: huge cost savings with low initial investment, ease of adoption, operational efficiency, elasticity and scalability, on-demand resources, and the use of equipment that is largely [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 15, 2012 ·
Whether you’ve tried foams, gels, laser combs, pills, treatments, ointments or whatever the case, a lot of these “regrowing hair” methods are old news. Enter laser-based hair rejuvenation and the iGrow Laser Hair Growth System by Apira Science.
The iGrow helmet is a stylish new wearable device that stuffs 21 laser diodes and 30 LED lights into the lid, and matches [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 14, 2012 ·
When it comes to professional music listening, fans are somewhat divided when it comes to sound. Some like sound reproduction, while others demand that a good sound should have the look to match. If you belongs to the latter camp, then there’s good news. A more affordable version of the B&W P5 Headphones, known as the P3, is coming to you this June.
Priced $100 cheaper [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 11, 2012 ·
What’s better than the Jambox? How about a bigger, more powerful version of the portable Bluetooth speaker? That’s right, Jawbone just announced plans for a Jambox on steroids and it’s called the BigJambox
Jawbone hasn’t said how much more powerful this larger version of the Jambox is, but just based on size alone, it’s clear that this version of the Jambox will [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 10, 2012 ·
The Cube is a WiFi enabled 3D printer. You read that right. It starts at $1,299 and includes 25 creations right out the box. Some 3D model examples include an iPhone case, a sandal, bracelets, knobs and other assorted items that may or may not have any utility. Fortunately, you can create your own models using the included software and print them out in variety of colors [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 9, 2012 ·
8G Electronics Aims to Improve the Way We Charge our Electronic Devices
Most of you can identify with the problem of having too many devices that charge over USB, and not enough USB outlets in the house. In this new era of BlackBerrys, Kindles and iPads, households frequently find themselves very…..very……very short on places to charge all of these devices. Let’s face it; [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 9, 2012 ·
Rumor has it that a Texas electronics company has begun production on Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox gaming console. Production of the Xbox 720 is reportedly underway at the Austin, Texas branch of Flextronics, the same electronics company responsible for manufacturing the Xbox 360 and the original Xbox. Despite these reports, however, Microsoft firmly stated that the next-generation [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 9, 2012 ·
Micron Technology’s upcoming Pop Video pico projector will beam video at to the iPhone’s 960 x 540 resolution display. And at a cost of only $99, you can’t beat it. The key feature with the Pop Video pico projector is its 30-pin connector that allows you to dock your iPhone or iPod so that it forms one compact unit. Since it’s designed to be more portable, [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 8, 2012 ·
The Release of the new innovative Kohler VibrAcoustic baths combines some intriguing new technology for the bathroom. They’re rolling out a new line of its Underscore baths with VibrAcoustic technology that incorporates lighting, sound and vibrations to help “bathers… drift into deep relaxation”.
The systems range in price from $1,055 to $4,634, with the Chromotherapy [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 8, 2012 ·
Logitech just came out with a new iPad keyboard that actually runs on solar power. It’s called the Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio, and it will protect your iPad while powering its built-in Bluetooth keyboard by light. And the lightd doesn’t just have to come from the sun. You can power it using low light and lamp light, both indoors and out. According to Logitech, [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 7, 2012 ·
With Windows-based ultrabooks on the rise, it’s now rumored that Apple is considering a another less expensive ultrabook models. Reports are suggesting that Apple is readying a new entry-level MacBook Air model that could launch in the third quarter this year. Details are extremely limited, though it is presumed that the notebook will be an updated 11-inch model that could launch [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 7, 2012 ·
HTC and Verizon just unveiled their newest DROID-branded smartphone, the DROID Incredible 4G LTE. It will launch in a few weeks, and the newest addition to the Incredible family features a 4-inch qHD Super LCD display, a dual-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor, an 8-megapixel camera, Beats Audio and Sense 4 atop Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
No details regarding pricing were made [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 7, 2012 ·
The Samsung Galaxy S III has finally been announced, and based on the specs, it jives with everything that was being rumored for the past few months. It will include a blistering 1.4GHz quad-core processor, a 4.7-inch HD display, an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 1GB of RAM and of course, 4G LTE. It’s all housed into a slim case that is just 8.6 millimeters thick.
Samsung [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 4, 2012 ·
Activision just announced the next entry in the Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, a sequel to one of the most successful games of all time. Treyarch, the studio behind the original Black Ops title, is developing the sequel. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 propels players into a 21st Century Cold War, where technology has created a new generation of warfare. Activision [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 3, 2012 ·
LG just launched the beta release of its iCloud competitor, the LG Cloud. The service allows you to manage and consume all types of content across Android smartphones, PCs and smart TVs.
“Most companies today only see the cloud as a storage device or in the case of YouTube or Flickr, only for one type of content,” LG’s Home Entertainment President and CEO Havis Kwon said. [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 2, 2012 ·
When your k9 goes missing, it’s never a good feeling. Let me paint the picture: You run around the neighborhood with an enormous pit in your stomach, whaling his name, which echoes throughout your entire subdivison. Believe me, I’ve been there, and it ain’t no picnic. These are the times when that “teach your dog how to use a cell phone” class would [...]
Posted by dnovak on May 1, 2012 ·
The boys and girls over at HEX have just come out with a killer case for the iPad 3, the Code Folio. It’s spattered in smooth genuine leather and has an elastic-band closure attached. To close and secure, you simply fold the band over the other side of the case to lock in place. It keeps your valuable tab safe and sound.
Opening the Code Folio up, you’ll find a soft-touch [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 30, 2012 ·
Verizon has recently given us a good glimpse of the smartphone landscape for late summer and early fall this year, staring the Samsung Galaxy S3. The lineup will include more than one Verizon flagship smartphone, and all of the details push Verizon way ahead of the pack in terms of offerings.
Beginning with the Samsung Galaxy S3, we know that it will definitely be offered by Big Red, [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 27, 2012 ·
New reports are suggesting that a new “Facebook phone” is being developed by HTC, reminiscent of the Chacha and the Salsa. The first reports of this phone were leaked back in 2010, but were retracted when Facebook denied that it was working on its own smartphone with hardware and software partner HTC. The handsets that were thought to be Facebook phones ended up being unveiled [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 26, 2012 ·
With water-resistance as its selling point, design firm Boombang’s latest creation, the G-Project $69 G-Go Bluetooth speaker has hit the market with a fury. It just became available in Target stores, and is available in three stunning colors. This little baby not only give your portable hi-fi set-up some flair, but it also sound like a speaker that could be significantly more costly.
The [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 25, 2012 ·
Skype makes more inroads into mobile devices with the addition of Skype video calling capabilities integrated into Sony’s PS Vita. The Microsoft-owned Skype is available to download for free on the Sony-made PlayStation Vita, and it’s capable of video calls right out of the box. The app looks very capable, and while the Windows Phone version is unable to run in the [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 24, 2012 ·
Rumors surrounding Apple’s next-generation iPhone handsets are flooding in as we approach the infamous October month, the period when Apple is assumed to announce a new product or two. The launch of an entry-level “iPhone nano” is one Apple product that has been most dominant in the media, and sources are reporting that the new low-cost iPhone is in the works this year.
Apple [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 23, 2012 ·
Kickstarter, financial and marketing backers of some brilliant tech inventions, is showcasing their latest winner, the Pebble ePaper Smartwatch. Allerta, the company that developed the product, posted their idea on a Kickstarter page less than a week ago and has already become the most funded project of all time on the site. If you’re not familiar with the way Kickstarter [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 20, 2012 ·
Amazon’s affordable Kindle Fire tablet has no doubt been a hug success. Tablet vendors were already having serious difficulties competing against Apple’s iPad, and these companies would now have to find a way to cut costs as well. While Samsung announced last week that it will soon launch lower-priced Galaxy tablets, a new off-brand device has the potential to make waves if [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 19, 2012 ·
Until the much awaited Galaxy S III phone is launched, there will many rumors and announcements. But as we get closer to the official announcement of Samsung’s Galaxy S III, more information is beginning to surface. Reliable sources are revealing new details surrounding Samsung’s launch and marketing push for its new flagship handset.
Reportedly, there will be a huge international [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 18, 2012 ·
Sprint just announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The Android 4.0 handset can be pre-ordered today and will be available beginning Sunday, April 22nd for $199.99 with a new two-year agreement.
“Galaxy Nexus is a beautifully designed smartphone that combines the Pure Google experience with the speed of Sprint’s upcoming 4G LTE network,” said Fared Adib, Sprint’s [...]
Posted by dnovak on April 17, 2012 ·
First introduced as the Satarii Star, a movement-tracking dock concept, the product is now being introduced as the Swivl. This gadget can accommodate devices from iPhones and Androids to pocket camcorders, and also features a vertical tilt functionality on top of its 360-degrees of horizontal movement.
Star Rating:
Cost: $179.99
Where to Buy: Swivl
This $179 dock rotates and follows [...]