Hasta La Gadget!

There is just something about old school games that make us want to play and indulge in them from time to time. Those were the days when simple graphics and engrossing, and yet direct, gameplay could suck hours of our time with our imagination going into overdrive. Well, if you have a penchant for all things old school, or know someone who does, perhaps forking out some dough for the £24.99 Space Invaders Alien Lamp might just be the perfect gift.

The Space Invaders Alien Lamp will obviously arrive in the form of the retro and lone looking space invader, with the ability to change its color while it functions as a night light. Even better is, this is an officially licensed device by Taito, and best of all, you will not be shooting it down anytime soon as it will remain in a stationary position without shuffling horizontally in a relentless manner. This time around, it will bring light to your surroundings, instead of the expected death.
[ Space Invaders Alien Lamp for the video game geek copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Here we have a new line of SSDs from V7, the V7 Elite. Coming in 128GB and 256GB sizes, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are equipped with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce SF-2281 controller, TRIM support and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 530MB/s, respectively. The 128GB and 256GB models are priced at $149.99 and $279.99, respectively. [V7]

Microsoft had announced it would be taking the Xbox One across the U.S. and Canada to give fans and those who are on the fence whether or not they’ll buy it or the PlayStation 4 a chance to get some hands-on time with the next-generation console. At the time, Microsoft had only announced five locations for their whirlwind tour, but it looks like they may have more tour dates hidden up their sleeves. (more…)

Xbox One Demo Tour Expected To Add 36 Cities Across U.S., Canada [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo.

Well faithful readers, the day has come. In this final issue of our weekly, we examine the death of innovative devices that despite miscalculated timing, still had their influence on a handful of gadgets that we use today. We also throw down the review gauntlet for the Jambox Mini, HP SlateBook x2 and one of Sony’s newfangled “lens cameras.” Eyes-On goes after a hunk of stainless steel, Rec Reading has Tim Cook on the new iPhones and Weekly Stat tallies digital publication readership. Head to those trusty repositories one last time and enjoy some end of the week leisurely reading.

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Whether you’re a startup, a small business or a large corporation, you need technology to gain leverage in the industry and increase productivity within your workforce. 2013 saw the launch of several new gadgets, many of which can take your business forward.

Most of the gadgets will provide an ideal framework for business growth. They will also play a major role in quality control and customer satisfaction. Clients won’t hesitate to write negative reviews when they aren’t happy – especially when your employees use old equipment that causes the customer to have a negative experience. Brand.com reviews aspects of different review sites and revealed that comments or reviews posted on consumer review sites are taken very seriously. By viewing reviews and seeing customers’ feedback regarding your business, you can look for specific gadgets to improve your customer service and product quality. Incorporating the use of gadgets across the company will be a positive step – and could expand your exposure through word-of-mouth.

Best gadgets for growing your business

1. Epson PX830WD review
This printer has everything that’s required in a business setting – fax, scanner, photocopy and print. It comes with 4,800×4,800dpi resolution and products find detailed prints. The auto-document feeder allows multi-documents to be scanned quickly. You can expect a copy in 15-20 seconds and it will be very close to the original image in terms of quality.

It’s quite fast when it comes to printing graphics, so it would provide a seamless experience when you’re printing business presentations. The large touchscreen at the front of the printer keeps you informed about the running process. Apart from all the office capabilities, Epson PX830WD also features built-in Wi-Fi, so you can take advantage of wireless printing from an iOS or Android device. Epson apps are free for both the platforms.

2. Synology DiskStation DS212j NAS
This NAS server device is one of the handiest business gadgets as it can back up all your important files. The backed up files and media can be connected to a range of devices including consoles such as PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

There are USB ports at the back of the Synology DiskStation and any USB device plugged in immediately shows up in the form of folders. It’s essentially a cloud storage media device and it also grants you access on Android, iPad and iPhone through DS File and other apps.

3. Gyration Air Mouse
Gyration Air Mouse comes with built-in motion sensing technology that allows you to use this gadget in the air rather than being limited to use on the table. This will come in handy during business meetings and presentations when hand movements are usually required to elaborate your point.

You can change screens, browse the web, switch between media content, highlight text, zoom in and zoom out while using the mouse in the air. It can be used from 100 feet away without any lags. Gyration Air Mouse is compatible with both Windows and Mac.