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I am quite sure that you would have heard of Pyle Audio before, where they happen to be the ones behind outdoor recreational gear and home, car and pro audio equipment, and they have just unveiled the Gator Sound Bluetooth speaker. Not only is it portable, it is also lightweight as well as waterproof, which certainly makes the Gator Sound speaker system more than suitable for those who happen to lead an extremely sporty lifestyle in the great outdoors. Of course, who are we to stop one from bringing the Gator Sound Bluetooth speaker to the beach or by the river for folks who want something more serene, such as a family picnic?

In fact, if you love to do a spot of karaoke in the shower, then the $49.99 Gator Sound Bluetooth speaker would also be the perfect match for you. It would be equally at home whether you love to stand in the shower and belt out your favorite tunes, or prefer the slow hum while you soak in a bathtub. Either way, this is one waterproof speaker which will be comfortable with your singing style without requiring you to turn your hair white worrying about moisture or submersion.

Not only that, this particular Bluetooth speaker is lightweight, where it will let you hook up to a smartphone in order to stream music as well as receive incoming phone calls. There is an integrated lithium battery as well as USB charging cable which will be able to deliver both indoor and outdoor functionality without missing a beat.

There are also easy-push controls that dot the front part of the Gator Sound, where it also boasts of crystal clear audio and echo cancellation for your phone calls. Apart from that, there will be a wide range of low, mid, and high sound restoration amid streaming music, where nothing is sacrificed where sound quality is concerned without having to compromise on convenience and durability. A full battery charge will enable the Gator Sound to enjoy up to 25 hours of play time.

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[ Pyle Audio announces Gator Sound Bluetooth speaker copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

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Apple has made iPhone and iPod Touch users extremely happy today by announcing the forthcoming Software Development Kit (SDK). In February developers will be able to get their hands on the SDK which will let them create true third-party applications without needing any hacks!

That’s right, you’ll be able to get a real instant messenger on there, and I’m sure Web 2.0 sites like Zoho will also work on iPhone apps that provide full functionality. This could end up being the nail in the coffin for devices like the Blackberry, because now business-related apps can be created.

What about viruses? Apple recognizes that is a big hurdle since their device is so powerful, and this is what they had to say about it:

It will take until February to release an SDK because we’re trying to do two diametrically opposed things at once–provide an advanced and open platform to developers while at the same time protect iPhone users from viruses, malware, privacy attacks, etc. This is no easy task.
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We are working on an advanced system which will offer developers broad access to natively program the iPhone’s amazing software platform while at the same time protecting users from malicious programs.

It will be interesting to see exactly how Apple plans to conquer the problem of viruses and malware, but it’s obvious that they are working hard to ensure that they’re criticized to the extent that Windows currently is.

I can’t wait to see what programs make their way onto the device. Will we see Firefox, Skype, VLC, and more ported over?

Sources: TUAW & Webware
Image via Gizmodo

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In the interest of expanding our general knowledge of all things hardware, I present another of my occasional weekend watch reviews, this time featuring Marvin’s Malton Military Cushion watch, an automatic three-handed timepiece made by a fairly small brand based in Vaumarcus, Switzerland.

I’ve been following Marvin for a while and I’ve been impressed with the understated styling and acceptable pricing of this brand. This piece, for example, retails for about $1,500 which is more than acceptable for a hand-made, Swiss watch. It uses a non-manufacture Sellita SW 200 movement (Sellita is the AMD of watch movements, with ETA being the Intel) and features a nice, solid steel case and “camo” strap.

First, a bit on movements. This watch uses a very standard “ETA clone” Sellita movement with a seconds hand and hour/minute hands. ETA, a watch movement manufacturer, is owned by the Swatch Group and has slowly been cutting the stock it sells to outside manufacturers (it’s also why most watches cost so much because the ready-made movement industry is essentially a quiet monopoly). Sellita, then, is a relative upstart in the industry and makes attractive, nicely finished watch movements in relative bulk.

To be clear, there’s not much going on here mechanically. It’s an automatic three handed watch with no bezel – you won’t want to dive with this thing – and it features a date window at 6 o’clock. It has a 42mm face and guilloché dial. The entire case is PVD-coated and has lumed hands. The watch face has very bold numerals at the five cardinal points and is very readable.

What makes it expensive? Mostly the hand work that goes into prepare each of these for sale as well as the stainless steel and the sheer expense of acquiring the movement. This, not unlike many nicer things, is hand-made from stem to stern.

Like other personal favorites, Xetum and Bathys, I like this brand because it costs far less than similar three-handed watches yet offers superior build quality and movement. Like Tissot, Marvin is a quality watch vendor in the low end of the scale and that means it uses pre-made, popular workhorse movements and depends a lot on styling and marketing. That said, there is little in this watch to dislike and, if you like the style, it can become a solid first timepiece for a novice collector.

As a chronograph fan, however, I found the piece a bit modest. The military motif obviously a style play and there’s little new other than the colors. Marvin’s Cushion model has been around for a while (this particular model was announced in 2013 and is just now shipping) but it’s sufficiently unique and doesn’t look like the average Rolex. However, it’s nice to see a solid watch with clean lines come in at under $5,000 and it’s definitely worth a look if you’re looking to spend some of your liquidity.

In the era of phablets, it’s rather odd to see a company launching a 2.8-inch device, let alone calling it a “wearable” smartphone. Meet the Alcatel OneTouch Pop Fit, a little QVGA 3G phone that costs from just €89 or about $120 unsubsidized, but…