If Joe’s Diner gives you a free slider every ten meals, you may no longer need to schlep around a punch card if you use PayPal. It’s latest iOS app now works with loyalty cards from select retailers just by scanning a barcode on your physical card….
Microsoft is announcing their Lumia Cyan software update is coming soon. Starting today, those Windows Phones running Windows 8 will start seeing the update. The Windows 8.1 update has a lot of bells and whistles, with Cortana leading the charge. Cortana is Microsoft’s answer to Siri and Google Now, and does a more than adequate job of acting the part. … Continue reading
There’s no shortage of rumors about Apple’s anticipated upcoming wearable, the so-called iWatch. We’ve heard a lot regarding this oft-fabled offering, and latest among them comes from Taiwanese newspaper Economic Daily, which speculates about the variations we can expect. As with rumors surrounding the iPhone 6, it is said the iWatch will be coming in two sizes, with the smallest … Continue reading
Sending and receiving text messages is like email — boring, but necessary. SMS has never been fun, more utilitarian than interactive. Two free apps could make it fun, though — adding a richer experience to what has become a mundane experience for many of us. Pop! Pop takes your pictures, and lets you overlay text onto them. The great thing … Continue reading
While smartphones have definitely improved by leaps and bounds in the past few years when it comes to the kind of technology involved, there is still one particular aspect of smartphone photography that needs to be looked into – and that is, to capture photos that will turn out great even in low light conditions. This would require a decent performing sensor, not to mention a powerful flash, but while sensor technology in smartphone cameras have taken large strides, the same cannot be said of the accompanying flash. This is where the iBlazr comes in to fill the gap – as it will introduce a far more powerful flash capability for your iPhone, which does seem to be a far better option than past releases like the Paparazzo.
The iBlazr can be best described to be a portable flash solution to a smartphone camera’s struggles when it comes to low light settings. This powerful, compact device will be better illuminates subjects so that you end up with far better looking photos. Not only that, the iBlazr will connect to the audio jack of any Android phone as well, (apart from the iPhone, of course), where it will then provide limitless possibilities that helps churn out great looking photos.
Chris Johnson, Founder of BiteMyApple, shared, “Smartphones and tablets allow us to take high-quality photos anywhere, but the built-in flash isn’t enough during low-light settings. The iBlazr provides users with the same illumination capabilities that a high-end camera provides. You can use the small external flash with your front or back camera so you’ll get the perfect shot or selfie every time.”
The iBlazr’s flash includes a quartet of hi-end American CREE LEDs which provides great light to take a stunning photo, in addition to letting the light come through 60 degree optics for a softer look on subjects. Not only that, the iBlazr has been specially positioned to do away with the red-eye or white-eye effects.
A built-in, rechargeable 200mAh battery runs the iBlazr, which translates to no piggyback ride on your smartphone’s battery life. Expect the black iBlazr to retail for $49.99 each if you are interested.
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I can’t imagine the addictive pull of a cigarette. Having been lucky enough to have never started smoking, I find it amazing how many people still light up, despite the fact that it can, well… kill you. I guess it must be an overwhelming task to try and stop doing something your brain has become hardwired to expect. They say the benefits of quitting begin almost immediately. What’s on the horizon that might help? Other than gum, pills, and patches?
Check out ChronoDose, a programmable transdermal drug delivery system that’s worn as an armband. The ChronoDose will someday offer many different drugs the ability to be programmed, and administered via this transdermal device, but the buzz is all about it’s use as the world’s first programmable nicotine replacement method. ChronoDose’s use with SmartStop™ gives the device the ability to be programmed to anticipate the users cravings, and offer nicotine dosing scheduled to take effect before the urge to smoke strikes.
So, unlike gums, and pills that take time in order to work, the ChronoDose offers personalized treatment that can be synchronized with your cravings, offering you higher dosages before the cravings begin, say, when you wake up in the morning. This interesting device offers folks struggling with nicotine addiction a system that makes compliance easier, and with its delivery automated to your schedule, it anticipates your needs and helps make quitting just a little bit easier.
If you, or someone you love needs to quit smoking, find out more about the ChronoDose nicotine delivery system with SmartStop™ Pending FDA approval, this system could actually be available soon, and at a price that’s comparable to current over-the-counter smoking cessation products. This may be just what you’ve been waiting for.
[ ChronoDose – Transdermal Drug Delivery copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
AT&T today announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 through its website. The tablet can be purchased online today while it will hit the carrier’s stores on July 25th. With a two year contract the tablet costs $269.99, alternatively customers can also buy it for $0 down but commit to equal monthly payments of $18.50 for 20 months. Upfront the tablet costs $369.99.
The prices are no different from what T-Mobile is asking for this exact same tablet. If you would rather go with Magenta instead then T-Mobile is already selling the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. You can pick one up from there right away. AT&T is giving users the chance to get $50 off the tablet by purchasing it with any Samsung Galaxy smartphone from the carrier, so its an added incentive for customers who are in the market for a new smartphone and tablet.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 has an 8-inch HD display and is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1.5GB of RAM. There’s 16GB of onboard storage and microSD card support, a 3 megapixel rear camera and 4,450mAh battery are also present.
It runs Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box and the software comes with optimizations made by Samsung. It even includes the Multi-Window feature which lets users run two apps simultaneously.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 can be purchased right now from AT&T’s website, it will be available in stores on July 25th.
AT&T Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Launched
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If you are an Android user you might have heard about Minuum. Its a third-party keyboard that has been designed to take up as little space as possible on an Android smartphone or tablet. The team behind it has been working to take the keyboard beyond conventional mobile devices and they have their sights set on wearable devices. A couple of weeks after the Minuum keyboard for Google Glass was released the team has posted a demo of the keyboard running on an Android Wear smartwatch.
Smartwatches aren’t big on keyboards given the fact that they have small screens which are not that comfortable to use for typing. Instead most smartwatches rely upon voice commands even for replying to email and text messages. Minuum hopes to change that.
The demo that it has posted online is still a beta version of that keyboard for Android Wear smartwatches. Its essentially a single line of keys but the keyboard’s autocorrect and prediction technology takes the pain out of typing. It seems to work well enough but its ultimately up to the users to decide where its just a novelty or of actually any use.
Minuum is conducting a beta program and it will offer users to try out the software before its released to the public. Anyone with an Android Wear smartwatch can sign up here and wait to receive an email from the folks behind Minuum.
Minuum Demos Android Wear Keyboard
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We have heard countless rumors this year that Apple is going to release a “larger” iPad though no one knows just how large this tablet is going to be. Rumor has it that the tablet would be called iPad Pro and that it will have a truly massive 12.9-inch display. Once again we are hearing rumors about the iPad Pro release, with a new rumor coming in from Taiwan suggesting that three iPad models will be launched this year, one of them being the larger model.
Apple is expected to launch its new iPads after it goes through with the iPhone 6 launch this September. The company is expected to launch two iPhones models both with significantly larger displays than their predecessors.
As far as the company’s tablets are concerned Economic Daily News claims that a new iPad Air and a new iPad mini will be released later this year alongside a 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Apparently the company aims to capture the enterprise and education market with this particular tablet.
Apple is mum about its tablet plans as always so we shouldn’t expect to hear anything from the company until the day of the announcement comes. There have been conflicting reports about the iPad Pro in the past though, with some claiming that the company has shelved the project for the time being and may not revisit it until next year.
Would you see yourself opting for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro instead of the conventional 9.7-inch iPad Air? Its not like the latter has not done well in both enterprise and education markets, so is there really a need for a larger iPad?
12.9-Inch iPad Pro Release Rumors Surface Again
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In late fall of 2006, Congress came together to strengthen the primary law that governs our nation’s ocean fisheries–the Magnuson-Stevens Act, originally passed in 1976. A push from leaders on both sides of the aisle, combined with strong support from President George W. Bush, helped overcome political differences.
Now the House Committee on Natural Resources has advanced a bill to reauthorize and amend the act. Unlike eight years ago, however, this measure lacks significant bipartisan support–and a number of its provisions would undermine key reforms that have proved instrumental in rebuilding depleted U.S. ocean fish populations.
The 2006 reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, along with an earlier one in 1996, required an end to overfishing, established clear timelines for rebuilding depleted populations, and required decisions based on science–creating much-needed accountability in the form of annual catch limits.
As a result, our fish stocks are in much better shape today. In fact, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries Service, since 2000 the number of stocks subject to overfishing has dropped from 72 to 28, while 34 depleted fish populations have been rebuilt.
The current reauthorization bill, H.R. 4742, was introduced by Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA) and approved by the committee with no Republicans voting against it and only one Democrat voting for it. Headed to the full House of Representatives for a vote as early as this month, it includes troubling provisions that would:
Perhaps most significantly, the bill misses an opportunity to prepare the nation for growing challenges to the health of our oceans. For decades, single-species policy solutions have been used to fight overfishing and rebuild depleted fisheries. This approach makes it difficult to incorporate important new research about how ocean food webs work or how fishing for one species may unintentionally affect others. Accounting for these connections would allow fisheries managers to better prepare and adapt to the changes that are occurring in our oceans.
Instead of weakening the Magnuson-Stevens Act and putting hard-earned progress at risk, Congress should require a transition to ecosystem-based fishery management. That means protecting important habitats, avoiding non-target catch, ensuring that enough forage fish remain in the water to feed larger animals and putting ecosystem planning on the agenda for fisheries managers.
Developing new policy tools to maintain the overall health of marine ecosystems would build on the conservation successes of the act in restoring depleted fish populations. And, according to a number of prominent marine scientists, ecosystem-based fisheries management would also provide federal fisheries managers with more tools to restore ocean ecosystems, making them more resilient to the impact of climate change on U.S. waters.
Policymakers in Washington today may stand divided on party lines over a whole host of issues, but management of our oceans doesn’t need to be one of them. As Congress did in 1996 and again in 2006, it should put partisan differences aside when crafting the next version of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. We owe it to our children and grandchildren not only to protect the health of some species of fish, but to ensure the broader health of our oceans. We can do that by taking a comprehensive approach to fisheries management.
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