Many aspects of computing have changed, but the laptop charger has remained sadly stable over the years; no matter what, we never seem to be able to ditch the lumpy power brick, that mid-cable eyesore that takes up tons of space in your bag and presents a ready hazard for stepping on. MIT project turned startup FINsix wants to change all that, and you can help them by reserving your own Dart… Read More
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Technically there’s nothing really wrong with the charging cable that came with your smartphone. Except for that long cord you need to constantly wrap, unwrap, and more often than not, detangle. That won’t ever happen with the Thinium, though. It trades an annoying a cord for an ultra-thin transforming design that allows it to plug directly into an outlet.
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Whenever one travels these days, it makes perfect sense to be properly equipped with the right kind of gear. After all, you do not want to end up stranded in a foreign country with no power adapter to juice up your notebook or smartphone so that you can email or call your way out of a particularly tricky situation, right? If that is the case, then you might want to take a look at this recently introduced solution to the market – the Satechi Smart Travel Router & Adapter, which is the perfect travel accessory regardless of whether you are a business professional, leisure traveler, or backpacker. The Satechi Smart Travel Router & Adapter would arrive in a compact, cube design, where it will carry along with it a quartet of the most common plug configurations found worldwide, which means it can fit electrical outlets in more than 150 countries including the US, Canada, China and most countries in Europe.
This particularly convenient accessory would also be able to function as a router in order to have it convert a direct internet connection from a hotel or conference room into a private connection, allowing you to enjoy enhanced security and mobility in the privacy of your own room. Not only that, it can also improve and extend the range of any current Wi-Fi connection by up to 100 feet, depending on the surrounding area, of course.
Just what else does the versatile Smart Travel Router & Adapter carry along with it? For starters, it will feature an AC power port as well as a 2.1A USB port that is able to charge smartphones, tablets, laptops, cameras, and handheld game consoles among others. This might be one device that is diminutive in nature, but it can fit easily into any suitcase, purse, backpack or carry-on, making it ideal for keeping all electronics juiced up at anytime, anywhere. The asking price? A relatively affordable $44.95 each.
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[ Satechi Smart Travel Router & Adapter targets savvy travelers copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
DVDO has announced the AIR3, which is being touted as the industry’s first 60GHz Wireless HD adapter with support for both MHL and HDMI connectivity. Or more specifically, the DVDO AIR3 is a wireless adapter that will allow the user to push 1080p60 HD content from HDMI and DVI as well as from smartphones and […]
Artists going all-out on mobile music editing have relatively few options — GarageBand won’t always cut it for the pros. IK Multimedia thinks its newly launched AmpliTube 3.0 could be the solution for those producers on the move. The $20 iOS app introduces a full, multi-track audio editor that can create a final masterpiece. With the help of a guitar rig and customizable drum loop, the suite is theoretically good enough to keep computers out of the studio. Even if musicians don’t want to go that far, they may be happy to hear that IK Multimedia has shipped the iRig HD. The $99 interface gives iOS and Mac users a preamped adapter for instruments with quarter-inch plugs. While we’re sure some performers would rather stick to traditional recording methods, those who’ve embraced digital with open arms can check out both AmpliTube and iRig HD at the source links.
Filed under: Cellphones, Peripherals, Tablets, Software
Source: App Store (1), (2), IK Multimedia
Sick of carrying around a ton of different cables and adapters for charging all your gadgets? This handy accessory lets you plug in five different types of connectors using one compact card.
Kikkerland’s USB 5-in-1 adapter offers Mini USB, Micro USB, 30-pin iPod/iPhone, Nokia and standard USB connections. When not in use, they all snap neatly into a flat card for easy travel, so you can throw it into your bag without wires getting all tangled. The card itself measures 6.46″ (L) x 4.4(W) x 0.75″ (D).
The only thing missing from this thing is an Apple Lightning connector, but if you happen to use something like the Mophie Helium battery case for your iPhone, that has a Micro USB connector, so you’re in luck.
It’s available from Kikkerland for just $15(USD).
Most people use and carry around a bevy of mobile devices these days. There’s nothing wrong with that, since I do it myself. However, it gives rise to various inconveniences like having to carry around tons of different chargers for all the devices.
One solution comes in the form of the USB Utility Charge Tool that’s like a Swiss Army knife of connectors that geeks and non-geeks alike would appreciate.
The charge tool has four connectors tucked neatly into it: a standard USB extension, a Micro USB connector, a Mini USB connector, and a 30-pin connector. It’s compatible with a range of devices, from your iPhone to your Nexus 7, so it’s especially convenient if you’re traveling and need to charge your devices while you’re on the go. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have Apple’s Lightning connector, so it can’t be used with the latest iPhones and iPads.
You can use it to charge your device using your laptop as the power source. Or you could plug the USB extension into a generic USB charger to power your devices up.
The USB Utility Charge Tool is available for pre-order from Fred Flare for $20(USD).
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In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you’d like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with “Insert Coin” as the subject line.
Snapzoom stole a lot of hearts at Engadget Expand, but it didn’t quite steal enough votes to win our Insert Coin contest. Now you can exact some justice, as the smartphone adapter for binoculars, telescopes and microscopes is up for grabs on Kickstarter to let you zoom in on the moon, bacteria or whatever else you can think of. So far it’s vacuumed up $15,000 toward its $55,000 goal, and while the early bird offer is sold out, backers can still grab one starting at $60, a hefty discount from the final $80 retail price. For $90, you’ll even get a basic 10×25 compact Bushnell travel binocular tossed in, so if you want to see what made our Insert Coin judges go zoom-crazy, hit the source or video after the jump.
Filed under: Cellphones, Cameras
Source: Snapzoom (Kickstarter)
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