iStabilizer Dolly universal mount works with just about any smartphone

The advent of smartphones these days have certainly brought about a whole new wave of sharing over social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook of course. Well, do you remember the first time you heard of a new camera being integrated into a phone? That was certainly the bomb, and it did bring about some jaw dropping moments when the phone’s display caught up with the kind of photos captured, and in due time, even the handset was involved in the megapixel race.

Well, once the world of photo stills was mastered by phone manufacturers, it is now time for some movie recording moments on your communications device. This is exactly what the iStabilizer Dolly is for in this day and age, where many people use their smartphones not only to shoot a photo, but also to record down those precious moments in their lives. More details concerning the iStabilizer Dolly can be found in the extended post.

iStabilizer is a well known name for churning out universal lightweight and compact tripods, steady cams and mounts for mobile devices and digital cameras, and this time around, their creation is simply known as Dolly. Dolly will rely on iStabilizer’s universal Mount, turning it into a compatible accessory for just about any other smartphone out there in the market. This is even made possible without requiring you to remove your smartphone’s protective case or bumpers.

The iStabilizer’s innovative camera dolly will ensure you can kiss goodbye to shaky and amateur travel videos. Not only that, your YouTube clips on your blog post will be far easier on the eyes – and there is no need for your viewers to get ready an air sickness bag, too.

The asking price for the iStabilizer Dolly? We are looking at $59.95, which is a small price to pay considering the amount of steadiness your hands will be able to experience, making sure that no one will ever laugh at you any more in the future concerning your movie recordings taken with a smartphone. You can say that this is more or less the ideal tool to capture tracking shots, time lapse, artistic work and stunning travel videos.

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Parrot ASTEROID – Not your Dad’s Car Radio

I remember when I was in high school, one of the kids drove a car that had an 8 track tape player in it, and yes, we made fun of him mercilessly until he spent the money to get a cassette player. I guess now we can make fun of anyone that still has a cassette player huh? Does anyone think CD’s will become a thing of the past? What about satellite radio? Automobile entertainment sure has had a few interesting developments over the years. What could be next?

Here’s something to check out, the Parrot ASTEROID Media Receiver, not your everyday car stereo, this unique device actually harnesses the power of apps, to adapt to whatever it is you may need at the time. Lost? utilize your available maps and location information, hungry? for Veal Scallopini? check out menus and detailed restaurant information, or maybe you’re just lonely, how about letting the Parrot read you some messages from your friends back home?

Parrot ASTEROID is not a web browser, instead it accesses the web using a dongle or via a smartphone’s Bluetooth connection in order to send and receive app info.The Parrot has an embedded Android operating system that lets chose from a nice selection of road worthy applications and it includes the ability to search for music by voice, and make and receive handsfree phone calls.

The Parrot ASTEROID comes with a detachable faceplate and, for your listening pleasure, a 4x55W built-in MOSFET amplifier (a device that increases the amplitude of a digital signal), a subwoofer output, and 6xRCA preamp-output , it also includes an equalizer with sound effects that can help you rock on down the highway. The Parrot sells for under 280 bucks at amazon.com.

 

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Genius Lychas HS-G550 Foldable Gaming Headset

Gamers do take their hardware seriously, and apart from the mouse, keyboard and souped up gaming rig, there is another important aspect of the gamer that you will need to look into – and that would be a pair of decent headphones to get the job done. After all, listening to the right kind of audio cues will be able to let you know just where your opponent in the map is (for a 1-on-1 FPS duel), while multiplayer games with huge maps will require you to communicate with the rest of your team mates as you speak into a microphone.

The Genius Lychas HS-G550 Foldable Gaming Headset is the latest member of the GX Gaming Series family, where it will enable you to tune in to the sounds of the battlefield in one ear, while the other ear is free to hear the rest of your team mates give out orders so that you can consolidate the position of your team on the battlefield amidst all the explosions. This is made possible thanks to individual volume controls located on each ear cup.

I guess you can say that the Genius Lychas HS-G550 Foldable Gaming Headset has been specially positioned to be the ideal pair of gaming headphones for LAN parties and competitions thanks to the aforementioned individual volume control. Not only that, if you are going to do plenty of LAN party gaming, then the Lychas should be part of your arsenal’s configuration since it is a snap to tote around, thanks to its design that boasts of swivel ear cups and foldable form factor. Whenever you crank up the volume on both ear cups, the GX Series’ Lychas will not make you deaf, but rather, deliver clear and accurate audio for a tactical advantage in any combat situation.

Of course, the presence of the relatively large 50mm drivers will also do its bit to prevent distraction from background noises. An in-line control box will enable gamers to tweak the master volume and mute the microphone while you are in-game. There is also the presence of an omni-directional microphone on the left hand side, where you are able to rotate it out of view whenever it is not in use. You need not worry about your ears feeling all hot, since it has an adjustable headband that will fit comfortably on any gamer.

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Sceptre introduces a budget-friendly 3D HDTV

Have you heard of the name Sceptre before? I am quite sure that those who are constantly on the lookout to upgrade their consumer electronics devices at home without breaking the family’s budget will certainly have come across devices from Sceptre before. The latest 3D HDTV measures 46″ across diagonally, where each purchase will come with four pairs of polarized passive 3D glasses in addition to SRS TruSurround HD Sound in an elegant piano black finish.

The latest 3D HDTV from Sceptre intends to deliver a totally new dimension in entertainment by introducing the latest 3D technology from Sceptre which is said to be able to display eye-popping images at a 1920 × 1080 and 1080P resolution, not to mention warming up your ears with its heart-pumping surround sound capabilities. Apart from that, the 46″ LED HDTV will also be able to hook itself up to external devices including cameras, computers and Blu-ray players in a simple and easy manner thanks to the inclusion of its five HDMI ports, a solitary USB port and a VGA port.

Cathy Chou, Vice President of Operations, Sceptre, “Quality, ease of use and affordability continue to be primary concerns of users seeking a 3D home entertainment experience. Our new 3D HDTV provides the same high quality experience as more costly units at a fraction of the price. In addition, we’ve made it easy for the whole family to enjoy by including three passive 3D and one passive clip-on glasses.”

Thanks to the inclusion of theater quality polarized passive 3D glasses, Sceptre’s latest offering is said to be able to deliver long term cost efficiency when compared to other 3D technologies. After all, passive glasses need not rely on batteries or receivers to get the job done as your eyes enjoy pop up visuals that might just scare you. Come to think of it, how come we have yet to see an increase in horror movies that take advantage of 3D technology? It would really be something, and the Final Destination series do not count in my book. Apart from that, passive 3D glasses are also able to produce a full-color image which has been touted to be a whole lot more comfortable to watch, doing away with headaches and eye fatigue that are often than not associated with active glasses.

It is said that this 46-inch 3D HDTV from Sceptre will be accompanied by 4 pairs of polarized glasses, and you can pick one off the shelf for $999.99.

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Mini Boombox MP3 Speaker

It is a well known fact that your average smartphone, no matter what kind of tech has been implemented within, is unable to pump out the kind of audio quality that you wish it could in a dream world. Perhaps you need some help from external sources? We have a potential candidate for you, where it will come in the form of this $34 Mini Boombox MP3 Speaker. This is definitely a mixture of nostalgia that goes up with a range of cute, where this tiny Mini Boombox iPod Dock will allow you to share your favorite music with anyone, everywhere.

The Mini Boombox MP3 Speaker will play nice with majority of the iPods and iPhones that are in the market at the moment, but do take note that since it does not require any batteries, it will be sipping juice right from your handset or portable media player, so you might want to take note of your battery life in the long run.

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Korg announces Kaossilator 2 and Mini Kaoss Pad 2

Korg has just announced a couple of products that you might want to look into – the Kaossilator 2 and Mini Kaoss Pad 2, where they have started to ship nationwide to interested parties. These two are pint-sized and love nestling in your pockets, and yet being this diminutive does not diminish its capability of being a special device that can create music for you, not to mention your performances for the masses to listen to. Why not let us take a gander at how the Kaossilator 2 and Mini Kaoss Pad 2 from Korg will measure up in terms of performance and technical specifications right after the jump?

First of all, the palm-sized Kaossilator 2 phrase synthesizer will feature 150 built-in sounds which can be played back in a jiffy, courtesy of its X-Y touchpad interface. Gestures can be recorded and stacked infinitely so that you can come up with complete musical phrases. Not only that, users are also able to record using a built-in mic, or plug a music source into a dedicated mic input. It is made out of a miniature speaker and sports optional battery power, allowing you to use the Kaossilator 2 when you travel. All performances can be stashed away on the integrated microSD memory card slot.

As for the Mini Kaoss Pad 2, this is one tiny effects processor which will also come with a self-contained media player. If you happen to have decided to throw your lot with the Mini Kaoss Pad 2, you are able to use it to add effects to incoming audio, onboard MP3’s or a mix of the two, temporarily seeing yourself step into the shoes of your favorite DJ.

Similar to the Korg Kaossilator 2, the Mini Kaoss Pad 2 will also come with a century’s worth of effect programs that can be controlled in real time using the X-Y touchpad. The Mini Kaoss Pad 2 will come with half a dozen preset audio demo loops so that novices can get started right out of the box, while pros have something to start with. Just like the Kaossilator 2, the Mini Kaoss Pad 2 will also be accompanied by a built-in mic, an onboard speaker, and convenient optional battery power.

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Edifier Prisma Bluetooth speaker system

I suppose with the worldwide economic crunch happening at this point in time, it makes perfect sense for most of the folks out there to be a whole lot more careful with their money – and that would include making sound choices when it comes to purchasing items that you need to use, regardless of whether we are talking about everyday groceries or expensive consumer electronics. When it comes to budget friendly speaker systems for your desktop, the name Edifier has been making its rounds to much effect, and here we are today with yet another Edifier offering, which would be the Edifier Prisma Bluetooth speaker system.

At first glance, I must say that the Edifier Prisma Bluetooth speaker system does look prety cool, boasting elegant aesthetics, crystal clear sound reproduction and Bluetooth connectivity so that you get to enjoy a cable-free environment, at least on the part of a speaker, leaving you with one less way of tripping over. Let us dive into greater detail where the Prisma Bluetooth speaker system is concerned.

For starters, the Prisma Bluetooth will, as its name suggests, feature a built-in Bluetooth receiver which is capable of synchronizing with any Bluetooth enabled device in order for it to wirelessly stream music up to a range of 30 feet. Not only that, it will also come equipped with a couple of auxiliary input ports for maximum flexibility, where one is located on the subwoofer, while the other is on the remote.

The remote control itself boasts of a headphone-out port which lets you enjoy a personal audio experience, where you are able to control the master volume on the remote, not to mention having a separate bass adjustment dial located on the subwoofer control. I can almost hear Emperor Palpatine scream, “Power! Unlimited power!” with its 48 watt RMS speaker system.

What then, is the asking price for the Edifier Prisma Bluetooth speaker system? Well, a $129.99 price point sure sounds decent enough.

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iPhone 360 Degree Panoramic Video Lens

When it comes to the iPhone’s camera, it has long reigned as the undisputed champion of cameras found in smartphones, although new challengers such as the Galaxy S3 as well as the slightly older HTC One series are worth their salt as well, especially with the latter being able to capture stills while you are recording a video simultaneously. Well, what are some of the ways where you are able to extend the functionality of an iPhone camera? Why, throwing in its fair share of accessories, that’s what! With the $79.95 iPhone 360 Degree Panoramic Video Lens, it pretty much says it all.

You will soon be able to shoot some great looking panoramic shots and video, thanks to a similar technology that is found in U.S. Army surveillance cameras. This particular lens relies on a curved mirror which is capable of gathering light from all directions, where it will reflect it back into the iPhone’s camera so that video recording in all directions can happen simultaneously without the need for processor intensive image stitching afterwards. Each purchase comes with a free app that will automatically calibrate the focus, adjust the exposure, and enable you to pan and tilt the viewing perspective up to 360º on the horizontal plane and up to 80º on the vertical plane. I expect to see more creative shots on your Facebook account after getting this!

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Sleep Phones – Count Sheep to your Favorite Tunes

 

I’m up till all hours of the night. I feel more productive at night and it’s just the way I’ve always been. That being said, my husband goes to sleep early and gets up early, I use headphones so I don’t disturb him (and so I can hear over his snoring). Have you ever fallen asleep with headphones on? or earbuds in? I think my right ear is still a little sore.

Check out Sleep Phones, developed by a doctor, these soft, moisture wicking fleece headbands actually contain ultra thin and removable speakers that can plug into most of your audio devices, leaving others completely undisturbed, and your little ears in cozy comfort.

Sleep Phones, dubbed “pajamas for your ears”, are especially designed with falling asleep in mind. Sleep Phones won’t fall off, allow you to lay on your back or your side and produce some fabulous sound. Perfect for listening to soothing music, relaxation tracks or even meditation or hypnosis tapes. And don’t they say you can actually learn while you’re sleeping? It might just be time to brush the dust off those Spanish language CD’s.

Simply plug the Sleep Phones into your music system, like an MP3, iPod or CD player and relax. If your device has an alarm feature you can use the Sleep Phones for that too… Which is especially useful if you have to get up earlier than your spouse and you’re thoughtful enough to let them sleep in.

Sleep Phones come in a deluxe version that includes volume controls and “play and pause” functions starting at around 55 bucks, and at their website, sleepphones.com they have CD’s and accessories all designed to finally get you a good nights sleep.

 

 

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Commercial Free DVR – How can it Survive?

 

I watch a few less commercials on television these days. I just fast forward through them. In the old days commercials were when you went to get snacks or put the clothes in the dryer. I’m hard pressed to think of a television commercial that I have seen in the last 6 months that I was glad I watched. Maybe I just missed all the good ones, for all the things I really wanted… that would be my luck.

DVR’s have made it easy to just fast forward through those irritating blurbs about junk you don’t need, and they can condense your half hour shows into a quick 20 minutes, and now, The Dish Network is offering a brand new auto-skip feature on it’s DVR’s that actually lets viewers press a single button to eliminate all the major network commercials altogether, no fast forwarding required. Could this be the future of TV?

How will the TV networks stand for this? Another company, Replay TV offered a similar service and was promptly sued for offering a commercial skipping feature. The company has since filed for bankruptcy. As much as I LOVE the idea of skipping annoying commercials, it seems like services like these attack the very underpinnings that make TV a profitable business, after all, why else would TV networks be making all those intelligent and provocative programs for us?

I don’t know the future of Dish Network’s Hopper Feature, but television commercial viewership has to be way down already with the number of digital recording devices in most homes these days, does the fact that you can eliminate commercials altogether somehow make it worse than the fast forwarding that we’re already doing? I guess lawsuits will be inevitable. Could network television be in danger? I guess the real question is, how do you think they are going to make us pay?

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