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The temperature’s freezing out there, which basically means you would need to wear something over your ears to prevent them from freezing and falling off. The thing is, you are particularly stressed out that day, and would like to get some relief from your favorite tunes, but it is either wearing a pair of headphones and letting your ears get bitten by the cold, or to forgo the music and wear a pair of ear warmers instead. Decisions, decisions…

Well, we are glad to announce the arrival of the $89.95 Wireless Headphone Ear Warmers, which are ear warmers with a difference. Not only does each pair ensure that your ears remain nice, warm and functional even when it has snowed a foot thick overnight and the winter wind has not stopped blowing, but it will also be able to hook up to any Android, iOS or Windows Phone-powered device via Bluetooth connectivity to deliver your favorite tunes directly into your auditory canal. The ear warmers themselves sport a thermal fleece shell, soft polyester lining, and insulation in order to shield ears from cold winds, and can be folded flat for easy storage in a pocket or purse. A 3.5 hour charge would provide up to 9 hours of use.
[ Wireless Headphone Ear Warmers lets you jive to your favorite music in comfort copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Divoom moves forward in their tradition of audio advancement by announcing another tough model which is known as the Divoom Voombox Outdoor. This happens to be a rechargeable, water resistant Bluetooth speaker that has been specially designed to work even in rugged conditions, all the while delivering a 12-hour battery life as well as a powerful 15W of output power. Not only is it portable, it is also versatile to boot, where the Voombox Outdoor can be used in any environment – regardless of whether it is indoors or out. To make sure that you stand out from the crowd as well, it will arrive in a range of colors such as red, blue, black and green.

The asking price of $99.99 a pop for the Divoom Voombox Outdoor would certainly fall within the means of many an audiophile, and considering how travel has gotten a whole lot more affordable these days, having fun with your favorite tunes playing in the background makes plenty of sense, really. The Divoom Voombox Outdoor has been specially built for the outdoors, where it is more than capable of handling a rugged lifestyle. We are talking about rough and tumble environments such as when you go camping, fishing, and backpacking, among others.

This particular weatherproof speaker comes equipped with the most recent Bluetooth 4.0 technology, where it will be able to hook up wirelessly to a compatible smartphone, tablet or any other Bluetooth device within a range of up to 32 feet. Not only that, the Divoom Voombox outdoor will also feature a pair of 2” drivers, one tweeter and two passive radiators. These 5 drivers will work in tandem to deliver a clean sound pressure level, capable of filling up large rooms and outdoor areas with rich immersive sound. A campfire session without any favorite tunes playing in the background is not quite the same, is it, unless you know how to handle a fiddle.

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[ Divoom Voombox Outdoor delivers waterproof outdoor speaker capability copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

How much time have you spent in the past trying to set up a video conference? It is not all plug and play as most people would have you believe, and neither is video conferencing the reserved domain of executives in the boardroom. I am quite sure that a fair number of us out there have experienced the difficulty of deploying video conferencing software on PCs which are unable to hook up to meeting rooms, being a complex monster that might be considered too expensive to deploy, especially for start-ups that are tight on cash. Logitech intends to change the landscape of video conferencing by introducing the all new Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e.

The Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e happens to be a powerful solution which is able to transform any small or midsize conference room into a video collaboration room. Apart from that, it is also relatively affordable without passing the $1,000 price point, making it a whole lot more affordable compared to majority of the other systems that you would find in most conference rooms.

Specially optimized to cater to workgroups that number anywhere from six to 10 people, the Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e delivers no-IT-necessary ease of use and a number of unique features. For instance, you will be able to enjoy a 90-degree field of view with 10x lossless zoom, courtesy of a Carl Zeiss-certified glass lens as well as a remote-controlled 260-degree pan so that close-ups and whiteboard details end up crystal clear for parties on the other side. When you talk, fret not about misunderstanding since noise and echo cancellation in addition to omni-directional stereo or mono sound with a 20-foot diameter range are more than capable of delivering superior sound, while for added peace of mind, a Kensington Security slot has also been thrown into the mix to deter any thieving attempt.

The Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e has been specially optimized for Microsoft Lync, Cisco Jabber and WebEx compatible, Skype certified and integrated with Vidyo, so that you know how best to get started right out of the box.

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[ Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e makes communications easier at the office copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Zoom has made another announcement recently which will target those who would want to create a more professional home video. In this sense, they have rolled out the ultra-compact Zoom Q4 which is touted to deliver the perfect blend of high-definition video alongside high-resolution audio. It will be able to play nice with a range of applications, where among them include video streaming, online blogging, live concert recording, location shoots, electronic news gathering, as well as documenting important events. Let us check out what the Zoom Q4 has in store for us right after the jump.

First of all, let us take a look at the hardware aspect of the Zoom Q4 – this particular device will be able to record directly to SDXC cards of up to 128GB in capacity, where you will be able to choose from a range of HD, WVGA, AAC and WAV file formats, in addition to having up to 1080p/30fps video and 24-bit/96k audio. Not only that, it will come with a wealth of advanced features including a detachable full-color LCD display as well as a built-in speaker for instant monitoring, in addition to a stereo mic/line-level input and line-level/headphone output with a dedicated volume control. There is also a built-in 120˚ X/Y microphone that paves the way for stunning stereo as and when required.

Other features of the Zoom Q4 include a three-position Mic Gain switch with Auto-Gain control and Peak LED so that signal overload will not happen. Expect the Q4 to play nice with three prong action camera mounts, where it will be accompanied by a supplied tripod mount, hairy windscreen and low cut filter, so that you will be able to use it both indoors and outdoors. There is also an optional mic stand mount alongside a guitar clamp that will introduce the ability to shoot video from unusual angles, including a band’s live perspective onstage – now that ought to expand and enhance your portfolio by quite a bit, no?

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[ Zoom announces Q4 Handy Video Recorder copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Considering how some modern day smartphones do not only come with high end hardware specifications, they are also rugged enough to be able to withstand the likes of some rain or even getting dunked in water – as long as they do not end up in a pool that is more than a meter deep, and remain there for over 30 minutes, that is. Having said that, what is the point of a pool party if there isn’t some music to keep you and the rest of the folks happy? Why not pair up a waterproof handset with a speaker that is also equally waterproof, all without having to tether them to a wire or cable? This is where Scosche’s boomBOTTLE H2O and boomBOTTLE mini comes in handy, delivering a similar weatherproof capability that is found in the original boomBOTTLE, although arriving in a far more compact and ultra portable configuration this time around.

The boomBOTTLE H2O is a durable, IPX7 rated (waterproof up to 1 meter) device that would find a day out at the pool or at the beach or even on a boat to be what it is meant for. Sporting a 5W 50MM speaker, it has a Bluetooth range of 33 feet, as well as carries more than enough battery life to be able to pump out up to 8 hours of non-stop playback on a single charge. Apart from that, it is made out of floatable material, allowing it to float should it happen to fall overboard.

As for the boomBOTTLE mini, this is a good example of not judging a book by its cover, or in this case, to be more accurate, to reserve judgment against it despite its fairly diminutive size of 2.44” in height. It will make use of a 3W 40mm speaker to deliver rich clear audio, where the IPX4 rated (weatherproof) speaker also has a range of up to 33 feet, where its battery delivers up to 5 hours of non-stop playback on a single full charge.

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[ Scosche boomBOTTLE H2O and boomBOTTLE mini delivers waterproof speaker solution copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]