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Griffin Technology has taken the step to introduce an upgrade to its PowerMate device, by throwing in wireless connectivity in the form of the Griffin PowerMate Bluetooth. This is stylish power tool for both the novice and pro computer user, where one might take a glance at it and wonder just what the heck does it do. I suppose you are able to describe it to be a clickable knob, as the PowerMate Bluetooth can be programmed for it to execute a wide range of key commands in virtually any application. Apart from that, users are able to streamline routine tasks including editing home movies like a pro, scroll through long (and hopefully not boring!) documents, or creating audio masterpieces.

The PowerMate Bluetooth will function beautifully as a convenient volume knob and mute button for Bluetooth 4.0 enabled Mac computers, but that would just be scratching the surface. PowerMate has been preset to play nice with iMovie and GarageBand right out of the box, which would make editing a painless and quick affair.

It will not remain within the confines of the multimedia department though, since users will also be able to follow the easy instructions in order to add custom commands within their preferred applications. You can opt to spin PowerMate like a wheel so that you can move through large multimedia files in a jiffy, in addition to spreadsheet and word processor documents, or opt to click it like a mouse to select text or perform commands.

The PowerMate Bluetooth has a gleaming brushed aluminum exterior, where it will sport a soothing blue glowing base. You will be able to take control of the behavior of this pulsing LED in order to know the current system status at a glance. Multiple PowerMates can be paired using Bluetooth connectivity, hence kissing goodbye to entangled wires and the ilk. Expect the PowerMate Bluetooth to arrive later this summer for $59.99 a pop.

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[ Griffin PowerMate Bluetooth takes the wireless route copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

At every CES, you know for sure that this will be a hotbed for technological advances as well as innovation. Having said that, we are curious to see what the folks over at bēm wireless have in store for the year ahead, and apparently the bēm wireless Speaker Band looks set to capture our attention. In fact, this Speaker Band is a stylish extension of your smartphone or tablet, and it was specially created to cater to those who happen to carry their smartphones with them wherever they go. The presence of the Speaker Band would allow your smartphone to literally be “on you”, or rather, on your wrist if you want to get down to the nitty gritty of things.

With this puppy, you are able to make calls or attend to calls regardless of whether you are in your ride cruising down the freeway, or jamming to the latest tunes as you walk your four legged kid. No longer do you need to fumble around in your purse or briefcase for your smartphone anymore each time it rings, you can turn into Dick Tracy yourself with the bēm wireless Speaker Band, managing both your calls as well as music with it.

The bēm wireless Speaker Band will hook up to any Bluetooth-enabled device, where it features multifunction buttons that enable you to play, pause, answer, skip and reverse. As mentioned earlier, you are able to safely engage in conversations even when you are behind the wheel, thanks to its built-in microphone, and to sweeten the deal, this puppy is also compatible with majority of the voice recognition apps that are out there in the market. Apart from that, the Speaker Band also features a caller ID function, letting you know just who is on the other side of the line before you pick up.

Expect this puppy to ship at the end of the month for $49.99 a pop.

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[ bēm wireless Speaker Band unveiled copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Handheld technology is amazing. I have every gadget and gizmo available to keep me entertained,  but I don’t really like having to pay for content. I’ve been searching for a device that would act as a sort of personal DVR, that would allow me to record live TV and take it with me…Maybe I’ve been looking for the wrong thing!

Check out the Dyle Mobile TV Receiver produced by Belkin, which can transform your iPhone 4/4S or iPad into a portable television, giving you access to regular broadcast TV, including news, entertainment and sports! and, with a mobile signal, you can walk, or even ride the bus, and still able to watch your beloved TV. You simply can’t do that with a traditional over-the-air TV signal. Best of all, this receiver Works Without Wi-Fi or a data plan!

The Dyle mobile TV Receiver connects directly to  your 30 pin i-device and then connects to Dyle mobile TV without requiring an Internet connection. So now you can grab some live TV, without having to sit in the library or local coffeehouse, and actually be able to watch, where you want to most, like waiting at the doctors office, or in line at motor vehicles, and you avoid spotty Wi-Fi connections and those pesky data overage charges.

Dyle Mobile TV is NOT currently available in all areas of the U.S, but the coverage is constantly expanding, it is likely that you can receive broadcast TV in most major metropolitan areas, but please check with belkin.com to verify service, and if you DO have coverage, you can get a receiver at amazon.com for just over a hundred bucks.
[ The Dyle Mobile TV Receiver – No WiFi, No Problem copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

In this day and age, having a portable speaker is something that is extremely common. After all, there is nothing quite like the feeling of enjoying your very own brand of music on the spot, without having to be tethered by wires or cables which eventually pick up colonies of dust bunnies, right? Well, with the $49.99 LYNX Bluetooth Portable Speaker, you know for sure that your ears will be able to enjoy decent audio quality in a portable wireless speaker format, where this bad boy will be able to hook up to compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Of course, just in case you do not have a Bluetooth-enabled device at that particular point in time, there is always the backup of a 3.5mm Aux-in option, just so to know that all bases are covered with this particular purchase. In fact, the LYNX Bluetooth Portable Speaker takes on a slightly different form factor, since it is not a small cube or spherical shape, but it will feature a long and thin design, despite being extremely lightweight in nature. If you do not mind placing this in the living room to have folks “Oooh” and “Aahh” over it, then it fits the bill perfectly.
[ LYNX Bluetooth Portable Speaker lets you enjoy music sans wires copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Okay, I admit it, I’m a hider. My doorbell rings, and I run into my closet, which gives a perfect view of my front steps, allowing me to make a decision as to whether or not I will answer the door. I usually don’t, but only because, if I wanted to see you, I would have known you were coming. I have to say that running into the closet is pretty inconvenient and it makes me feel a bit ridiculous, hiding in my own house.

Well, once again, technology answers my prayers. Check out the Doorbot… enabling you to see who’s standing at your front door, and even be able to communicate with them over audio. Your visitors simply ring your bell, and WiFi sends the voice and video to your iOS, or Android smartphone.

DoorBot installs easily enough and can be hardwired where your old doorbell used to be, or it can even run on an internal battery that only needs to be recharged once a year. The camera uses LED technology and you will even be able to see the folks who come to ring your bell after dark. DoorBot is also compatible with Lockitron, which lets you lock/unlock the door’s deadbolt with another smartphone application.

Compatible with iPhone, iPad and Android devices, DoorBot will run you under 200 bucks, and is available for pre-order through Amazon.com, or at select retail stores…So much more dignified than running to the closet,don’t you think?
[ Ding Dong, It’s Doorbot! copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]