Apr 22
There are already numerous arcade accessories for the iPhone and iPad, but this iPad Mini version seems to strike the perfect balance of compact size versus playable controls. More »
Apr 22
The easiest way to keep your laptop running at peak efficiency is to just keep it cool and comfortable. Its processor can get pretty toasty crammed in that ultra-thin housing, so Thermaltake’s created a miniature portable air conditioner called the GOrb II that promises to keep your system comfortably cool, even if you’re not. More »
Apr 22
Muji’s known for its ultra-minimalistic take on everything from office supplies, to apparel, to electronics like this simple splash-proof speaker housing for a smartphone that still provides full access to its touchscreen. More »
Apr 17
TomTom’s New GPS Watches Are Easily Controlled With a Large Cyclops-Like Button
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A couple of years ago TomTom partnered with Nike for what was one of the first GPS sport watches that didn’t look like some monstrous fitness accessory strapped to your wrist. But now the company is parting ways with the swoosh and releasing a set of TomTom-branded watches called the Runner and Multi-Sport for those who like to fanatically track their performances. More »
Apr 17
A beefed up computer ensures you can actually play the latest and greatest PC gaming titles, but if you want to compete online with even a marginal level of success, you’re going to need to get yourself a kick-ass mouse as well. Gigabyte’s new Aivia Uranium seems to fit the bill, particularly if you want to go wireless without having to swap batteries every few days. More »
Apr 17
Toshiba’s Kirabook rocks a 2560 x 1440 display, arrives May 12th starting at $1,600
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Toshiba’s been holding its own at the affordable end of the laptop and PC market for a while, but that doesn’t mean it can’t do classy. Perhaps that’s why it’s just announced KIRAbook, a 13-inch Ultrabook aimed squarely at the high end. All the usual top-tier treats are here, plus an impressive 2,560 x 1,440 (221 ppi) panel, making this the first Windows Ultrabook to offer such a high-resolution screen. There’s also a pressed magnesium housing and touchscreen input (non-touch version also available). That tactile input option also comes with a 10-point Corning Concore sheet of glass between your digits and the Windows 8 operating system. That OS will be housed on a 256GB SSD, supported by 8GB of 1,600 MHz RAM and third-gen Intel Core processors. There is also 25GB of cloud storage if you need a little more. At launch, there will be three configurations starting at $1,599, rising to $1,999 if you want all the bells and whistles (i.e., Core i7 and that touchscreen). If this sounds like your thing, then you can pre-order in May 3rd, or walk into bricks and mortar stores on May 12th.
Filed under: Laptops
Via: The Verge
Apr 16
One of the biggest joys of owning a dog is that if you spill food on the floor, you can call them over and have it taken care of in no time. And that has to be what inspired the latest version of LG’s RoboKing voice-activated vacuum cleaners. More »
Apr 15
Targeted at gamers, developers, and anyone who spends a lot of time pounding on a keyboard, Cooler Master’s new CM Storm QuickFire Stealth features mechanical switches for that old-school feeling, and black keys that are only labeled on the front side. More »
Apr 11
Unless you’re completely killing your smartphone’s battery on a daily basis, you don’t need to haul around a massive backup battery. A single emergency charge is all most of us need for those days when we talk or stream more than we intended, which makes the Tarot’s 1,500 mAh capacity the perfect balance of size vs. power. More »
Apr 11
Watchmaker Girard-Perregaux’s Constant Force Escapement Is a Mechanical Work of Art
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What’s great about mechanical watches is that you don’t have to understand what all the visible gears and other mechanisms inside actually do to appreciate them, they’re still utterly fascinating to watch. But the revolutionary constant force escapement in Girard-Perregaux’s new timepiece is worthy of note because it’s a straight-up mechanical masterpiece. More »
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