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Fancy getting yourself a spanking new tablet in the mean time? Well, if you have answered in the affirmative, and have absolutely no idea as to which particular model that you are going to get simply because there are way too many tablets in the market right now (do bear in mind that I am speaking from the Android perspective, you do not really have that many choices when it comes to iOS-powered tablets), how about checking out this particular model from the folks over at Samsung? The Samsung Galaxy Tab3 Lite is the latest model to join the Galaxy Tab3 range, where it will arrive with a generous 3,600mAh battery right from the get go so that you can work on it for up to 8 hours (non-stop video playback at that!) before making a beeline for the nearest power outlet.

Expect the Samsung Galaxy Tab3 Lite to offer rich multimedia experiences as well as support for popular shareable services in a slim, portable design. Coming in a slim and light-weight design, it has a more compact bezel which gives away the illusion of the screen being larger than it actually is. Not only that, the menu bar has been located on the device’s bezel instead of on the screen, making sure that the widescreen experience of the Galaxy Tab3 Lite will be maximized.

Underneath the hood, you will be able to find a beefier dual-core 1.2GHz processor which makes sure that all of your multimedia needs are catered to without missing a beat. Other than that, there is also a two megapixel rear-facing camera that has features such as Smile Shot, allowing the camera to automatically shoot whenever it detects a smile. Shoot & Share will let you share images with approved contacts the moment they are captured, and Panorama Shot lets you capture complete images of your favorite landscapes. There is no word on pricing as at press time, but we do know that this puppy will arrive in shades of black and white when available.

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[ Samsung Galaxy Tab3 Lite joins the crowd copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Some wines need to be taken at a certain temperature, where only the full range of flavors would be able to be enjoyed. Well, for those of you who do not happen to own a wine cooler of your own and are in the market to pick one up, how about getting something that is out of the ordinary, and yet affordable enough that it will not burn a huge hole in your bank account? We are referring to the $59.99 Chillpod Wine Bottle Quickchiller, where this portable solution will be able to chill wines faster than the fridge, not to mention requiring far less hassles to clean it up compared to the old standby, the ice bucket.

In fact, the Chillpod Wine Bottle Quickchiller will be able to fit all commercial 750 ml wine bottles as well as many other shapes, making it ideal for picnics, barbecues, and celebrations. Forget about those who drink beer and have their fair share of technological advancements in this department – it is time for wine lovers to shine. The Chillpod Wine Bottle Quickchiller comes across as a sleeve that you stick in your freezer, where it will chill your bottle to the perfect temperature a whole lot faster than a fridge can, while insulating the bottle so it remains at the perfect temperature. Apart from that, it provides the bottle an integrated handle that makes it a whole lot easier to pour out, not to mention a sturdy stand on the table so that the chances of its contents spilling would lessen by a mile.
[ Chillpod Wine Bottle Quickchiller ensures you get to enjoy ice cold wine ASAP copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Have you heard of ShopKeep POS before? They happen to be the cloud-based point of sale platform which was specially designed by retailers for retailers, and you know when an initiative like that happens, it is more often than not a solution that works like a charm. After all, who else better to know the issues that retailers face than retailers themselves? Well, ShopKeep has just announced the ShopKeep Mobile, which happens to be a handheld point of sale device which will run on Griffin Olli hardware alongside the ShopKeep POS app.

Jason Richelson, Founder & CEO, ShopKeep POS, shared, “This is a complete handheld POS that is connected to the cloud. It’s everything you need to run your store – in your pocket. It also removes one of the worst parts of the retail experience for shoppers, which is waiting in line; and creates a more personal customer interaction by removing the counter as a barrier. This is groundbreaking technology that will bring the customer experience you get in the Apple store to small businesses everywhere.”

Specially designed for the iPod touch, ShopKeep Mobile will boast of an encrypted credit card swiper as well as a high speed laser barcode scanner that will be able to ring-up sales directly from the showroom floor. Stores that can use this range from clothing boutiques to specialty retailers, where it is capable of being a game changer, maximizing revenue per square footage simply by removing their counter as well as providing customers with a better shopping experience.

Apart from that, the ShopKeep Mobile will also be accompanied by a full range of reports, inventory management and QuickBooks integration via the BackOffice, customer database, emailed receipts, rapid item search, discount by $ or %, ability to turn tax on or off, ability to ring-up ad-hoc sales, printer support, unlimited customer care and an offline mode. Right now, ShopKeep Mobile remains in production beta.

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[ ShopKeep Mobile POS announced, targets small businesses copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Pico projectors did seem as though they were going to be the next big thing in the world of consumer electronics, but apparently, that was not the case. I guess you can more or less lump pico projectors with the likes of the netbook, although the netbook has already been dead and buried for quite some time now, while pico projectors occupy an extremely niche market. Favi Entertainment has no qualms about releasing another pico projector into the fray, although to make sure that their offering stands out from the crowd, it will come with additional features that would not be normally found on a standard issue model. We are looking at the Favi WiFi-enabled Pico+ Projector with Miracast and Airplay Wireless display, where it would enable users to wirelessly share their mobile screens as well as laptop content on up to a 100” projector screen.

Measuring roughly the size of a cell phone, this particular pico projector would have no qualms about planting itself into the side of a notebook bag, or to reside in a purse or in a backpack side pocket. Not only that, it wants to make sure that it can last the distance, which is why it comes with a best-in-class 5,000mAh battery that is able to run for a good 3 hours of continuous playback in eco-mode, while its power bank feature would also let you juice up your mobile device, both while projecting or when the projector is turned off.

Jeremy Yakel, President of FAVI Entertainment, shared, “With only your smartphone and the FAVI Pico+ projector, business users and students have complete control over their presentation content and display. It includes a built-in WiFi hotspot allowing you to wirelessly project your mobile content without the need for an external WiFi connection. Furthermore, everyday users can easily pull up their saved content, movies and photos from any external USB device or SD Card. The Pico+ supports standard HDMI from cable/satellite TV, Blu-ray players or game consoles making it an ideal projector for home use.”

The asking price of $299 a pop ain’t too shabby either, don’t you think so?

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[ Favi Pico+ Projector with Miracast and Airplay Wireless display copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Is there any other way to improve the balloon as we know it? You know, those staples that are at any decent social event like a birthday party or a celebratory experience. Most of these balloons are filled with helium, where cutting off their string would send these balloons up to the sky before they finally pop. Alternatively, balloons are great to be used in a water fight, although cleaning up after that could prove to be rather messy. Here is an interesting take on what the humble balloon could be – in the form of the £9.99 Illoom Balloons.

The Illoom Balloons will be able to add more than just a dash of color to any party with their glowing ability, where it will arrive in a range of bright shades. The balloons themselves are capable of maintaining their glow for up to 15 hours, and they are extremely easy to activate – all that you need to do would be to pull the tab, and you’re good to go. All of the Illoom Balloons would contain a minute LED each, where all you need to do is to pull the tab, and the light is activated. Follow that act up by blowing the balloon, or to fill it up with helium. Simply brilliant!
[ Illoom Balloons light up the air copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]