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Winter is upon us in certain countries around the globe, and it makes perfect sense that you would take all of the necessary precautions in order to keep yourself warm and toasty, whether you are at home or on the outside. Well, wearing a robe is always a comfortable experience, even more so when it is made out of Egyptian cotton, but will it be able to keep you nice and warm when the mercury falls to unbelievably low levels? It is a good thing that technology could help you out here, and the $149.95 Heated Cotton Robe is the ideal product.

The Heated Cotton Robe, as its name implies, comes with enough heating elements that have been strategically located in the front as well as back, helping deliver full-body warmth in a jiffy. The flat heating elements are able to reach temperatures from 100° F to 165° F without making it look too bulky or uncomfortable. You will be able to choose from a trio of temperature settings which can be controlled via a lightweight 12-volt lithium-ion battery pack. A full charge would offer 6.5 hours of warmth at the lowest temperature, and when it runs empty, it will require three hours to juice up completely.
[ Heated Cotton Robe offers warm respite from winter’s chill copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Have you heard of Power Practical before? They happen to be a bunch of people (who are comprised of engineers, entrepreneurs, and outdoor enthusiasts) who are based in Salt Lake City, being the manufacturers of the PowerPot. That is not all that they have worked on in the past, however, as here we are with the announcement of the Practical Meter. Back in June this year, Power Practical introduced the Practical Meter as a Kickstarter project, hoping to raise the necessary amount of funds on the crowd funding platform, offering a $9,999 goal that they had to meet in a matter of 30 days. The good news was, 10,000 units were pre-sold to the tune of $167,820 throughout the entire month’s campaign, and it was a busy couple of months afterwards to make sure that the Practical Meter could be ready to be commercially released in time as promised.

We are pleased as punch to announce that the Practical Meter is now ready to ship to all of its original backers, and those who are interested in picking it up via retail channels will be able to do so for $24.99 a pop. First of all, just what the heck is the Practical Meter all about? It happens to be a USB-meter which is capable of offering actual, real time feedback that enables one to check out whether their device is charging at half or full speed. The LED meters will light up right before your very eyes, letting you know of the power emission which ranges from 1 to 10 watts, and it will be able to cover the entire range of smartphone and tablet charging.

The Practical Meter is useful by itself, since it would help eliminate the slow charge times which are normally part of PC, solar panel and third-party charger charging. The Practical Meter is said to cut down charge times by as much as 75% thanks to the included 3-in-1 fast charging cable, and it will play nice with iOS and Android devices, micro and mini USB connectors.

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[ Practical Meter is ready to rock and roll after successful Kickstarter project copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

I remember the saying from my grandparents, “a penny saved is a penny earned”. Well, the effects of inflation were probably not as pronounced back in the day, and a dollar could travel a whole lot further, too. Still, it is never too late to start saving up for a rainy day, and getting your young one started right from his or her early years is a good habit to inculcate. Perhaps you might need a push in the right direction with the correct modernized tool to keep up with the times, and Thinkgeek has got your back with the cleverly named $69.99 Porkfolio, a Wi-Fi enabled smart piggy bank.

Instead of coming in the form of a traditional porcelain porker that requires a hammer to open without letting you know on just how much money you have saved inside, the Porkfolio is a whole lot smarter than its ancestors. After all, most things with Internet connectivity tend to be on the brighter side, and the Porkfolio is one of them. It will be able to keep track of the existing balance, while letting you set financial goals as long as it remains connected. There is also a built-in accelerator that helps detect movement and/or theft, while it delivers positive reinforcement for savings as its nose will light up like Rudolph each time a U.S. coin is inserted. The Porkfolio has a maximum storage space of $100 worth of quarters, and is powered by a couple of AA batteries.
[ Porkfolio Wink-Enabled Piggy Bank makes saving money high tech copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Wireless audio docks do seem to be more and more popular these days, otherwise, why is there a need for hardware manufacturers to start churning out more and more of these puppie? Well, the folks over at FAVI Entertainment have announced their crescent-shaped Boomerang Wireless Audio Dock, which happens to be an on-the-go home theater system which caters for your mobile device or tablet, all the while boasting of tap-to-pair NFC technology that offers simple connectivity with compatible devices. The Boomerang wireless audio dock would live up to its namesake of course, where it arrives in a crescent shape, although I seriously doubt that throwing this at an angle away from you will see it return to your hands safe and sound, as the law of gravity would then come into play.

It does not matter whether you are watching a movie, or simply having a conversation using Skype, the Boomerang is able to allow you to enjoy stereo style sound on your iPad, iPhone or Android device with but a simple tap. Just how does it get the job done? Well, it will rely on the most recent version of Bluetooth and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, allowing you to tap your Bluetooth enabled device to the Boomerang in order to pair with it. Not only that, when it comes to portability, the Boomerang’s a winner thanks to its unique shape that makes it a snap to tote around, while it fits comfortably around your neck when it is not in use.

Among the other key features of the Boomerang wireless audio dock would include an Expansion Sleeve Design which enables you to easily adjust the viewing angle and accommodate for various sizes, a pair of 6W Stereo Sound that delivers integrated bass boosts,and up to 10 hours of battery life via its built-in lithium ion battery. It is available for $79.99 a pop in white, black, red, yellow, purple and pink shades.

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[ FAVI Boomerang Wireless Audio Dock showcases NFC technology copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

The vacuum cleaner has changed the way that homes are kept spic and span over the years, as housewives and home makers of either gender have found out to their advantage. You do not have to worry about a gust of wind blowing away all the dirt that has been swept onto a dustpan, and neither do you need to grapple with pesky strands of hair that get stuck in between the broom’s head. Of course, technological advancements have been made to turn these vacuum cleaners into autonomous machines, where they will get to work even when there is no one around at home, being able to return to juice themselves up whenever they run low on battery power. The iRobot Roomba 800 is the latest of such robotic vacuum cleaners, where it boasts of AeroForce extractors that are said to amplify suction power and virtually eliminates hair tangling.

Being part of the AeroForce Performance Cleaning System, such extractors will be able to amplify suction power, delivering superior performance over traditional bristle brushes, with the additional advantage of being virtually maintenance free to boot. Roomba claims that this would translate to up to 50% better pick-up of dirt, debris and hair from your floor. Just how does the brushless, counter-rotating AeroForce Extractors work? They break down debris and lift dirt, and you get better airflow to boot which will in turn maximize vacuum power.

iRobot claims that the Roomba 800 Series are able to remove up to 50% more dirt, dust, hair and debris, where it comes with a 5x more powerful vacuum than previous Roomba models. Not only that, the high capacity bin claims to hold an additional 60% more dirt, with a new XLife battery that delivers double the cleaning cycles. For those who are interested in picking up the iRobot Roomba 800 series of robots, which is the Roomba 880, it will cost you $699.99 a pop.

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[ iRobot Roomba 800 chews up pesky hairs without missing a beat copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]