Fire TV – Amazon’s New Set Top Box!

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Check out the newest addition to the set top box movement, Fire TV. Although I’m fairly certain “set top box” is an antiquated term, since there’s precious little you can put on top of most TV’s these days. Then again, the “under the TV,  on the counter box” doesn’t work either. So we’ll just have to work with what we have.

Fire TV is a tiny box that simply plugs into your existing HDTV and opens the door to a whole new world of entertainment options. If you have yet to enjoy the offerings of Netflix, Amazon Prime’s Instant Video, Hulu, and a host of other streaming and subscription services, you are way behind the times. There are folks that will tell you, these boxes are likely to become the future of TV.

Two things that set Fire TV apart from Boxee, Roku and other streaming media units is its ability to actually predict what movies and TV episodes you will want to watch and then, gets them ready to stream instantly. So, no more anxious waiting for videos to buffer, and, it has a voice search that actually works! You can forget about those horrible little remotes that make you painfully enter titles one letter at a time off an on-screen alphabet grid. With your new Fire TV, just just say the name of what you want into your remote, and get your popcorn.

Fire TV is great for gaming, photos, videos, and music, helps parents limit screen time for their kids, mirrors your tablet on TV, and comes in a tiny, 99 dollar package. If you would like to enter home entertainment’s new age, go check out Fire TV, available starting today, at amazon.com.
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X-Mini WE a portable Bluetooth micro speaker that packs a punch

xmini-weFor those of you out there who absolutely cannot live without music, and need to have some sort of tunes playing in the background, be it over a pair of headphones or via a speaker, then it might do you some good to actually invest in a decent portable speaker One that would fit in line with your hectic traveling lifestyle, all the while delivering audio quality that is above the par, surprising even naysayers and the like. The $39.99 X-Mini WE might not look like much at first glance, but that would be making the mistake of judging the proverbial book by its cover.

In fact, this next generation of X-Mini speakers happens to be a portable Bluetooth micro speaker that can kick some serious audio butt, as it boasts of connectivity options that keep up with the times and then some such as Bluetooth 3.0 as well as NFC. This means you no longer need to rely on pesky wires and cables to get in the way of your listening pleasure, where it has up to 5 hours of standard playback on a full battery charge on average.
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Doctor Who R/C Flying TARDIS lacks the necessary sound effects

rc-flying-tardisIt’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s the $59.99 Doctor Who R/C Flying TARDIS! Doctor Who fans will definitely be able to identify with this remote controlled toy, especially when it comes in the form factor of the beloved TARDIS. In fact, this has been touted to be the world’s smallest flying TARDIS, and who am I to argue against that particular claim? Apart from that, this also happens to be an officially licensed Doctor Who merchandise, so you have nothing to worry about when it comes to being accused of purchasing a bootleg product.

There is one major drawback, however, as you would need to provide the *vworp vworp* noises yourself. Yes sir, this tiny 3” TARDIS is more than capable of sneaking its way around your home or office, where you navigate it carefully using an IR controller. It is capable of managing vertical takeoffs and landings, so there is no need to clear the meeting room table as a runway. The law of diminishing returns apply here though, as the Doctor Who R/C Flying TARDIS will require 30 minutes of charging time in exchange for approximately 6 minutes of continuous play time.
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Withings debuts their new Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor

withings-wireless-bpmWhen we talk about a blood pressure monitor, most of the time, we would think along the lines of wrapping your arm around that cushion thingy before manually pumping air or press a button and let a more modern, digital version get the job done. Withings intends to spice things up in this particular department by extending their vision of user-friendly connected health another step through the introduction of the new Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor.

Hypertension is said to affect up to 25% of the world’s population, which is a pretty high statistic. What is scarier would be this – 50% of those happen to be unaware about the severity of their condition, and hopefully, with Withings’ new Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor, it might be able to cause ordinary joes like you and I to actually make the effort to check on our respective blood pressure readings in the comfort of our homes. After all, if it is wireless, all the better, considering how the world has moved on to wireless connectivity in many aspects.

Withings’ Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor does feature an award-winning sleek design, although it is not just a pretty face since it comes with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity as well as Android compatibility. Taking measurements with the Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor is a no-brainer – just wrap the cuff around your arm and turn on the device.

It will then hook up to a smartphone via Bluetooth automatically, booting up the Withings Health Mate application. Once you tap on the start button within the application, the cuff will inflate, where it starts to take down your systolic and diastolic blood pressure in addition to your heart rate. Results will be shown and saved on your device, while setting reminders so that you can keep track of your blood pressure regularly. The asking price for the Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor stands at $129.95 each.

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Swann HD RemoteCam lets you make video recordings discreetly

hd-remotecamSwann Security is no stranger when it comes to security monitoring, and this time around, they have yet another device that will cater to those who would love to perform a covert operation from time to time. I am referring to the HD RemoteCam, which is the latest device from their range of covert recording devices. The HD RemoteCam was specially designed to look like that of a standard issue car remote complete with a keychain to boot, as you go about your business discreetly recording your target in high definition glory, not to mention it being full well capable of snapping photos as well as capturing audio with but a single push of a button. Once done, you can even opt to share what was recorded onto different websites.

The HD RemoteCam itself would come with an integrated microphone as well as a fixed focus lens which is capable of capturing full color, high definition 1280x720p AVI video in addition to still photos (at 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution). In order to snap a photo, just press the record button quickly and the lens will get the job done, and if you prefer to get a video recording of whatever’s happening at that point in time, then you can always hold the button to record video. Doing so would allow the HD RemoteCam to start shooting video, where it will also continue to do so until you press the very same button again.

The presence of an LED light would inform you that the power is turned on, but whenever you perform a video recording session, this very same LED light would be turned off in order to let you discreetly go about your business without letting your cover slip. Each HD RemoteCam will arrive with a 2GB microSD memory card to help you get started right out of the box, but that is a paltry amount in this day and age, leaving you with just 20 minutes of video. For those who want to maximize their recording time, it would be better to purchase your very own memory card, especially those that can go all the way to 32GB.

Once the recording is complete, just transfer the relevant videos and photos to your computer via USB, with the option to share them on the likes of Facebook and YouTube. The $69.99 HD RemoteCam would have a recording time of 60 minutes per full battery charge.

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Samsung Fingers the wearable glove

samsung-fingersIt is that time of the year again, where April Fool’s pranks are pulled, seeing just how many gullible people there are in the world. Samsung too, wants in on the action, and have “announced” what could very well have been a cool device if it were real – the Samsung Fingers. What’s so great about Samsung Fingers, anyway? Well, wait till you hear about what it supposedly is able to do.

Radioactive Elements Glowing Coasters add a dash of style to your home

glowing-coasterNot everyone loves to invite guests to their home, as some of us prefer to keep our home, well, private, and away from the curious eyes of the rest of the folks out there. Others, however, see the home as a place where they can have warm fellowship with their other friends, and if you happen to be sanguine in your approach to life, then you might be interested in the £19.99 Glowing Coasters. Each set of 4 will boast of Radium-226 (Red), Plutonium-244 (Blue), Uranium-238 (Green), Thorium-232 (Orange) isotopes to excite the geek in you.

These Glowing Coasters are no ordinary coasters, and thankfully, they do not carry any kind of radiation that will make you grow a tail or perhaps a third eyeball, but rather, will work on regular batteries. The Glowing Coasters also do not depend on sorcery of any kind, but rather, it will use pressure-sensitive coasters to light up your beverages, with each of them capable of emitting a soothing radioactive glow. Each set would run on eight 3V CR2032 batteries (which are thankfully included to help you get started right out of the box).

It goes without saying that these are not dishwasher safe at all, so a simple act of wiping it with a damp cloth to keep it clean will do.
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Nyko Power Kit for Xbox One ensures you have enough juice to game on

nyko-power-kitIn this day and age, many of the devices that we own run on battery power, and while most of us take the necessary care and precaution to recharge whatever device that we’re using the night before so that it will be ready for a full day of action afterwards, there are times when our memory fails us. Those who own the Xbox One might want to check out this Nyko Power Kit that will be able to let you achieve a literal balance of power, as it plays and charges simultaneously.

You can opt from either Regular or Plus models (which will feature either 1 or 2 batteries), and hence it does away with the need for you to purchase disposable batteries that would do our earth no good as landfills get poisoned. Do bear in mind that the Nyko Power Kit will target the Xbox One’s wireless controller, where it would come in handy during those marathon gaming sessions. I might want to recommend the Nyko Power Kit Plus though, since with this, you ought to have a fully-charged battery on hand for Xbox emergencies all the time. It plugs in straight into the USB ports on the Xbox One console, and with a Multi-LED charge indicator that shows off its charging status, you ought to be in full and total control all the time.
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Minecraft Light-Up Redstone Ore runs on batteries

minecraft-light-up-oreEver wish that something in the virtual world or in a video game environment would be able to make the jump to the real world? If you have answered in the affirmative, and happen to be a huge fan of Minecraft, then you would definitely be interested in the £19.99 Minecraft Light-Up Redstone Ore. You get to sleep right next to the warming glow of this faux rare and precious mineral, sporting a trio of brightness levels which one is able to activate by giving it a tap.

Do bear in mind that this happens to be an officially licensed Minecraft collectible, so you do not need to worry about being accused of purchasing a bootleg merchandise. All right, it is not made up of a precious material, but rather, just rugged ABS plastic compared to having it being carved from solid rock. Deep within happen to be red LEDs that glow compared to being just some priceless molten ore. A gentle tap with your hand on the Minecraft Light-Up Redstone Ore would allow it to cycle through three modes of brightness, where it is powered by a couple of AA batteries.
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Pyle Audio Street Blaster boasts of 1000W of power

street-blasterAre you currently in the market for a portable speaker, and you do not want any ordinary portable speaker, but rather, would prefer something that is capable of making its mark even when it plays Justin Bieber songs? Pyle Audio has got your back then, as you turn your ears toward the Street Blaster. The Street Blaster happens to be a mean looking boombox that packs a whopping 1,000 Watts of power. This full range stereo speaker system is capable of delivering a high output music listening experience, not to mention being compatible with Bluetooth as well as Near Field Communication (NFC) technology using any iOS and Android device.

Apart from modern connectivity options, it will also have some room to accommodate traditional and old school devices, thanks to the inclusion of a 3.5mm input jack. the Street Blaster has been specially designed for maximum bass response and performance, where it boasts of a high-powered cylindrical speaker housing, built-in digital amplifier and LED lights that will blink and pulse according to the tunes being played back for a top-notch listening and visual experience.

Not only that, the Pyle Audio Street Blaster also happens to be portable and rugged in nature, being the ideal grab-and-go option for bands or DJs who require powerful, easily transportable sound. The boombox delivers wireless convenience so that you can use it in outdoor areas easily whenever there is no power outlet nearby. A full charge would see the Street Blaster deliver up to four hours of playtime, and there will be battery level indicators that inform you whenever it needs a trip to a nearby power outlet.

The Street Blaster also comes with microphone and guitar inputs, letting bands rip anytime they want to have an impromptu performance. The inclusion of a USB port also ensures that the Street Blaster can charge smartphones and other compatible devices on the move, and if you are interested in picking one up for your own use, then the Street Blaster from Pyle Audio is available for $249.99.

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