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There are digital cameras, and then there are digital cameras. It is quite a large topic to cover, and so, there are just too many different branches to cover in a single article. Still, the digital camera market is pretty much broken down into three segments – the compact digital camera, the DSLR, and the Micro Four Thirds market. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 can be said to occupy the first category, although it would be in a pretty niche segment, too, as optically speaking, the DMC-FZ70 is capable of delivering an amazing 20mm wide-angle to 1,200mm (60X) long zoom. Not only that, with F2.8-5.9 lens brightness, it does not matter whether you are shooting video or photos, either one will appear bright even under low light conditions.

Apart from that, the inclusion of optical image stabilization would assure that both long zoom photos and videos will remain sharp and free from blur, while the DMC-FZ70 also delivers amazing Full HD 1080/60i video recording capability, courtesy of Panasonic’s experience as a world leader in professional broadcast video. Panasonic has also thrown in a unique microphone which will do away with ambient noise and wind sound thanks to the stunning clarity of Dolby Digital. In fact, this special microphone can even zoom with the optical zoom in order to zero in on the audio coming from your subject in a more precise manner.

Underneath the hood, you will find a new 16.1-megapixel high sensitivity MOS sensor and Venus engine that delivers high speed response and high picture quality, even in high sensitivity recording. This does ensure it is able to perform high speed burst shooting at 9 fps in full resolution, letting you capture the most fleeting shooting opportunities together thanks to a speedy start-up time of under a second. Unfortunately for the world, pricing and availability details remain to be seen, and we hope that it will be easy on the pockets!

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[ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 unveiled copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Fans of the Doctor Who series would definitely have watched the shows many times over, so much so that some of those who are more engrossed might actually go down the path of collectibles, which is fine if you are single, but often to the chagrin of your other half because “good money” is deemed to have been wasted on such collectibles. Perhaps you need to travel back in time so that you can find a spouse who is equally in love with the Doctor Who series as you, which is why you decided to pick up the £69.95 Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control, no?

It does not matter what gadget you want to control, be it the TV, iPod, or other compatible devices, you can do so with multiple gestures. There is a quartet of modes in the Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control that will allow you to become a fully-fledged Time Lord – in your own mind, at least. Built to a 1:1 scale, this is a true blue replica that does more than just sit pretty on a display shelf, where it was made by 3D scanning of David Tennant’s Tenth Sonic Screwdriver. Being an officially licensed collectible by BBC Worldwide, who knows, it might be worth something many years down the road. The universal remote control part of this collectible can be used with up to 39 remote control codes at any one time, now how about that?
[ Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

There are many things that we take for granted in this world. For instance, when we want to know the time, it takes little more than a casual glance as your phone, wrist, or a nearby clock. But what about those people who have lost the ability to see? Sure, there are watches that will announce the time, but what if they don’t want to disturb others around them while they find out the time? Well, now there is a watch that’s been designed with these things in mind.

The Bradley is a new watch that takes traditional elements, and utilizes them in a way that can be read simply by touch. First, you have a regular watch face with raised bars at each hour. Inside of those is a single ball moving around a circular track. By feeling it, and the nearby bars, you can tell the minute. Another ball moves around the edge of the watch, and can be used to find the hour.

Each of the two balls is held in place by a magnet, which means that even if you manage to bump or move the bearings, they will snap back into their proper place. The face is constructed from titanium, while the straps are a combination of cotton fabric and leather. If you’ve been looking for a watch that can be used without looking at it, or are just in the market for something unique, then you can pre-order one by backing the Kickstarter fund (which has already surpassed its goal several times over) with $128.

 
[ The Bradley Watch lets you feel the time copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Logitech has been a pretty long standing name when it comes to computer peripherals, whether you settle for a keyboard or a mouse, Logitech has got your back covered. Granted, Logitech does not deal so much in gaming peripherals although they did roll out a bunch of gaming devices before, but would rather concentrate on the home and office segments. Speakers, however, have been one of Logitech’s strong suit in the past, and they seem to continue the rich tradition in this niche market with the introduction of the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600.

Just what can you expect from the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600? They have been described to be an elegantly designed pair of wireless stereo speakers which will complement the sleek good looks of Mac and Ultrabook machines, be they at home or at the office. After all, these speakers do not discriminate against the kind of operating system you run, but rather, it will focus on delivering the best possible audio quality that your money can buy in that range – all sans them pesky wires that seem to have a life of their own, getting all tangled up whenever you are not looking.

In fact, you can connect up to three different devices to the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 simultaneously, and in order to switch between them, it is a simple matter of pressing pause on one and play on the other. I would say that Logitech has positioned their Bluetooth Speakers Z600 to be a well balanced offering, carefully navigating through the waters of gaming, listening to your favorite artists, or even watching the latest blockbusters that you have rented. Each speaker carries three drivers that have been specially engineered to provide superior acoustics for any space.

You also have to appreciate the design effort that went in to keep everything looking clean, where the top panel of the right speaker is a smooth and responsive touch disc which will let you dial the volume up or down through a simple glide of a finger around the edge. Expect to pick up the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 from next month onwards at $149.99 a pop.

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[ Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

So your other half has been pestering you for the longest time to kick that smoking habit of yours, but somehow or rather, you find the lure of tobacco to be too powerful to resist. Since then, he or she has decided to give up on asking you to do so, and realized that you must be accepted completely – warts and all. Hence, if you happen to fall on the side who has been asking the other party to stop smoking and failed in your quest, perhaps it is time to play the role of “good cop” by getting them the $19.99 Slighter USB Rechargeable Electric Lighter.

Let’s face it – any other ordinary lighter just will not do, but an electric lighter – now there is something in which you do not see every single day. Most of us are used to gas-based or fluid-based lighters, but an electric lighter? It is certainly out of the ordinary, and we are glad to report that this is a weather-proof lighter, where it is capable of lighting up approximately 150 cigarettes before requiring a recharge. It does not use any gas or butane, and can be juiced up via USB, now how about that? Definitely the lighter to have during a zombie apocalypse, as long as you have a solar-powered energy generator, that is.
[ Slighter USB Rechargeable Electric Lighter copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]