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Have you heard of FACTOR Bikes before? If you haven’t, perhaps it is time you did. FACTOR Bikes happen to be part of a visionary firm that revolutionized the aerospace industry, Formula 1 racing in addition to playing a part in shaping some of the most advanced supercars in the world. Well, this time around, they intend to take things at a slightly slower pace, by delivering the highly anticipated Vis Vires bicycle. The Vis Vires will come with electronics incorporated from the ground up, where all data will be captured in a manner that is not seen before thanks to a complete, accurate and fully integrated system that comprises of high-end monitoring devices.

In their quest for perfection with the Vis Vires, it requires flexible and reliable technology, which is why FACTOR decided to use ANT+ as their wireless sensor technology. This move would also ensure that in the blink of an eye, it would make the Vis Vires compatible with the millions of ANT+ devices that happen to dominate the cycling market today. There will be a couple of models on sale, with the Vis Vires Ultegra Di2 burning a £7,999/$10,441 hole in your pocket as it arrives with Factor Power Cranks, while those who are on a tighter budget, you can settle for the Ultegra cranks at £5,999/$7,830 a pop. As for the other model, it would arrive in the form of the Vis Vires Dura-Ace Di2, where you have to fork out top dollar for it – to the tune of £9,999/$13,051, to be exact. Those who have placed their faith in the Dura-Ace model will be able to ride on this coming August, while those who want the Ultegra model, it will only be available in January 2014.

The Vis Vires is able to capture data accurately, efficiently and easily, thanks to a full system of ANT+ compatible electronics that has been incorporated seamlessly into the bike frame. Your cycling sessions will never be the same again, this I promise you, and so too, will your bank account be a whole lot poorer.

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[ Vis Vires bicycle is unlike any other you have seen before copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

When it comes to DSLRs, I guess you could say that for most of the ordinary, average Joes out there, it is a straight battle between Canon and Nikon, as advertisements from both camps have certainly set up a very enticing “battle”, so to speak. Canon is back this time with a hard hitter of theirs, which would be known as the Canon EOS 70D, which we will look at in closer detail right after the jump.

The Canon EOS 70D is one DSLR that will target photo enthusiasts who want to take the next step in the right direction after moving on from their entry-level digital SLRs. It will boast of an innovative new Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, delivering instant and precise focusing of video in addition to still images, while also providing outstanding image quality and performance courtesy of its new 20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor and Canon’s superb DIGIC 5+ Image Processor.

With Canon’s newly-developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF, this phase-detection autofocus (AF) technology that is located on the camera’s image sensor plane, it will allow users to capture video with the new EOS 70D while offering quality that is close to one found on a dedicated camcorder. Dual Pixel CMOS AF would make use of a revolutionary CMOS sensor, where the entire gamut of effective pixels are able to perform both still imaging and phase-detection AF simultaneously, helping you achieve dramatically improved AF performance compared to other EOS cameras when you are undergoing Live View shooting, as well as when shooting video.

The Canon EOS 70D DSLR would also come with an integrated wireless transmitter that will offer users several connectivity options so that they can share their images in a jiffy. You will of course benefit from the free EOS Remote app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store, letting you wirelessly transfer photos and videos from your camera to an iOS or Android-powered device. The Canon EOS 70D will play nice with the entire range of Canon EF and EF-S lenses, in addition to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. It is tipped for a September release this year at $1199.00 for the body alone, while those who want an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens to accompany it will have to fork out $1,349, or $1549.00 to have it come with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.

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[ Canon EOS 70D DSLR announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Sure, many of us have at the bare minimum, one smartphone with us at all times, while others who are more liberal with their wallets have an iPad or tablet device to play around with, not to mention majority of the modern day workforce relying on a notebook or Ultrabook to get their work done on the go. This has certainly led one to think along the lines of ensuring that every single device must be charged the night before so that they have enough juice to last at least throughout the next day. While this is the ideal situation, it does not happen the way you want to all the time, and in the event of an emergency, what are you going to do? This is where the Goal Zero Yeti 150 and Yeti 400 Solar Generators would come in handy, also helping those who want to be prepared for the fast approaching 2013 hurricane season complete their preparations.

The Yeti 400 tips the scales at 29 pounds, and yet it can deliver 400 watt-hours of power, which is the same amount required to juice a smartphone 30 times over, a laptop 5 times, being able to power a TV for 3 hours (although I am quite sure that the brightness level does affect the final count), or even more than 100 hours of light thanks to Goal Zero’s Light-a-Life LED lantern. You can juice up the Yeti 400 from a wall power outlet in a matter of 5 hours, or just like Kal-El, use the sun and wait for 30 hours thanks to the Nomad 27 Solar Panel.

The smaller sized but similarly equipped Yeti 150 Solar Generator will be able to carry enough juice to have it deliver 50 hours of light, 15 smartphone recharges, 6 tablet recharges or 2 laptop recharges, all the while tipping the scales at a relatively lightweight 12 lbs, now how about that? It takes 24 hours under direct sunlight to charge to its maximum capacity, or 5 hours via a wall outlet. You can pick up the Yeti 150 and Yeti 400 Solar Generators for $199.99 and $459.99, respectively.

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[ Goal Zero Yeti 150 and Yeti 400 Solar Generators ensures you have juice at all times copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

It is not every day that you come across a device like the £21.99 LuminAID Inflatable Light Bag, and as its name suggests, this is one “comfort bag” that would come in handy especially for those who tend to be afraid of the dark whenever they are all alone, and it also targets folks who like to spend their free time in the great outdoors, as this inflatable solar light bag is a perfect and portable alternative to flammable items like torches and gas lanterns.

The LuminAID Inflatable Light Bag comes with dual power settings and an integrated solar panel, where it is capable of illuminating one’s life anywhere from 8 to 10 hours on high, and if you prefer to prolong its battery life, just switch to low setting and it ought to be able to eke out anywhere from 14 to 16 hours of juice. Of course, since this is meant to be a decent outdoor source of light as well, you can always bring it with you even when you are washing up by the lake or in the sea, since the LuminAID Inflatable Light Bag is proud to be fully waterproof, although do not use this as a substitute for a flotation device.
[ LuminAID Inflatable Light Bag copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

When it comes to portable speakers – let alone Bluetooth enabled ones, these are dime a dozen in the market. The thing is, how does a manufacturer ensure that what they have on offer will be very different from the other offerings, so much so that folks would not hesitate to purchase and recommend your device compared to the rest? Take the £119.99 Switch Bluetooth Speaker for instance, as it comes in a choice of black and red shades.

The Switch Bluetooth Speaker would come in a clean, functional design that boasts of high-quality audio in addition to carrying an abundance of useful hidden extras, making it a truly versatile wireless speaker for plenty of occasions. The built-in battery is capable of lasting for the entire day, where you get up to 14 hours of non-stop playback on a full battery charge. Not only that, the Switch Bluetooth Speaker boasts of VoIP capabilities, allowing the unit to function as your very own conference call hub. Should you be a movie buff instead, the Switch Bluetooth Speaker ensures that your ears are in for a real treat, delivering high performance bass and a sub-woofer that ought to send chills down your spine. Not only that, the Switch Bluetooth Speaker also doubles up as a portable battery charger – as long as the thirsty devices of yours can be juiced up via USB, that is.
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