Hasta La Gadget!

I recently told you guys about iTrail, a nifty little electronic that lets you know what your kids, (or pets) are up to. I feel pretty prepared to keep tabs on them. What I have not mastered is the ability to keep track of my keys, phone and wallet! If I had a dollar for every time I had to yell to my family “has anyone seen my….?” I’d be a very rich woman indeed.

Well, here comes an iOS gizmo named Tile to my rescue, a very small electronic tag with a self contained speaker that will easily let you hear it when you are in proximity. (So no more trying to locate your phone by calling it, only to find that the battery is dead.) The associated Tile app, saves the last place your items were, and you can even watch yourself get closer or further away during your hunt, helping you to easily zero in on your target.

Set up is simple, you just grab your Tile out of the box, and press the “e”, then go to the Tile app and add the Tile by holding it up to your iPhone. Tiles can be hung from an item, like a keychain,  it can be dropped into a purse or wallet, or it can be stuck to things like a phone or laptop. You can use up to 10 Tiles on any account, and you can access the account from other phones (I wondered about how it would work if I lost the phone that I use to view the tracking info) the range is only about 150 feet, but The interesting concept of this tracking device is that the signal can be picked up by anyones nearby Tile, so the range could become limitless, assuming enough people get on board.

The Tiles are pretty expensive and they only last about a year, but the developers vow to make replacements less expensive as time goes on, and lets face it I really only need 3. Hey! Has anyone seen my wallet? Pre-order now for under 20 bucks at thetileapp.com
[ Tile – Tells You Where it’s At copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

I’m a very private person. I never answer my door unless I knew you were coming. I figure it this way, it just takes a phone call to let me know you want to stop by, and if you’re my friend you know I’m simply not one of those folks you can just drop in on because you were “in the neighborhood”. That being said, I’m still curious about whose out there knocking, and I always feel a little weird peeping through my own drapes.

Well, peep no more! Check out the iDoor Cam, made just for your iOS, the iDoor not only lets you see who it is waiting out there for you, but you can hear them, and even talk to them via your iOS device, and never even have to move out of your favorite chair. iDoor replaces your current door bell, connects to your WiFi and will alert your device when someone “rings your bell” then you decide to answer, or just keep doing what you’re doing. The best part? An associated app allows you to answer your door on the fly… so you’ll even know when packages arrive or your Girl Scout Cookies are in.

With the iDoor, you never have to miss out seeing someone you wanted to catch up with, but you can avoid the vacuum cleaner salesman and the pesky neighbor who always wants to borrow something. Made in America and weather proof, iDoor Cam is WiFi enabled and encrypted and allows screen shots, or recordings of your door activity and the patented motion, infared, webcam and cellular technology broadcast directly to your mobile devices, day or night. Watch the movie, then pre-order the iDoor Cam at indigogo.com for well under 150 bucks, and watch for Android coming soon.
[ Knock Knock? iDoor Cam lets You Know Who’s There copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

It is not every single day that we come across an iPhone case that is different from the rest, and this particular puppy, the $34.95 iPhone 5 Polycarbonate Wallet happens to not only provide your iPhone 5 with an adequate amount of protection against knocks, scratches, and even soften the blow should your sweaty palms happen to let it slip from your grip, but it also comes with the added storage space for you to stash away some cash, credit cards, and even identification documents.

Sporting a hinged back, the case will open up for you to put away your earthly “treasures”, and would come in handy just in case of an emergency, especially when your wallet is stolen and all you have left is your iPhone 5. Not only that, the compartment itself will snap shut for secure, hidden storage, and will come with an integrated mirror. It is made out of hard shell polycarbonate which offers a decent level of impact resistance and a rubberized coating which will pave the way for a confident grip. The compartment door itself can also double up as a stand should you decide to use your iPhone 5 as a movie playback device.
[ iPhone 5 Polycarbonate Wallet copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

These days it gets harder and harder to get away from it all. No matter where we are in our daily lives, we can be reached in moments via call, text, instant message, or email. And when you decide to go on a camping trip with your family, those same people don’t seem to understand that one of the reasons for going is to disconnect. So how to you strike a compromise between bringing only the essentials, and still being able to be reached? You can start by taking using your campfire to recharge your phone.

The FlameStower is an interesting product that will charge your gadgets by using two elements that you’re sure to have plenty of while you’re camping: water and fire. It’s odd to think that under normal circumstances, these are two things you would want to keep your phone a safe distance from. In order to use this gadget, you just unfold it, pour in some water, and put it near an open flame, or other heat source. Then, plug in your phone, and within a few seconds, you should start getting a charge. It will charge pretty slowly, with a maximum output of 3W, but that’s to be expected with this type of power source.

The other great thing about this charger is that it has uses beyond camping. When you have a power outage, you tend to turn to candles as a steady source of light. Why not use a large candle to slowly charge up your phone, in case you need it? If you want a FlameStower for yourself, you can pre-order one for $70, and get it sometime in the late fall.

Source: EverythingUSB
[ FlameStower uses fire to recharge your phone copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

How is your summer so far, for those of you who happen to live in the northern hemisphere, anyways? Is it all fun in the sunshine, and what kind of trips have you embarked upon with your family and friends, or heck, even done some solo adventuring? Well, other than good food on your travels, it is obvious that having the right kind of music can also help put you into the mood – as music is food for the soul. The thing is, not all consumer electronics devices were created equal, and that includes speakers and smartphones, which is why Pyle Audio has embarked on something which is slightly different – the SurfSound-PLAY waterproof speaker which we will describe in greater detail right after the jump.

Pyle Audio made their name as a manufacturer of outdoor recreational sports gear and home, car and pro audio equipment, which is why the SurfSound-PLAY waterproof speaker delivers something out of the ordinary. It happens to be a lightweight, user-friendly speaker case which is capable of delivering the full functionality of connected devices without batting an eyelid. Imagine taking your iPod, an old school MP3 player, or even a modern day smartphone and transforming it into a portable waterproof audio device. That would certainly lift your spirits when you are getting a nice, balanced tan on the beach, and want something other than the awful techno music which is being filtered over by the hotel’s speakers. Why not share your eclectic musical taste with the other guests instead?

Apart from playing back music alone, the SurfSound-PLAY case is also full well capable of handling video playback as well as answer calls, all for $68.99 a pop in white, black or blue colors if you are interested. Just how tough is it? Well, it has been specially engineered to be IPX-7 waterproof (up to 3.3ft) and dustproof, while an innovative plug-and-play interface allows you to play music on land or in water, with a clear plastic screen protector that comes with UV surface treatment, without sacrificing on the touchscreen capabilities of your device.

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[ SurfSound-PLAY waterproof speaker from Pyle Audio copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]