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Its amazing how much things evolve and develop in the tech world. How quickly yesterday’s “oh wow!” becomes “so-what?” Even the same items can become cooler, more option filled and easier to use. Case in point? Check out the i’m Watch, sure we’ve reported on it before, but its changed into something else, a bit more versatile, and much more stylish. Welcome to the next generation…

The i’m Watch let’s you leave your phone in your pocket and still brings you all kinds of communication and entertainment availability right there on your wrist. i’m Watch actually exchanges info with your smartphone so you will always know who’s calling, who left a message, read your texts, check on e-mail and, with tons of specialty apps, you also have games and music along with applications that are useful in both your business and social settings.

The software that controls the new generation i’m Watch takes a bit of  the best technologies and melds them together. Now, with a single gesture, you can open and close your applications, receive your (very important) social networking updates and read your e-mails. You can reject calls with a simple shake of the wrist, and, if you walk away from your actual phone, an alarm will sound to let you know. Pretty handy.

So if a mini organizer that you wear on your wrist that can remind you of your appointments, tell you the weather, play you music, give you real time Facebook updates, can communicate with your phone and tells you the time, sounds like fun to you, check out the next generation i”m Watch. Available in all kinds of new colors and materials, starting at around 300 bucks. See imsmart.com to buy it, or just to learn more.
[ i’m Watch – The Next Generation copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Wireless speakers are definitely the way to go if you are a modern day kid – forget about this thing called the boombox that your parents kept on regaling you with tales of, those are old school. All you need these days would be a modern day smartphone, the right kind of tracks, and of course, a decent wireless speaker to share the joy of your favorite musical tracks with the rest of the world. While there are dime a dozen wireless speakers out there, you might want to narrow down your search and have quality rank high on your shopping list. Enter the SYNC BY 50 Wireless Speaker from SMS Audio, where it offers users the freedom to take studio mastered sound regardless of where you are.

The SYNC by 50 Wireless Speaker will come with Bluetooth 4.0 aptX technology – now this is some sort of Bluetooth technology that is different from regular Bluetooth 4.0, where it delivers omni-directional 3D stereo sound as well as professionally tuned 50mm drivers that pump out dynamic, crystal clear audio. The speaker itself will boast of soft touch sensor control keys, easy pairing, Near Field Communication (NFC) and also function as a hands-free calling solution. Not only that, the SYNC by 50 Wireless Speaker will also come pre-tuned with 5 EQ settings, so that you can experience superior true to life sound.

Expect this highly versatile wireless speaker to play nice with majority of the smartphones and tablets out there, and just in case you do not want to live out the wireless lifestyle, there is an integrated 3.5mm jack to help you out. Other features comprise of a rechargeable lithium ion battery, a micro USB charging cable, a soft cleaning cloth and a carrying case for maximum portability. It ain’t bulletproof though, unlike 50 Cent himself, but at least the SYNC by 50 Wireless Speaker will arrive in a cool shade of shadow black for $199.95 a pop.

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[ SMS Audio announces SYNC by 50 Wireless Speaker copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

It’s no secret how much I love to take pictures. I just got back from a weeklong vacation, and I’m sure that I mad everyone crazy with all the photography. Funny thing is, while I had my entire arsenal of picture taking equipment with me, most of the fun shots were captured with my iPhone. It’s true, I left the Nikon behind on many occasions, not wanting to lug the sucker around. That being said, some of the shots I got could have been better… much better.

Check out the brand new Olloclip Telephoto + CPL, a nifty, quick connecting lens for your iPhone or iPod Touch that gets you twice as close to the action, and fits in the palm of your hand! Perhaps conditions require you to reduce or remove glare, or maybe you’d like the blue of the ocean to really stand out. You simply need to switch sides, and the circular polarizing lens will have what you need.

Forget about missing the shot, or wishing you could have just a tiny bit more creative control, the new Olloclip Telephoto actually allows you to set depth of field, and tinker with subject focus and, this highly portable accessory can also be used with the separately purchased 3 in 1 lens that includes fisheye, macro, and wide angle options.

Sure, there are times when only a professional camera will capture the images you desire, but for fun family pics with a minimum of fuss, Olloclip can give you the extra oomph you need for spectacular pictures and still leave your hands free to get in on the fun. You can pre-order the new Olloclip Telephoto at olloclip.com or get 3 in 1 lenses for under 70 bucks at amazon.com. Say Cheese!
[ Olloclip Telephoto Lens – Makes you an iPhone Photographer! copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

There are a lot of places where people like to listen to music. In the living room, in the car, at your desk, and of course, in the shower. Most of those places are easy to get music to, as there is usually a stereo or computer nearby. If there isn’t, you can always pop on some headphones and plug in your smartphone. Unfortunately, the shower isn’t somewhere that you want to stick an electronic device. However, what if there was a way to safely use your phone or tablet while in the shower?

The Shower Tunes shower curtain is one way to transport the music you love to one of your favorite places to sing. Essentially, what you have is a shower curtain with a plastic pouch for your device. You’ll slide in your phone, tablet, or mp3 player into the pocket from the outside, and then hook up the audio cable. Hit play, zip it up, and you’re ready to rock out. Rather than playing the music through your device’s built-in speakers, it will come out of two speakers attached to the curtain. There is one at the top left, and top right corner of the curtain. As for controlling the music, the pouch is touchscreen-friendly, so you can make sure that you’re listening to exactly what you want.

This might not be the most high tech way to listen to music in your shower, it’s still pretty convenient. It will work with any device that has an audio jack, and keeps it free from moisture. The biggest annoyance will be feeding it the three required AA batteries. If this sounds like what your bathroom needs, you can pick one up for $50.

 
[ Shower Tunes plays your music in the tub copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

When you go out and buy a new smartphone, you usually end up dropping a couple hundred bucks, if not more. So it makes sense to spend a little extra money to protect your investment. I’m not talking about those extended warranties that don’t help when you drop your phone and crack the screen. No, I’m talking about cases that save your phone when you drop it. It’s a smart idea, since buying a new phone the second time around tends to cost even more, since you won’t be paying that subsidized cost. With that in mind, I have an interesting case to show you today.

The Chipster iPhone Case has to be one of the most confusing products I’ve seen in a while. Generally, the reason a person buys a smartphone case is to protect their phone. So at the very least, it has a nice rubber or plastic coating that can take drops, hits, and scrapes like a champ. So why on earth would you make a case out of chipboard? If you’re not familiar with chipboard, it’s basically just a thick paper stock made from recycled materials. What’s more, it only covers the top and bottom of the iphone on the front. Even the sides are completely exposed.

The only feature that this case has is that it can store up to three credit cards. While that is a nice feature to have, plenty of other cases offer it. And while the $25 price isn’t exactly expensive, you can find others in that price range that are actually going to offer some protection for your phone.

Source: ChipChick
[ Chipster iPhone Case takes minimalist cases a bit too far copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]