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Considering how some modern day smartphones do not only come with high end hardware specifications, they are also rugged enough to be able to withstand the likes of some rain or even getting dunked in water – as long as they do not end up in a pool that is more than a meter deep, and remain there for over 30 minutes, that is. Having said that, what is the point of a pool party if there isn’t some music to keep you and the rest of the folks happy? Why not pair up a waterproof handset with a speaker that is also equally waterproof, all without having to tether them to a wire or cable? This is where Scosche’s boomBOTTLE H2O and boomBOTTLE mini comes in handy, delivering a similar weatherproof capability that is found in the original boomBOTTLE, although arriving in a far more compact and ultra portable configuration this time around.

The boomBOTTLE H2O is a durable, IPX7 rated (waterproof up to 1 meter) device that would find a day out at the pool or at the beach or even on a boat to be what it is meant for. Sporting a 5W 50MM speaker, it has a Bluetooth range of 33 feet, as well as carries more than enough battery life to be able to pump out up to 8 hours of non-stop playback on a single charge. Apart from that, it is made out of floatable material, allowing it to float should it happen to fall overboard.

As for the boomBOTTLE mini, this is a good example of not judging a book by its cover, or in this case, to be more accurate, to reserve judgment against it despite its fairly diminutive size of 2.44” in height. It will make use of a 3W 40mm speaker to deliver rich clear audio, where the IPX4 rated (weatherproof) speaker also has a range of up to 33 feet, where its battery delivers up to 5 hours of non-stop playback on a single full charge.

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[ Scosche boomBOTTLE H2O and boomBOTTLE mini delivers waterproof speaker solution copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Scosche has just unveiled the brand new RHYTHM SMART + heart monitor, where this particular device is worn around your arm as an armband, and it will be able to optically measure blood flow as well as one’s movement in order to calculate one’s heart rate as well as number of calories burned in a far more accurate manner compared to standard issue heart rate monitors.

The dual mode wireless configuration will comprise of Bluetooth Smart as well as ANT + capabilities, which would enable it to pair up with smartphones, sport watches and exercise equipment within a range of up to 100 feet away. The RHYTHM SMART + will be compatible with the most popular fitness apps, where among them include RunKeeper, Map My Fitness, Strava and all other apps which supports Bluetooth Smart heart rate monitors.

In addition, the inclusion of its onboard memory would allow users to enjoy a workout in freeRUN mode without having to tote this particular device around with them. The Scosche RHYTHM SMART + heart monitor comes in the form of a low-profile activity tracker, where it will be made from a silicone and polycarbonate hybrid, and it can be comfortably fastened to the forearm right below the elbow, complete with a breathable neoprene arm-strap. Not only that, sporting IP67 waterproof construction, it will be able to protect the RHYTHM SMART + from sweat or rain, letting it to remain submerged up to 1 meter deep to boot. You can also adjust volume and control tracks using the touch of a button without having to interrupt your workout, so that you do not need to remove the handset.

The heart monitor itself will synchronize itself to the user’s iOS or Android device and it will also play nice with the free RHYTHM app to track, store and share workout data. Any takers?

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[ Scosche RHYTHM SMART + heart monitor copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Do you think that all charging cables are the same, and there really isn’t much difference between one and the other? I guess the correct answer to that particular question would be this – “Wrong!” The mantra that you get what you pay for applies in this particular case where charging cables are concerned, and Scosche Industries has stepped up to the plate in order to meet this rather niche market head-on, where the award-winning innovator of consumer technology has just announced the availability of the boltBOX and microBOX, which so happen to be retractable charge and sync cables for Lightning as well as Android devices. The boltBOX will come in blue, green, pink, red, black and white colors, more or less guaranteed to add a splash of color to your desk or notebook. As for the microBOX itself, the color choices are a whole lot more limited – we are looking at just black and red options.

Kas Alves, Executive Vice President of Scosche Industries, said, “Consumers take pride in choosing cases for their mobile devices that fit their individual sense of style and personality. So we (Scosche) thought why should sync cables be so boring? boltBOX and microBOX add a little flair to something you have to do every day.”

It does not matter whether you have made up your mind to pick up the boltBOX or the microBOX, either one will come with a 3 foot long cable coupled with a magnetic locking connector which will be able to extend and retract easily, and this is achieved by pulling on both ends at the same time. As for the compact cable itself, it is housed within a sleek enclosure that is roughly the size of a small matchbox, enabling users to carry their cable with them all the time. To those who happen to be interested, the Scosche boltBOX and microBOX can be picked up for $24.99 and $14.99, respectively.

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[ Scosche boltBOX and microBOX now available copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

There are some times in life when you are struck with the “senior moments”, which would mean forgetting just where you have placed a particular key, or item in and around the home. Other than your spouse who seemingly have this elephant’s memory, how about getting a little bit of external help from a gizmo? The Scosche foundIT is an item locator that will be accompanied by an app for the iPhone and iPad.

It has been named as a CES 2013 Innovations and Design Award Honoree, and will be able to assist users to keep track of their keys, backpacks, wallets, purses, and other equally portable items by delivering loss prevention push notifications whenever a particular item goes out of range. For instance, misplaced items will result in a loud audible alert triggered on the tag, making it a whole lot easier to locate. You can also set just how far you want to travel from your object before it makes some noise, within a 100 foot radius. You can pick up the Scosche foundIT with two locators for $59.99.

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[ Scosche foundIT is a unique item locator copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

If you’re constantly losing things such as your keys, purse, wallet, or any other item, Scosche has a new wireless location device you might find interesting. The device is called the foundIT and the location device is designed with the keyring attachment allowing it to be attached to just about anything. The locator hardware is likely too bulky for attaching to your typical smartphone or tablet.

The small location sensors have a range of 100 feet. That means if you misplace your keys within your house, car, or office you be able to locate the missing items using a map and a little radar display inside the app. The sensor gets power from a small coin cell battery promising almost a year of use per battery.

The sensors are designed to pair with the iPhone 5, iPhone 4 S, iPad, or iPad mini using an application available as a free download on the App Store. The app does require devices to be running iOS 5.1 or higher. The foundIT package includes two of the sensors for $49.95.

Once the sensor is paired with the application running on your Apple gadget, you can receive audible and vibration alerts if your items are out of range. That means if you’re at the airport and you set your bag down and walk away, if the bag has a sensor attached your smartphone will vibrate and remind you to go back and pick up your bag. It appears that the hardware is approximately the size of a remote control for a keyless entry system of a car.

[via Scosche]

Scosche unveils foundIT location device for under $50 is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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