Is The Apple Coming to Bed?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Alan Shazan


What the iTV May Be Able to Do

By this time next year, we could have the iTV from Apple in our bedrooms.  Rumor has it that one of the last brainwaves of CEO Steve Jobs before his passing was the iTV. So let’s take a look at what the iTV might have the potential to achieve. 

Jobs’ mission was “…to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use. It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud. It will have the simplest user interface you could imagine.” 

The iTVs

Production of these new TVs is set to begin in February of 2012, possibly by top electric giant, Sharp.  The idea is that gestures (using motion sensors) will be used to activate the screens as well as face recognition technology rather than button-pressing.  Of course, criticism abounds that this could end up with all sorts of weird things happening with people making accidental gestures – that indeed could be quite amusing.

There could be more features that will be integrated too, like the Siri, the iPhone 4S voice command assistant.  Watch this space for more information.

 

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Get Great Gadgets at Bargain Xmas Prices

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to start thinking what might make a really cool Christmas gift.  Geeks and gadget lovers alike can never get too many gifts, so let’s take a look at what is the latest talk of the town.  First, we look at a new gadget from Microsoft.  Always seemingly in somewhat poor competition with Apple as its products just don’t have quite the excitement and buzz of its competitor, it could be possible – that with the Microsoft Kinect – it has a good chance of really having something with which to compete.

Gaming Revolution?

It has been said that the Microsoft Kinect may actually do something revolutionary to the gaming industry. As well, it could change the entire way people use their computers and other gadgets, especially in their living rooms.  What the gadget does, is takes the motion-sensing-controller used in a Nintendo to a totally new level.  Thus, in reality, hardware does not even need to be used.  Instead, voice technology and a camera are employed so that the user can control the XBOX 360 with their body or voice.  What a great piece of technology!  So many possibilities abound!

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Protect Your iPad 2

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Alan Shazan

If you want to really protect your new toy – the iPad 2 – the Versavu protective case, manufactured by Targus – is the way to go.  Selling at $100, it has some pretty cool features.  The iPad 2 can be rotated while still inside its case to present either a landscape or portrait view, at the same time the keyboard wirelessly connects.  However, it can take a bit of work sometimes to get just the desired angle for the screen and keyboard.   If you want to see how it works in practice, check it out at your local Best Buy, K-Mart or other stores for a viewing.

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Get Great Gadgets at Bargain Xmas Prices

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to start thinking what might make a really cool Christmas gift.  Geeks and gadget lovers alike can never get too many gifts, so let’s take a look at what is the latest talk of the town.  First, we look at a new gadget from Microsoft.  Always seemingly in somewhat poor competition with Apple as its products just don’t have quite the excitement and buzz of its competitor, it could be possible – that with the Microsoft Kinect – it has a good chance of really having something with which to compete.

Gaming Revolution?

It has been said that the Microsoft Kinect may actually do something revolutionary to the gaming industry. As well, it could change the entire way people use their computers and other gadgets, especially in their living rooms.  What the gadget does, is takes the motion-sensing-controller used in a Nintendo to a totally new level.  Thus, in reality, hardware does not even need to be used.  Instead, voice technology and a camera are employed so that the user can control the XBOX 360 with their body or voice.  What a great piece of technology!  So many possibilities abound!

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Top Scuba Gear

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Alan Shazan

 

If you are into scuba diving at all, you might be interested in purchasing the Oceanic Worldwide Sport Rebreather.  At one point this kind of clothing was mainly used exclusively by military, scientific and other professional-based divers. But today, even those who like to do a bit of diving for the pure pleasure and fun of it might find some benefit from this purchase.  It makes sense as it is incredibly quiet and has no bubbles.  The way it does this is through recycling the diver’s breathing gas via a scrubber which eliminates carbon dioxide.  This allows for longer bottom times.  As well, there is a pre-packed scrubber cartridge inside so the user does not need to add their own soda lime.  It is operated via Nitrox which is a sophisticated air mixture that should be used for dives of between 100 and 130 feet deep.  Pricing is $5,500 for this unit that weighs around 35 pounds.

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Samsung Focus Flash

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Alan Shazan

After all the hype of the iPhone, PC makers tried to come up with a competitor.  It seemed that it was unsuccessful.  The first Windows Phone just didn’t really do it for the consumer.  But now – with the launch of the Samsung Focus Flash – all that might be about to change and there could actually be some real competition to the iPhone that keeps on increasing in popularity. Let’s have a look at what it can do.  

Well, first off, it runs way better on the second generation of WP handsets.  Second, financially it makes a lot of sense as for what it gives out, the price is great.  It also feels good in your hand (not as slim-line as the iPhone line but way less chunky than its predecessor).  It boasts an attractive 3.7 inch vibrant screen with a front-facing camera.  The software comes with an Internet sharing on/off setting.  And the quality of the call is pretty impressive too.

It’s not all perfect though and it seems it has a few issues that still need to be ironed out.    Its touch actions require more accuracy and at times its screen does not register quickly enough. Typing on it can be tough as it is very narrow.  And the camera isn’t exactly anything to shout about vis-à-vis quality. 

But having said all of that, for those looking for a relatively top technological phone with all the bells and whistles at a fraction of the price, the Samsung Focus Flash isn’t a bad choice.

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Play Computer Games in Comfort and Style

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Alan Shazan

The Ultimate Gaming Chair

When you’re playing your favorite computer game, wouldn’t it be even better to do it in style?  Now you can with the Ultimate Gaming Chair.  This lets you feel the game through the chair’s vibrations, as they are fully in sync with the actions in your game. Get totally plugged in while enjoying your game as you connect the chair to your stereo system and enjoy a complete surround sound system.  It also comes with 3D stereo speakers that can be adjusted for your personal taste, built in.

From steering wheels to custom controllers, you can fix practically anything to the chair – being the ultimate gaming chair.  No matter what gaming accessory you may have, it will fit with the chair perfectly. And of course, even when you’re not playing, you won’t want to leave your chair as it was designed with your ultimate comfort in mind.  With its grand leather upholstery and adjustable parts, you may even end up falling asleep for quite a while in it.  Oh, and why not use the massage feature just before you’re about to settle down for the night?  Yes, indeed, that is what the Ultimate Gaming Chair provides as well.

Extensive Compatibility

There are many game consoles that can be used with the chair, such as the PC, Mac, PS1, Xbox, Xbox Live, PS2 and Gamecube. So check it out and get gaming…in comfort and style and total relaxation.

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Boogie On Down with the Boogie Board

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Yes, there’s the iPad, the Kindle and all sorts of other tablets on the market.  But why not check out the Boogie Board too?  This LCD Writing Tablet is great for the writer in you – or, just the person who wants to get really organized or investigate their art talent a bit.  Make your shopping list; create a fun doodle, but look impressive while in a meeting; do something fun with your fingernail – the Boogie Board gives you all those possibilities. 

Save the Environment with the Boogie Board

The Boogie Board Paperless LCD Writing Tablet is the 21st century’s answer to putting pen to paper while saving the environment.  You can jot down your drawings, or your thoughts and, when you’re done with them, get rid of them with the touch of a button so you don’t have to waste any paper!  As well, the internal batteries have a long life – up to 50,000 erases!  The Tablet is very portable as it only weighs in at 4.2 ounces.  It comes with a durable plastic case and screen, protecting it during transit.  And it won’t break the bank either, retailing at less than $40.

 

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Clean-Up Pomegranate Consumption

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Alan Shazan


Enjoy the “ART”

There have been various discussions on exactly how many seeds exist in a pomegranate.  Truthfully, it is not an exact science as every pomegranate has a different amount. Still, what cannot be disputed is the seeds are indeed numerous.  And getting them out of the pomegranate has never been easy or exactly mess-free.  Well, now, thanks to the Arils Removal Tool (ART), there is a solution.  Developed by the Shoham company, the ART is made up of a collection cup, grate and cover.  Once the pomegranate has been split and de-crowned, one half of it is placed on a grate (which is on top of the collection bowl), covered and the top is taped with a heavy spoon which knocks the arils (the seed and the flesh) free of its pith, enabling them to easily pass through the grate and end up in the collection cup for the consumer’s enjoyment.

Never again get frustrated with a pomegranate – get the ART to the rescue.

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Thanksgiving Hostess Gift

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Alan Shazan

What do you get the hostess who seems to have everything and want for nothing?  You and your whole family are descending on friends for the upcoming holiday – staying overnight and probably enjoying a delicious turkey meal with all the trimmings – but you have no idea how to properly thank your host.  Well, the Nigella Lawson Bread Bin and Beech Lid Breadboard just might be the perfect gift.   It is a double gift in one.  First, you get a super stylish bread bin and then you get a chopping board too.  It is available in blue or cream.  And if you want to get even more great stuff for your hostess’ kitchen, check out more of the Nigella Lawson Cookware range. 

It is not just an ordinary bread bin; it happens to be one of the most popular ones on the market with an extremely large capacity to hold a substantial amount of bread.  While it is definitely not the most inexpensive bread bin around (retailing on Amazon for £67.50, but on its website, for £47.99  which is  approximately $110 and  $77 respectively), it is certainly  somewhat costly.

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