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There’s a cool project currently raising funds at Kickstarter. Simply called NFC Ring it’s just what the name says – an NFC-enabled ring that has various applications. For instance, you can use it to unlock your phone by simply touching the phone; another cool use is to fire-up some frequently used app, link contact(s) or…
The Oculus Rift is one hell of a product, and if you’ve ever tested out the Virtual Reality headset, you know just how game-changing the device could potentially be. While the product is still only supported by PC games at the moment, we may see the headset get support for mobile devices in the future.…
According to Canalys’ figures, the worldwide smart watch market will exceed 5 million unit shipments next year. The research firm estimates that more than 330,000 smart watches were shipped in 2012, with Sony and Motorola leading the pack. Kickstarter-backed Pebble Technology has joined Sony as a market leader in 2013, and the new forecast now…
Just when we thought we’ve seen all kinds of iPhone cases, the “Luna” caught us by surprise. What makes this case unique is the fact that it’s made out of concrete. You got that right, it’s super-solid, heavy but it’s apparently selling well with the company already selling out its first batch of cases. For…
It looks like Sony is making good on its promise to release its SmartWatch 2 to the world during the month of September, and according to UK retailer Clove, the device will be released on September 9th and will run for £100.00 (about $150). The SmartWatch 2 features a 1.6 inch 220×176 resolution display that becomes a…
If you’re looking for a remote camera shutter for your smartphone, you may want to check out this project currently raising funds at Kickstarter. Called Muku Shuttr, it’s a small device with a button and keychain hole that will work with all iOS-based devices as well as select Android smartphones and tablets, including the Samsung…
Own an iPhone 4/4S? Feeling unsafe walking around your neighborhood? Perhaps this new iPhone case is made for you. Unlike regular, dull iPhone cases, the Indiegogo-funded Yellow Jacket case rocks a 650,000-volt stun gun! Available for $139.99 for the iPhone 4/4S (iPhone 5 version is on the way), it’s touted as a perfect accessory for…
There are plenty of accessories out on the market that attempt to give your mobile device a boost in how it outputs quality sound. Many fail when it comes to delivering that sound in a nicely presented package. The Damson Twist bucks that trend, as it not only brings an incredible sound but also an…
SanDisk announced the SanDisk Extreme microSDHC and microSDXC UHS-I memory cards, touting them as ideal companions for users who want fast expanded memory for the newest smartphones, tablets and cameras. The microSDXC card provides up to 80MB/sec read and up to 50MB/sec write speeds allowing faster shot-to-shot performance, rapid data transfer, fast action photography, continuous…
Using a smartphone or dedicated portable navigation device (PND) for navigation already seems pretty safe, but there’s always something better. Like having driving direction presented using a head-up display. The problem, however, is that this capability only comes included with expensive vehicles. No more. Garmin unveiled a dedicated Head-up Display (HUD) unit that sings along…