G-Shock MR-G connected timepieces get a couple of new models

new-gshock-mrgCasio’s G-Shock has long been the gold standard for affordable timepieces that are extremely tough and more than capable of handling just about anything that you throw at it. There is a constant improvement in the kind of G-Shock models that hit the market, and the newest two models under the MR-G connected watches from G-Shock will boast of 3-way time sync connectivity.

With the expansion of the elevated MR-G line, courtesy of a couple of 3-way time sync models, these watches will be able to receive radio waves, GPS satellite signals as well as Bluetooth transmissions in order to deliver the most accurate level of timekeeping available to the masses. These new models will also arrive with a premium feel to them, since it uses high grade materials in order to deliver the ultimate in luxurious, indestructible construction.

First of all, there is the MRGG2000CB-1A which comes with a bezel that boasts of a Cobarion finish. Cobarion is a totally new material that was developed in Japan in order to deliver a beautiful mirrored surface, not to mention a greater degree of scratch and allergy resistance. The MRGG2000HB-1A sports a black-dragon inspired bezel, arriving in deep black, with a specialty Marume-TSUIKI hammer tone finish. Regardless of which particular model that you decide on, both of them will feature evolved functionality alongside city codes and watch modes that are easily viewed on the right side of the watch face.

Not only that, both of these timepieces also sport G-Shock’s GPS Atomic Solar Hybrid technology that will be able to accurately measure time and location, regardless of where you are on earth. Tough Solar capabilities ensure that your battery function is not hampered in any way, while the non-reflective sapphire crystal and a black titanium case and bracelet provide premium construction quality. Expect the usual G-Shock technology of shock resistance and 200m water resistance, a high-brightness LED light, World Time display with 39 cities + UTC, daily alarm, stopwatch, countdown timer, date display and a full auto calendar to be part of each purchase, where the MRGG2000CB-1A and MRGG2000HB-1A will retail for $3,700 and $5,000, respectively.

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Belkin USB-C 3.1 Express Dock HD revealed

belkin-express-dock-hdWhen it comes to the modern day techie, one thing is for sure: you can never have enough USB ports at your disposal. After all, USB has become the de facto standard for many different kinds of peripherals out there in the market. Belkin has always had a way with peripherals that cater to different needs for various situations and times, and this time around another Express Dock HD variant has popped up: the Belkin USB-C 3.1 Express Dock HD.

With the Belkin USB-C 3.1 Express Dock HD, we are looking at the ability to hook up to 8 different devices via a single cable, now how about that? It also does far more than just blind charging of your devices, since it boasts of power priority technology that is capable of distributing power based on the kind of device that is connected. All of these delivered through a solitary one meter cable, making it less of a mess and a fantastic way to organize your workspace or desk area.

The USB-C 3.1 Express Dock HD will enable consumers to hook up to eight different devices while taking advantage of 4K HDMI video output, gigabit Ethernet connection, and crystal-clear audio in and out. Power Priority technology ensures that your main device will obtain the main priority of being charged, while sending 60W of power delivery as and where it is required. Power Priority is smart enough to assess each connected device’s size and charging needs, before it distributes power accordingly to ensure that every single connected device will be on the receiving end of an optimal charge. The USB-C 3.1 Express Dock can pride itself in being a true single-cable docking solution, making it essential for connecting and powering your world. A pair of USB-C 3.1 ports, a trio of USB-A ports, one HDMI port, one gigabit Ethernet port, and a couple of audio ports round off the list of connectivity options, all crammed into a device that costs $229.99 a pop.

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Focal reveals the Clear reference headphones

focal-clearAre you on the lookout for a brand new pair of headphones? If you have answered in the affirmative, then here you are with Clear, the reference headphones from Focal that is able to deliver high quality audio while making you look good wearing it. Focal is a leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer, and the Clear happens to arrive in a circum-aural open-back headphone design that targets audiophiles who are big on performance.

Sporting an ‘M’–shape aluminum/magnesium dome, it arrives equipped with a revolutionary copper voice coil which delivers remarkable dynamics across the audio spectrum. Not only that, the bass will always be controlled even at high volumes, while featuring exemplary linearity in the high-end. This new generation of perforated microfiber ear cushions will also ensure that the Clear’s open design remains as that, providing the headphones with a weightless and almost invisible feeling as if it is not even there.

Backed by three and a half decades of expertise, Focal’s ‘M’-shape inverted dome which is composed of an aluminum/magnesium alloy will deliver an ideal combination of lightness, rigidity and dampening. These traits in addition to an open-back design would enable listeners to feel as though they are using the best high-fidelity loudspeakers despite the fact that it is just a pair of reference headphones. Is it possible to say that this is magic at work? Apart from that, Clear will also offer a full range of connectors, including three different types of cables to ensure that users have the best solution ready at all times. The braided cotton sleeve alongside the 24 AWG oxygen free copper cable delivers low resistance to deliver sound with utmost transparency, while a pair of 3.5mm mono jack sockets located within the headphones can be locked to secure the connection of the cables.

Expect the Focal Clear reference headphones to retail for a whopping $1,499 per pair — not cheap at all, but the kind of quality delivered is mind blowing.

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Halos introduces 1TB CatDrive

catdriveStorage of personal data has definitely evolved in a fair number of ways over the years, where we are now dealing with GBs of information in something as small as a USB flash drive. The thing is, many of us also do own Internet-connected devices, allowing us to store data on the cloud as long as there is a connection. This might be convenient for the average consumer, but it comes with its fair share of potential security banana skins as well, especially when hacking or theft of personal data occurs. Halos has a bright idea: a cloud-like storage, but you get to physically secure where all your data is kept, in the form of the 1TB CatDrive.

Halos wants you to bid farewell to the cloud with their all new 1TB CatDrive, making you the master of private data as you stash all of your personal information and photos at home safely, without compromising on the ability to access it anytime, anywhere, as long as you have a decent Internet connection. With the CatDrive, one is able to store different kinds of commonly used file formats in a single place, while synchronizing all of that information on connected devices just like a normal cloud service.

The goodies with the CatDrive does not stop there. It will also arrive with other features such as a Photo Roll in order to provide a better photo display, private spaces for multiple users where individual family members only have the authority to access their own account and not others, a family sharing mode where file streaming and virtually any message shared will be sent instantly, as well as support for large file sharing. In other words, the 1TB CatDrive from Halos is like a portable hard drive, except that it boasts of cloud-like performance.

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GoPro Hero6 Black is the latest all-round action camera

gopro-hero6It looks like it is time to get on with the times with a hardware refresh every single year. From smartphones to tablets and even action cameras, not releasing a new model each year is suicidal. GoPro knows this, which is why the company has decided to move forward from the GoPro Hero5 by unveiling the all new GoPro Hero6 Black, which will set the new bar when it comes to image quality, stabilization and simplicity where action cameras are concerned.

Touted to be the most powerful and convenient GoPro ever released, the GoPro Hero6 Black will be powered by GoPro’s very own custom-designed GP1 processor in order to help it achieve a whole new level of performance which includes stunning 4K60 and 1080p240 video, as well as bringing the most advanced video stabilization in a GoPro, ever. Apart from that, the $499.99 GoPro Hero6 Black will arrive in a rugged, waterproof, go-anywhere design that allows it to venture into the most adrenaline pumping experiences with you without missing a beat.

It will work best with the GoPro App that will automatically transform your adventures into cinematic QuikStory videos, which you can then opt to share with the rest of the world. The Hero6 Black has also greatly improved dynamic range and low-light performance in order to ensure that things really look spiffy, while the inclusion of digital zoom helps you get closer to the action if you are physically unable to do so. Even better yet is its ability to be waterproof up to 10 meters, and it captures photos in RAW and HDR formats for a wider range of editing options later on. Just in case you are unable to control the GoPro Hero6 Black with your hands, fret not: it comes with support for voice control in 10 different languages.

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