Month: November 2017

PowerWatch begins to ship

Posted by Jack on in Cool Clocks, powerwatch, Smartwatch, watch

powerwatchIt has taken less than a year after materials science pioneer Matrix Industries’ crowdfunding effort took off to great success, and now the shipment of its PowerWatch to initial backers has commenced. This highly sought after PowerWatch is touted to be the first device of its kind, in the sense where it is powered by the wearer’s body itself. This is the perfect demonstration of Matrix’s proprietary thermoelectric energy converter, where the energy harvesting performance of the PowerWatch can be attributed to a trio of key technical advances that are currently unmatched by existing technologies.

The PowerWatch will continue to work by feeding off your body heat, ensuring that recharging your timepiece is a thing of the past. When you take off the PowerWatch, your data will be stored in memory and it goes to sleep. Put back the PowerWatch, and the timepiece will turn right back on at the point where you left it. It is capable of figuring things out up to two years in idle mode, and there is always an always-on power meter which will inform you of the amount of electricity which your body heat is producing. This is starting to sound a whole lot like the Matrix, where we humans end up as batteries for the machines.

In fact, the PowerWatch is deemed to be the most accurate measure of calories burned on the market. It is made from rugged aircraft-grade aluminum, and this wearable device will be able to wirelessly synchronize with your smartphone, and performs automatic adjustments to the current time zone, tracks your steps, calories and sleep, and is water resistant up to 50 meters.

PowerWatch as well as the special edition PowerWatch Black Ops will start to ship to initial backers and will be available for purchase later this month with a starting price point of $199. Expect the premium PowerWatch X slated to ship before the year comes to an end. Talk about a truly different smartwatch!

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Jibo the social robot for homes

Posted by Jack on in jibo, jibo robot, jibo smart robot, jibo social robot, Robot, Robot Gadgets, robotics, Robots

jiboEveryone seems to be moving in the direction of smart homes these days, Well, what is the point of having a smart home when you are not going to have a handy robot living under the same roof as you? Enter Jibo, the brand new digital best friend who also happens to lay claim to being the first social robot for the home. Jibo would make for the perfect holiday gift, don’t you think so?

Jibo is a first-of-its kind product that redefines the way people interact with technology. How does it differ from the other kinds of in-home robots and devices? For starters, Jibo is capable of experiencing the world around him (but thankfully, is unable to attain the level of self awareness like the fictional Skynet and make the decision to eliminate humans from the face of the earth). By doing so, Jibo reacts with thoughtful movements and responses. Over the course of time, this will help forge connections with his human family.

Jibo is endearing right from the start, as the AI will personally talk you through the setup process while learning your face and voice. Capable of telling the difference between up to 15 other family members or friends, he will have his very own unique and engaging personality. No two Jibos in different homes will be the same, and he has been specially designed to live just about wherever you spend the most time in the home. For example, if you are a couch potato, Jibo would most probably hang out in the living room majority of the time, while if you happen to be a homemaker, the kitchen might be Jibo’s favorite place.

Feel free to ask Jibo just about anything, ranging from the weather forecast to the latest sports scores or news. He can even double up as a family photographer, shooting photos one at a time or in bursts, allowing you to create memories. Jibo costs $899 a pop and tips the scales at 6 lbs., shipping on November 7.

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Cat S41 smartphone is tough as nails

Posted by Jack on in cat s41, cat s41 phone, cat s41 smartphone, caterpillar, Mobile Phones

cat-s41When it comes to tough smartphones, there might be the commercially attractive Samsung Galaxy S Active family, but no doubt that handset will not be able to hold a candle to the likes of the Cat S31. This time around, there is a new model that is ready to hit the market for those who would like a tough handset, the Cat S41 smartphone. This rugged smartphone will no doubt be able to handle just about anything and everything that you can throw at it, so let us dive into its hardware capabilities right after the jump.

The Cat S41 will continue from where the Cat S40 left off, where it will uphold the Caterpillar brand’s legacy which carries high quality and rugged reliability as the main selling points. Boasting of full Android capabilities,the Cat S41 has been specially engineered to target consumers who indulge across a wide range of industries, or are in pursuit of recreational activities which tend to place the smartphone at risk of damage. This includes construction, forestry, agriculture, security and vehicle repair, or active sports like skiing, hiking, fishing, biking, home DIY and cooking.

It has a huge 5,000mAh battery that keeps it powered for up to 38 hours of 3G talk time and as much as 44 days of standby time. There is also a Battery Share functionality that lets the S41 double up as a power bank. In addition to that, it has IP68 water and dust proof credentials, conforming to MIL SPEC 810G. The 5-inch Full HD display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, and can be used even though one has wet fingers or is wearing gloves. Other specifications include 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory, a microSD memory card slot, a MediaTek octa-core 2.3GHz chipset, a 13MP shooter at the back with an 8MP shooter in front that can work underwater, among others. Expect to fork out $449 for the Cat S41 if you are interested.

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Cat S41 smartphone is tough as nails

Posted by Jack on in cat s41, cat s41 phone, cat s41 smartphone, caterpillar, Mobile Phones

cat-s41When it comes to tough smartphones, there might be the commercially attractive Samsung Galaxy S Active family, but no doubt that handset will not be able to hold a candle to the likes of the Cat S31. This time around, there is a new model that is ready to hit the market for those who would like a tough handset, the Cat S41 smartphone. This rugged smartphone will no doubt be able to handle just about anything and everything that you can throw at it, so let us dive into its hardware capabilities right after the jump.

The Cat S41 will continue from where the Cat S40 left off, where it will uphold the Caterpillar brand’s legacy which carries high quality and rugged reliability as the main selling points. Boasting of full Android capabilities,the Cat S41 has been specially engineered to target consumers who indulge across a wide range of industries, or are in pursuit of recreational activities which tend to place the smartphone at risk of damage. This includes construction, forestry, agriculture, security and vehicle repair, or active sports like skiing, hiking, fishing, biking, home DIY and cooking.

It has a huge 5,000mAh battery that keeps it powered for up to 38 hours of 3G talk time and as much as 44 days of standby time. There is also a Battery Share functionality that lets the S41 double up as a power bank. In addition to that, it has IP68 water and dust proof credentials, conforming to MIL SPEC 810G. The 5-inch Full HD display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, and can be used even though one has wet fingers or is wearing gloves. Other specifications include 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory, a microSD memory card slot, a MediaTek octa-core 2.3GHz chipset, a 13MP shooter at the back with an 8MP shooter in front that can work underwater, among others. Expect to fork out $449 for the Cat S41 if you are interested.

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NXTPACK reveals anti-theft travel backpack

Posted by Jack on in backpack, Home Gadgets, nxtpack, urbanvibe, urbanvibe backpack

anti-theft-backpackHolidays are always a fun time, although there is a degree of stress for the person who is planning for the entire trip. Each person on the trip will add on to the stress factor. Apart from making sure that one has the right amount of currency and medication, there are also many other factors to take into consideration, including security. Those who are well traveled would know just how important it is to make sure that your backpack is well protected, and NXTPACK has come up with what is deemed to be the first anti-theft travel backpack in the world that has its very own integrated camera mounting system.

Yup, this bad boy from NXTPACK is known as the Urbanvibe, where it will feature a magnet assisted FidLock Camera Mounting System built-in. Targeting professional photographers or simply people who have a great love for photography when traveling, the Urbanvibe offers an elegant and efficient solution for travelers and their respective photography equipment. After all, a camera is meant to be ready to shoot all the time, rather than to be placed within the confines of a particular area that is difficult to access.

This backpack boasts of advanced anti-theft, organizational and accessibility features, apart from the built-in camera mount, of course. The magnet-assisted FidLock Camera Mounting System works this way: the wearer is able to attach just about any size camera to the shoulder, in order to be ready to capture a candid shot at all times. Current attachable mount clips are expensive, costing up to $70 or more, so why not get a backpack that already has one? There is also an integrated USB power bank, a telescopic cable lock and a hidden RFID pocket in terms of security features. Assuming the Urbanvibe makes it as a crowdfunding project, then the very first Urbanvibe backpacks will be ready to ship out this coming January 2018 with an asking price of $218 a pop.

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