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It is truly amazing that companies can stay afloat with just accessories alone. We have already reported on the quality ones from TYLT, and now it is time for iWalk.
The company has about twelve patented docking backup battery models. The batteries range in power from 800 mAh to 15,000 mAh.
Sure, a lot of companies have products like these, but this one has some that are quite unique. For example, they have the world’s first dual USB car charger with power switch. They also have the world’s smallest 800 mAh rechargeable docking backup iPhone/iPod battery, where sleek power switch batteries are merged seamlessly with a color-customizable hard case. The company also makes the first iPod/iPhone/iPad charging cable with a built-in indicator light.
Other products include the Sound Angle, a wireless Bluetooth speaker for smart devices that looks triangular in its shape.
It really seems like these mobile accessories companies really go out their way to make certain that you have the right peripheral that matches your outfit. It is hard to believe that we are at this level now in mobile technology.
The company iWalk has a lot a lot to offer users, and I would imagine that they intend to make quite a splash this year. I highly recommend going to their catalog here and see if there is anything that you need for your smartphone or iDevice. Of course, the prices range, but they are relatively affordable.
Optrix HD for the iPhone/iPod Touch
Time for another tech trend that I have noticed the last time I reported on the Miveu.
The trend is turning the iPhone into an action camera, like the GoPro or other similar models. This one by Optrix is designed to be a durable frame for the iPhone/iPod Touch into a camera, and clip to a bike so you have access to the iPhone itself.
Because of the Optrix, you will be able to shoot with the iPhone 4S’s full 1080p HD. Thanks to the new optics that can allow more light and video stabilization, your videos will be less shaky than most “extreme” videos. By the way, the case is water resistant so you can take some water, snow, or wherever you are filming.
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FLEX for iPad 2 adds even more convenience
The iPad 2 is Apple’s most successful tablet to date (granted, it has only one predecessor, which is the original iPad), and it does look as though the trend of Apple’s tablet dominating the world market where tablets are concerned will continue uninterrupted for years to come, although competitors such as Samsung have inched closer and closer with their Android-powered offerings, not to mention LG having announced their LG Optimus Pad LTE recently. Well, this means there is a huge third party accessory market for the iPad 2, but just which out of the many you see are actually useful and practical?
Of course, there is also the matter of more than 140,00 apps being available for the iPad 2, greatly expanding the usage of the tablet in different ways and environments. UZBL might have an idea for the future – by developing a kit which enables you to accessorize the iPad 2, making it suitable for use in any setting. Known as the “FLEX for iPad 2″, this particular FLEX kit will comprise a snap-on handstrap that lets you hold on to your iPad 2 comfortably, a shoulder strap to tote it around, and a snap-on rotating pivot with a 0.25″ tripod thread which can be screwed onto any camera mount or accessory.
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Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl
Goldfish are extremely fragile creatures, and they have been bred in a way where efficiency is not a word you would use to describe them, but rather, most goldfish are clumsy and prone to diseases if not cared for properly. Cosmetic fish, as I would like to call them. Some have even said that while a goldfish bowl is nice to look at to us humans, it is not the best place to keep goldfish due to its size and lack of oxygen. Instead of burying your 15th goldfish in the backyard in a year, why not just pick up the $19.99 Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl instead?
You need not worry about forgetting their feeding times any more, and you can always head off for a long vacation without worrying about the health of the tank. Fresh batteries are inserted into the top, where you will then see the goldfish “swim” around, looking rather realistic from afar. Heck, to spruce things up a bit, there is also an always-on LED light show which will morph from one color to another, and you can always use that as your disco light, blasting away your favorite dance tunes on a Saturday night as you live the forever alone lifestyle.
Dane-Elec introduces My-Ditto
It seems like everyone wants to get on “the cloud” these days, and Dane-Elec is no exception.
I’m sure that most of you are familiar with how cloud systems work. You put your digital files on some secure cloud server somewhere, and then you can access them from anywhere there is an Internet connected computer.
What makes my-Ditto different is that you buy the Ditto box which has 1-4 TB of memory. They also come USB keys that allow the user to plug into any PC with a USB port and access all of their clouded information.
The clear benefits of these my-Ditto systems are backup, sharing files, and instant access to all your videos, songs, and everything else digital. As the company said: “my-Ditto is your new Media Center”.
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Welcome to the age of Dropcam video monitoring
As I have said before, I like to see trends in technology. For some reason, it would appear that many consumer electronics are into small cameras. Actually, I know the reason, having cameras in your house that are linked wirelessly can allow you to watch things like family members or pets.
The Dropcam is one of these cameras, and it looks very similar to the Samsung Wi-Fi Video baby monitor that we reported on last week at CES. Dropcam HD is “the world’s smallest Wi-Fi video monitoring camera”, but I don’t know how long the company can make a boast like this.
Dropcams have an easy setup with an estimated time of 60 seconds. They are always on, which means that you are always watching. All the video footage is encrypted and stored on a cloud DVR. The Dropcam has a night vision capability for seeing in the dark, and it even has a two-way communication feature.
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TYLT makes a splash at CES 2012
It is going to take me a while before I get CES out of my mind, and one of the coolest booths that I found on the floor is TYLT.
TYLT makes all kinds of mobile accessories, and one of them is the Band, a flat ribbon cable designed for charging a mobile device from the car’s cigarette lighter/outlet. It is available in Micro-USB or Apple 30 pin connector modes, and it has an extra female USB port too.
TYLT also makes some interesting portable battery packs like the PowerPlant and the Zumo. They also make the Energi, a travel charger with a built-in battery. They also have Case Solutions which are cases for the iPhone 4/4S.
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Illuminating Pet Leash
Man’s best friend cannot stay cooped up in a playpen or crate all day long, taking toilet breaks and getting fed in between. No sir, in order to have a happy and healthy dog, it needs exercise – just like you. And until you are able to command the dog’s full attention, it is recommended to walk your pooch with a leash. Some of us prefer those constant-length leashes, while others might want to use a retractable pet leash as it allows a certain degree of exploratory freedom for Fido when given permission to go nuts with his nose on a grassy plain.
Of course, since not everyone has a job that has stable, 9-to-5 working hours, walking the dog might end up as an activity that has to be done when dusk falls, or even late at night. Doing so can not only be dangerous for your dog, but for you as well, since you might actually end up being mugged or worse (touch wood here!), especially when you do not carry any light source with you. Hence, the $39.95 Illuminating Pet Leash that says it all – the flashlight unit is mounted to the top of the leash handle, sporting 9 powerful LED. A built in storage compartment on the handle will stash away a waste bag, and the entire device is powered by a trio of AAA batteries. This is meant for small and medium sized breeds only, as any pooch heavier than 36 lbs. might just break the leash without much pulling effort.
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