HipKey Helps You Find Lost iPhone

There are hundreds of devices out there that aim to help you locate your lost items. Here is another one that would help you find your missing iPhone. The Danish-made HipKey was introduced to the attendees of CES 2013, with no less than the creator Danny van der Poel travelling all the way from Denmark to demonstrate how it works. The HipKey is about the size of a quarter, making it really easy to put into your pant pocket or attach it to a keychain as seen in the photo.

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Rollei Powerflex 240 HD Compact Superzoom Camera

Rollei has once again expanded its line of compact superzoom cameras by announcing the Powerflex 240 HD. This travel-friendly camera sports a 16MP Sony 1x2.3″ CCD sensor, a 24x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch 460K-dot LCD screen, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot and 720p HD video recording at 30fps. The Powerflex 240 HD will hit the market from mid-January for $149.95.

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Lucra LC470 is the wildest car you've never heard of

It may very well be that you've never heard of boutique carmaker Lucra, nor its rather incredible LC470 roadster, but after watching this recent Motor Trend video detailing the car, you'll probably want to learn more. Green Goblin styling to the side for a moment, a curb weight of less than 2,000 pounds and output of more than 600 horsepower are both impressive stats. Perhaps more impressive is the sound that the blistering car makes when driven in anger.


Click below, watch, drool and enjoy.



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Minecraft Developer Celebrates 15m Downloads In 2012

As big of a year as Rovio had with its Angry Bird games in 2012, Mojang, developer of Minecraft , had a great year in their own right as they announced today their game received 15 million downloads last year, one-third of which occurred in December alone. In a blog post published today, Mojang highlighted download figures across all platforms Minecraft is available on, which as of now is PC, Mac, Xbox 360, iOS and Android.

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Kingston's 1TB DataTraveler HyperX Predator

Can you imagine that. A 1TB USB Drive. Yes, Kingston has announced its new 1TB DataTraveler HyperX Predator. It is a USB3.0 memory drive that comes with a read/write speed of 160MB/s. The USB drive is protected with a zinc alloy metal casing and comes with a 5 years warranty. Kingston has started their shipping on their 512GB DataTraveler HyperX model which priced at $1,750. Not sure when this 1TB is going to ship out.

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ZTE Grand S Coming To The U.S. Later This Year

ZTE took the wraps off its 5-inch Grand S a couple of days ago, and said that the device will be heading to China first this month. Many were left wondering if the Chinese company has plans of launching the smartphone in the U.S. So, ZTE's Head of North American Business, Lixin Cheng, is confirming the arrival of the Grand S in the U.S. this year. However, Cheng did not specify the details, such as the exact date and the carrier partners who will be offering the device. Speaking about the overall response of U.S.

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Microsoft Confirms R2 Studios Acquisition

It is now official. Microsoft has just acquired R2 Studios. It was just last week when we wrote to you about the rumor surrounding Microsoft's acquisition of R2 Studios. Insider sources told the Wall Street Journal that Microsoft bought the home-entertainment technology startup to beef up its Xbox unit, but the report was never officially confirmed.

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Assassin's Creed 3 Battle Hardened Pack

Fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise, you would be pleased to note that the Battle Hardened Pack for Assassin's Creed 3 is now available over at PSN for $9.99 a pop, where it will include a trio of totally new maps for you to kill folks spawned within, in addition to having an equal number of new characters for you to be sneaky with. Of course, when you are in multiplayer mode, you can also use these characters to show off the brutal and ruthless side of yourself. For those who are in possession of a Season Pass, you will be able to enjoy the Assassin's Creed 3 Battle Hardened Pack for free.

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Nvidia Project Shield

Nvidia has released a new Android-powered portable gaming system called the Nvidia Project Shield. It is powered by the company's new quad-core Tegra 4 chip. With the 72-core GPU, this gaming device produced stunning graphics on its 5-inch + 720p touchscreen display and the shape of the device is just like a real gaming controller.

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Actian Vectorwise supports online dating; FriendScout24 chooses analytic database platform for BI and reporting

Analytic queries reduced from 15 minutes to just seconds for data-intensive online dating portal Munich/Langen, Germany – January 10th, 2013 - Responding to the continued growth in the online dating market, Germany’s number 1 portal for online dating, FriendScout24, is using the record-breaking analytic database, Actian Vectorwise, to support the company’s data-intensive analytics, business intelligence (BI) and reporting needs. Active in 7 markets across Europe, the company is the market leader in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and Germany’s number 1 partner portal for online dating.

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Nissan gets racy at Tokyo Auto Salon (video)

Nissan is headed to this year's Tokyo Auto Salon with a spate of custom hardware, including tweaked versions of the company's Juke, Note, Fairlady Z and GT-R. Even the humble Leaf EV and hefty NV350 have received a little love from designers and engineers. The Juke Nismo will share the stage with creations like the Leaf Nismo Performance Package and the GT-R Nismo GT3. That last beast debuted in 2012 and boasts more engine output and enhanced aerodynamics while still complying with FIA GT3 regulations.
But our favorite of the bunch has to be the NV350 Caravan Rider Transporter.






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Verizon Wireless Sells Record-Breaking 9.8m Smartphones in Q4 2012

Yesterday, AT&T decided to gloat a little in regards to its record-breaking Q4 in 2012 as the company sold 10m smartphones and averaging 110,000 smartphone sales in a day. Seeing how the company has been considered the worst-rated wireless carrier in the U.S. for a number of years now, you would think the first place wireless carrier, Verizon Wireless, would have an even more record-breaking Q4 2012. Right.

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Mastek heads towards the clouds

Government departments can now purchase Mastek services and solutions from the cloud in a timely and efficient mannerMastek, the global provider of enterprise-level technology services and software solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a framework agreement on the Government Procurement Services (GPS) G-Cloud II portal.  The G-Cloud was launched in February 2012 and aims to encourage the public sector to embrace new technologies purchased from a wider range of suppliers within the marketplace.

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Be a big walking carpet

Another day, another awesome Star Wars item.  Today's offering is a hooded, 100% polyester robe that suspiciously resembles everyone's favorite Wookie.  Although I'm fairly sure it's not a licensed LucasFilms (Disney?) product, it looks pretty accurate, complete with Chewie's bandolier stitched across the chest (front AND back) and large pocket to mimic Chewie's pouch.  A sash is included to close and tie the robe at the waist.

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Razer Edge Gaming Tablet Gets Launched

[CES 2013] We think it is about time for Razer for finally launch its highly anticipated gaming tablet during this year's CES. A year has passed since Razer first unveiled the concept, dubbed as Project Fiona, at CES 2012. Today, we are thrilled at the announcement that the crowdsourced gaming tablet is now launching at CES 2013. Officially called Razer Edge, it is marketed as a tablet, PC, and console rolled into one.

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Maclay Murray & Spens LLP chooses LogRhythm for comprehensive data security

Legal firm raises the bar on compliance and data protection 08 January 2013 – LogRhythm, the leader in cyber threat defence, detection and response, today announced that Maclay Murray & Spens LLP (MMS), one of Scotland's largest commercial law firms, has chosen to deploy its integrated log management and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technology to boost cyber security and compliance throughout the organisation.

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WiGig Alliance Endorses Publication of IEEE 802.11ad™ Standard as Critical Moment in Multigigabit Wireless Industry Transformation

IEEE publishes its standard for Very High Throughput in the 60 GHz bandSanta Clara, CA January 8, 2013 The Wireless Gigabit (WiGig) Alliance, which formally contributed to the IEEE 802.11ad standard process, has heralded its publication as a critical moment in bringing a global wireless ecosystem of interoperable, high performance devices that work together seamlessly. “We congratulate IEEE and the WiGig member companies on the completion and publication of the 802.11ad standard and look forward to seeing its adoption across the industry,” said Ali Sadri, President and Chairman of the Wireless Gigabit (WiGig) Alliance.

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Vizio 2013 Sound Bar

Vizio has made a successful entry in the sound bar market and it intends to continue this trend for 2013. I have to admit the ratio between price and sound quality is very good. At CES, the company has laid out its course of action for 2013: first of all, all the sound bars will have a unified design. This is a change from the 2012 editions, and a welcome one in my opinion.

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AT&T To Launch Pantech Discover Android 4.0 ICS Smartphone

AT&T is about to launch a new Android 4.0 ICS smartphone from Pantech namely the Pantech Discover. The handset will be available online and in stores starting January 11th for $49.99 on contract. Specs-wise, the Discover will feature a 4.8-inch 1280 x 720 HD display, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a 16GB of internal storage, a 12.6MP rear-facing camera, 3D surround sound, 4G LTE connectivity, a 2100mAh battery and run on Android 4.0 ICS OS.

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Jeep Wrangler gets the wide-track treatment

When we read the tip about a Gulf-state diplomat in Rabat, Morocco who had supposedly "merged two Jeep Wranglers," we figured the two off-roaders were somehow linked front-to-back. Oh no. As you can see in the image above, taken from video of that vehicle actually traveling down the road and needing more than one lane to do it, the two Jeeps were put together side-by-side. The seriously widebody truck is said to have six wheels, one at each corner and two in the middle.



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Sony HDR-TD30V Handycam Camcorder

[CES 2013] The whole world might be more interested in the next generation of iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S series smartphone, but this does not mean that the camcorder market should be neglected. Sony, as always, has something new in store for the masses, and this CES, things are no different with the introduction of the Sony HDR-TD30V Handycam camcorder, delivering 3D High-Definition video recording capability on-the-go, where all of your memories are immortalized onto flash memory.

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Epson 3LCD PowerLite Home Cinema 750HD, an affordable home theater projector

[CES 2013] If you're thinking of setting up a home theater in your house and you're on a budget, you might want to check out Epson's latest offering: the 3LCD PowerLite Home Cinema 750HD. Designed for first-time home theater enthusiasts or those on a tight budget, this affordable and versatile 2D and true 3D projector is Epson's brightest home theater projector to date. The Home Cinema 750HD projects up to 3,000 lumens of color and 3,000 lumens of white brightness for dark or light rooms. It also features full HD, active shutter 3D with 720p resolution, and can project at up to 300-inches.

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Aquapac: Simple Waterproof Housing for iPad

Meets the international IPX8 standard, the Aquapac waterproof case allows you to take your iPad down 5m underwater for half an hour without risk. I have not tested the case in such environment, and I don't need to do that. Taking it to the pool for capturing moments without risk of water damage is enough for me. But I get a little problem here, the Aquapac offers clear view from the front side but rather dark from the other side.


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HP U160 15.6-inch LED Backlit Portable Monitor

The HP U160 looks like the perfect monitor to have when on-the-go, and during the briefing with HP, we thought that it could be a useful gadget to bring for our trips to international conferences like CES, MWC or CEATEC, to increase our productivity. The 15.6 inch LCD display features 1366×768 resolution, 16:9 ratio and is powered via USB 2.0 or above. When we saw it in action, the responsiveness was good and the framerate was fluid.

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Tegra 4 Announced By NVIDIA

[CES 2013] What comes after Tegra 3. Why, the simple answer would be one of the world's worst kept secrets, Tegra 4. Just what kind of processing muscle does the Tegra 4 pack. For starters, there are 72 GPU cores, a quartet of Cortex A15 CPU cores, and a 4G LTE modem, how about that. Smartphones and tablets that intend to pack Tegra 4 underneath the hood, you might just want to beef up on your battery lifespan. Just sayin'.

Tegra 4 will continue to retain the low-power “5th” core that is used for low-power apps such as ebooks and music playback.

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Griffin's WoodTones Audio Accessories Receive New Styles, Colors And Functionality In 2013

One of the first products Griffin is improving from its WoodTones line is its WoodTones Headphones, which will now have a built-in microphone that has controls built into it that allow users to accept incoming calls, interact with Siri and control their audio playback. The WoodTones Headphones will feature plush over-the-ear ear pads and a 50mm moving coil driver all inside of a wooden housing that is completely collapsable making it easy to travel with them. Griffin's WoodTones Earbuds will also receive a built-in microphone with controls built into them, feature a 3.5mm gold-plated connector and soft silicone ear cushions in three sizes.

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Griffin Introduces Line Of Kid-Friendly iOS Accessories, Apps At CES

 . The first accessory Griffin is introducing is the Crayola Light Marker which is a marker-shaped pen that can be used in combination with a multi-activity application where kids can draw in the air, to which the Light Marker's movements will be picked up by your iPad's front-facing camera and your child's masterpiece will show up on the device's screen. The Light Market will be available this spring for $29.99.

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Portable USB LED Light review

Sometimes you just need a little bit of light.  This portable USB light from IPEVO is a convenient, not to mention inexpensive, addition to a laptop bag. It comes in two pieces–the LED tube and gooseneck flexible cord.  When assembled, the light is roughly 20″.

Assembling is just a matter of inserting the plug on the cable end into the receiver at the base of the light.  It snaps into place once fully inserted.

The light is ready to go and can be powered by any standard USB port.

Lighting up my netbook

The above shot was taken with only the USB light as a light source.





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