Portable battery packs are extremely useful especially if you’re travelling, and if you’re in need of portable battery pack, today we have the perfect model for you.

Lenmar has launched a new portable battery pack called Helix (model PPW11000U). This portable pack comes with 11,000mAh battery that can recharge iPhone up to seven times, and iPad once. We have to point out that Lenmar Helix comes with three USB ports, so you can easily charge up to three devices at the same time. Regarding the USB ports, there is one 2.4A output USB port and two 1A ports. Lenmar Helix comes with LED indicator so you can easily check the battery level, and there’s also micro USB port for recharging.

Lenmar Helix portable battery pack sounds great, and it will be perfect for you especially if you need to recharge more than two USB devices simultaneously. As for the price, Lenmar Helix is priced at $99.99.

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D-Link has launched its DCS-6210 Full HD mini fixed dome network security camera, and this camera is designed to work in harsh conditions thanks to the rugged industry-certified IK10 and IP66 weatherproof housing. This camera comes with 2 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and F2.0 4.3mm fixed lens, and it can record Full HD video and take up to 1920×1080 snapshots.

Regarding the storage, this camera comes with microSD/SDHC card slot, so it can record video without PC or NAS. D-Link DCS-6210 Full HD security camera supports H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG format, and it offers 10x digital zoom. In addition, this camera comes with 10/100 Ethernet port that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), so you need only one cable for both power and network connection.

D-Link DCS-6210 Full HD security camera sounds great, and it can be yours for $499.

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LUMIX DMC-LF1 is a lightweight and compact camera, and it comes with 12.1 Megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor and new 28mm-200mm 7.1x zoom F2.0 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens, so it can achieve high performance even in low-light conditions.

There are additional features such as Venus Engine that will enhance the performance and image quality, Panasonic Noise Reduction and Edge Smoothing systems that will minimize distortion and noise. As for the video, Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LF1 can record 1920×1080 50i Full HD video in AVCHD Progressive or MP4 format, with stereo sound. We have to mention that there’s an Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, P/A/S/M modes, and a Control Ring at the base of the lens that allows you to easily control aperture, shutter speed and zoom, with minimal movement.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LF1 comes with WiFi and NFC connectivity, so you can connect your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet with a single tap. In addition, using the Panasonic’s Image app, you can use mobile devices as a remote controller to view, zoom, focus and shoot. In addition, there’s a WiFi Direct so you can stream images to DLNA-capable VIERA HDTVs. There’s also a GPS chip if you want to add geotags to images and videos.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LF1 comes with 3-inch LCD display and a 0.2-inch electronic viewfinder, and it uses SD/SDHC/SDXC card for storage, and it comes with HDMI output. Sadly, we have no information regarding the price or availability.

[via iTechNews]

BACtrack breathalyzer can easily check how drunk you are, and at the same time it can recommend certain activities such as driving or walking. This breathalyzer works with its dedicated app, so it can keep track on how many drinks you had while checking the alcohol level in your blood. In addition, BACtrack breathalyzer can provide detailed analysis, and it will help you contact your designated driver if you’re too drunk to drive.

If you’re planning to visit the local bar and have a few drinks, BACtrack breathalyzer will be useful to have, especially if you’re planning to keep a close eye on the alcohol level in your blood. Although we don’t have any information related to compatibility, we know that BACtrack breathalyzer should cost $150.

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Verizon has announced Pantech Perception, and this is 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED touchscreen smartphone. This phone should use SnapDragon S4 Plus dual-core processor, and it comes with 16GB of built-in storage space. As for additional hardware, Pantech Perception comes with 8 Megapixel back camera, 2 megapixel front facing camera. This phone supports 4G LTE mobile network and is Global Ready with support for GSM network.

As for the unique features, this phone uses 3D gesture sensing technology called Motion Sense. Using this technology you can make calls simply by waving your hand over the screen, and you can use gestures to scroll through contacts, skip a track or find picture in your picture library. As for the software, Pantech Perception runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but there should be Jelly Bean update in near future.

Pantech Perception is great smartphone, and it’s available for $99.99 with a $50 mail-in rebate and a 2-year contract.

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Logitech FabricSkin is elegant-designed iPad and iPad mini case, and it comes with integrated keyboard so you won’t have to deal with uncomfortable virtual keyboard ever again. We have to point out that Logitech FabricSkin case is made from either woven cotton or matte leather, so it will protect your tablet from drops, scratches, and liquid spills. In addition, FabricSkin case comes with full-size keys integrated into the fabric, so even if you spill liquid over your keyboard, you won’t damage your tablet.

Logitech FabricSkin sounds great, especially if you’re looking for spill-resistant keyboard case for your iPad. As for the compatibility, this case is compatible with iPad 2 and later, and it comes in Mars Red Orange, Carbon Black, Mystic Blue, and Sunflower Yellow colors. Regarding the price, this case is priced at $149.

[via Mashable]

Predator Motorcycle Helmet is inspired by Predator movies, and it comes from Russian company NLO-Moto. We have to warn you that this helmet isn’t certified for road use since it limits your visibility while driving. We have to say that Predator Motorcycle Helmet looks appealing, and it can be customized with protective face shield, improved graphics and engraving, airbrushing, carbon fiber tips for dreadlocks, teeth, a carbon fiber shell, and a laser-controlled aimer.

Although it’s not certified for road, Predator Motorcycle Helmet looks amazing, and it will be great for you if you’re fan of motorcycles, or just a fan of Predator movies and science fiction. Regarding the price, Predator Motorcycle Helmet is available for sale, and the starting price of this geeky motorcycle helmet is $780.

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Akitio has updated its Neutrino Thunderbolt line with a new SSD that comes with 256GB capacity. This SATA solid state drive comes with high performance SATA controller and it uses Thunderbolt 10Gbps interface, therefore, this device is one of the fastest one-bay bus-powered external storage devices on the market. This SSD comes with 464MB/s data transfer rate, and there’s large heat sink designed for passive cooling.

In addition, there’s professional-grade all aluminum casing that is designed to protect the SSD. We have to notice that this Akitio Neutrino Thunderbolt external SSD is bus-powered, so no additional power cables are required, which will be perfect if you’re planning to use this SSD with your notebook.

Akitio Neutrino Thunderbolt SSD looks great, it offers fast transfer speed, along with decent capacity. As for the price, this external hard drive is priced at $339.99.

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First thing that you’ll notice about Mac Pro is its design. New Mac Pro looks like a cylindrical tube, and it’s one-eighth the size of its predecessor. Regarding the hardware, new Mac Pro will use 12-core, 256-bit Intel Xeon E5 processor with 1,866MHz DDR3 RAM capable of 60GB/s data transmission. In addition, Mac Pro will use PCIe-based flash storage, and it will come with four USB 3.0 and six Lightning 2.0 ports. Additional specs include HDMI-out 1.4, dual gigabit Ethernet jacks, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 and 3.5mm audio in and out ports. In addition, new Mac Pro comes with dual AMD FirePro GPUs as standard.

New Mac Pro uses innovative and compact design, and amazing hardware power, but sadly, we have no information regarding release date or pricing.

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New MacBook Air comes with Intel’s i5 and i7 Haswell processor, therefore it will offer more battery life along with improved performance. According to Apple, 11-inch MacBook Air will be able to last 9 hours, while the 13-inch model could last 12 hours on a single charge. In addition to improved battery life, new MacBook Air uses faster Wi-Fi thanks to the new 802.11ac wireless adapter. In addition to the improved WiFi, Apple has announced a new router that will work with new MacBook Air. New model also uses Intel HD 5000 graphics, and as for the storage space, 11-inch model comes with 128GB of internal memory while the 13-inch model comes with 256GB of internal storage space.

New MacBook Air offers improved performance and battery life, and as for the price, starting price of 11-inch model is $999, while the 13-inch model’s price starts at $1199.

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OS X Mavericks comes with several new features, and one of these features is the Finder Tabs that allows you to work in Finder with multiple windows, allowing you to draw windows together in tabs. In addition, tagging has been added as well, so you can easily tag documents in order to search them a lot easier than before.

OS X Mavericks comes with support for multiple displays, and when using multiple displays you’ll get Menubar and dock on both displays. We have to mention that if you’re using HDTV with Apple TV, you can use HDTV as a secondary display as well.

Another new feature is iCloud Keychain that stores all of your passwords in the cloud. iCloud Keychain can remember your passwords, and only thing that users will have to remember is their own security code. Notification system has been enhanced as well, and now you can replay straight to email, FaceTime and message notifications.

In addition, iOS push notification alerts from apps will be displayed on your Mac, as well on the lockscreen. There’s also a feature that will automatically update apps in the background. In addition, new calendar and Maps for OS X have been introduced, and users can now push directions from OS X Maps to their iPhones. iBooks for Mac has been introduced as well, and now the full iBook library from your iOS will be available on your Mac as well.

OS X Mavericks looks great, and it will be available to public this fall.

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New PlayStation looks like a PlayStation 2 a bit, and it comes with upgradable 500GB hard drive. As for the games, PlayStation 4 won’t have any restrictions when it comes to PS4 games, so you can easily sell your games or lend them to a friend.

In addition, in order to play games, you won’t have to sign in to PSN, so you can play your favorite games even if you don’t have internet connection. As for the multiplayer, in order to play games online, you’ll need PlayStation Plus subscription that costs $50 a year.

Sony PlayStation 4 has some advantages over its competitor, Xbox One, and as for the price, PlayStation 4 is priced at $399, so it’s $100 cheaper than Xbox One, but unlike Xbox One, PlayStation 4 doesn’t have Kinect and TV features.

[via Kotaku]

Bluetooth Bulb is an LED light bulb, and it comes from BlueBulb, and unlike most light bulbs on the market, this one can be customized via iOS app. After you’ve downloaded the dedicated app and paired up BlueBulb Bluetooth Bulb with your iOS device, you can remotely soften or dim the light, or turn it on or off with with your iOS device. In addition, you can change the color and choose over million different colors, set the color change to automatic, or set the wake-up and sleep mode.

BlueBulb Bluetooth Bulb is an interesting device that might be helpful in your home, especially if you don’t want to press the switch every time you walk into a room. Sadly, we have no information regarding the price or availability.

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iOS 7 brings end-of-screen gestures, and with this new feature you can switch between apps, tabs or email messages quickly. We have to mention that folders have been improved, and now you can store unlimited number of apps in a single folder.

Notifications have been improved as well, and now you can view all notifications, missed notifications or today’s notifications.

iOS 7 comes with improved Control Center that can be accessed by swiping upwards at any time, and using the Control Center you can access features such as Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Do Not Disturb Mode, screen’s brightness, playback controls, AirPlay and AirDrop.

Camera app on iOS 7 has been improved and it offers four cameras at once at any time: the standard camera, video camera, panorama camera and block camera, so you’ll be able to switch easily between cameras. In addition, Photo Library app has been improved, and now it will automatically sort your images based on time and location.

AirDrop is also added, and it allows you to share files simply by tapping a contact. AirDrop is system wide supported, it uses peer-to-peer connection, and it’s securely encrypted. Siri is improved as well, and there will be new male and female voices, Siri will work with English, French and German languages, and more languages will be supported in the future.

iOS 7 sounds amazing, and it should be available to the public this fall.

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As you know, Xbox One comes with new design and Kinect 2.0, and regarding the hardware specs, Xbox One uses x64 8-core AMD Jaguar CPU, USB 3.0 ports, 500GB hard drive and 8GB DDR3 RAM. As for the additional specs, there are 802.11n Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct and Blu-ray drive.

We also have to mention that Xbox One comes with HDMI out, but it also uses HDMI-in, so you can use Xbox One during your TV-watching sessions. In addition, we have to point out that Xbox One comes with Kinect 2.0, and you can use your voice and hand gestures to easily control your Xbox One, or to watch TV.

As for the new Kinect, it’s a lot faster when it comes to detecting motion, and it comes with a camera that has 60 percent bigger field of view. One of the major concerns about Xbox One was the always online requirement, but luckily, you only have to log in to Xbox Live at least once a day in order to play.

Xbox One sounds great, and we should see it available for sale in November with the price of $US499/£429/AUD$599.

[via TechRadar]

Eton BoostTurbine 2000 or “Crankerator” is a unique battery pack, and unlike other battery packs on the market, this one comes with a hand crank, so if your battery pack gets empty you can crank it in order to recharge it. Regarding the compatibility, this battery pack is fully compatible with Apple’s iOS devices, Android phones and tablets. You can recharge Eton BoostTurbine 2000 by plugging it into a wall outlet, but if you need some emergency power, you can always use the hand crank. Regarding the cranking, about a minute of cranking will be enough for 30 seconds of additional power which might be enough for emergency call or text message.

Eton BoostTurbine 2000 or “Crankerator” sounds interesting, and there are two models available: 2,000mAh model priced at $60 and 1,000mAh model priced at $50.

[via Ubergizmo]

HTC Desire L comes with 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 4.3-inch Super LCD2 touchscreen display with 800×480 WVGA resolution. Additional specs include 5 Megapixel camera with BSI sensor, F2.0 28mm lens, LED flash and 720p HD video recording support.

There’s also an ImageChip technology that enhances the quality of your images and Beat Audio sound enhancement. HTC Desire L comes with 4GB of internal storage, but there’s also a microSD card slot for expansion. This smartphone works on GSM/EDGE and 900/2100 HSPA mobile networks, and it supports Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, GPS/GLONASS. Just like other HTC Android phones, this one comes with HTC Sense user interface.

HTC Desire L is a decent Android smartphone, but so far, but we don’t know whether this Android smartphone will be available worldwide. In addition, the price remains mystery as well.

[via iTechNews]

Design

With prices starting from £149, Acer has launched the Iconia A1 up against rivals such as the Nexus 7, Asus Fonepad and Galaxy Note 8.0 with a highly competitive price tag. Yet for this money, at first glance, there is little compromise. While you do get quite hard, scratchy silver plastics along the sides and white cover round the back of the tablet, the Iconia A1 has an overall rigid construction that inspires confidence.

Unfortunately, the Iconia A1 is 10.5mm thick and 400g in weight, despite its small form factor, it feels heavy to hold and is not what we would describe as sleek. Certainly after using it with one hand for awhile, we really felt the weight of it and started to hold it with both hands which made it less noticeable.

On the left side of the Iconia, there are no slots or ports. On the right edge there’s a microSD memory card slot and a microHDMI video output. These, and the pinhole mic that sits between them, are laid out clearly but without much passion for design.

Features

The Acer Iconia A1 features LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, Quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory.

The Iconia A1′s screen won’t be the best you’ve seen in similar devices. While you’ll be fine doing majority of daily tasks like internet browsing, social networking with twitter and facebook, colours don’t particularly stand out and could be more lively.

Acer has chosen to use an IPS display, the same type used on most high-end tablets. However, it’s a good deal less advanced than the best used by its Korean branded rivals. When off, or displaying dark images, there’s a greyish quality to the A1’s blacks. This likely means the different layers of the screen have not been merged together as some more premium devices would. The resolution of the Iconia A1s’ screen is also under-par at 1,024 x 768 pixel which is substantially less than what Apple nowadays refers to as retina on their latest devices. Having said that, the IPS does offer the advantage of having very good wide viewing angles compared to other similarly priced budget tablets.

We really liked the fact that Acer did not try to tamper with the stock Android Jelly Bean OS (4.2.2) as they have done in the past. This means combined with Quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, Acer has left it for the users’ discretion as to how they want to customise the Iconia A1 right from the start. Without any overlying custom UI, the tablet runs smoothly with very little lag while performing majority of tasks and less demanding games / apps. However, because Acer has opted to use a less powerful version of the PowerVR SGX 544 graphics chip (same but more powerful in the S4), signs of some strain does become apparent with high end, more demanding applications and games.

For a budget tablet, you also get a 5-megapixel camera on its rear, and a basic front facing VGA sensor, don’t expect much though as not even the rear camera has flash and boasts only a fixed focus lens.

For those who take their devices on daily commutes, The Acer Iconia A1 has a rather small 3,250mAh battery, which is low and translates to roughly seven hours play time, in comparison, the Nexus 7 has a 4,325mAh unit and the iPad mini a 4,490 mAh battery.

Conclusion

Comparisons will inevitably be made with the iPad mini and its 7.9″ Android rivals as highlighted above, and while Apple may win when it comes to design aesthetic and build quality, Acer have got them boxed in the corner when it comes to included features and expandability. The Acer Iconia A1′s screen isn’t great, it’s heavy compared to others and some of the most challenging games are a little too much for the MTK quad-core processor. However, Acer seems to be trying to make a tablet that can do it all, be it not the best at it, the Iconia A1 in a sense does everything in its own way at a very affordable price, if you’re on the look out for an entry level Android tablet that’s abit different at minimal cost the Iconia A1 should be a worthy candidate for your consideration.

Pros:

• Afforable price tag
• Excellent range of connectivity options
• Models with 3G soon available
• Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
• Great for productivity apps and some less demanding gaming apps

Cons:

• Hard, uninspiring plastic touches
• Heavier than comparable rivals
• Spec may seem top-notch at first glance but much are of entry-level variant due to pricing, meaning compromises needs to be taken into consideration

WhistleCase is a special case for your iPhone, and unlike other cases on the market, this one comes with a whistle attachment at the top. As for the design, we have to admit that WhistleCase looks well-designed and sleek. This case looks interesting, and you can use it during sports events, or if you’re in danger. Besides sleek design and built-in whistle, this case doesn’t have much to offer, but if you want to turn your iPhone into a whistle, or for some reason you need to carry a whistle in your pocket, WhistleCase for iPhone will be great for you.

WhistleCase sounds interesting, and although we have no information regarding the compatibility, we know that this case is available in variety of colors for $30.

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Silicon Power has launched a new model called Touch T825, and this model is designed as paperclip. This USB flash drive comes with bevel-shaped end with a hidden clip, so you can easily attach it to your documents and folders, if you wish so.

In addition, this USB flash drive comes with stainless steel unibody housing with a metallic shine, and thanks to the Chip on Board (COB) technology, this flash drive can resist water, dust, shock and vibration. T825 comes with cap-less design, and the 360-degree swivel design that protects the USB connector. As for the storage, there are 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models available.

Silicon Power Touch T825 looks great, and it will be useful if you want to carry your USB flash drive along with your documents. Only flaw is that this flash drive uses USB 2.0 for file transfer. Sadly, we have no information regarding the price or availability.

[via iTechNews]

foundIT comes from Scosche, and it’s a wireless item locator that can be attached to almost anything. This device has 100 feet range, and you’ll get an alert each time foundIT leaves the predefined range. foundIT is compatible with iPhone 4S/5 iPad 3/4 and iPad mini, and in order to use it, you’ll need to download dedicated app from the App Store. After downloading the app, you just need to pair your iOS device with foundIT, and you’ll get loud alert or a notification when foundIT leaves the predefined range. In addition, there’s a GPS snapshot feature, so you can see where your vehicle is parked.

Scosche foundIT sounds great, and if you’re interested, you can get two locators for $49.95.

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Sony SRS-BTV5 is a ball-shaped Bluetooth wireless speaker, and it streams music from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets, but in addition, there’s also NFC support, so you can easily pair your mobile device with a single tap, if your smartphone comes with NFC. We have to mention that this wireless speaker uses 360 Circle Sound technology, and it can provide you with 1.2W power output.

In addition, there’s an audio-in jack so you can connect wired devices as well. You can also use Sony SRS-BTV5 as a speakerphone to make phone calls. Regarding the battery, this portable speaker comes with built-in li-ion battery that can provide you with 4 hours of music playback. In addition, there’s a micro USB port for charging.

Sony SRS-BTV5 sounds interesting, and it’s available in white, black and pink for $59.99.

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Aivia Neon comes with 1200dpi laser and Free-scrolling technology for efficient web browsing. This device works as a regular mouse as long as it stays on a surface, but when you lift it up, it turns into air-mouse.

While in air-mouse mode, you can move the cursor by pressing the air-mouse button, and there’s also a laser point button, so you can easily point out items on a big screen during the presentations. Mouse itself comes with ergonomic design and rubberized Teflon grip, so it’s quite comfortable to use. Aivia Neon uses 2.4Ghz wireless technology, and it comes with USB nano receiver that works as a charger for easy and quick touch-and-charge.

Aivia Neon is an interesting hybrid mouse, but sadly, we have no information regarding the pricing or availability.

[via iTechNews]

KIRAbook comes with AZ91 pressed magnesium alloy housing, along with the honeycomb-base, and it also uses PixelPure ultra high-resolution display. Regarding the display, this Ultrabook comes with 13.3-inch display that has a 2560×1440 resolution and 221ppi density.

We have to point out that there will be both regular and touchscreen models available, and as for the touchscreen models, they will use Corning’s Concore Glass for protection and they will support 10-point multitouch. Regarding the hardware, KIRAbook uses Intel’s Core i5-2227U 1.8GHz or Core i7-3537U 2GHz processor, integrated Intel HD graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 256 SSD for storage. Additional specs include frameless LED-backlit keyboard, touchpad with Windows 8 gesture support, HD webcam, SD/SDHC/SDXC card reader, Bluetooth 4.0, dual-band WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and three USB 3.0 connectors.

There’s also HDMI along with Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) support. Regarding the battery, this notebook comes with 4-cell Lithium Polymer battery pack that can last up to six hours. As for the software, KIRAbook is equipped with Windows 8, Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 and Premiere Elements 11.

KIRAbook is an amazing notebook, and as for the price, the i5 model is priced at $1599.99 while the i5 touchscreen model costs $1799.99. As for the touchscreen i7 model, you can get it for $1,999.99.

[via iTechNews]

Kinivo BTX350 is a portable wireless Bluetooth speaker, and it’s 8-inch wide by 3-inch high, and it comes with internal battery that can provide you with up to five hours of music playback. BTX350 speaker comes with class-D amplifier that provides high output sound performance, suspension-cone speaker drivers and passive subwoofer that will provide you with clear and rich sound.

In addition, this speaker comes with compact design, so you can easily carry it with you, or place it anywhere in your home. There’s also a 3.5mm audio jack, so you can easily connect other non-Bluetooth devices to it.

Kinivo BTX350 Bluetooth Speaker is an interesting device, and it will be quite useful if you want to enjoy in your favorite music without having to deal with wires. As for the price, this speaker is priced at $39.99.

[via iTechNews]