Friday
Aug152014

Wearable tech made fashionable with BlueJewelz

It has taken some time but we’re seeing the emergence of more fashionable gadgets coming our way. A new Kickstarter project is bringing a more stylish wearable device for the fashion-conscious ladies. BlueJewelz features Swarovski crystals and precious metals. It has a Notif disc that fits securely into the jewelry. This disc will alert you of any calls or messages you get from selected contacts, will reminded you of an appointment you have, or let you know if you’ve left your phone behind or lost connection with it. The Notif disc also comes in four colours to help suit your taste.

It comes with a free app for your smartphone to help you set up your VIP groups and the vibration pattern of the device. The initial launch will bring you two pendants but new styles, such as bracelets, necklaces, and pins, will be coming in January 2015.

Friday
Aug152014

Review: Henge Docks Vertical Docking Station for MacBook Pro

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple’s MacBook Pro line of portable computers are the quintessential power users’ notebooks. Relatively light and powerful, they are ideal for working on-the-road specially the newer models with improved fourth generation Intel Core processors.

Powerful enough to replace desktops for general use, the MacBook Pros also make ideal dual-purpose machines that can be used to work anywhere outdoors as well as firmly planted in the traditional desk and office setting.

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Friday
Aug152014

Surface Pro 3 docking station now available in Canada for $199

About two months after the Surface Pro 3 was released, the docking station that's designed to turn the tablet-slash ultrabook into a desktop is finally available. The docking station available for purchase starting today at retail stores, online, and through authorized resellers in Canada and the United States.It features 3 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet port, 3.5mm audio input/output connection, Mini DisplayPort, a Security lock slot and allows the Mini DisplayPort and USB 3.0 port on your device available for use when docked.

Source: Microsoft

Thursday
Aug142014

Tom Hanks develops hipster-friendly typing app

Miss the good ‘ol days of typewriters or weren’t too old to have used one? Well, actor Tom Hanks gets in on the app development game with Hanx Writer. It gives users the ultimate typewriter experience complete with sound effects and sheets you need to roll in. The app is free and you can email, print, and share the work you do on Hanx Writer. There are also in-app purchases that you can make to further improve the typewriter experience. When Hanks described the app for USA Today, he said, “Hanx Writer is just my little gift to the future Luddite hipsters of the world.”

Source: Pop Sugar