Podo takes on the selfie stick with a smartphone-controlled camera

Don’t want to be the person that whips out a selfie stick? Here’s an alternative for you. Podo has a Kickstarter project for a brightly-colored, remotely-activated camera that can stick to most solid surfaces. It does this with a combination of a suction pad that’s exposed when you rotate a replaceable flap and a strong magnet. You can clean the pad with water to make the stickiness come back.

The boxy camera works on both iOS and Android and links up to them via Bluetooth. It can take stills, videos, GIFs, and time lapse clips. You just need to double tap the device to turn it on and off. And you don’t have to worry about photo orientation; your shots will be auto-orientated thanks to the built-in accelerometer. A limited number of early backers will get the device for US$79 but for everyone else it’ll be available for $89. The campaign will end in April and they will start shipping the device in August. The retail version will go for $99 and will be out later this year.

Source: The Next Web

Kensington launches new USB mobile chargers for iPhones and Android devices

Kensington just announced the release of its 10400 and 5200 USB Mobile Chargers for Apple iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Galaxy S5, S4 smartphones and tablets.

With the power to keep users working, even when their primary battery is drained, the new Kensington Mobile Chargers are functional, slim and stylish. The chargers leverage LG battery cells and high-quality internal components to ensure any device will charge quickly and safely.

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Android goes warm and fuzzy for its latest TV ad

The 'Be together, not the same,' motto is a recurring one for Google's Android OS and the latest TV spot celebrates diversity and togetherness by showing various animals having fun together. It's a great commercial because it proves cats can open doors and elephants and dogs can hang out together. 

Google releases cute animal-filled ad for Android

Google seems to be demonstrating that they are the Windows for mobile devices with its latest unconventional ad. Called “Friends Furever,” it shows different pairs of animals playing together. The ad is part of the company’s “Be Together. Not the Same” campaign, which was unveiled in October 2014 alongside Android 5.0 Lollipop. While it’s not the usual ad for a tech company, the message is pretty clear: you’ll be able to get the Android experience on multiple devices, which means you won’t be left wanting for choice.

Source: VentureBeat