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Pelican Pro-Gear Urban and Sports Backpacks

Posted by KL Tech Muse at 8:58 AM on February 19, 2013

PelicanPelican began in the 1970s making equipment for the scuba market. They quickly expanded into making equipment cases for police, fire, rescue and the military. Pelican has recently gone into the consumer market. Their newest product line is the Pro-Gear Urban and Sports backpacks. These backpacks each have a copolymer blend plastic compartment that will hold up to a 17 inch Macbook. There is also one on the front for a tablet. The front compartment also has plenty of room for accessories. Both compartment have an O ring seal and are well padded and crush proof. There is also normal backpack compartments for your cloths and necessities.

The Pro-Gear Urban Backpack start at $250.00 and come in green, orange and black. They are well ventilated and the straps have extra padding on them for comfort. They weight about 6–7 lb. empty. If you travel a lot and are looking for a backpack that can take the abuse then you may want to take the look at the Pro-Gear Urban Backpack line at Pelican

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Sigma Lens and Cameras

Posted by KL Tech Muse at 8:15 AM on February 19, 2013

Sigma Sigma the maker of quality lens for DSLR cameras announced a new global vision. They are dividing their new lens into three lines, art, sports and contemporary. Sigma hopes that this will make it easier for the buyer to decide which lens would be best for them. The newest art category camera is the 35mm F1.4 which is approximately $899 retail. In the Contemporary Line there is the 17–70mm lens with a macro mod of 1–2.8 and optical stabilization. The 17–70mm lens has a light and compact design. Making it easy to carry, the perfect go to lens for someone on the go. The newest lens in the Sports Line is the 120–300mm lens for $3599. This lens is to be released in March. It has a 100 percent weather seal, making it perfect for taking pictures of sports events in in-climate weather. The 120–300mm lens has a USB dock which allows you to update the firmware in the lens. You can adjust auto focus sped and adjust the auto focus at different focus length.

Sigma also makes digital camera. The Sigma digital camera have a Foveon X3 sensor chip which helps to create a high-resolution image. The Sigma digital cameras start at $999.00

Sigma camera and lens have a unique finish to them. Once you know the look you can spot a Sigma product anywhere. Their composite body makes them lighter and tougher then most lens. They also produce photos that have a specific look, they are known for their punchier images.

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HeartMath’s Inner Balance Digital App

Posted by KL Tech Muse at 7:59 PM on February 18, 2013

Inner Balance Digital App After over 20 years of research and based on the emWave2, HeartMath has created the Inner Balance Digital App. The Inner Balance Digital app can help you reduce stress in your life. The product consist of an iOs app which is available for iPad and iPhone and the HeartMath sensor that clips to your ear. It reads your heart and breathing. It trains you through twice a day daily use to main proper breathing of 5 seconds in and 5 seconds out. You also learn to reach a calm aware Zen state where your heart beats at an even rate and its graph looks like rolling hills instead of jagged mountains when you are under stress. The app shows you both your breathing rate and your heart beat. When you are through your results are shown in easy to read graphs and charts.

The sensor and app together should sell around $99.00. Inner Balance Digital app will be available soon at the Inner Balance website. To receive a pre-release version send an email to info@heartmath.com.

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Modular Robotics: Cubelets Robotic Construction Kits

Posted by KL Tech Muse at 10:16 AM on February 18, 2013

Modular Robotics Modular Robotics have created small robotic cubes that can be hooked together using magnets. Each cube is program to do a different task including a drive block, a battery block, a block that senses distance and more. The cubelets can be used by young kids who simply snap the blocks together, but they are also programmable making them great for a student or adult that is learning to code. The newest cubelet is a bluetooth block which can be controlled remotely. There is an Android app, the Cublet Control which you can use as a control.  The bluetooth cubelet can be re-coded using C code. Modular Robotics have found that when they give the cubes to kids, they just attack them and start linking them together. Adults are more cautious in using them.

The starter kit has six blocks in it and is sold on the website for $160.00. Modular Robotics also sells individual cubes. They hope to have the product in toy stores by the holiday season. All production is done in Boulder, Co. If you a young child who is interested in how things work or a student who is starting to learn basic programming then Modular Robotics’ cubelets maybe the perfect gift for them.

Interview by Nick DiMeo of F5 Live.

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Luci: Lighting the World

Posted by KL Tech Muse at 8:54 AM on February 18, 2013

Luci

Luci is an inflatable solar power light. It runs on lithium-ion batteries. Luci can be charged in 4–6 hours and will give you 6–12 hours of light. It will maintain a single charge for up to 3 months. You can even set Luci to two brightness levels to help maintain a charge. The enclosure is made of PVC and is waterproof. Luci weights only 4.5 ounces and is 5″ in diameter. It collapses down to the size of a small dinner plate. It is easy to store and carry, making it great for camping, hiking or emergency situations. Luci is also being developed to be used in the developing world, where over 3 billion people either live in areas where the grid is unavailable, unaffordable or unreliable. A simple light can aid in education, increase productivity and lower crime.

Luci is a product of M-Powered which is a benefit corporation. Luci is available thru the website and they hope to have it available in retail stores. They have a buy one give one program. When you buy a Luci for yourself another will go to someone in a developing country. Luci is currently an indiegogo project and they are looking for contributions.

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Zoomstand

Posted by KL Tech Muse at 7:57 AM on February 18, 2013

ZoomstandZoomstand is the first modular stand made for any mobile device including tablets and laptops. The legs are removable and then snap back in. They are adjustable to any height up to 42″, and almost any angle you want. You can use it either sitting, stand or even lounging in bed . It comes with an 8 inch or 5 inch base. More module may be added to it later, such as a pad underneath the base to make it more comfortable to use in bed.

The Zoomstand is still in development but they hope to have their first manufacturing run in mid summer. The product will be available first on the website, and then hopefully in retail stores.  You can go to the Zoomstand website and sign up for updates.

Interview by Allante Sparks of F5 Live.

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T-Reign-Retractable Gear

Posted by KL Tech Muse at 4:42 PM on February 17, 2013

T-Reign T-Reign who has been making retractable tethers for 60 years for everything from office badges to keys has started to make retractable tethers for the outdoor enthusiast. These include retractable tethers for flashlights, keys, smart phones and more. The tethers come in different strength and lengths. They can handle items up to a pound at this time. T-reign also makes cases and holsters, including the ProLink for the iPhone 4.

Their newest product is the Steady-pod which secures directly to a cameras tripod mount. The line drops down and you can use it as a monopod to steady your camera. Once you are done you can retract the line and you are ready to go. No need to carry any extra gear with you.

Retractable tethers run from $15.00–25.00 retail, depending on the length and the weight they will hold. The Pro-Cases are between $34.95 and $44.95. The Pro-Link for the iPhone 4 is $39.95 and the Steady Pod is $29.95. More information is available at the T-Reign.

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Mimobots: Designer USB Drives by Mimoco

Posted by KL Tech Muse at 11:53 AM on February 17, 2013

Mimoco Mimoco are makers of custom design USB drives and micro card enclosures called Mimobots. They are have various lines including a pop culture line, a legend line, an independent artist series and a designer challenge line. The pop culture line includes; DC Comics, Hello Kitty, Star Trek, Star War, Transformer, Adventure Time , G.I Joe. The Legend line includes Einstein, Bruce Lee and the newest addition Elvis . There is now an Aloha Elvis and an Army Elvis. The Independent Artist Series include; Ugly Doll, Emily Doll, Friendswithyou, Tokidoki and the Designer Challenge. Most Mimobots come in 2GB, 4GB and 16GB sizes. Selected Mimobots come in both 32GB and 64GB size. Mimobots are compatible with both Macs and Windows. Currently Mimobots are USB 2.0 only,  but they are hoping to have USB 3.0 versions available soon.

Mimobots start at $14.95 and up. They are also micro sd card holders available from $9.95 to $14.95. The micro-cards are sold separately. You can buy Mimobots on the website and thru select retail stores.

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Earloomz: Fashionable Bluetooth Headsets

Posted by KL Tech Muse at 10:45 AM on February 15, 2013

EarloomzEarloomz are the creators of fashion forward Bluetooth headsets. Their Bluetooth headsets have designs mechanically painted on them and each image is digitally set to ensure precise measurements and image quality. They have hundreds of designs to choose from including license products and fashion designs. You can get a Bluetooth headset with your favorite NBA  logo on it or you can make a fashion statement. Along with being fashionable the Earloomz headsets use the most advance Bluetooth technology available and have a sleek design.

The main market for the Earloomz headsets are females in their early 20s and 30s. Designs are chosen based on the latest fashion trends and artistic choice. It is a couple of months from the time a design is chosen until the product is on the market. The retail price for an Earloomz headset is $34.99 and they are available on the Earloomz website and through retail stores such as Best Buy and Fry’s.

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Stick-n-Find

Posted by KL Tech Muse at 8:14 AM on February 15, 2013

Sticknfindinhand575If you are like me and put your keys down and then forget where you put them then Stick-n-find may be the device for you. Stick-n-find is a sticker with Bluetooth embedded in it. Stick-n-find is a small device about the size of a quarter and will stay on almost anything you put it on. It comes with a replaceable watch battery which will last about a year. There is a Stick-n-find app for both for both Android and iOS devices that pair with the app.

As you come closer to an item that has a tag on it you will see the indicator getting closer to the target point on the phone. You can also turn on a sound and light indicator through the app so that when you are very near to the device that you looking for the sticker will admit a beeping sound and a small light. Stick-n-find has also added the ability to create a virtual leash. The way the virtual leash works is you create a distance from you that you will allow a sticker to go and if the sticker goes past that distance and alarm will go off in the app. You can also have an alert go off when a sticker gets within a set range.

Stick-n-find was an indiego project The retail price for two stickers should be around forty-nine dollars and it should be available beginning March. To find out more information about Stick-n-find visit their website.

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