Sunday, February 2, 2014

Samsung Galaxy S4 And S4 Mini Black Editions Announced

We heard back in December that Samsung would be launch a black edition of their Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Samsung has now listed a Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition and Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Black Edition on its Russian Website.


Both handsets come with the same specifications as the original handsets, the Galaxy S4 Black Edition features a Snapdragon 600 processor and has the same specifications as the I9505 Galaxy S4.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini has the same specifications as the global edition of the S4 Mini, although both handsets now feature a faux leather back like the Galaxy Note 3.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition will go on sale in Russia next month for the equivalent of $660 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini will retail for $460.
As yet there are no details on when the Samsung Galaxy S4 and S4 Mini Black Editions will be available in other parts of Europe, as soon as we get some more information, we will let you guys know.

Sony QX10 And QX100 Camera Lenses Upgraded With 1080p Video And Higher ISO

Sony has this week announced that it has upgraded its new and unique smartphone and tablet lenses in the of the Sony QX10 and QX100 via a firmware update that brings with it a few tasty new features.
The latest firmware for the Sony QX10 and QX100 lenses adds 1080p video changing the movie recording size from MP4 1440 x 1080(30p) to MP4 1920 x 1080(30p). Sony has also enhanced the Shutter Speed Priority Shooting mode on the Sony DSC-QX100 model.


Sony has increased the ISO range for both lenses, the QX10 will now have an expanded ISO range from a maximum of ISO 1600 to ISO 3200, while the QX100 receives more enhancement increasing its ISO sensitivity from ISO 3200 to a maximum ISO 12800. Providing better results in low light conditions once you have upgraded.
The latest Sony firmware for the QX10 and QX100 can be downloaded for Mac and for Windows  now. For more information on the new firmware update jump over to the Sony support website for full details.
Sony also this week announced that they will be releasing camera accessories available to owners of Sony tablets. Launching a tablet accessory pictured below,  called the SPA-TA1 tablet attachment, and will allow you to add either a QX10 or QX100 to the camera on your Sony tablet.


FishHunter Sonar Lets You Hunt Fish With Your Smartphone

Anglers looking to get the edge over the fish they are trying to catch, might be interested in this new fish tracking device called the FishHunter Sonar, that could provide you with the edge you have been waiting for.
The FishHunter Sonar is a small portable sonar device that connects to your smartphone’s companion applications displaying the location of fish, just waiting to be caught under the waters surface.

The FishHunter Sonar has been designed to float on the top of the water and has a range of about 20-40m of so from your smartphone and supports both Apple and Android smartphones.

Once in the water the FishHunter Sonar can relay information back about fish locations to a depth of 30m for up to 6-9 hours on a single charge. The FishHunter Sonar is now available to purchase for $230 and is suitable for ice fishing, shore fishing, lake fishing, kayak, canoe and off your boat fishing say it manufactures.

“Finally, FishHunter has evolved a sonar device so small it floats, so smart it can speak to mobile phones from 30 meters(80 ft) away (via Bluetooth), and so powerful it can track fish 30-40 meters (100-120 ft) below the surface. Engineered with military Sonar technology, FishHunter Sonar is a powerful downward facing sonar transducer combined with a world-class fishing app.

iTrans4mer iPad Keyboard Offers A Wealth Of Multifunctional Options

If you are looking for a multifunctional iPad keyboard case you might be interested in a new innovative design which is being launched on the Indiegogo crowd funding website this month in the form of the new iTrans4mer for iPad.
The iTrans4mer iPad Keyboard offers a full QWERTY keyboard, speaker chamber, backup battery, together with a stand that can be positioned in a variety of different poses to provide the best viewing angles for your iPad in a multitude of situations. Check out the video after the jump to learn more about this unique iPad keyboard case.

 “Many people like to raise their keyboards from the back to a certain angle for a comfortable typing experience. Normally, you would need to buy a separate stand to be able to do that. But in this product, you can open just the middle stand and adjust your keyboard to a comfortable angle. Also, if we ship the product with the Expandable Speaker Chamber, the deployment of the chamber would become impossible without this stand.”

The iTrans4mer for iPad project is currently over on the Indiegogo crowd funding website looking to raise enough pledges to make the jump from concept to production. So if you think iTrans4mer is something you could benefit from, visit the Indiegogo website now to make a pledge and help iTrans4mer become a reality.
“This stand opens pretty tall and it will allow you to raise the iPad to a comfortable height. And the other end of this stand can be attached to any of the 4 mounts and become a mounting solution with a long and adjustable Arm.”

Unique Cardiff Skates Design Straps Straight To Your Shoes

A new modern re-design of the old traditional strap-on skate has been developed an launched by Cardiff Skates and provides a convenient alternative to boot style skates which require you carry extra footwear to change into when you remove your skates.
The Cardiff Skates have been designed to quickly strap over your existing footwear and will adjust to easily fit a variety of foot sizes. Check out the video after the jump to see them in action and learn more.


The design of the Cardiff Skates consisted of 4 wheels in a diamond style configuration which make the skates very stable and easy to use for beginners, as well as being suitable for advanced skaters that would prefer to keep their footwear on. Cardiff Skates explain a little more:
“The innovative, patented design from Cardiff Skate introduces a never-before-seen level of comfort and convenience that allows you to strap our skates right onto your favorite shoes and cruise. Our 3-wheeled, bootless, easy-on, easy-off, one-size-fits-all technology makes skating easier and more enjoyable than ever before!

 Our unique wheel configuration and braking system is more stable and more convenient than any other skate on the market, making them perfect for transportation or recreation anywhere, for everyone!”