gadget review: September 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

The Latest from GadgetLite

Fuse Powerslice Charging Station can charge up to four devices simultainiously

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 03:57 AM PDT

Recharging our portable devices is sometimes a tedious task, and we have seen all sorts of chargers on the market, and if you're looking for a charger that can recharge several devices simultaneously, Fuse Powerslice Charging Station might be the right thing for you.

Fuse Powerslice Charging Station is comprised of base unit and three pie-shaped slices, and what makes this charger unique is that it can recharge four devices simultaneously. We have to mention that each slice can recharge different type of device such as iPhone/iPod touch, Samsung smartphones, or LG handsets. In addition, there is an USB port on the base of the charger, so you can easily attach and recharge any USB device as well.

Fuse Powerslice Charging Station might be the right charger for you, especially if you have several devices that you want to recharge at the same time. As for the price, Fuse Powerslice Charging Station is priced at $44.99, and you can purchase additional slices for $9.99 each.

[via TechFresh]

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Windows 8 comes with new and redesigned boot process

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 01:46 AM PDT

Microsoft is determined to make some changes related to Windows 8 user interface, and if you have seen new Windows 8 Blue Screen of Death, you're probably going to like this new and improved boot process.

Since the early days of Windows, boot process looked filled with codes and numbers, that weren't understandable to the average user, and now with Windows 8, Microsoft decided to change that. Now instead of codes, you'll get only the visual interface that lets you choose which operating system you want to use, in case you have two of them. In addition, you can use advanced options, such as accessing USB flash drive, changing default OS, or even running command prompt, all in new and visual user interface. We also have to mention that this new interface fully supports touch input, so it is fully optimized for touchscreen monitors and tablets.

New boot process looks great, and it's a great improvement compared to the old textual boot, but we still have to wait and see how advanced users will react to it.

[via Ubergizmo]

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

The Latest from GadgetLite

Logitech Harmony Link: Universal remote controller that works with iOS and Android devices
Self-driving car spotted on the streets of Berlin
TAG Heuer’s Mikrotimer Chronograph measures to 1/1000th of a sec

Logitech Harmony Link: Universal remote controller that works with iOS and Android devices

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 04:21 AM PDT

We already showed you VooMote One, an accessory that turns your iOS device into universal remote controller, and if you're looking for another way to use your iOS device as universal remote controller, Logitech might have the right thing for you.

Logitech is planning to release a new device called Harmony Link in the US, and according to Logitech, this new device will turn your iOS or Android smartphone into the smartest universal remote control in the world. Logitech Harmony Link works with free Logitech Harmony Link app that allows users to browse a personalized schedule of their favorite shows or movies. After receiving WiFi signals from Harmony Link App, Logitech Harmony Link converts them into commands in order to control your devices. As for the number of supported devices, Logitech Harmony Link supports 5000 brands at the moment, so it will probably work with most of your devices.

Logitech Harmony Link should be available on the US market in October 2011, and it is priced at $99.99, so if you're looking for universal remote controller, make sure you check it out.

[via TechFresh]

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Self-driving car spotted on the streets of Berlin

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 01:09 AM PDT

Self-driving cars might be part of the future, but thanks to the German researchers, there's a self-driving car driving on its own on the streets of Berlin.

This new car is capable of seeing and driving on its own and it doesn't even need a human to remotely control it. This vehicle is controlled by computer, and it is roaming on the streets of Berlin thanks to the researchers from Berlin's Free University. As for orientation, this vehicle is using all sorts of sophisticated devices, and it has satellite navigation system located in its trunk. For navigation, this vehicle will have camera in the front and laser scanners on the roof and on the front and rear bumpers in order to prevent accidents. According to its developers, this vehicle can recognize cars on the road, pedestrians, buildings, and trees up to 70m around it, and it can even recognize traffic lights, and respond faster than human driver responds.

Current self-driving vehicle is Volkswagen Passat, and as for the price of one self-driving car, we estimate that it should cost around €400,000.

[via Ubergizmo]

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TAG Heuer’s Mikrotimer Chronograph measures to 1/1000th of a sec

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 11:44 PM PDT

Check out TAG Heuer's latest tech Mikrotimer watch which is capable of measuring up to 1/1000th of a second. To do this, the watch's caliber run at 500 rotations per second, or 500Hz. In other words, and the Mikrotimer runs at 3.6 million beats per hour.