gadget review: February 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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iCelsius Pro: iOS accessory that turns your iOS device into thermometar

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 06:43 AM PST

iPhone is one amazing device that can do all sorts of things, however, iPhone cannot read the temperature, but luckily for you, there's an iPhone accessory that can do this for you.

iCelsius Pro is the latest iOS accessory that you can use to measure the temperature of objects around you simply by connecting iCelsius Pro to your iOS device and by downloading a special app from Apple App Store. The app itself can crate graphs, set alerts, and you can share your graphs with other people. This device can measure the temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius and it can measure the temperature from -22 degrees F to 302 degrees F or -30 degrees C to 150 degrees C.

iCelsius Pro is an useful accessory that you can use for science or for measuring the temperature of your water while making tea. The possibilities are endless, and as for the price, this device is available for pre-order and it costs $54.99.

[via Ubergizmo]

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iCade 8-Bitty: Bluetooth controller for iOS and Android devices

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 05:38 AM PST

We already covered several devices from iCade, so you might rembmer iCade Mobile and iCade Core that we covered earlier. Today we have another device coming from iCade, so let us have a closer look at it.

Playing video games on your iOS device isn't easy due to virtual keyboard, but luckily for you, iCade has released its latest device called iCade 8-Bitty that should make gaming on your iOS device a bit easier. iCade 8-Bitty is a Bluetooth gamepad with a wooden case, and it resembles old NES controller, however, unlike old NES controller, iCade 8-Bitty comes with four face buttons and two shoulder buttons that should come in handy during the gaming sessions. We have to mention that the list of compatible games is slim at the moment, but we're hoping to see more compatible titles in the future.

iCade 8-Bitty is great if you are a gamer, and it's fully compatible with both iOS and Android devices. As for the price, iCade 8-Bitty is priced at $24.99.

[via TechFresh, Technabob]

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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Steampunk heels come with remote control and LED lights

Posted: 28 Feb 2012 04:20 AM PST

We get all sorts of geeky steampunk devices from time to time, and if you're fan of steampunk, today we have some steampunk heels that you might like.

If you thought that these steampunk heels are just a regular pair of heels with a retro design, you would be wrong because these are the only heels that come with a remote control. That's right, these heels come with a remote control that is used to control the LED lights that are placed on the shoes itself. The remote control is used to turn the lights on or off, adjust the brightness, switch through 16 colors and 5 presets such as slow or fast fading, strobing, etc. We should mention that each heel comes with a rechargeable battery that can be recharged over 250 times, although we don't know how long can a battery last on a single charge.

These steampunk LED heels are great if you're a fan of steampunk, but we doubt that you'll find a special occasion to wear them. As for the price, these heels are priced at $180.

[via Ubergizmo]

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Create mobile apps without coding with Apps Builder service

Posted: 28 Feb 2012 03:21 AM PST

There are millions of mobile apps for all sorts of smartphone platforms, and if you have a website that you wish to turn into a smartphone app, today we have a service that might help you.

Apps Builder is an online service that allows you to create mobile apps in your web browser using a simple drag and drop interface, and so far, Apps Builder has been used to create more than 20, 000 iOS, Android, and Chrome web apps. This service allows you to turn your website or blog into a web app without any codding simply by adding desired graphics and color. Best of all is that your apps will be completely customizable, and you'll be able to alter them without writing a single line of code.

Apps Builder is an interesting service, and it costs $19 per app on monthly basis, while the advanced service costs $49 for a single app on monthly basis. There is a professional service as well, and it costs $799 for a single year.

[via Ubergizmo]

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Monday, February 27, 2012

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Leaked: Latest Xbox controller might have touchscreen display

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 06:20 AM PST

As you might know, Wii U controller should feature a touchscreen display, but according to the latest news, it seems that Nintendo's competitors might use a similar concept for their controllers as well.

According to the Xbox World Magazine, it seems that new Xbox will come with augmented reality feature, directional sound, four-player support, and finger-tracking Kinect. In addition, Microsoft is currently experimenting with a new controller that could feature a touchscreen display. Thanks to this touchscreen display, you'll be able to browse the Internet, control your TV remotely, get additional information about your current game, and even enjoy your game on a portable display.

So far, there hasn't been an official confirmation regarding the new touchscreen controller, but we hope that these speculations are true. As for the release date of the new Xbox console, there hasn't been any additional information, however, according to some sources, the new Xbox should cost about $628.

[via Ubergizmo]

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GoPad iPad stand lets you carry your tablet with ease

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 04:59 AM PST

Using your iPad while you're on the go is sometimes a hard task because you need to hold your tablet in one hand, and use it with another. Luckily for you, today we have a special device that should make this process a lot simpler.

GoPad is latest iPad stand that allows you to use your iPad even while you're on the move. Thanks to the special stand that rests on your chest, you don't even need to hold your iPad, and in fact, you can use it with both hands at the same time.

GoPad allows you to use your iPad even when you're walking, and when you get tired from walking, you can fold your GoPad and use it as a standard iPad stand. GoPad is compatible with iPad, but there are other GoPad stands compatible with Samsung Galaxy Tab, BlackBerry PlayBook, and Motorola Xoom. In addition, there should be a model for Kindle Fire in the future.