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Boombotix REX: Portable and rugged wireless speaker

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 05:55 AM PST

Recently we covered Stelle Audio Pillar speaker, and if you want a little less stylish wireless speaker, than today's speaker might be perfect for you.

Boombotix REX speaker comes with 2.1 design, with a pair of high-powered drivers and a built-in woofer. This portable speaker pairs up with your Bluetooth device or a computer, and thanks to the noise cancelling microphone, REX speaker can also work as a wireless headset for taking calls. If you use REX speaker with an iOS device, you can turn on Siri simply by pressing the dedicated button on the speaker itself. Boombotix REX speaker comes with medical-grade lithium-ion battery that can last up to six hours, and if you need a recharge, you just connect it to your computer using the USB port. We also have to mention that this speaker is rugged, so you can carry it with you without fear of accidental damage.

Boombotix REX is a decent portable speaker, but so far, it's only a Kickstarter project, but you can pre-order it by pledging $80 to its funding.

[via Ubergizmo]

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Facebook improves privacy with better controls for managing content

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 04:54 AM PST

Facebook does its best in order to protect the privacy of their users, and speaking of which, Facebook is introducing some new features that should help you to protect your posts from unwanted audience.

In order to protect your posts and your privacy, Facebook has introduced new set of tools called "better controls for managing content". Facebook has added privacy shortcuts, new easy-to-use Activity Log and a Request and Removal tool that lets you manage multiple photos. With this new update, the new privacy shortcuts are placed on your toolbar, so you can access them quickly. We have to mention that Activity Log has been improved, so you can review your Timeline and Facebook activity easily. In addition, Request and Removal makes it a lot easier for you to report offensive pictures in which you've been tagged in.

This update has a lot to offer, especially if you don't want to share your Facebook activity with everyone, and we hope to try these new features soon.

[via Ubergizmo]

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