Daily Digest Coolest Gadgets for 03/31/2013

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Mar 31, 2013 09:30 am | Edwin Minox DCC 14.0 digital classic camera When it comes to digital cameras, most of us would think of the usual suspects, them established names such as Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Fujifilm, Sony, and perhaps even Samsung, but how many of you would figure out just where Minox would fit into the picture? Minox has come up with their latest model, the Minox DCC 14.0 digital classic camera that seemed to have gone through a shrink ray of sorts. This particularly small camera has been created to a scale of 1:3, allowing it to fit in the palm of your hand. As its name suggests, this bad boy will come with a 14-megapixel sensor, in addition to a fixed lens and an optical viewfinder. However, if you decide to bring home the Minox DCC 14.0 digital classic camera for yourself, you should not have too high expectations of it, especially when it comes to its image quality. Forget about it being able to rival higher-end (and considerably larger) retro-shooters including the Fujifilm X100S. Checking out the Minox DCC 14.0 for the first time, it looks more than decent, where it comes complete with nice touches including a chrome-plated brass lens cap as well as a metal plug-on optical viewfinder. The Minox DCC 14.0, however, is more of a collector's toy compared to being a serious photographic tool for obvious reasons. There will not be the 14-megapixel CMOS image sensor as stated, but the F2.4 7.4mm lens that comes with it will offer a focal length equivalent that is approximately 45mm in 35mm format. When one figures that out, it is somewhat akin to a 1/2.5-inch sensor (5.76 x 4.29 mm), which is similar to the one deployed in a budget compact point-and-shoot. Makes perfect sense after all, as this is basically what the Minox DCC 14.0 digital classic camera is all about, although it comes in an extremely fantastic looking package. Capable of capturing photos in 640 x 480 resolution, storing them onto an SD memory card, and has a 4x digital zoom, a minimum focusing distance of 50 cm (20 inches) and a two-inch LCD right at the back, you will be able to bring home the Minox DCC 14.0 in a choice of either black or silver colors at $240 a pop. Product Page [ Minox DCC 14.0 digital classic camera copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Mar 31, 2013 09:14 am | Edwin Griffin announces SeeSaw and No. 2 Pencil Stylus When it comes to peripherals for your tablet, you will definitely be able to figure out that Griffin Technology is a name that you should take notice of, considering how they have managed to position themselves to be one of the world's foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, with the recent announcement of the SeeSaw for iPad, as well as No. 2 Pencil Stylus for touchscreens, where these two gadgets are ideal for use in situations such as classrooms, labs or study groups. Just what is the SeeSaw? Well, this is a lightweight, portable case that comes with a built-in carrying handle. It will be able to transform a user's iPad into a personal or group tabletop workstation, making it balance in a steady and stable manner, which is more than ideal for viewing, tapping and typing. Not only that, with the SeeSaw, it makes things incredibly easy to hold, carry and use. As a user, you are able to quickly switch between portrait and landscape orientation, as you retain full accessibility to ports, cameras, speakers and controls. Not only that, the SeeSaw is also made out of nonporous material, which is a snap to remain clean without much effort. As for Griffin's No. 2 Pencil Stylus, this particular tablet accessory will help modernize the most iconic writing instrument of all time, which incidentally is the No. 2 pencil. The No.2 Pencil Stylus will be a stylus which will play nice with just about all capacitive touchscreens. Sporting a high-sensitivity rubber tip, it has been designed to mimic a finger without having to leave behind fingerprints or smudges. It is definitely a faithful reproduction of the classic yellow pencil, Griffin's No. 2 Pencil Stylus will come with a satisfying shape, length and weight which delivers a special kind of writing feel that cannot be found in shorter, lighter styluses. The SeeSaw will be compatible with iPad generations 2, 3 & 4, where it comes in pool blue or citron for $34.99 a pop, and the No. 2 Pencil Stylus is available for $19.99 if you want one. Press Release [ Griffin announces SeeSaw and No. 2 Pencil Stylus copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue Minox DCC 14.0 digital classic camera Griffin announces SeeSaw and No. 2 Pencil Stylus Recent Stories Snowtime Anytime Snowballs Remote Controlled Adjustable Incline Mattress Wedge Wine To-Go The Un-Coolest Gadget Is… Speaker Blanket offers warm comfort

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Darksiders IP Being Bought Up By Crytek Posted: 30 Mar 2013 06:53 PM PDT THQ’s flaming wreckage saw Vigil put out to pasture, but Crytek’s bold step forward gave the studio a new lease on life. However, after assets were divvied up and hit franchise Darksiders went unclaimed, it looked like a new Vigil-made Darksiders won’t be in the cards. Crytek has stepped up yet again and will be bidding on the property when it goes to auction. (...) Original Story Darksiders IP Being Bought Up By Crytek © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Darksiders IP Being Bought Up By Crytek appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Unreal Engine 4 Not Meant For Nintendo Wii U, Epic Says Posted: 30 Mar 2013 06:35 PM PDT After a shellshocked welcome from the industry at large for an Unreal Engine 4 which promises some of the prettiest space marines yet rendered, Epic was still faced with the Wii U dilemma. Will the industry’s prime middleware provider support the only third of the next console generation currently on the market? Messages are mixed, but not all hope is lost. (...) Original Story Unreal Engine 4 Not Meant For Nintendo Wii U, Epic Says © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Unreal Engine 4 Not Meant For Nintendo Wii U, Epic Says appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

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Follow:   03.31.2013  View in a Browser Facebook research: What our usage reveals about us 03.30.2013 3:00 PM Heres a roundup of recent research on the social network, evaluating how much were using Facebook, whether its good at work, what it does to our egos, and more. Security firm suspects hired guns in South Korean cyberattacks 03.31.2013 6:17 AM Symantec believes the people behind both attacks were just doing their job because of the backdoor file's directory path leading to where the code was compiled on disk in the creator's computer. -ADVERTISEMENT-   BE HEARD! Help us decide what books to write with this one question poll. PCWorld Magazine Digital versions now available on every device! Learn more.   In honor of World Backup Day: How to protect your data 03.31.2013 6:30 AM Looking to finally protect your data as part of World Backup Day? First, you'll need a hard drive. Here's what to look for and which specific models have impressed us. Global tech spending forecast to hit $3.8 trillion in 2013 03.31.2013 11:03 AM Worldwide spending on IT products and services will grow 4.1 percent this year to roughly $3.8 trillion, according to new forecast figures released by analyst firm Gartner. Office on iOS, Android would be a big winner, analyst says 03.31.2013 8:31 AM Microsoft could rake in more than $1 billion in revenue in the first year after launching Office for Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms, an analyst said today. Google's unified messaging app Babble: The downside 03.31.2013 9:31 AM Google is apparently experimenting with ways to unify its disparate communication services, but will a single solution give Google too much power? iPhone 5 launch trounced Galaxy S4 in Twitter traffic 03.31.2013 10:23 AM Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster has highlighted a commissioned analysis of Twitter activity surrounding the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4 launches that reveals Apple's latest iPhone was the subject of more than five times as many tweets when it launched than the Galaxy S4 was when it was unveiled earlier this month. SAP wants ruling that its products don't infringe on Pi-Net's patents 03.31.2013 6:50 AM The case involves SAP's Financial Fusion software, which is used for online banking and other purposes.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: garn14.tech@blogger.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2012 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

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• Rumor: iPhone 6 gets fingerprint security?
• New version of Windows: Windows Blue leaked online
• Review: The Snugg iPad 4 executive case cover and flip stand

Rumor: iPhone 6 gets fingerprint security? Posted: 31 Mar 2013 12:47 AM PDT If you're a fan of Apple's devices, then you're probably waiting for Apple's next smartphone with anticipation, and speaking of which, today we have some rumors about iPhone 6, so let's check them out. Fingerprint security might be the best way to protect your smartphone, and if you're eager to try this new technology, you should know that latest iPhone could actually use it. As you know, Apple has acquired security company called AuthenTec last year, therefore rumors about fingerprint security started circling around. Although many believe that iPhone 5S will feature fingerprint security, analyst from Piper Jaffray, Gene Munster, believes that Apple iPhone 6 will be the first device to use this feature. As for the iPhone 6, it should be a 4.8-inch device according to Munster, and it should be revealed in the first quarter of 2014. Fingerprint security will be a welcome addition to iPhone, however, all these rumors haven't been confirmed by Apple. [via Ubergizmo] This article is brought to you by GadgetLite - Latest gadgets and technology news -

New version of Windows: Windows Blue leaked online Posted: 31 Mar 2013 12:33 AM PDT We’re all excited about upcoming version of Windows, and if you're a Windows user, you might be interested in this leaked information. According to the reports, next version of Microsoft Windows, also known as Windows Blue has been leaked online. It seems that leaked version is Build 9364 which was compiled on 15th March, and this build has some features that have been seen in Windows 8. According to the leaked screenshots, there are additional Snap Views that will allow users to open apps side by side with same width in order to improve multitasking. In addition, more Live Tile sizes are available along with better color personalization options. In addition, the Share sidebar features a Screenshot button, while the Device panel has a new Play option. In addition, there is Internet Explorer 11 available with this build. Since this is early build, we're guessing that new features will be added, while some might be removed before the official release. Microsoft is still silent, and there is no official information regarding Windows Blue release date. [via Ubergizmo] This article is brought to you by GadgetLite - Latest gadgets and technology news -

Review: The Snugg iPad 4 executive case cover and flip stand Posted: 30 Mar 2013 10:57 AM PDT We were delighted recently when The Snugg sent us one of their featured best sellers – Snugg iPad 4 executive case cover and flip stand. We’ve used it for just over a week now and thought it was about time to share some of our thoughts on the case, the good and the bad. As the title suggests, the Snugg iPad 4 case has been designed with luxury in mind and with that it does come with a premium price tag of £49.99 when ordered via The Snugg’s website, so what does it have to offer? Lets kick off first of all with its design. Design Without even touching it, at first glance The Snugg iPad 4 executive case cover looks sturdy, chunky and well made. It looks like its made of quality leather material. In fact the case is made of synthetic PU leather, what that means is that it is reconstituted leather (small pieces of leather) or bonded leather that is layered with thick Polyurethane to give it a sheen like real leather. The entire case is held together by neatly done white stitching giving it a premium touch. The ‘Snugg’ logo can also be found in the front, back and the inside. As you would expect, there is a clip like component (also made of leather) round the back which allows you to turn the case into a flip stand for hands-free video watching. With lots of quality soft touch material though there is a downside, the case is slightly heavy once you’ve got your iPad 4 inside it and likewise this isn’t going to be the thinnest iPad case you’ll find. If you’re looking for a thin and lightweight case for your iPad, you’d be disappointed. Whilst I don’t mind it being slightly on the heavy side, one issue which has come to my concern are the corners. Though the leather casing holds my iPad 4 tightly in place, all four corners of the iPad especially the two on the volume switch side are exposed, the case just doesn’t extend far enough to offer the protection my iPad needs should I accidentally tip it over onto the floor whilst watching iPlayer when I’m cooking in the kitchen. I think all it needs is to extend the edges of the case by a few more millimetres for a peace of mind. Features As mentioned above, the Snugg iPad 4 case features a clip round its back so that it can act as a flip stand, this works well and is sturdy when placed on even surfaces. There is also a loop at the top of the case where you can clip a pen or if you prefer a stylus. Just like ‘smart covers’ which many will have heard of and used before, Snugg iPad 4 case offers the same, as soon as you close the cover, your device will sleep, likewise opening the cover will switch it back on. Practicality Despite the Snugg iPad 4 leather case not being the slimmest available on the market, it is still quite practical to use. If you had a suitcase or a bag that your iPad could fit before, adding the case won’t make that big of a difference, it will only take up a tiny bit more of your space. It’s soft leather is comfortable to hold, and within the case cover there are three pockets for you to keep bits of paper, credit cards, business cards and one large slot for travel documents. (Not in the one featured in our review, but the one on Snugg’s website, as seen in the picture below) Conclusion There is no denying that the Snugg iPad 4 executive leather case is not the cheapest or the slimmest money can buy, however what you get is a well made product that will endure and protect your device. It looks expensive too so you’re not shelling silly out money for something that looks like its only worth half of what’s on the price tag, this is sometimes the situation when buying gadgets from top brands. Plus when you buy from The Snugg, you will also benefit from their lifetime product guarantee. What we liked: Well made, premium quality feel Posh looks Stylus loop Pockets and slots within case for cards and documents on the go Smart cover and flip stand works well What we didn’t like: Slightly on the heavy side and once you have your iPad in, it can be a little thick too Corners of the case didn’t protect the iPad as much as other cases would Price tag just a little high for £49.99 but if there’s a sale then you’ll get a bargain This article is brought to you by GadgetLite - Latest gadgets and technology news -

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