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Everyone knows the importance of staying hydrated for good health; however, many underestimate the value of being hydrated from outside in. In dry climates especially, or prolonged hours in air-conditioned rooms can leave your skin feeling and looking dry and rubbery. That’s when the Satechi USB Portable Humidifier comes in handy. Now feel supple and fresh all day every day, wherever you go! Carry around the solutions to your skin woes right in your purse! The user-friendly humidifier attaches to the top of most water bottles, with a filter that extends downward into the water. Once attached, all it needs is USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connectivity to work its magic. It works by drawing water through the filter and dispensing it into the air as vapor. So simple! The makers claim countless uses for this handy little device. For instance, as a traditional humidifier, it works to provide relief to cold, cough and flu symptoms, itchy dry skin, chapped lips, headaches and more. It can also be used with cold water to cool down the room on really hot days. Adding liquid fragrances or essential oils into the water creates an instant spa-like comfortable environment for some well-needed relaxation at the end of the day.

I’m a sucker for anything coming out of the Lomography stable, and more often than not the stuff is genuinely awesome. Take their latest offering for instance, the very, I repeat, very cool Konstruktor kit. Lomography is giving you a chance to build your very own SLR camera and not asking for too much in return too. DIY fanatics can have a ball with this Konstruktor kit that houses everything they need to build their own 35mm film SLR, including a removable 50mm f/10 lens and customizable panels. For people looking for a refined camera to capture pictures, this isn’t the device for you as there is control over aperture or shutter speed. For people wanting to have some fun with their camera this is just what the doctor ordered.

In imagining my future dream house, I always seem to spend an inordinate amount of time fantasizing about my huge personal library full of the old classics I grew up reading. For aficionados of the written word, no number of books is enough; romance, mystery, tragedy horror, we want it all! 3,000 Classic Books promises to give you all that your heart desires, and so much more. It is basically a tiny little USB Flash Drive pre-loaded with 3000 of the most popular and enduring classics of all time. Read all your favorite works by authors like Charles Dickens, Conan Doyle, the Bronte sisters, Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, H.G. Wells and many more; all in one convenient little place. All you have to do is plug it into a compatible device, and start reading; no downloading special software or internet access. The fact that the USB is so tiny means you can take it absolutely anywhere with you, and you will have all the entertainment you will need at all times.

Sony wants to paint the town red! Literally! The tech-giant has launched a new range of VAIO notebooks, the VAIO red edition, adding hand-finishing and some limited-edition allure to several of its portables. After celebrating feminine power with Pink Sony cyber shot DSC-TX55 and Pink Vaio X, the company is all set to launch the fierce red collection. The new variants will include models in the VAIO Duo 13, VAIO Pro 11, VAIO Pro 13, VAIO Fit 14, and VAIO Fit 15 ranges, all including touch, and all with a high-gloss red finish.

Get ready for some serious android-based gaming with the new MOJO console. Mad Catz, the old school arcade style gaming company has impressed us in the past with gadgets like “Femme Fatale” Street Fighter IV fightstick is now venturing into Android-Powered Gaming. Following the league of Ouya Hackable Android Game Console and Gamepop ; Mad Catz has launched MOJO. It is is basically a supercharged smart phone with no screen that plugs into your flat screen TV to bring the living room experience to mobile gaming. M.O.J.O. is designed to interact seamlessly with our GameSmart controllers, mice, keyboards and headsets, in fact, the entire eco-system of gaming peripherals. M.O.J.O. will ship with Mad Catz’s C.T.R.L.R Wireless GamePad. Described by Mad Catz as a ‘true console-quality controller’ the C.T.R.L.R features Bluetooth 4.0 for ultra-low latency, interference free gaming and exceptional battery life.

If you coveted the stunning PS3 when it came out last year, but refrained from buying owing to the whopping $599 price tag it came with, we have some good news for you! The latest reports suggest that Sony’s PlayStation 4 is likely to come at a much more reasonable price point of around $400. According to Sterne Agee analyst Arvind Bhatia, the PlayStation 4 is likely to debut later this year at sub-$400 price point. Bhatia surmises that Sony had been “negatively impacted” by their $599 price tag on the PlayStation 3, which many found to be extremely high, and generally unaffordable. Hence, he believes that they will stick to a sub-$400 price, even if they end up losing money on the console. His views are corroborated by other experts like Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, who recently predicted that the new PlayStation 4 would debut at approximately $349. Pachter explains, “For the PS4, we remain confident that the new console will have a lower initial MSRP than the PS3, which had a lofty starting price of $599 that we believe negatively impacted its long-term popularity. We expect the PS4 to debut at $349, as our estimate of the bill of materials is $275.”

While everyone wants pink gadgets, Samsung is trying to appeal the sophisticated side of their audience. After launching Purple, Pink and Orange devices, the Korean company has included a unique golden-brown tint to its existing black and white Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and 8.0 models. The tablets will feature the same specifications as the existing device, which include a WSVGA displays with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels at 169PPI, processing comes in the form of a dual core processor with a clock speed of 1.2GHz and it comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Apple unveiled its new MacBook Air laptops at WWDC 2013. After releasing MacBook Pro with Retina Display and 13-inch MacBook Pro last year, Apple is now upgrading its 11.6in and 13.3in models with Intel Haswell processors. With these new chips, Apple promises boost in graphics performance and vastly improved battery life. Apple quoted nine hours of battery life for the 11.6in Macbook Air model and as much as 12 hours for the 13.3in Macbook Air. Moreover, with Intel Haswell processors the new Macbook Air models will be able to boot up in two seconds, and will be able to sit on standby for up to 20 days. The new models come with a standard 1.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, capable of Turbo Boost up to 2.6 GHz..

A few months back we introduced you to the Ideum Platform and Pro multi-touch tables. In response to the overwhelming popularity of these, Ideum has introduced a new member to its touchscreen table family – the Platform 46, a 46-inch multi-touch coffee table. The tech-heavy Platform 46 features a 3M high-performance multi-touch display on what is a rather rugged and well-built piece of equipment. 3M’s Projected Capacitive Multitouch Technology is the same type of touch technology used in Smartphones and tablets, and is impervious to light interference while providing greater responsiveness and accuracy. It is capable of support for 60 touch points. The sleek table boasts a beautiful bezel-free design, with water resistance (IP54 rating). The powerhouse runs on an Intel Quad Core i7 3770s (3.1GHz) with Hyperthreading, 8MB cache computer with 8 GB of RAM, and a 512 MB HDD. Besides, it is equipped with Ethernet, WiDi capability, Wifi (Wireless N), and Bluetooth connectivity, and includes USB, DVI, VGA, HDMI, and DP access ports.

According to a study, Listening to music in math lessons can dramatically improve children’s ability in the subject and help them score up to 40 per cent higher in examinations. While you can use pretty calculators like Hello Kitty and Retro Gaming Controller, but how about a calculator that can play your favorite tunes? Now you can officially learn math and play your favorite tunes with this cool USB Calculator MP3 Player. It’s a 12-digit calculator with twin speakers, an FM radio and a full blown MP3 player. It also features a microSD slot for additional song storage, a USB port to plug in other sound sources like your iPod.

Acer Aspire R7 Ultrabook is celebrating the theatrical release of Star Trek into Darkness. In collaboration with Paramount Pictures, they have launched a touch-enabled notebook dressed with a stainless steel Star Trek logo with sandblast finish and polished surface. The notebook features a repositioned keyboard and an HD touchscreen mounted on an “Ezel” hinge that allows it to flip, reverse, lie flat or float, and pretty much look like a ship. The Windows 8 machine, a combination of laptop and all-in-one desktop, has a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5-3337U; a 500GB hard drive plus a 24GB SSD; an HD Webcam. In addition to the notebook, whoever wins the auction will also receive a flim poster signed by the movie’s cast, special Star Trek Into Darkness content (wallpapers and videos), movie soundtrack, video game download, and a certificate of authenticity.

Tablets and Ultrabooks are gradually becoming the most popular gadgets, and every release is looked forward to with intense excitement. At a conference at the Computex Taipei 2013, a trade show focusing on information technologies, Sony Corp announced the launch of three new ultra-light Haswell-powered VAIO notebooks – the VAIO Pro 11, VAIO Pro 13, and the VAIO Duo 13. The VAIO Pro 11 and VAIO Pro 13 are thin and light laptops while the VAIO Duo 13 is Sony’s first Haswell-powered convertible tablet. All three devices run on the fourth-generation Core processor that Intel Corp announced recently released, called Haswell. Besides, all three devices feature Full HD 1920 x 1080 Bravia Triluminos touchscreen displays, ClearAudio+ sound, and an enviable battery life. The VAIO Duo 13 is a 13″ notebook that can be converted into a slate tablet by sliding the screen forward and laying it on top of the keyboard. It boasts a backlit keyboard, a stylus, 8MP camera with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software called CamScanner, and a 15 hour battery life. The VAIO Pro 11 features an 11” screen, while the VAIO Pro 13 comes with a 13” screen. The unique design and materials ensure that these are among the lightest notebooks of their class.

Looking for a great way to listen to your favorite tunes on the go? Technology bigwig Philips has come up with a great way to do so! Called the Soundshooter, this grenade-shaped portable Bluetooth speaker plays music loud and clear and comes with wireless-streaming capabilities. Also featuring a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, the Soundshooter can be clipped on using a carabiner, making it a perfect outdoor accessory.

The revelation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 last month, was a bit disappointing. And, now to capture the Apple iPad position, Samsung has launched its first ever tab with Intel Chip. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1-inch will be powered by Intel’s 1.6-GHz dual core processor and it runs the latest version of Google Inc’s Android operating system. The tablet will support 3G and 4G network connections and the screen will have 1,280 x 800 resolution. Other features include a microSD expansion slot, 3-megapixel rear camera, and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera.

The 4th of July is nearing, and it’s time to show some respect to the first president of United States of America. This year celebrate this patriotic day with George Washington Flash Drive. This limited edition flash drive represents the “Father of His Country” in his Colonial-era. We love the political avatars of Hello Kitty and Barbie, but this year it’s all about celebrating the real life hero’s. George Washington Flash Drive proudly wears his Colonial-era Tricorn hat on top of his stoic white wig while holding on to a cherry cluster.