Enso Pearl clock helps you start off the new year right » Reviews

Enso Pearl clock helps you start off the new year right

“Don’t be a clock watcher,” said the boss in my first job. Needless to say, the pretense of my presence in the office means more to him than my productivity, so I left shortly after that to a far more rewarding and fulfilling vocation. I am quite sure if he had the £79.99 Enso Pearl in the office all those years ago, things might have been a little different, and I might have stayed – just for a little while longer, actually. Enso, meaning ‘circle’ in Japanese, is so slim and is a beauty to look at, and it counts down slowly by forming a complete circle around the LCD face.

Perfect for those moments when your mind does not want to look at numbers as those could very well be too distracting, including moments when you are meditating, holding a yoga pose, or making sure you are burning those calories with a few spinning exercises on an exercise bike. The Enso Pearl delivers a precise and clear idea of how much time has passed, including the remaining time without having to work those brains of yours. You can set up to 50 sequential times, and if you opt to exercise with your eyes closed, fret not – the Enso will deliver audio cues to help you out, relying on the gentle chimes of Tibetan or Japanese singing bowls.

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The Perch makes sure you take your charger with you » Reviews

The Perch makes sure you take your charger with you

Some of you might remember the ZOMM, the intriguing little disc that syncs with your phone via Bluetooth. The ZOMM and your phone will not be separated without an alarm, and the purpose is to prevent theft and/or loss of a cellular phone.

What about the charger? Those get lost all the time. Fortunately, there is going to be a little bit of low-cost insurance for your charger called the Perch. It is essentially a device that “perches” between the charger and the outlet, and it will go off with a chirping sound when you remove your mobile device from the charger, provided the charging cord is plugged into the wall and the Perch.

The Perch is not available for purchase now, but it projected to be on display at CES. I am really surprised at its projected price, which is only $10. Generally, I see products like these for sale for at least $24.99. So, for a small price, you can have this bit of charger insurance.

Of course, there is another way to get yourself a charger if you lose yours. Just go up to a hotel’s front desk and say: “I stayed here last (insert appropriate time here), and I lost my charger. Do you have a lost and found for cell phone chargers?” Chances are, the guy behind the counter has a cardboard box full of cell phone chargers, and I’m sure that one of them is compatible with your model. Or, you can save some time and be honest and get yourself a Perch.

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Pebble Pro Netbook Charger » Reviews

Pebble Pro Netbook Charger

I know that the introduction of tablets has seen the netbook market somewhat cannibalized, and suddenly, these lightweight devices are not all that desirable after all. You cannot really fire them up in a jiffy to access your email or play some casual games, but at least it gets the job done when you have a lengthy document to type, and using a virtual keyboard just does not quite make the cut. This is where the netbook still maintains its relevance, and if you recently unwrapped a netbook under the Christmas tree, you might want to consider picking up the £69.99 Pebble Pro Netbook Charger – just in case you actually are about to run out of juice while you are working on that particular document.

This is certainly an essential tool to carry around, since there is far less cables to worry about considering it comes with just one connecting cable (USB on one end, with multiple connectors for you to slip on on the other). The 13,200mAh battery is said to offer a standard netbook up to 5 hours of additional battery life, while an iPhone can be juiced more than ten times! Definitely the perfect purchase for frequent travelers.

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Internal Combustion Engine Kit » Reviews

Internal Combustion Engine Kit

Ever wondered how your vehicle’s engine worked, if you are like one of the many millions out there with a standard car? Well, if you are curious enough to find out, there is always a Flash animation somewhere online to discover, but some of us prefer touching the real thing in our hands. The $49.95 Internal Combustion Engine Kit would be able to do the job just right, where it boasts of a working 1/10 scale model of a 4-cylinder internal combustion engine. This kit will feature more than 100 ABS plastic parts that will work in unison, as long as you use the included tools the right way.

The Haynes Manual that comes with it will help guide the entire construction process to completion, boasting step-by-step instructions as well as vivid, clearly printed diagrams. The transparent cylinder block will let you check out just how the connected parts work in tandem to get your vehicle up and running, while small applications of vegetable oil provide the necessary lubrication required. As for the engine itself, it will operate thanks to a small battery-powered electric motor that runs off a couple of AA batteries. I would say that I myself am mesmerized to see it work.

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US Army tests 1.8-gigapixel camera helicopter drone » Reviews

All right, the Iranians might have shot down one of those drones from the US, but we are quite sure the US Army is already light years ahead in terms of technology as well as next generation drones. In fact, the US Army recently tested a helicopter drone that would make for the perfect spy machine – especially when it sports a 1.8-gigapixel camera on it. This drone aircraft is capable of hovering around, and will not require a runway in order to take-off or land, now how about that?

This particular technology employed promised “an unprecedented capability to track and monitor activity on the ground”, where another three of these sensor-equipped drones are on track to see action in Afghanistan in either May or June next year. While Boeing was first off the blocks in building these drones, other firms are still able to throw in their bid to manufacture the rest. It will take a year of deployment in order to learn all that they can about the drone, its capabilities and limitations, resulting in a record compilation that will pave the way for a superior model down the road.

Also known as the A160 Hummingbird, this particular drone needs not a runway since it can take off vertically, and the hovering capability might see it in the battlefield far more frequent than existing UAVs. Test flights are set to commence in the Arizona desert at the beginning of 2011, before they make their way to the Middle East before the year is over. Relying on the Autonomous Real-time Ground Ubiquitous Surveillance-Imaging System, also known as Argus-IS for short as a tribute to Argus Panoptes – the one-hundred-eyed-giant of Greek mythology. At present, the 1.8-gigapixel camera which sees action is touted to be the largest video sensor used in tactical missions.

Having said that, it boasts wider fields of view than ever before, which equals to 900 times the resolution of a 2-megapixel camera that you find on older handsets. It does not only do image stills, but videos as well, delivering real-time video streams at the rate of 10 frames a second. It is said that with this kind of technology, the military is capable of tracking people and vehicles from altitudes above 20,000 feet (6.1km) across nearly 65 square miles (168 sq km).

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LG 3D Ultra Definition TV is world’s largest » Reviews

LG 3D Ultra Definition TV is world’s largest

Having a (positive) superlative describing your product is definitely something that most, if not all, hardware manufacturers would love to experience. LG Electronics steps up to the plate, full of confidence, that their 3D Ultra Definition (UD) TV is the largest in the world. Of course, you can tell by the name alone that Ultra Definition is far better than High Definition, so I cannot wait to see just what kind of images my eyes will be greeted with at CES 2012 that is happening in less than a fortnight’s time in Las Vegas.

Basically, this unique display will debut at CES 2012 next year, where it will sport 84″ of viewing goodness, while ensuring it breaks new ground where immersive 3D home entertainment is concerned. To put it in the words of Havis Kwon, President and CEO of LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company, “LG is pushing the limits of home entertainment innovation with this 3D UD TV. We are bringing together all our Smart TV and 3D knowledge in the 3D UD TV in order to demonstrate to the CES audience that LG is committed to being the world’s leading brand for immersive home entertainment in 2012 and beyond.”

Just what can you expect LG’s 3D UD TV to deliver to your eyes? For starters, superb picture quality is a given, thanks to a cool 8 million pixels that is actually four times the resolution clarity (3840 x 2160 pixels) of current Full HD TV panels. Of course, at such a high resolution, popping in your Blu-ray disc is of no use since it would probably occupy just a small space on the display, and when you blow it up, it will just end up as a jagged copy. Guess this is one of the few times where hardware has outpaced “software” (in this case), so we will have to wait and see just what kind of imagery magic comes our way down the road.

When you merge that with LG’s Slim and Narrow Bezel Design, the 3D UD TV is said to deliver the ultimate in 3D viewing experience that is available anywhere – save for the movie theater, of course. Not only that, with 3D Depth Control, you are able to customize your viewing experience through the control of the 3D effect while 3D Sound Zooming will offer users 3D sound which rivals the output of most of the other home theater systems.

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Touch Screen Heart Rate Watch » Reviews

Touch Screen Heart Rate Watch

Marking your workout’s progress can be quite a chore, but then again, I supposed if you have the discipline to work out each day without having to drag yourself out of bed, keeping track of your health record should not be too hard to do. The $99.99 Touch Screen Heart Rate Watch might help you out here, where it enables easy monitoring of your heart rate in order to maintain and improve on your cardio intensity target.

Basically, the Touch Screen Heart Rate Watch delivers an accurate reading to you without the need to wear an uncomfortable chest strap, and neither do you need to fiddle around with a wide range of function buttons while ensuring your activity level remains at the same, high intensity pace. All you need to do is touch The Touch Screen Heart Rate Watch’s bezel, and within seconds, you will be able to see what your current heart rate is. The LCD display is a snap to read, and it also doubles up as a watch, calendar and stopwatch. Love exercising at dusk? Fret not, there is a light-up display to help you there. Since the New Year is tonight, why not make a resolution and sweat away those pounds in 2012, with the help of the Touch Screen Heart Rate Watch?

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Review » The Most Realistic Electric Fireplace

Some of us love old school stuff, not wanting to move on with the times simply because of the hold of nostalgia over us. As for others, we would prefer to always stay on the cutting edge of technology. Those who fall under the latter category, the $2,000 Most Realistic Electric Fireplace is something that you might want to explore that will keep both sets of “fans” happy – it sports an old school design that will not look out of place no matter how modern your home is, while ensuring it is up to date with the latest technology to keep you and your family warm and toasty during the cold winter season.

This electric fireplace creates dancing flames and smoke which are pretty difficult to tell from the real deal, where a fine evaporative mist rises up through glowing, half-burnt logs and embers, and in order to recreate a heart-warming fire, an integrated LED light will reflect and refract within the water molecules, so that it creates an enchanting, three-dimensional fire. You will be able to adjust the visual intensity of the flames and smoke using the included remote control, while the integrated 1,440-watt fan-forced heater produces 4,915 BTUs of heat that ought to be good enough to warm everyone within the vicinity up.

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Review » REV360 for the iPad Family

Ever threatened your parents when you were a kid, claiming that you would hold your breath until you turn blue if they do not give in to your demands? Chances are your parents would be able to win out in the end with their poker faces, while time and again, you give in as losing your life over an ice cream is just not worth the effort. This is one nifty gadget that will ensure whoever is contesting in a “hold your breath the longest” duel is not cheating – this device that was designed by Noda Akira features a tiny little LED light that will glow each time you breath. I would say that this is a very personal tool, since it is stuck right up your nostril, and sharing this does not sound like a very appealing (nor hygienic) idea at all. Apart from silly games, this device is also perfect to tell whether a person whom you have just rescued from the sea is alive. I wonder what kind of batteries this runs on…

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Review » Lazer Shirt Interactive Tee

A t-shirt is a t-shirt, or is it? Back in the day, t-shirts were meant to be extremely comfortable items of clothing that you don, and after a while, they became fashion and perhaps even political statements as you are able to print not only different colors, but logos, images and wordings across the shirt to get a message across to whoever looks at you. Well, I guess it is only natural that with time, the normal t-shirt has gotten interactive, resulting in the $24.99 Lazer Shirt Interactive Tee.

This is one unique piece of casual wear that enables you to design your own shirt art using nothing but UV light. This is made possible thanks to the included UV Lazer, letting you draw or write what is on your mind at that point in time. Not only that, it glows in the dark, making it ideal for parties as you make your umpteenth attempt to stand out in a crowd without resorting to doing something silly. Should you get far too drunk and lose your UV Lazer, fret not – any source of UV light will play nice with the Lazer shirt.

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Review » Quneo Music Software/Hardware Pad Controller

What do an aspiring DJ, VJ, DIY hacker and electronic musicians have in common? Well, assuming this Kickstarter project actually takes off in a big way, then there you have the answer – the Quneo Music Software/Hardware Pad Controller. Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI) recently announced that the QuNeo 3D Multi-Touch Controller will soon be the leading light for next generation music software and hardware controllers.

What makes the Quneo so special? Well, “3D Multi-Touch” technology translates to it being able to cater for pressure, velocity and location, swipes and pinching support. Pronounced kyoo-ne-oh, this controller will cover all the functionality of the rest, while introducing additional power of extra dimensions. The Quneo will bring to the table a cool 27 pads, sliders and rotary sensors with 3D Multi-Touch recognition for pressure, velocity, and location sensitivity, letting musicians play electronic sounds and alter their timbre (quality, brightness and volume) through the application of pressure. I suppose this would take some practice and getting used to before you know just the right amount of pressure to apply.

Compared to first generation devices, controlling music software and hardware were limited. You had very few choices, including hitting a pad, twisting a knob, or pushing a button in order to manipulate sounds and effects. KMI has put to bed all of these restrictions, thanks to an innovative next generation range of Multi-Touch controllers, where they are the SoftStep, 12 Step, and now Quneo. Quneo basically transforms musical intent into audio through physical control of 3D Multi-touch sensor technology.

Specially constructed with portability in mind, it will fit in iPad accessories and cases, ranging from clips, stands and more, thanks to the form factor which it comes in. This more or less saves you money in the long run as well for iPad owners, since your accessories and protective cases would do their job well to make sure they cling onto the Quneo just as good. There is a remarkable LED Light Feedback lumination scheme which will merge variably diffusive elastomers with 251 multi-color LEDs for visual feedback.

When can you get your hands on the Quneo? It will be available this coming March 2012, and has been slapped with a $200 pre-sale price tag.

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Review » LG to unveil IPS monitor range at CES 2012

LG Electronics, or LG for short, has stepped forward to announce that they will be introducing their 2012 IPS monitor line-up at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next January. LG’s booth has always been very impressive, with plenty of super slim TVs lining up the walls, visually enticing anyone who walks by in the previous years when I attended CES. Well, I do expect to see even more impressive scenes in a couple of weeks’ time, where LG’s new IPS monitors are said to deliver consumers with the most optimal 3D viewing solution.

If you are in the market for an immersive 3D viewing experience at higher resolutions from wider viewing angles, then I am quite sure that LG executives and salespeople would swarm all over you, as you mull over whether to bring home the DM92, DM82 or DM52 series. Oh yeah, not to forget, there is also the issue of the D43 3D monitor for you to consider.

Havis Kwon, President and CEO of LG Home Entertainment Company says, “The quality and technological superiority of LG’s 3D display products are second to none, according to the findings of internationally renowned research organizations and respected media outlets. The 2011 IPS monitor line-up shows LG’s commitment to further build upon on this reputation and technological prowess in order to provide consumers with the most immersive home entertainment experience possible.”

The DM92 series will boast of a premium design that uses the slim bezel found in LG’s other technology, where this particular range sports a design-driven CINEMA SCREEN whose aesthetic superiority will be accompanied by the lustrous chrome stand. With 27″ of viewing goodness, you will be able to check out files on your computer, play games, or watch your TV shows and Korean dramas on this without missing a beat. Not only that, the DM92 series has also been specially optimized for you to enjoy exciting 3D content. The use of an IPS panel will see the DM92 series deliver greater depth, consistent color and brightness at wider viewing angles compared with conventional 3D displays.

Expect the new 2012 IPS monitor range to hit global markets from February next year onwards – hmmm, do you think that this could very well be a Valentine’s Day gift for geeks?

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Review » Electrotherapy Back Wrap

There is a reason why you head out for massages – those tend to help loosen the muscles on your body, not to mention introduce an overall feeling of bliss and well being. Sometimes we cannot afford to go for our monthly massage appointment, and yet our back is killing us, so what is there to do? Enter the $129.95 Electrotherapy Back Wrap, where this unique home electrotherapy system is capable of offering drug-free pain relief thanks to the simple form factor of a snug back wrap.

There will be a quartet of reusable adhesive electrodes located within the belt, where a couple are located on each side of the spine. These electrodes will use Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), which is a common pain therapy that delivers controlled electrical pulses so that nerves are simulated in order to help dull the effects of low-intensity aches and pains. With the inclusion of a tethered digital controller, you will be able to choose from eight customized programs, as well as adjust the duration and intensity level. Hopefully your spare tires would still be able to be accommodated by the belt’s 13″ extender.

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Review » Jabra SUPREME Bluetooth mono headset

For those of you who do have a passing interest in each new model of a particular Bluetooth headset or device, here is something that might tickle your fancy – the Jabra SUPREME Bluetooth mono headset, which is touted to be the first of its kind that will come with Active Noise Cancellation technology which will work in tandem with Noise Blackout 3.0 & Wind-Noise Reduction technology. Having said such a mouthful, all those technological wonders crammed inside does seem as though you are able to drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini at top speed with the window or top down, while talking to your wife and she thinks you are at a library.

I guess the only way to find out would be to try that for myself, and the easy part is procuring the Jabra SUPREME Bluetooth mono headset, as the exotic sports car is another matter altogether – not in this lifetime, anyways. Touted to be the most advanced Bluetooth mono headset in the world (as at press time anyways), Jabra’s SUPREME is said to deliver exceptional audio quality at both ends, making it the ideal accessory for heavy users of hands-free communication, no matter how noisy an environment they are in. I wonder just how much more effective the sound quality is like with the Jabra SUPREME compared to the Aliph Jawbone which works on a totally different principle.

The Jabra SUPREME will sport a black leather finish that is preferred by most users (according to Jabra, and I guess that they are right in some ways since most business-like tools and gadgets do come in that color), boasting a patented boom arm which ‘flips’, letting you power on and off by simply flipping the headset open and close. Combine this advanced design with a state-of-the-art adjustable ear hook as well as a wide selection of ear cushions, Jabra certainly intends to push this all the way, boasting that it is one of the most comfortable and easiest headset carrying solutions in the market. Throw in a 24mm speaker for powerful sound, and it would be music to your ears.

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Review » Portal 2 PotatOS Science Kit

What are some of the memories that you carry around from playing Portal 2? For some of us, it would be toting the PotatOS around the test facility, where you felt this unnatural bond as though you were kindred spirits, never mind that this is not the case. Well, for folks who skipped the children’s Science Fair at Aperture Labs, here is something that might just redeem your absence – the $29.99 Portal 2 PotatOS Science Kit. Yes sir, just about everything that is required by you is packed into a handy Portal 2 PotatOS Science Kit, where it even sports a miniature science fair poster complete with brand new content from Valve’s writing team!

The only thing that you will need to come up with would be your very own potato, but that should not be too hard to get, right? If you’re great at following instructions, it will take mere minutes to transform your potato into your very own PotatOS, where it will light up and send verbal repartees your way, just like in the game. Nice to know that the CR2030 batteries required to run this thing is included. Just a note of caution – skip on eating the potato after using it for PotatOS.

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Review » Archos 35 Home Connect unveiled

Archos intends to further push the envelope when it comes to technological boundaries as well as innovation with the introduction of their latest device, the Archos 35 Home Connect. This is an Android-powered web radio that was specially designed for the home user. Touted to be the most advanced Android-based web radio in the market (which makes perfect sense after all, since how many web radios that run on the Android OS do you see hanging around store shelves, virtual or otherwise?), the Archos 35 Home Connect is perfectly sized to deliver streaming radio and music anywhere at home, ranging from the bedroom to the kitchen, bathroom or kids room.

Being diminutive in size certainly makes it a whole lot easier to tote around, and the Archos 35 Home Connect will boast Wi-Fi connectivity as well as amazing audio quality, once again lending wisdom to the adage that one ought not to judge a book by its cover – and in this case, the audio quality by its size. Let us take a close look at what the Archos 35 Home Connect is able to deliver after the jump.

If you are one who hates being woken up by the traditional din of an alarm clock’s bells, or do not want to subject yourself to the random rants of the resident DJ at a local radio station, the Archos 35 Home Connect does feature progressive nature sounds to help you get out of the right side of the bed. Of course, the other alternative would be to be in complete control, using your MP3 playlist instead, but for those who prefer to take their chances, tuning in to your favorite web radio station might also be an option.

All it takes is a single click on the touchscreen display and you’re able to stream more than 50,000 web radio stations thanks to the pre-loaded TuneIn Radio Pro application. Apart from that, it doesn’t matter how different each day of the week is – as the alarm clock is highly customizable, you are able to set just about as many alarms as you could possibly want or need. Not only that, there are apps and widgets for you to play around with, let alone download, ranging from real time weather updates, traffic reports, sports news, social networking, movies, music, games and more.

A couple of embedded high definition stereo speakers ought to get the job done on behalf of your ears, and if you do not want to disturb anyone else in the vicinity, you can always don a pair of headphones. Expect to fork out $149 for the Archos 35 Home Connect if you’re interested.

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Review » Quad Lock Case announced

Annex Products has announced the rollout of its Quad Lock Case, which is touted to be the ultimate multipurpose mounting system for your precious iPhone. Just what is the Quad Lock Case capable of? For starters, this is touted to be a safe and easy mounting solution which is capable of mounting itself to just about any surface, ensuring that your iPhone remains in a convenient position regardless of either it being in a portrait or landscape mode, letting you view your favorite photos, enjoy movies and read news, hands-free.

The Quad Lock Case Mount comes in an ultra slim form factor, where it is made up of tough polycarbonate plastic in order to help protect your iPhone’s back during everyday use. You know what they say – the simpler something is, the more beautiful it becomes, and that is exactly the case (pun not intended) with the Quad Lock Case Mount. Featuring a built-in holder which enables it to snap securely on to any of the Quad Lock Mounts, you need not worry about your iPhone’s safety any more even though it might seem as though it is hanging precariously from some other place.

Chris Peters of Annex Products says, “Most car, wall, and bike mounts require you to remove your phone from your everyday case, insert it into another cradle system, and then remove it from the cradle and replace your case when you’re done. The alternatives are the hold-anything style cradles that fit nothing well. If you’re like us, you use your iPhone as a GPS while driving and boating, a trip computer while cycling, a list while shopping, a score card while golfing, an alarm clock while sleeping, a recipe book while cooking, a calendar while at the office and we even sometimes make a phone call. The Quad Lock makes all of these tasks easier by providing an easy-to-use mounting system that was designed specifically for the iPhone.”

Some of the mounts that are available include the ST Mount that was specially designed to be used under rigorous conditions such as cycling, the Pro Mount that will come with an additional level of security in the form of a spring locking collar that is pushed down to unlock the case. The Quad Lock will be available over at Kickstarter at the moment, where the Quad Lock Case and Mounting System comes in a range of different kits, and depending on your choice, it will be priced anywhere from $25 all the way to $80. I guess it really depends on your needs before you choose the right Quad Lock Case with a corresponding mount.

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Review » Lumie Bodyclock Active 250

Want to wake up naturally, and by that, I do not mean having Rover lick your face till it is all wet before you finally roll out of bed? The £89.99 Lumie Bodyclock Active 250 might be able to help you out here, as there is no irritating clattering bell that jolts you out of your sleep, but rather, wakes your body up the way nature wanted it to. The Lumie Bodyclock Active 250 will work in a way where it simulates a sunrise right there and then in your bedroom, never mind if it is freezing cold on the outside. It gently nudges and prompts your body to slow the production of sleep-inducing hormone melatonin, while flooding your system with cortisol instead. You can set it to wake yourself up over the course of 15, 20, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes.

Of course, if you love being awakened with a blast from the local radio jock, there is still a built-in radio function, although those who prefer something from nature can always set it to a dawn chorus of birds, or a single cock-crow. Definitely beats the rude awakening of the classic metal clattering of the old school alarm clock, don’t you think so? At least with this, you need not drive to the office all sour faced.

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Review » GEAR4 takes to the skies with Angry Birds Tweeters

Is there no end to the Angry Birds franchise? Rovio’s executives must be laughing all the way to the bank, what with the super popular bird flinging game making its way across numerous platforms, while merchandise that feature these upset avians continue to sell like hot cakes, without a care and concern of which country you are living in. GEAR4 knows a good thing when they see one, and want to ride on the Angry Birds wave with the Angry Birds Tweeters.

These are not tweeters that you find in speaker systems, but rather, will be lightweight headphones that feature a flurry of Rovio’s popular game characters including the Red Bird, Black Bird, Blue Bird, Yellow Bird, and their eternally evil (yet cute looking) nemesis, the notorious Green Pig. Depending on which side of the pond you live on, the Angry Bird Tweeters will retail for $24.99 a pop, although those living across the Atlantic will have to fork out £19.99 for it instead.

It might look cute and all from the outside, but does it have what it takes on the inside to deliver the audio quality that you want? Perhaps, considering the Angry Bird Tweeters will feature a 9mm driver, allowing you to clearly hear the full range from cymbals to bass regardless of the track you’re listening to. I suppose it will not matter all that much simply because those who want a pair of this would most probably use it most of the time listening to the in-game soundtrack and sound effects, and surely you do not need high end models to enjoy that experience.

GEAR4 brings in their expertise of audio products with the Angry Birds Tweeters by designing the headphones with a soft tip in order to completely seal the ear canal so that you will be able to enjoy a better music listening experience. You can choose from three sizes of earbuds – small, medium and large, so it ought to fit most folks’ ears without missing a beat.

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Review » Olloclip iPhone Camera Lens

Everyone and their dog knows by now that the iPhone 4S’ built-in camera is one of the best in the business where smartphone cameras are concerned, and the iPhone 4 follows closely behind. Well, if that is the case, you might want to maximize the potential of your iPhone’s camera with this nifty little accessory, the $69.99 Olloclip iPhone Camera Lens. This is no ordinary fisheye lens, where it plays nice with the iPhone 4S and its predecessor, but is also a quick-connect lens system that will comprise of other lenses such as wide-angle and macro lenses, all crammed in a small and convenient package.

The Olloclip is a snap to use – all you need to do is slide it over your iPhone’s rear camera lens, and you’re good to go. The fisheye lens is good enough in capturing a nearly 180 degree field of view, while the wide angle lens is said to double the field of view there and then. Want to get up close and personal with a particular object? Not a problem, as the macro lens lets you focus the iPhone within 12mm-15mm of your subject.

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