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Power up the flash [New Straits Time (Malaysia)]
[July 20, 2014]

Power up the flash [New Straits Time (Malaysia)]


(New Straits Time (Malaysia) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) WHILE the technology in smartphones has come a long way, it is still incapable of handling low light conditions well. Perhaps your smartphone needs a more powerful flash. This is where iBlazr can help. This portable flash solution for smartphones is able to better illuminate subjects for better shots. It hooks up to smartphones via an audio jack, regardless of whether the phone runs on the iOS or Android mobile operating systems. Priced at US$49.99 (RM160), the iBlazr flash comprises four high end LEDs that deliver ample light for capturing a stunning photo. Apart from that, it also boasts of 60 degree optics that delivers a softer look on subjects and eliminates red-eye or white-eye effects. Thanks to its built-in, rechargeable 200mAh battery, it will not drain the phone battery. Instead, it gives over 1,000 flashes on a single charge or the equivalent of up to 40 minutes in full power and constant light mode, making it ideal for recording videos. Accompanying the iBlazr is a unique multifunctional USB charger which you can use as a light source for macro shots, a backlight for a keyboard, or as a compact tablelamp as long as you hook the iBlazr to your charger.



www.bitemyapple.co Eye on iris recognition THE smartwatch market is starting to mature and here is an Indiegogo project that you might want to see realised. IriTech hopes to introduce the world's first iris-recognition enabled smartwatch named FiDELYS, estimated to retail for US$250. It will offer a special user interface that's dependent on a rotating-clicking bezel, taking a very different route from that of a touchscreen on something as tiny as a watch. For those concerned about security, take note that the captured iris image will not be exposed, but instead will generate a key which will be sent to the smartphone, laptop, PC, or gateway, allowing them access to applications that are being requested, so you need not worry about identity theft. IriTech also ensures it has a patented technology capable of detecting "live" irises, which means using high quality images, videos or models of irises will not work with the FiDELYS smartwatch., solving password issues, privacy concerns and authentication issues.

www.fidelyswatch.com Gold headphones World Cup for champions BEATS By Dr Dre, a name associated with quality audio peripherals has, for some time now, jumped on board Germany's victory bandwagon in the recent World Cup. Winning football's ultimate prize would mean that it has to come up with something equivalent - and they have certainly outdone themselves with two dozen 24-carat gold dipped Gold Beats Pro, to be presented to the German football team. To commemorate this, supermodel Naomi Campbell is shown wearing Gold Beats Pro headphones while posing as the World Cup trophy. Beats Pro had long been considered the gold standard of headphones, designed to deliver a similar level of emotion and power that the artiste intended to during the music recording. Unfortunately, the Gold Beats Pro headphones are not available for sale to the public.


www.beatsbydre.com Strong and versatile video camera IF you want a wearable video camera that's rugged enough for your pace of activities, check out the Vievu2. This is said to be the first rugged body-worn video (BWV) camera for prosumers (professional market) as it is built using military-grade technology employed by law enforcement agencies and governments.

The Vievu2 captures video for protecting against erroneous accountability/liability claims, property protection and mitigating workplace theft as well as mountain climbing or skateboarding adventures. It is, after all, made from a solid block of aluminium that enables it to withstand the daily grind. The versatility lies in the many ways of wearing it - with a belt, on the lapel, in the pocket or other places where bulkier cameras won't fit. It can be paired with an iPhone or Android mobile app for view-finding, framing and editing purposes and uploading to various channels such as YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Dropbox, email, or text accounts is a snap. The Vievu2 records all that it sees in HD video (1080p) with a 90-minute recording time, and plays on any 802.11g/n WiFi network.

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