Cool Tools - November 16, 2011

Author: 
Molouk Y. Ba-Isa, [email protected]
Publication Date: 
Wed, 2011-11-16 02:26

If you have a mobile device, then the ZAGGkeys FLEX () is the keyboard to make text entry a breeze. This Bluetooth keyboard and stand is designed for smartphones and tablet computers of all shapes and sizes and is compatible with both Apple and Android devices. Its island-style keys are designed for fast and accurate typing. The rechargeable built-in battery provides months of use between charges. The ZAGGkeys FLEX maximizes the functionality of most any smartphone or tablet.
 

Children suffering from amblyopia, commonly called lazy eye, often refuse do vision correction exercises. Correction of amblyopia involves repetitive coordination exercises, such as navigating a maze on paper or tracing shapes. The tediousness of these exercises is one of the greatest challenges in gaining vision improvements in amblyopic children. Now, IdeaBus with the help of Dr. Sharon Chuang, an ophthalmologist, has created “Captain Lazy Eye” for the iPad. This software turns eye exercises into fun games wrapped in a welcoming pirate theme. Captain Lazy Eye encourages children to patch their eyes like pirates and do the exercises in order to achieve training goals. The app records a child’s training status and results on a graph which enables parents to easily see the child’s progress. This also allows a physician to have an accurate training log for reference during regular clinical visits. To find out more visit:

It’s waterproof, dustproof, tiny and retails for about $90. The KODAK PLAYFULL Waterproof Video Camera is a ton of fun. This video cam shoots 720p video and is just the size of a credit card. Put it in your pocket to record your life. The PLAYFULL has a built-in USB arm for sharing, in-camera charging and image transfer to a computer. The video cam can record up to 10 hours of HD video with the expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can hold up to 32GB. In the water, the PLAYFULL can go down to about three meters for up to two hours. An underwater correction mode gives true-to-life colors in the pool or under the waves. And don’t worry about the sun spoiling your view — simply turn on the LCD Glare Shield feature for clear playback anywhere. When the day is through, the video cam’s micro HDMI port with cable provides a playback option for HDTV.
 

You may have heard of Siri, the voice recognition program on the iPhone 4S. Acting as a virtual personal assistant, Siri sends messages, schedules meetings, places phone calls and finds answers to all kinds of questions. Now anyone can get a taste of Siri's "wisdom," and also explore the functioning of the voice recognition program. The home page of 4Siri.com provides direct access to two featured videos, Apple's official Siri website, iPhone 4S FAQs, Tips & Tricks, 25 additional articles and a database with hundreds of Siri answers. For instance, "What is the best cell phone?" Siri answers either: 1. You're kidding. Right? 2. The one you're holding; or 3. Wait — there are other phones?
 

GoFlex Satellite mobile wireless storage is a battery-powered external hard drive that wirelessly extends the storage capacity of any Wi-Fi enabled mobile device. The GoFlex Satellite drive can stream media to three devices for up to five hours on a rechargeable lithium polymer battery and offers Wi-Fi access over 802.11 b/g/n. Devices are wirelessly connected directly to the GoFlex Satellite drive by use of the GoFlex Media app, available on either iTunes or the Android Market, or a web browser. The GoFlex Satellite drive also includes a USB 3.0/USB 2.0 connection to transfer data from any PC or Mac computer.

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