With new seasons come new things especially for people who love the cool, sophisticated gadgets that make them feel in their full elements. From music gadgets that offer high speeds for MP3 song downloads to cool Bluetooth devices, mobile phones and other electronic stuff, it is hardly possible to get enough of all the things the technological world has to offer.
Category: Gadgets
All hardware gadgets that don’t belong to a specific hardware category are located within this category.
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Top 10 Gadgets of 2013
The world has been taken captive by a gadget revolution. Most people used to be happy with their sturdy, old television sets, mobile phones and computers, and they didn’t really care about keeping up with the latest trends. Now, new devices boast futuristic upgrades with each new model, and even technophobes are queuing up for the latest gadgets thanks to the popularity of tablet computers and e-book readers.
This year promises to be an exciting time for technology enthusiasts, and many of the gadgets on this list feature some innovative and even life-changing breakthroughs.
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Navigation Gadgets for 2013
Getting from A to B is becoming much easier thanks to the continued growth of navigational devices. There have become so popular that many people use them in every aspect of their life, from driving to going on a run, sailing the seas and finding our way to a business meeting. We have become so reliant on these gadgets that we barely need to touch a traditional map.
This is a huge market that is crucial to many different industries including shipping, automotive and even the mobile phone industry. Most people will probably come across navigation gadgets and use them to make their lives easier, and get from one place to another safely and without any hassle. The big question is what will be the most useful navigation gadgets for 2013?
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Must Have Technology For Traveling
Alongside your passport and toothbrush, packing some of the latest technology can save you time and money, but also keep you safe. Most travel gadgets are lightweight and sturdy enough to withstand the rigors of your journey, whilst others have add-ons, like waterproof covers to enhance their durability. Which gadgets are the most helpful is quite subjective. Opinions will vary from traveler to traveler, changing as new technologies become available.
Here is a list of some of the most popular and innovative around.
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Enjoy TV Anywhere with the #HOPPER and an iPad Mini Giveaway
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of DISH for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Watching TV at anytime and from different devices has become very popular now that mobile devices, such as phones and tablets, have been selling extremely well over the past few years. The one issue, however, is that to view all your shows you would need to use multiple sources, whether it is from your cable company to an online website.
With the Hopper from DISH, watching all your shows at anytime from anywhere just got a whole lot easier. The Hopper is a whole-home DVR service that not only allows you to watch your shows on your TV, but also on mobile devices such as an iPad.
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Top 5 Gadgets That Will Hold Their Value in 2013
Second hand gadget sales figures will continue to increase over 2013. Historic data shows that the UK had around £762 Million ($1.2 Billion) worth of mobile phones in 2011 being hoarded in their homes. Now in 2013 these figures have dropped to £686 Million ($1.08 Billion), showing that despite the increase in smartphone sales, more and more people are becoming aware that they can use many different methods to trade in their old phones and tech.
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Top 3 Gadgets Set To Be Big In 2013
If you’re a gadget fanatic, then chances are you’ll already be wanting 2012 to be quickly over and done with. Why? Well, because, a brand new year means brand new gadgets!
But, with tons of speculation of what’s going to be released and when, you just can’t wait until the real things actually get released.
So, if you’re itching to find out more about, then here’s a summary of some exciting and new technologies and gadgets, that are set to be huge for 2013:
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8 New and Emerging Car Gadgets That Will Knock Your Socks Off
These are exciting times in auto gadgetry. Where once we looked for a car’s durability, gas mileage, and roominess, now our heads are turned by high-tech performance, and not just in the engine. Check out some of the latest innovations and speculations in emerging car gadgets, both in and out of the cabin.
1. Look Mom, No Hands! Hands-Free Trunk and Hatch Opening
No more balancing your huge bundle of groceries on the car bumper while you fumble through your pockets or purse for your keys so you can open the trunk. With this emerging innovation, you just make a kicking motion, and the car’s hatch opens. (How do you keep other people from opening the hatch? You have to have the car’s key fob in your pocket or purse. Think Wii meets Henry Ford.) Check out the Ford Escape, and the Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL-Class roadster for examples of this technology.
2. Take Big Brother For a Ride
If U.S. Senate Bill 1813 is passed by the House of Representatives, every new car in the United States, beginning in 2015, will be required to be fitted with a data-recording device. These devices will allow a reconstruction of events leading to an accident or a car’s malfunction. The devices are required by Section 31406 of the Bill. This development will naturally raise questions of privacy, but some believe the black box technology, so long as it doesn’t also employ audio recording, can only be helpful.
3. Electric Car Technology Improvements: Weaning Baby Off of Petroleum
As our society grows more and more environmentally savvy, car companies are improving on their eco-friendly technologies. Tessla’s Model S features a flat battery pack that not only provides convenient changing and charging, but also adds stability to the car’s body. This, combined with Tessla’s vision of building Superchargers charging stations within a battery’s driving range, up and down the roadways demonstrates to where car manufacturers are beginning to turn their attention.
4. Tires That Keep On Working When They’re Flat
Until recently, run-flat tires were only available to the very elite, such as special agents and the Pope. Now they are becoming much more affordable, and soon will fill the ‘must-have’ safety niche once occupied by steel-belt tires. Run-flat tires have an added interior rubber sidewall that supports the tire for up to an additional 50 miles after the air is expelled from the tire.
5. Headlights That Peer Around Corners
These ‘smart’ headlights calculate your speed and the angles of the road and automatically turn their beams toward the curves ahead of you in the road. This technology is currently available in luxury models such as Mercedes-Benz.
6. Back-Up Collision Intervention Systems
The back-up camera is not a new idea, but Infiniti has improved on the concept, with its 360-degree Around-View Monitor with Moving Object Detection which warns the driver, both visually and audibly, of obstacles in its way. Additionally, Infiniti has added an automatic brake activation that is triggered when the car is in reverse and an object or person threatens to collide with the vehicle.
7. When Can a Compact Car Be the Life of the Party? When it doubles as a Drive-In Theater!
Okay, so this one is just part of a concept car at present time, but isn’t it awesome? A SmartCar with an LCD projector built into the hood, and speakers on the doors that allow the people around you to hear. Pull your little car up to a wall, and presto! Instant drive-in theater. Pass the popcorn, please. This little gem is featured in the 2012 Paris Motor Show. You can often find special compact car insurance at sites such as carinsurance.org.uk.
8. Tablet-Enabled Cars
Nissan also has a fascinating concept car: the Nissan Terra SUV. This beautifully conceived vehicle is equipped with a docking station for your electronic tablet, which, when docked, enables the car to run, acting as the car key. When engaged, it acts as your speedometer and fuel gauge. After you park, remove the tablet, take it with you, and use it as a conventional device. (It’s interesting to note that Nissan’s Terra vision also includes hydrogen-generated electricity.)
So if you’re on an austere budget, perhaps you’d better not window-shop for cars this autumn. Any of these exciting features are certain to make you reach for your wallet.