Top 5 Most Anticipated Gadgets In 2013

Selecting the most anticipated gadgets for the year for an article is largely dependent on what product shows you attend and which blogs you read. Opinions vary, but here are five of the most talked about gadgets at this years Consumers Electronic Show.

The Oculus Riff

Virtual Reality gaming has been a fantasy for decades. We've been teased by the hype of new technologies over the years only to be disappointed. But this year, thanks to startup Oculus, it looks like virtual reality might become... well.. a reality. The Oculus Rift was previewed at CES 2013 to rave reviews. The technology promises 360 degree, full motion, integration with games and virtual entertainment. A lightweight headset and independent optics for each eye gives a full 110 degree peripheral view and tracks your head movements. Developer kits are expected to ship by mid year.

Pebble

The clever Bluetooth enabled Pebble wrist watch connects to your smartphone to announce calls and interface with your iPhone and Android apps, and yes, it tells time too. A very handy device when your phone is buried in your purse or pocket, it will deliver notifications for your Gmail, Facebook, and Twitter accounts over its e-Paper 144 x 168 display. Created by independent hardware developers through funding on Kickstarter, the Pebble watch is poised to revolutionize how we think of our time pieces.

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix

It looks like Lenovo got it right this time with the ThinkPad Helix unveiled at CES. It's a tablet/laptop hybrid running Windows 8 and sporting a Core i7 processor and a 256Gb SSD. The 11" 1080p tablet display can mount on it's keyboard base as a standard laptop, or run independently as a tablet and touchscreen, or flipped backward on the base and run in a kiosk display mode. Weighing in a just 2 lbs, it's available with a spill resistant keyboard and 3G/4G antenna.

Samsung's UN85S9 4K "Easel" TV

Samsung has debuted it's gigantic 85", ultra pixel density, 'floating' TV with 4K resolution. The display is mounted on an easel which allows it to tilt up and down and leave clearance beneath it for speakers. The S9 is part of Samsung Smart TV line, offering a variety of connectivity options, such as Samsung SmartView technology which can stream content to and from Samsung mobile devices, and is rumored to incorporate Samsung's "smart" appliance technology to monitor and control home appliances via the Internet.

Sony Xperia Z

In an effort to re-establish itself in the smartphone market Sony has introduced the Xperia Z. With a 5-inch 1080p display, Quad Core 1.5Ghz processor, and 13 Megapixel camera, it is poised to be a serious contender. If that's not enough the Xperia Z boasts a fully waterproof shell, indeed at CES it was on display fully submerged. The phone runs the Android Jelly Bean OS and features Sony's One-Touch Connectivity technology for file sharing and easy data backup.

As jaw dropping as some of these new gadgets are, they may all be over shadowed by the expected release of Microsoft's Xbox 720 in mid 2013. Rumored to include Blu-ray support, 3D gaming, live video recording, an improved Kinect device to support augmented reality glasses, and a Quad Core processor, we may witness a whole new level in home entertainment in 2013.

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Victor Daily is a tech blogger with years of experience in sharing useful tips and fresh news with his readers. He currently writes tech news and tips for Ninefold from Australia.

How To Live A Longer And Better Life Using Technology

Technology plays a vital role in our lives. Without that the invention of technology we can't imagine how often we would find hitches. In today's world we need technology where ever we go or to do any kind of work. Since the advancement of technology it is being spread into the private lives, it aids in having a much better life.

Here are some of the best ways to make use of technology for a better and longer life:

Communicating through technology is very common and has become as an essential platform for everyone on this earth. Communication without that the involvement of technology is compared to a desert without an oasis. There are different means of communication such as usage of mobile phones, internet, TV, PC gaming and fewer gadgets etc.

• Usage of mobile help in getting connected easily with your world, this includes your family, friends and relatives.
• There are many updated devices available on the markets like iPhones, smart phones with many features like video calling, MMS services, instant message services, online chatting and so on.
• If you have children and looking to get engaged with them while you are doing some activity then the best way to entertain them is consider taking advantage of tablet or mobile games.
• Smartphones and smart devices help to browse the internet, as they are portable and can do surfing from anywhere. But to browse make sure that there is an internet access around.
• The updated and the ongoing feature of the mobile is "Bluetooth", which is a wireless device. With this technology, people are becoming safer and secure while driving without the need of holding mobile in hand.
• Networking sites like Twitter, Facebook are used to share your feelings, gossips and ideas with your loved ones or with a stranger too. In case, you don't want to share with others other than your profile members, you can always make your sharing ideas private by making a few changes.
• Another source which is making everyone updated about the world is Television. Without it, you may not imagine how your house to be. You have got the most advanced and expensive television sets with different varieties in the market. According to your requirement, you can choose the best one amongst them. The following are some new features  LCD, LED, HD quality, Bluetooth, USB port, wireless, CPU adoptable.
• When it comes to home appliances that are designed based on technology, they help you in day to day life, to run smoothly without waste of time. Appliances like grinder, chimney, water purifier, micro-oven, toaster, coffee maker have their own features in saving time and energy

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Hi there, I am Maria from Manchester, UK a passionate blogger and writer. I write about everything in general but currently researching on PPI Claims and Health & Technology. Follow me here financeport

Toshiba outs Qosmio X870 gaming laptop

Though it hasn't been announced here in the US, UK-based site TechDigest is showing us the first photo of the Qosmio X870, which seems to have a rather reined-in design compared to previous Toshiba gaming machines we've seen (to the extent that a PC with red accents can ever be called staid).

According to the site, its specs include a 17.3-inch, 1080p, 3D-capable display; the "latest" Intel processors; unspecified, next-gen NVIDIA GPUs with 3GB of video memory; and up to either 2TB in HDD storage or a (presumably smaller) hybrid SSD.

Rounding out the list, the laptop is said to rock Bluetooth 4.0, four USB 3.0 sockets (including two with Toshiba's Sleep-and-Charge technology), HDMI, Harman Kardon speakers, an optional Blu-ray player and that all-important LAN port. Sounds good to us, though as of this writing we've yet to see a press release posted on any of Toshiba's regional or global sites.

If TechDigest's report is on the money, though, this thing should land sometime in Q2, which means Tosh has a few months yet to clarify that minor pricing question.