THIRD RAIL IPHONE CASE DETACHABLE BATTERY PACK

The stylish and compact Third Rail Slim Case for iPhone with Slide on Smart Battery has finally been launched in Canada and is a great juice pack option alternative.

The pack's detachable batteries can also power other mobile devices which allows you to enjoy the thickness of the iPhone.

Unlike other cases, the battery is not attached to the case and provides enought power to charge your phone. 

Note that it's possible to add batteries to the system and to charge another device using a wire USB.

The Third Rail iPhone case can be sold here www.thirdrailmobility.com

By Creative Teach Reviews

GIGS.2.GO: Meet The Recyclable Micro USB

Shaped as a credit card, the GIGS.2.GO pack by Bolt Group is made of recycled paper pulp and contains four tear-off tabs with a USB flash drive in each.

The concept was inspired by Bolt Group designers frequently having problems sharing presentation and CAD files with clients.

The Gigs 2 Go packs feature a 100% post-consumer recycled paper enclosure. The molded paper pulp pack is not only light and durable, it’s also great for writing on when you want to label the tabs

Despite being made from paper, the memory sticks look durable enough to be reused, and can therefore command a higher sale price.

BOLTgroup has partnered with US-based CustomUSB to produce the Gigs 2 Go packs, and they launched a Kickstarter campaign on December 9th to raise funds for tooling and production. Their aim is to launch a new business focused on connecting people with green technology.

Follow Gigs 2 Go on Twitter: @Gigs2GoUSB

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By Mehdi Zerouali, Editor of Creative Tech Reviews

Ecōstik : Smart Design, Flawless Finish

The Ecōstik, as the name suggests, a wood stand for Apple's iPad tablet & iPhone designed by Joshua Lepley. Lovingly crafted, it actually looks better in the flesh than online. Clearly manufactured to a high standard, the Ecōstik is finished by hand.

We are also pleased to report no marks or scratches, which you might expect from an all wood design.

Viewing on a desktop, and in bed, we found the Ecōstik to be a reliable stand and comfortable on the eyes. While not as portable as some iPad stands, the Ecōstik proved to be a fairly useful paperweight when not in use. The design also features clear rubber feet on the underside so it grips and protects any surface when in use.

A choice of attractive type of woods, the Ecōstik is offered in Maple, Cherry, Walnut, Oak & Eucalyptus...you can't go wrong!

The Ecōstik can be purchased through Joshua's website here.

By Mehdi Zerouali, Editor of Creative Tech Reviews

Galaxy Gear: Compatible With Other Units Soon!

Smart watches are the latest trend in the mobile world. Several manufacturers have already , or will present , own devices. A manufacturer who made it on the IFA , Samsung to launch Galaxy Gear.

One thing that surprised with Gear is that its functionality is severely limited unless it is paired with the Galaxy Note 3rd In practice, it not more than a bracelet camera ( how good the images are , we know not yet) with a built-in pedometer.

Samsung said this at the launch of the Galaxy Note 2 , Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 will get an update so that they can be used with Gear , but no timetable for updates is not yet known.

The company now has, very vaguely , also confirmed that the gears in the future will be compatible with other manufacturers’ phones . But the decision to initially lock Gear to Note 3 is still a little strange strategy. The reasons may be that Samsung wants to see how it is received before they put more time and resources to make it more accessible , they do not want to give advantages to competitors by sharing Gear , or they simply believe that Gear will provide even better sales results for the Galaxy Note 3rd Two pure tekniskska reason is that Gear uses Blutooth 4.0 Low Enegy (also known as Blutooth SIM ) which is integrated in the Android 4.3 and a specially designed code used for sending app data from Note 3 to Galaxy Gear.

- Right now is the specific API and its functionality tied to Note 3rd For obvious reasons, we also look at other units that could support it. We will be notified when additional devices are supported but right now it ( Gear ) Galaxy Note 3- specific , says Samsung Product Marketing Manager Ryan Biden to Readwrite.com .

- It’s all about timing to get the software to other devices. It requires nothing more than programming work to do it. Some functionality is bundles for some updates in Android 4.3. We are working on to all the other devices so it’s definitely a factor affecting implementation , says Biden.

According Readwrite.com confirms Biden that Samsung’s programmers already in the current situation are working to make Gear compatible include Samsung’s Galaxy S4 and other mobile devices , including devices from competing manufacturers .

By Creative Tech Reviews

WD 2 TB PORTABLE HARD DRIVE

Western Digital is shipping the first 2 TB hard drive with the next-gen my passport drive. Which offers consumers a fresh new enclosure design and is available in sizes from 500 GB up to 2 TB.

  

                                                               

World’s Top-Selling External Storage Solution Gets Capacity Boost, Premium New Design, Improving Signature Features of Security and Automatic Backup

Western Digital® (NYSE: WDC) today announced the next generation of its top-selling My Passport® line of portable hard drives, offering consumers a fresh new enclosure design and the first-ever 2 TB capacity in a portable drive. Now available in five popular colours: white, black, silver, blue, and  red, with a range of capacities beginning from 500 GB, the new sleeker My Passport portable drives offer digital consumers an appealing array of storage options that reflect their personal style. Additionally, the new My Passport drives offer WD SmartWare™ automatic backup software and WD Security™ for password protection and hardware encryption.

With the addition of premium finishes, specially-engineered to make the outer shell more resistant to scratches and fingerprints, the new My Passport external drives feature ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity; USB 2.0 compatibility; continuous, automatic backup software; and password protection with hardware encryption. The included software offers the flexibility to customise the drive to a user’s storage preferences: installing all features, just the components needed, or using the drive without the software. The new 2 TB model offers massive capacity in an amazing pocket-sized enclosure, affording plenty of secure storage for all of one’s photos, video, music and other important files.

Given the small form factor and easy portability of My Passport drives, the built-in security features of password protection and hardware encryption help protect files from unauthorised use, making the drives safe data repositories for data while offering peace of mind to busy consumers on the go.

“More than money, jewellery and other valuables, the item most missed if ever lost or stolen is ones computer – and everything on it – so our goal in launching the next-generation of the popular My Passport drives is to encourage more consumers to protect their data before something happens,” said Jim Welsh, executive vice president and general manager of WD’s branded products and consumer electronics groups. “The new My Passport makes backing up and preserving one’s digital life easier, reliable and more secure than ever – it’s the perfect blend of monstrous capacity, reliability and user-friendly technology in a sleek form factor, now in five colours.”

Pricing and Availability
My Passport drives are available online and at select retailers and distributors. MSRP is $129.99 USD for 500 GB, $149.99 USD for 750 GB, $179.99 USD for 1 TB, $199.99 for 1.5 TB and $249.99 USD for the new 2 TB edition. Additional information on the My Passport family of hard drives can be found here.

About WD
WD, a storage industry pioneer and long-time leader, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users’ data accessible and secure from loss. Its storage technologies serve a wide range of host applications including client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own storage systems. Its home entertainment products enable rich engagement with stored digital content.

WD was founded in 1970. The company’s products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital®, WD® and HGST™ brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company’s website (www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

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By Mehdi Zerouali, Editor @ Creative Tech Reviews

ZenDock: Apple Docking Solution

The problem with the laptop computers and in particular the MacBook Pro, it's that we are quickly invaded with cables (USB device, Thunderbolt, Ethernet cable ...)  a common problem for most people but thanks to the ingenuity of the designer Cole Flournoy and its unit ZenDock, this problem will soon be gone.

The ultimate accessory

This dock as its name implies is composed of two enclosures: a first on which you will connect all your devices and a second which will combine the connections.

Compatible with both the 11" that the 13 ", the ZenDock Air supports the headset port, the Magsafe port, as well as the USB port. It will be delivered with an Ethernet adapter.

A Kickstarter Hit!

Soon after being on Kickstarter, ZenDock became an instant success. Within 2 days, the project was almost funded. The initial pledge was $40,000 but when it ended, the guys from Zenboxx achieved an amazing funding of $106,915.

You can pre-order your unit directly from Zenboxx and to the fans of this blog, we are giving a 20$ discount on the Zendock. Just enter the coupon: ZenDockCTR that you will be able to apply during the checkout process. 

Big thanks to the guys of Zenboxx and we wish them a lot of success in their future endeavors.

By Mehdi Zerouali, Editor @ Creative Tech Reviews