Hot Technology Gadgets of 2013

Hot Technology Gadgets of 2013

3D Printers
Product Highlights
Thin layers of plastic and other materials are places on top of each other to create a 3D object based on a computer generated image
Provides an alternative for inexpensive and quick production of items
Items such as clothes, drugs, food and jewelry are being printed with this technology
Mobile phones are expected to be printable in the next 10 years
Prosthetic body parts are being created using this technology

Google Glass
Product highlights
Glasses will revolutionize how we interact through sight
Hands-free technological experience
Controlled by voice commands
Take pictures and record video
Send messages, find directions and translate your speech
Becomes a hands-free smartphone

Xbox 720
Product Highlights
Its codename is ‘Durango’
It is rumored that the console will include Blue-ray support, ability to record from live TV, and 3D gaming.
Enhanced Kinect device that will supposedly work with augmented reality glasses.
Rumored to be powered by 8GB RAM and a quad-core processor increasing its power from earlier versions

Nest
Product Highlights
Powerful new thermostat
Designed by two former Apple employees who were involved in the creation of the iPod and iPhone
Learns your habits every time you adjust it and automatically heats your house to suit
Heating can be controlled when you are not home via the mobile app
Claims to be able to cut your heating bill in half

Basis band
Product Highlights
A heart rate monitor that you can wear all the time
Provides an accurate heart-rate reading
Includes a galvanic skin response sensor which monitors sweat levels
Harbors an accelerometer so you can see how changes in your heart rate correlate with your exercise habits
Gives you a more accurate picture of your health than any other consumer gadget to date

Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon
Product Highlight
Features a huge 27-inch monitor that lays flat
Becomes an interactive table
HD screen, i7 processor, and a 2-hour battery
Specialized multi-user UI called Aura with games and activities oriented towards multiple users
Will go on sale summer 2013 for around $1600

Samsung Smart TV Platform
Product Highlights
Major update to Samsung’s smart TV platform
Quad-core processor
Facial recognition that customized content to the individual viewer
Improved natural language and gesture control
Uses predictive analysis to monitor viewing habits and suggest relevant content

Pebble
Product Highlights
Billed as “the first watch for the 21st century”
Has different faces that you can download and customize
Connects to iPhone and Android smartphones using Bluetooth, alerting you with a silent vibration to incoming calls, emails and messages
Downloaded apps can turn the watch into a stopwatch, GPS, mp3 player and computer to use while you’re on the go.
Initially funded through Kickstarter
You can pre-order for $150 online for when more become available Technology Gadgets of 2013 HOT 3D Printers Product Highlights Thin layers of plastic and other materials are placed on top of each other to create a 3D object based on a computer generated image Provides an alternative for inexpensive and quick production of items Items such as clothes, drugs, food and jewelry are being printed with this technology Mobile phones are expected to be printable in the next 10 years Prosthetic body parts are being created using this technology Google Glass Product Highights Glasses will revolutionize how we interact through sight O Hands-free technological experience Controlled by voice commands Take pictures and record video Send messages, find directions and translate your speech Becomes a hands-free smartphone xbox 720 Product Highlights Its codename is 'Durango' It is rumored that the console will include - Blu-ray support, ability to record from live TV, and 3D gaming Enhanced Kinect device that will supposedly work with augmented reality glasses Rumored to be powered by 8GB RAM and a quad-core processor increasing its power from earlier versions Nest Product Highights Powerful new thermostat nest Designed by two former Apple employees who were involved in the creation of the iPod and iPhone AIRWAVE 72 Learns your habits every time you adjust it and automatically heats your house to suit Heating can be controlled when you are not home via the mobile app Claims to be able to cut your heating bills in half Basis band Product Highlights 12:35 A heart-rate monitor that you can wear all the time Provides an accurate heart-rate reading BASIS Includes a galvanic skin response sensor which monitors sweat levels Harbors an accelerometer so you can see how changes in your heart rate correlate with your exercise habits Gives you a more accurate picture of your health than any other consumer gadget to date Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon Product Highights Features a huge 27-inch monitor that lays flat Becomes an interactive table TIME HD screen, i7 processor, and a 2-hour battery Specialized multi-user Ul called Aura with games and activities oriented towards multiple users Will go on sale summer 2013 for around $1600 Samsung Smart TV Platform Product Highlights SOART HUB Search Major update to Samsung's smart TV platform NETEIX hulu YouTube SAMSUNG PLUS Quad-core processor Facebook Netflix Hulu Plus YouTube Skype Samsung Apps O Your Video Family Story O Fitness VOUR Facial recognition that customizes content to the individual viewer SUSA Web Browser USA TODAY Twitter Pandora MOG Music Improved natural language and gesture controls vimeo AIShare Play ESPN ScoreCenter AccuWeather Samsung SPSN 5 Tools Return Uses predictive analysis to monitor viewing habits and suggest relevant content | Login T WallPaper Account Manager Pebble Billed as "the first watch for the 21st century" Product Highlights Has different faces that you can download and customize Connects to iPhone and Android smartphones using Bluetooth, alerting you with a silent vibration to incoming calls, emails and messages 9. 47 Tyler Hey, I'm running late for the Downloaded apps can turn the watch into a stopwatch, GPS, mp3 player and computer, to use while you're on the go hello meeting Il be there in 5 mins! Initially funded through Kickstarter You can pre-order one for $150 online for when more become available Sources: www.mushroomnetworks.com http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/news/ces-2013-editors-choice-awards http://sciencefocus.com/news/top-5-most-exciting-gadgets-2013 https://plus.google.com/+projectglass/posts http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/technology/t3s-top-10-hot-gadgets-1788517 http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/xbox-720-rumors-the-rumors-that-might-be-true/ mushroom NET W ORKS 12:35 BASIS •