Fossil Connected watch concept displays vital info from your Android or BlackBerry handset, looks great doing it

<P><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdaPU-Vrd6uyy1ulJMGnKeZSwTLJ2Xg8xcyF2tCKwsfxAKq0kCjIVVrgH0bt2w7ZbgS5QRAKBbw1YyyVR1pZXmJ6MtRMrzfVW1GQpB8pLVQkjclQ7Z151ZoyvkfZJM9B1JwS1xEkuiUok/s1600/101216-fossil-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdaPU-Vrd6uyy1ulJMGnKeZSwTLJ2Xg8xcyF2tCKwsfxAKq0kCjIVVrgH0bt2w7ZbgS5QRAKBbw1YyyVR1pZXmJ6MtRMrzfVW1GQpB8pLVQkjclQ7Z151ZoyvkfZJM9B1JwS1xEkuiUok/s320/101216-fossil-01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></P><br /><P>Sure, companies haven't had too much success with connected watches -- remember SPOT? But don't lose hope! The Fossil Connected watch concept shows that at least somebody is still trying to bring wrist-based chronometers into the 21st century. This timepiece is designed to pair with your Android or BlackBerry handset via Bluetooth to display weather, caller ID info, text messages, so on and so forth. And unlike a lot of the watches we see in this space, it actually looks pretty damn good. It remains to be seen exactly when these will make it to market (currently the company is hashing out the concept and "showing them around Silicon Valley," according to Robert Scoble), but when they do they should sell for around $200. Get a closer look after the break.</P>

Fossil Connected watch concept displays vital info from your Android or BlackBerry handset, looks great doing it

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Which connected TV box are you?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXiEKHjaPoxpV34SvWJM22Gn8_gY_FLaiIpOECxwq2OV63w5fI52ma6QKFFkuLznji3n49mhWftmylaGn5NtnnF5cvg3Vxgson7MOfkQ6GP7GqhKY9cs9zxGMU0xjFpSroGocANR46DlI/s1600/2010-09-21xdsp-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXiEKHjaPoxpV34SvWJM22Gn8_gY_FLaiIpOECxwq2OV63w5fI52ma6QKFFkuLznji3n49mhWftmylaGn5NtnnF5cvg3Vxgson7MOfkQ6GP7GqhKY9cs9zxGMU0xjFpSroGocANR46DlI/s320/2010-09-21xdsp-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=latesttecompu-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B000AOUDYE&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Switched On presents a short quiz to determine your content-delivery personality. <br /> <br /> <b>It's most important that my on-demand entertainment: </b><br /> <br /> a) is easy and accessible<br /> b) is not blocked<br /> c) is available at the optimum bitrate<br /> d) offers a new navigation paradigm <br /> e) advances the species<br /> <b><br /> The place I usually find entertainment is: </b><br /> a) the cloud<br /> b) my PC<br /> c) the NAS connected to my TV<br /> d) the long tail of the Web<br /> e) Madagascar

Which connected TV box are you?

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DivX TV launches on LG connected devices

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com///classifications/events/ces2010/lg-first-3d-tv-200-200.jpg"> <br /><P>DivX has announced that its web TV portal, DivX TV, is now live. </P><br /><P>Originally announced way back at <a href="">CES 2010 in January</A>, the service is US-only at the moment, but will be launching in the UK and Europe sometime in 2011.</P><br /><P>There are around 10,000 videos to peruse on DivX TV, all of which can be accessed through LG devices.</P><br /><P>The LG kit in question is: BD550, BD570 and BD590 Blu-ray players and LHB335, LHB535 and LHB975 home theatre systems.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Web on TV</STRONG></P><br /><P>There's been an influx of content for connected devices of late, with Sony announcing just this week that it has bagged Sky News for its <a href="">Bravia Internet Video</A> portal. </P><br /><P>DivX TV's line-up includes web favourites Funny or Die and Bablemusic.</P><br /><P>There's also channels for business news, movie trailers and automotive stuff.</P><br /><P>Matt Milne, executive vice president and general manager, DivX said: "DivX TV is a compelling solution for manufacturers like LG seeking to differentiate their product lines with a best-in-class Internet video experience. </P><br /><P>"Consumers have responded very positively to the launch of DivX TV and the entertainment control and selection the service provides them. </P><br /><P>"We look forward to working with our partners and bringing more quality web programming to the living room." </P>

DivX TV launches on LG connected devices

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Pure One Flow: world's cheapest connected radio launched

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/images/Pure%20One%20Flow-200-200.jpg"><br /><P>Pure has launched the world's most affordable 'connected' radio this week, a single portable that will let you access internet radio, in addition to all of your usual FM and DAB favourites.</P><br /><P>The Pure One Flow is the fifth member of Pure's One family and will cost £99.99 – a decent price for those who want to dive into the thousands of internet radio stations on offer.</P><br /><P>"One Flow achieves a new price in premium digital and internet radio, but it does so without compromise," says Colin Crawford, Pure's director of marketing.</P><br /><P>"So you get all the benefits of broadcast digital radio, plus new on-line content and you even get access to our revolutionary FlowSongs service to buy music direct from your radio. ONE Flow really will deliver internet-connected digital radio for everyone."</P><br /><P><STRONG>New era for internet radio</STRONG></P><br /><P>Pure's One Flow will automatically hook up to your local home Wi-Fi connection to access thousands of internet radio stations and podcasts, as well as loads of BBC Listen Again content.</P><br /><P>You can also use Pure's Lounge service, which helps you save your favourite internet stations and podcasts. </P><br /><P>To go alongside this Pure recently launched a <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/pure-launches-internet-radio-iphone-app-910875">Lounge app for iPhone</A>.</P><br /><P>Describing the look of the latest connected radio, Pure says: "With its luxurious, black satin-touch finish, satin-chrome dials and considerably enhanced audio performance, One Flow looks and sounds fantastic – and its intuitive interface including a new home button for easy navigation to the source menu makes it extremely easy to use. </P><br /><P>"One Flow is also an ideal travelling companion, providing up to 25 hours of portable listening per charge when fitted with the optional rechargeable fit-and-forget ChargePAK E1 (£34.99)."</P><br /><P>For more check out <a href="http://www.pure.com/">www.pure.com.</A></P>

Pure One Flow: world's cheapest connected radio launched

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10 Useful Gadgets for Connected Teens

<P><img alt="" class="alignright size-full wp-image-421537" height="225" src="/bestgadgetsteens.jpg" title="best gadgets teens" width="225"></P><br /><P><a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This post</A> originally appeared on <a href="http://mylifescoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Life Scoop</A>, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about using social media and technology for a more connected life.</EM></P><br /><P>Knowing what gifts to buy teens can be a tough call — after all, what was such a hit just a few months ago can become a big miss overnight.</P><br /><P>A teen-friendly gadget is a good bet, though, as it’s a functional item that will prove useful, and if you’re lucky, even educational.</P><br /><P>While we wouldn’t dare to suggest anything as personal as choice of phone, portable media player or even gaming device — no doubt your teenager has clear ideas about what’s cool in those areas — we do have 10 terrific products that are perfect for tech-savvy teens.</P><br /><P>Read on for our suggestions and let us know any other gadgets you’d recommend for the connected teen in the comments box below.</P><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-421355" height="250" src="/lacie.jpg" title="gadgets gift ideas teens teenagers " width="344"> <br /><P>A portable hard drive comes in very handy for teens who work across multiple computers at school and home. It offers a great way to back up important school work and is a useful way to carry around media files. The compact LaCie Skwarim adds that extra bit of spunk that other devices don’t have, and it provides 60GBs of on-the-go storage.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Cost:</STRONG> $99.99</P><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-421631" height="250" src="/Bloggietouch1.jpg" title="gadgets teens" width="389"> <br /><P>The Bloggie Touch makes posting photos and video to YouTube<a class="blippr-inline-smiley blippr-inline-smiley-07" href="http://www.blippr.com/apps/336658-YouTube" rel="http://www.blippr.com/apps/336658-YouTube.whtml" target="_blank">YouTube<img alt="YouTube" class="wp-smiley" height="14" src="/inline-face07.png" width="14"></A>, Facebook<a class="blippr-inline-smiley blippr-inline-smiley-05" href="http://www.blippr.com/apps/336650-Facebook" rel="http://www.blippr.com/apps/336650-Facebook.whtml" target="_blank">Facebook<img alt="Facebook" class="wp-smiley" height="14" src="/inline-face05.png" width="14"></A>, Picasa<a class="blippr-inline-smiley blippr-inline-smiley-05" href="http://www.blippr.com/apps/507846-Picasa" rel="http://www.blippr.com/apps/507846-Picasa.whtml" target="_blank">Picasa<img alt="Picasa" class="wp-smiley" height="14" src="/inline-face05.png" width="14"></A> and Flickr<a class="blippr-inline-smiley blippr-inline-smiley-05" href="http://www.blippr.com/apps/336659-Flickr" rel="http://www.blippr.com/apps/336659-Flickr.whtml" target="_blank">Flickr<img alt="Flickr" class="wp-smiley" height="14" src="/inline-face05.png" width="14"></A> a breeze, while the full 1080p HD video recording resolution and the 12.8-megapixel camera should ensure the content is great quality. The flip-out USB arm for uploading and charging is a nice touch and it renders the inevitable lost cables a non-issue.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Cost:</STRONG> From $179.99</P><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-421391" height="250" src="/kindle.jpg" title="gadgets tech gifts teenagers teens " width="190"> <br /><P>As more and more books are getting digitized, the Amazon <a href="">Kindle</A> can offer a solution to carting around tons of heavy tomes. And if the eBook platform excites your teen enough to want to dip into some literature too, then that can only be a good thing, right?</P><br /><P><STRONG>Cost:</STRONG> $139</P><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-421403" height="250" src="/cinswivel.jpg" title="gadgets for teens " width="231"> <br /><P>This super-fun solution will enable your teen to share slide-shows, video and other media from iPods, iPhones, PSPs, digital cameras, portable DVD players, netbooks, smartphones and more. It’s capable of projecting a 60-inch image from eight feet away, perfect for creating a movie theater feel in your own home.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Cost:</STRONG> Around $300</P><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-421607" height="250" src="/creative.jpg" title="great gadgets teenagers" width="391"> <br /><P>It’s fairly safe to say that all teens like music and with these colorful speakers from Creative, they can enjoy it without the wires. The D100 can stream music from Bluetooth<a class="blippr-inline-smiley blippr-inline-smiley-05" href="http://www.blippr.com/apps/390680-Bluetooth" rel="http://www.blippr.com/apps/390680-Bluetooth.whtml" target="_blank">Bluetooth<img alt="Bluetooth" class="wp-smiley" height="14" src="/inline-face05.png" width="14"></A>-enabled devices, as well as play audio from other wired devices via an aux-in port. It can run for up to 25 hours of non-stop music on four AA batteries.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Cost:</STRONG> $79.99</P><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-421411" height="250" src="/teensgadgets.jpg" title="teens gadgets" width="303"> <br /><P>Compatible with all the major video chat software, this tidy webcam offers 720p high-def video, giving your teen the ability to grab decent-sized stills, alongside some clever tech to help enhance audio and visual quality. After recording, it features one-click uploading to the likes of Facebook and YouTube, while younger teens may enjoy the bundled special effects such as neon splashes and fish-eye distortions.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Cost:</STRONG> $49.99</P><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-421501" height="250" src="/parrot.jpg" title="best gadgets teens " width="187"> <br /><P>While most parents try and be reasonable about the various health scares that hit the headlines, sometimes you can’t help thinking there might be some truth in the argument that radiation from phones affects young brains. A speakerphone should help rest your mind at ease during those many hours your teen spends on a cellphone. It also gives teens a fun, flexible way to chat to their friends and can be used in a car as a hands-free solution.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Cost:</STRONG> $99.99</P><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-421429" height="250" src="/sony.jpg" title="gadgets teens teenagers " width="156"> <br /><P>We can’t all pay attention 100% of the time. If your teen isn’t a good note-taker, or is someone who absorbs knowledge best after hearing it twice, a digital voice recorder to record classes and lectures could really help them out with school work. It also doubles as a fun recording device for any budding musicians.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Cost:</STRONG> $99.95</P><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-421439" height="250" src="/RP-HTX7R500.jpg" title="great gifts tech gadgets teens teenagers " width="250"> <br /><P>A quality pair of headphones will perform better at lower volumes, meaning your teen will not be forced to turn the music up too loud. These old school Panasonic headphones come in various cool colors, and with the size, you can be sure your teen won’t get away with listening to them in class.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Cost:</STRONG> $59.99</P><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-421509" height="250" src="/chumby1.jpg" title="gadgets gizmos teenagers teens " width="261"> <br /><P>It’s hard to describe the Chumby. Think of it as an ultra-connected alarm clock. It’s a box for your teen’s bedside table that boasts 1,500 widgets to bring news, weather, podcasts, music, games and more via your Wi-Fi network. And let’s face it, one more alarm in the morning to try and get your teen out of bed really isn’t going to hurt…</P><br /><P><STRONG>Cost:</STRONG> $119.95</P>

10 Useful Gadgets for Connected Teens

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