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The Tile 1
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The Tile

When was the last time you put down your keys, and promptly forgot their location? How about your wallet? Your laptop? Well, the age old problem of misplacing your essentials is about to be solved. The Tile is a matchbook sized bluetooth device, which can be attached to your laptop, keys, wallet, even your bike, and works in conjunction with an iOS application to allow you to find your misplaced items. If your item is within earshot, it can be found by activating the Tile’s inbuilt speaker which will sound an alert when triggered. The application also has a radar-like function, which uses the strength of the bluetooth connection as an indicator of how close you are to the device as you search. The Tile also allows for the tracking stolen of items; if an item is tagged as ‘lost’ within the app, it will be automatically detected by other Tile users devices. If your device is detected within up to 150 ft of another user, you will be notified of its GPS location through the application. Although this feature may not be particularly useful in the products early days, the more users the application has, the more productive it will be.
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Wacom Cintiq Companion 2
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Wacom Cintiq Companion

Produced by Wacom, creators of drawing-specific digital interfaces, the Cintiq Companion is a portable and powerful Windows 8 tablet. The Cintiq Companion is separated from other pressure sensitive, stylus friendly devices such as the Windows Surface by its focus on artistry over versatility. Rather than being an accessory to your regular desktop or laptop, as other Wacom products are, the Companion is completely self-contained, portable and light-weight. Despite donning a familiar Windows 8 interface, the Companion is deceptively powerful, running on an Intel Core i7 chip, with 8GB of RAM. Its matte 13.3” screen has full HD resolution, and the accompanying stylus is precise in its functionality and aesthetically comfortable, making the drawing experience unprecedentedly natural. Due to its size, the device is less practical as a multi-purpose tablet than the iPad or Surface, however it remains an exceptional tool for artistry and design.
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iTunes Radio Reaches Australia

Having been launched almost 6 months ago in the United States, the much anticipated iTunes Radio is finally available in Australia. iTunes Radio is a free, ad supported service which features over 100 stations, along with an incredible catalogue of music from the iTunes store. iTunes radio is accessible from iTunes on PC and Mac as well as apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. The application ‘evolves’ in accordance with the music you play and download, hence the more you use iTunes, the precise iTunes Radio will be in its music selection. iTunes Radio also plans to feature exclusive music premieres from top selling artists, as well as streaming special events such as the iTunes Festival in London. In addition to the free service, iTunes offer the iTunes Match service. A subscription to Match costs $34.00AU per year, and allows the user the complete streaming experience with no ads, a clear competitor for the Pandora equivalent which costs $36AU per year. Along with ad free streaming, the Match service automatically stores all your music, including imported files, in the iCloud. On Apple devices, iTunes Radio will be bundled in with the ‘Music’ app on mobile devices, to integrate streaming into a familiar app we all already use.
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5aver Emergency Flashlight and Mask 4
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5aver Emergency Flashlight and Mask

In Australia, every summer we’re faced with the dangerous burden of fires which lead to many homes and, more importantly lives being lost each year. There have been various innovations that have helped detect the rapid nature in which a fire grows such as, fire extinguishers and fire blankets, though it seems Australia’s bushfires are growing more rapid and stronger every year. This year a new innovation has landed, 5aver is a new form of technology which can help save lives. This practical innovation consists of a flashlight and respirator in an all in one functional unit. At the scene of a fire it will activate in five seconds and filters 92% of toxins in the air. The 5aver is functional for a full five minutes, the designated time period in which a person is meant to leave a fire. It’s a compact and colourful device which comes in bright red and orange and can also be formed into many configurations and can be used in all locations in high visible areas including schools, museums and office buildings. New products such as 5aver is a solution to an ongoing development where technology is leading the way in helping save lives one invention at a time.
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Curved Televisions

The next big thing in television trends and viewing is here. Where innovation and entertainment meet new design comes the EA9800 Curved 3D OLED TV, with its new invention of the smooth white curved frame and paper thin screen, the EA9800 is the way of the future. The precision of this new wide screen is accountable of how it’s been made. The clear stand which the TV sits on takes all of fuss away from mounting it on the wall, making it even easier to set up in any household. The design of the curved screen offers better viewing from every angle so that the TV moves with you as you watch it. The base of the screen is reduced to 4.4mm, making it one of the most compact television devices there is on the market. The EA9800 is more than just a regular TV, the enhancements of see through speakers, 4 colour pixels, voice control, USB ports and built in WI-FI have advanced the way the viewer can now interact with their TV like never before. The EA9800 uses the best of modern technology, incorporating a new way we view entertainment.
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Moshi Smart

Moshi have released something brilliant. In the past flip style cases might have protected your phone, however answering a call could be a bit of a hassle. Moshi’s SenseCover case lets you answer a call with the swipe of a finger all while the case remains closed. This is because of the cover’s tough-sensitive strip going through the front of the case, which touches the display; allowing for an easy alternative to a usually slow process.
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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Essence 7
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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Essence

The BeoSound Essence a new sound system that offers a very simple way to add more music to your life –just by one touch. Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSound Essence is a radically simple approach to accessing the ever-expanding panoply of digital music possibilities, whether they’re in the cloud, on your computer, NAS, mobile phone or tablet. With just one touch you can listen to all your music in premium quality. Place a BeoSound Essence Remote on the wall next to the light switch, and start listening to your favourite music when you walk into the room. Or put another one next to your toaster to add wake-up tunes to your morning menu. 
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SoundLink Mini by BOSE

Small in size, but big in performance. At 18cm long and weighing only 0.68kg, the SoundLink Mini speaker fits into your hand perfectly. It connects to any Bluetooth device such as your iPhone or laptop, and has a range of approximately 30 feet so you can enjoy music without wires. The rechargeable battery enables the speaker to keep playing for up to seven hours, and comes with a charging dock, so you can still play music while charging.
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In control with UP by Jawbone 8
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In control with UP by Jawbone

Be in control of your lifestyle with Jawbone’s newest creation. UP is a wristband that monitors your sleep, diet, and daily activities. It functions with an app available in Apple and Android, and is designed to fit into your everyday lifestyle. Simply slide it onto your wrist, and your good to go. The wristband will track your lifestyle; the hours you sleep, the distance moved, calories burned, and discover hidden connections and patterns in daily activities.
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