Personify Live
Personify Live is the first web-conferencing tool that blends live video of the presenter with a PowerPoint slideshow, live demo, video or other on-screen content. It works alongside popular conferencing platforms such as Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting and Skype, using a depth-sensing camera to remove the presenter’s background and place them over any desktop, creating a virtual “green screen.” Presentations can be recorded, stored and shared, and a companion mobile app for iPhone and Android serves as a remote control. Compatible with Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 desktops, as well as Mac OS X. Pricing is $20 per month per user; an ASUS depth-sensing camera is available for $199 with three months free, and a 30-day free trial is offered.
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LINKASE for iPhone 5
LINKASE is a protective iPhone 5 case that improves WiFi reception by up to 50 percent, helping in locations with weak signals such as airports and hotels. The case includes a slide-out antenna that enhances browsing and upload/download speeds using an electromagnetic waveguide and a proprietary antenna design. Built from durable polycarbonate with shock-absorbent rubber to protect the screen, the case also features a multilayered, non-slip leather coating for a comfortable grip. It is available in five colors and retails for $49.95.
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The Node
The Node is a compact multi-sensor device roughly the size of a roll of quarters that measures environmental conditions and material properties. Designed by a team that includes a former NASA contractor, it detects temperature, reads color with 99.99 percent accuracy (beneficial for designers and artists), senses airborne chemicals such as carbon monoxide, and can monitor things like humidor efficiency or a bike ride’s distance. The system uses interchangeable sensor modules—six different sensors are available separately starting at $25—and displays results on compatible iOS devices including iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch (5th Gen), iPad 3, iPad 4 and iPad mini. Priced at $149.
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Kobo Aura HD E Ink eReader
Kobo’s Aura HD aims to deliver a premium e-reading experience with a 6.8-inch E Ink display at 265 dots per inch—the highest-resolution E Ink screen in its class—providing a larger, crisper reading surface than many competitors. The display offers roughly 30 percent more readable area and a look closer to printed paper. Powered by a 1GHz processor that provides faster page turns, the device includes WiFi for browsing the Kobo eBookstore, 4GB of internal storage (expandable to 32GB) to hold thousands of books, and a battery life of up to two months on a single charge. Available in Ivory, Espresso and Onyx for $169.99.
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