iOS 6.0.2 Causing iPhone 5, iPad Mini Battery Drain

iOS 6.0.2 Causing iPhone 5, iPad Mini 

Battery Drain

Apple released an update to iOS 6 geared directly toward the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini since both devices seem to have had issues with Wi-Fi. Now just two days later, users are reporting the batteries on their iPhone 5 and iPad Mini have been draining even faster than before.

Many users are complaining about the issue on Twitter. So far there’s no word from Apple about this issue, but they need to fix this quickly. iOS 6.1 is pretty close to being released anyway, so hopefully we have a fix soon.

No one wants to shell out all of that money for a phone and have problems like this.

New Samsung Audio Docking Station

You know Samsung for their quality smartphones, phablets and tablets, but they also have an audio docking station coming our way. This leaked audio docking station from Samsung is said to come with a micro USB connection at the bottom and will deliver a maximum power of 6W, which translates to 3W of juice on both sides.

 It will come in three different colors: black, red and silver. This docking station is versatile, with different ways for you to hook up your smartphone, like wireless or Bluetooth 3.0. Or even an old fashioned 3.5mm cable.

It looks like this Samsung audio docking station will make an appearance at CES or MWC, in January and February, with a store release sometime in the first quarter of 2013.

JuiceCane Scalable Mobile Power Pack Hits Indiegogo

If you are looking for a more colourful way to keep your gadgets juiced whilst away from the grid you might be interested in a new device which has started its journey from concept to production over on the indiegogo crowd funding website.

Each JuiceCan has dual USB output ports, that can charge two mobile terminals at the same time, and is equipped with a 2.3W LED light, which is good for a massive 200 hours of use creating a light source with 100 meters radius, says its inventors, AmpTech.

 Another unique features of the JuiceCane is that you can add a number together to create a JuiceCane providing even more juice.

“To transform JuiceCan into JuiceCane is very simple, everyone can learn at a glance. The more JuiceCans you combine, the longer JuiceCane is, the more capacity you get. Final capacity depends on your wish. Mix & Match color combination would be very interesting.”

“Beautiful shapes like bamboo-joints, in meaning “continually to get promoted, 节节高升 (jie jie gao sheng)”. The size is easy to grasp in your hand. You can use one JuiceCan in your daily life; When camping and travelling, you can easily combine JuiceCans into JuiceCane forming larger capacity that meets longer needs.”

For more information jump over to the  indiegogo project page, to have all your questions answered and make a pledge.

Neogeo X Gold Limited Edition 

Launches This Week

If you’re a gamer that has been around long enough, you’ll remember the Neogeo name as one of the game consoles gamers around the world lusted after back in the day. If you’ve been following it, you may also know that a modern version of the Neogeo is set to launch this month.

The manufacture of the console announced back in October that December was the month when the console would launch. We now know that the Neogeo X Gold Limited Edition game console system will launch this week. If you missed the other coverage of the system, the console is an all in one device that doubles as a handheld and a home arcade system.

The package includes the Neogeo X Arcade Stick and the Neogeo X Station. The console section of the system allows classic video games be played on the big screen or computer monitor via HDMI or composite output. The system will sell for $199.99, which is considerably less than the original sold for back in the day.

Staples Preparing To Offer Low Cost 3D Printing

Staples Preparing To Offer Low Cost 

3D Printing

Mcor Technologies and Staples have teamed up to start a new service that will provide low cost 3D Printing for all, via a service called “Staples Easy 3D”.

The new low cost 3D printing service will be available online via the Staples Office Centre, and will be rolled out in the Netherlands and Belgium during the first quarter of 2013.

The new service will allow customers to upload electronic files in either STL, OBJ, or VRML formats, to the Staples Office Centre and pick up the models at their nearest Staples store, or have them shipped firstly to a specified address. Wouter Van Dijk, president of the Staples Printing Systems Division in Europe, explained in the press release.

“Given our market leadership in commercial print, why would we ever stop at two dimensions?”-”Customized parts, prototypes, art objects, architectural models, medical models and 3D maps are items customers need today, in a more affordable and more accessible manner. Mcor will help us to keep prices low, quality high and color brilliant as we meet the demand.” Mcor said that the Iris printer supports “more than one million hues simultaneously as it creates photo-realistic physical objects from 3D data.”

The service will offer a resolution of 5760 x 1440 x 508 dpi, and use Mcor’s new Iris 3D printers, and was officially launched at Euromold 2012 exhibition, last week.

Kohler Moxie Bluetooth Showerhead Speaker

It has always been a little tricky to listen to music from your mobile device whilst in the shower. You either have to use a securely sealed bag or a purpose-built waterproof case for your mobile phone or tablet, to stop water entering your device.

Now there is a simpler way to listen to your mobile music collection without the need to take your mobile device into the shower. Kohler has created a Bluetooth waterproof speaker showerhead that when wirelessly connect to your mobile device allowing you to listen to your favourite tunes.

The wireless speaker is attached to the shower head using magnets, so it can be easily removed for charging and replaced without the need for any fiddly connections.

“Designed by industry-leader Kohler, the combination unit features a showerhead with 60 angled nozzles that deliver full-spray coverage, an easy-to-clean silicone sprayface that makes it easy to wipe away mineral buildup, and a sleek exterior engineered to stand up to daily use.”

The new Kohler Moxie Bluetooth showerhead speaker is now available to purchase for $200.

Samsung Rugby III For AT&T Announced

AT&T is adding another handset to its lineup of mobile devices. The Samsung Rugby III, the fifth-generation phone in the Rugby series. It’s a tough phone that can stand up to some abuse and the elements.

It’s built to military 810G specifications and it is waterproof, dust proof, and shock resistant. Features include a 2.4-inch QVGA display and a 3-megapixel camera. It also supports a variety of mobile resource management applications from AT&T and offers one-touch access to GPS Navigation through AT&T Navigator.

The Rugby III is compatible with AT&T’s Enhanced Push to Talk (PTT) service as well. AT&T customers can pre-order the device on November 30. It will be available on the 14th of December for $99.99 with a two-year contract.