TechGadgetry

"The Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27, “Table PC” as they call it, is easily one of the most unique PCswe’ve seen in the past several years. This machine works with a massive display that sits on a hinge holding it up – or allowing it to lie flat – for tablet gaming with touch. It’s as if someone decided they weren’t having as much fun as the potential for a tablet would allow them, and blew the whole thing up with Lenovo behind the wheel."

"External battery packs are pretty darn awesome and have been getting more awesome over the past couple of years. Capacities and features have gone up while size and prices have dropped. Despite the benefit of being able to charge multiple devices from a single external battery pack, there is a growing appeal for smartphone cases designed with a built-in battery only for the phone."

"This week the folks at Sony have made the console official for the PlayStation 4 – not just a box, but something a bit more sharp. This machine doesn’t take on any new specifications here at the start of the week at E3, but here with the reveal of the machine, the keynote just got a whole lot more interesting. For those of you just joining in on the PlayStation 4 journey, this is the second PlayStation 4 keynote address of the year but the first in which we’ve seen the device."

"A company known as They Innovate has designed Clipless, a mounting device that fastens a smartphone to almost any place imaginable. A wall, clothes, car dashboards, and essentially anything with a moderately flat surface will work, according to the creators."

"This week the folks at Samsung have made good on their word of a Samsung GALAXY S 4 wireless charging solution, bringing it out with the Qi-standard for good measure. There’s two pieces to this puzzle, the first being a Wireless Charging Pad, the second being a Wireless Charging Cover. These are being pushed separately for more than one reason, mind you."

"The Hitcase Pro for iPhone 5 turns the phone into a ruggedized GoProstyle video camera with a fisheye lens and a water proof and shock proof case. Optional accessories help users mount their iPhone 5 to a car, boat, helmet or almost anything."

(Also iPhone 4/4S)

"With this week’s unveil of the Xbox One, the next thing to think about, naturally, is what sort of accessories are to be expected with the next-generation console, especially since the One won’t be compatible with Xbox 360 accessories. However, Turtle Beach is one of the first accessory makers to sign on with the new console and announce that they’ll be bringing headsets for Xbox One gamers."

"It’s all change for Microsoft and Xbox today, with the new Xbox One shaking things up in the gaming world and meeting Sony’s PlayStation 4 challenge head-on. The Xbox One has a lot to live up to, though: the 360 held the best-selling console torch for some time, and that’s something Sony would just love to steal away with the PS4."

"Announcing a product during a major event like Google I/O takes some real courage, especially when you’re revealing a device that’s extremely similar to a product Google is headlining with. That’s what Recon is doing with the Jet, a wearable device that’s drawn instant comparisons to Google Glass."

"So, you have got your spanking new smartphone, and there is nothing quite like making sure everyone else who drops by your home knows that you have the latest addition to your collection of gadgets, and here we are with the £19.99 Smartphone Time Lapse Turntable. Just what the heck does it do? For starters, it is capable of delivering the perfect platform for shooting panoramas or sweeping 360° time-lapse movies."

"The nightly recharge is a fact of life with most modern smartphones, and the HTC One is no different, but what if you could double your runtime and protect your expensive new toy in the process? That’s what Mophie promises from the Juice Pack for the HTC One, a combination external battery and hard case that, when wrapped around your phone, should let even the most ambitious power-user escape the tyranny of the charger. All that flexibility comes at a price, however: $99.95 and a considerably larger device in your pocket."

"With the RokForm v3 Suction Mount we’ve got one piece of the puzzle, and with the Rokbed v3 S3 Case we’ve got the other. RokForm is expanding their line of compatible components with this v3 set, working with devices like the iPhone 5 and the iPhone 4S right this minute with plans for devices like the GALAXY S 4 on the list. In addition to the Suction Mount, there’s also a friendly list of components that attach with the same multi-clip attachment point."

"Sceptre has announced new dash camera called the Carcam CCR2000. The camera is designed specifically to provide evidence of any accidents or other activity that occurs on the road in front of your vehicle. The camera is designed to provide automatic and continuous recording of audio and video. The camera is also designed to start recording automatically once the vehicle is parked if it is struck by another car."

"When the mighty Li-Ion battery of the Samsung Galaxy S4 (2600 mAh capacity) is not enough, owners can now make use of a spare battery and a helpful charger kit, which has been recently launched by Samsung. Compatible with all variants of the smartphone, this extra charge is enough to double productivity levels and ensure connectivity for longer periods of time."

"The continuous panorama function on digital cameras and smartphones can create stunning photographs in the right hands. But, to get that shot just right, those hands need to be steady. The Spinpod is a portable motion control unit which is designed to make creating panoramas easier, while removing the need for you to spin on the spot."

"Wearables needn’t just be for humans: startup Whistle wants $100 to track man’s best friend, and the eponymous Whistle dog collar add-on is how it plans to do it. Collecting details of different types of activity, resting periods, and other information, Whistle pushes it not only to a companion app on your smartphone, but into the cloud where a timeline of the dog’s behavior and routines can be monitored."

"This is the speaker dock that charges any smartphone and tablet simultaneously. The dock has two USB ports that accommodate smartphones and tablets and both devices are held upright, side-by-side, providing a convenient charging platform that requires as little space as a box of tissues. The dock plays music from either device through the unit's dual 3-watt stereo speakers, allowing you to watch videos or listen to a music collection while the devices charge."

"Kickstarter always seems to have some interesting project underway that I want to own. The latest project to surface is yet another device that I would like to have in my house called the tim-E, and it is designed to work with your iPhone. The device is a robot alarm clock and bedside companion that uses your iPhone or the iPod Touch for its head and face."

"The Jison Case Quilted Leather case for iPad mini feels great thanks to the beautiful high quality leather and it looks beautiful.

The typical features of this case make it a nice option for most iPad mini users. The cover includes the magnetic wake feature. A slot on the back of the case holds the edge of the case’s cover to turn it into a stand with two viewing angles."

"This week we’ve had the opportunity to have a look at Tech21′s Impact Shield smartphone screen protector technology in the form of it’s iPhone 5 and Samsung GALAXY S 4 iterations. This product works with three layers of shielding, each of them working with slightly different features for an overall 80 percent lessening of impact by objects aimed at your smartphone’s screen."

Until smartphone batteries last for weeks on end, carrying a backup charging cable wherever you go will be a necessary evil. But at least you don't have to deal with a perpetual tangle of wires if you import SoftBank's new Itomaki AC Adapters.