….and We Have a Winner: Congrats on your New TankBot!
Congrats to @Herl13–you have a brand new TankBot heading your way! What are we giving away next? Come back tonight at 8:pm eastern to find out!
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You Have Until Midnight Pacific Tonight to Enter our TankBot Giveaway!
Whether it’s to keep for yourself (like I did) or to give as a gift, who wouldn’t want an adorable robot that you can control with your mobile phone? TankBot, from Desk Pets International, is not only fun to use with your iPhone or Android device, it’s also great fun to watch as it roams your hallways in autonomous mode, complete with LED lights and sound effects. At $24.99, TankBot is sure to be one of this holiday season’s biggest hits–and we’re giving one away to one lucky reader! How can you get one? Simple: Just “Follow” YourTechReport (@urtechreport) and Desk Pets (@DeskPets) on Twitter, and Retweet this post…that’s it! We’ll pick one winner randomly and you have until midnight pacific tonight to enter (open to U.S. and Canadian residents only). So what are you waiting for? Your chance for a TankBot of your very own is just a few clicks away!
Special Edition TankBot Launches Exclusively at Brookstone
Remember back in September we told you about TankBot, the adorable, free-roaming robot you can control with your iOS or Android device? Well, Brookstone has just launched Special Edition version of TankBot that adds a little more action to the mix. In addition to being able to operate autonomously using its built-in infrared sensors as well as allowing you to use your mobile device to control it, this Special Edition TankBot has a battle mode that lets you fight it out with your friends using infrared “guns.” Priced at $25, these tiny bots will probably find their way into plenty of stockings this holiday season–and you can find out more after the jump…
Amazon Kicks Off the Shopping Season early, Opens Black Friday Deals Store
Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays; and is there any greater joy than waking up early Friday morning, fresh off your turkey buzz, to catch some fantastic shopping deals? Well, the folks at Amazon.com know how much we love a bargain (especially when we don’t have to leave our homes to find one), and are once again kicking the shopping season off several weeks early with their Black Friday Deals Store. You’ll find hundreds of different products discounted in all categories, and it all leads up to the big day on Friday, November 25th. Different deals will be available on different days, so make sure you head to Amazon.com/BlackFriday over the next few weeks to see if your favorite gadget is available at a ridiculous price. Click after the break for more info and to preview some of the sale items.
Desk Pets’ TankBot Rolls into Stores Nationwide, Sporting Full iOS & Android Control
Remember when we first told you about TankBot way back in January? Well, if you’ve been looking forward to this tiny robot as much as we have, your wait is finally over–Desk Pets’ TankBot is officially available today, nationwide, at Toys R’ Us and Radio Shack. For the unfamiliar, Desk Pets is known for their innovative, low-priced robotic toys–and TankBot may be their coolest creation yet. On its own, TankBot is a small, autonomous robot with built-in IR sensors that allow it freely navigate its environment; but attach the remote dongle to your iOS or Android device and download a free app, and you have full control of TankBot using your phone (or iPad/iPod Touch) as the remote! TankBot has a built-in USB charger, and 30 minutes of charging will yield 15 minutes of play. The best part? All of this fun, and only a $24.99 price tag. Check out the video to see TankBot in action, and check after the jump for more details
Our Shopping Guide for Grads and Dads
Looking for a great gift idea for dad? How about the perfect piece of tech for the grad in your life? We’ve got you covered! We have something here for everyone–everything from Bluetooth speakers, to home audio and RC helicopters. So sit back, relax, and do your shopping without even leaving the house–courtesy of your friends at YourTechReport.com.
Fitness & Outdoor Enthusiasts
FINIS: Swimsense ™ (powered by SportSense)
World’s Only Swim Performance Watch Monitor that Tracks Swim Stroke Type
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Available at: FINISInc.com and Best Buy
Price: $199.99
Website: www.Finisinc.com
Parrot Announces AR.Race and AR.Drone Challenges
Can’t get enough of Parrot’s AR.Drone? Beleieve me…we understand. In addition to their announcement that AR.Drone software was coming to more platforms, Parrot also announced at E3 a new game for Drone owners, as well as a competition that Drone users will definitely want to hear about. AR.Race (the app is now live in the App Store) is a new game that let’s Drone owners create their own courses and race against each other–Parrot is even selling optional inflatable cones and a doughnut, as well as a finish line for those that want to add a bit more authenticity and challenge to their aerial races. AR.Drone Challenges is an international competition that Parrot is sponsoring, where Drone pilots register at ardrone.com and submit videos of 3 “challenges” that Parrot will post on the site. Parrot will then judge the videos, and pick 14 finalists to compete in Paris for the championship on October 1st. Check after the jump for more details on the new game and AR.Drone Challenges…
Android, Symbian and bada Users Will Soon Take Flight with Parrot’s AR.Drone
We’ll always have a soft spot in our hearts for the AR.Drone; not only is it one of the coolest flying gadgets you’ll ever see, but it was one of the first products we ever covered–and it just keeps getting better. Parrot has just announced that Android, Symbian and bada users will now be able to enjoy the amazing quadricopter that was previously for iOS only. (The new app allowing you to fly the Drone will be on the Android Marketplace this July) Check out the official press release after the jump…
Our Baby Dinosaur Has Arrived–and We Couldn’t Be More Excited!
At Your Tech Report, we love all different kinds of technology (a pretty good thing, considering this is a tech blog); but every once in a while, something special comes across our desks–something that reaffirms why we started this site in the first place…
Growing up obsessed with technology, I’ve always had a soft spot for robotics; I can’t exactly explain why, but the idea of a truly autonomous robotic life form has always fascinated me. While many companies have tried to bring robotics to the mainstream, the Robosapiens of the world, though fun, were always more toy than companion–and the more sophisticated robots were usually priced well beyond the means of the average consumer. Couldn’t someone create an autonomous life form that went beyond our need to play, and actually satisfied our need to connect? Something that would appeal to adults as well as children, and be affordable enough to reach the masses and not just the affluent? Someone has–and they’ve been kind enough to send us one of our very own. Innvo Labs has created the Pleo rb; a baby dinosaur designed to be your family companion. +Continue Reading
TankBot: Who Says a Robot You Control with Your iPhone Has to Break the Bank?
I think you probably know by now that we like remote control gadgets; we’re also big fans of iDevices. Put the 2 together–happiness squared! But as much as we love the AR Drone and its ability to allow your iDevice to control a high-tech copter, the $300 price tag may be a bit much for some. Enter: TankBot, the micro-robotic tank that uses your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch as a controller. The folks at Desk Pets International have been doing a great job of packing a ton of tech into desktop-size micro-robots (Skitterbot, TREKBOT) that charge via USB; but Tankbot takes their tech to a whole new level. Tankbot doesn’t just let you use your iDevice as a controller, it also lets you use its built-in accelerometer, allowing you to tilt-to-control. Plugging a small dongle into your headphone jack downloads the app, giving you full control of your Tankbot through your iDevice, making all of the Tankbot’s movement controllable through tilting–very cool. +Continue Reading
Force RC Helicopters: ‘Tis Better to Give AND Receive…
At its core, RC is a social hobby; while it’s perfectly fun to take your RC heli, car or plane to your local park or track and enjoy some quiet time, it’s even more fun to meet up with friends or family that share your enthusiasm and enjoy the hobby together. Last month we gave a quick look at Force RC radio control helicopters–but we merely scratched the surface. Before we even get started here, I want to make it perfectly clear that if you’re looking for the most satisfying RC experience that you can have with up to 4 other friends, Force RC Helicopters are about as good as it gets. Read on, and find out why these easy-to-fly Micro Helis are not only the gift you’ll want to buy for yourself, but that you’ll certainly want to give to others…
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Our Road to CES 2011: Volume I
CES is the annual Consumer Electronics Show that happens every January in Las Vegas. If I’m not mistaken, aside from the adult-entertainment convention, (which conveniently happens at the same time as CES) it’s the largest convention of its kind in the World. CES is often the launching ground for innovative new consumer electronics products either hitting the market this year or in years to come; often companies like to showcase technological advancements to give the media and consumers an idea of what direction they’re heading in.
For us? Well, it’s a giant playground of technology–and its our absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to not only be in attendance, but to also bring you the latest information from the show floor as it happens. Mitchell and I will be arriving nice and early so we can spend some one-on-one time with some of the largest consumer electronics brands that exist today. As we get closer to the show, we’ll bring you several new editions of Our Road to CES 2011, highlighting some of the new products that we know will be unveiled or that we’ll have an opportunity to spend time with. +Continue Reading
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