Sporty mums

Sporty mums will appreciate anything that helps them keep fit and active, and that complements their sporty lifestyle perfectly. Aim for gifts like a trendy new watch she can wear running, a new MP3 player for her to take to the gym, or a super slick new set of headphones for running. We like the Garmin Forerunner 10, which is a GPS running watch that’s super easy to use. It lets you start your run with the press of just one button, and automatically tracks how far and how fast you’ve gone. There’s even a free online community – Garmin Connect – where users can upload their run data, see it on a map, keep track of their personal records, and share them with friends.

Stylish mums

For stylish mums, hair styling tools are the ultimate option in gadget gifting. Try the new Vidal Sassoon Total Conditioning Ionic Steam System, which conditions hair as it straightens. Or, try the latest Remington S6500 Sleek and Curl Straightener, which allows you to both straighten and curl hair. It’s also a bargain at just $42.50.

Foodie mums

Kitchen gadgets are some of the most fun to use, whether you consider yourself a bit of a Master Chef or not. They’re also perfect for mums who love whipping up delicious concoctions in the kitchen. For the latest in super high-tech cooking devices, check out the Vitaquick Pressure Cooker by Fissler, which cooks meals in a flash on the stovetop. Or, for mums who rely on their iPad or tablet device to access their recipes in the kitchen, Chef Sleeve has an innovative range of trendy products for mums who want to keep their iPad or iPhone safe and clean in the kitchen. They offer products like disposable iPad and iPhone sleeves, and dishwasher-safe iPad stands. Our favourite? The iPad Stand Cutting Board.

Travelling mums

If your mum is constantly hitting the road, there are a plethora of travel gadgets that are perfect for her wanderlust-filled adventures. Check out the recently-released Amazon Kindle PaperWhite, which offers the ultimate in portable reading devices. It’s got an 8-week battery life, built in reading light (for easy reading even in bright sunlight) and holds up to 1,100 books at a time, so even the biggest bookworm mums will be able to take all her favourites with her on her travel journeys.

Interior design savvy mums

Got a mum who’s always filling her house with the latest and greatest in super trendy gadgets, and items that look like they wouldn’t be out of place on the set of Battle Star Galactica? Then a stylish design object which also doubles as a functional appliance is the perfect gadget gift for this kind of mum. Check out the Ergorapido vacuum cleaner from Electrolux. This space-age worthy appliance is a 2-in-1 cordless stick that’s super sleek, minimalist, bagless, and comes in a whole range of stylish metallic colours. It can be used either as a full-sized vacuum, for cleaning hard-to-reach areas, or a small dust-buster type device. It’s even under $100, so it’s perfect if you’re after a budget-friendly gift choice.

What are your no-fail gadget gift ideas for your mum?

A few weeks ago my iPad was dropped (one and a half meters from the ground) and left its top-right corner dented. Fortunately the device still works fine without any malfunction, I’m very happy with that eventhough I got a little trauma with the incident. I don’t want this tragedy hit me once again, but if the bad luck force to happen, I don’t want the next incident will break my iPad. And what I need to do now is find durable iPad cases to protect my lovely device from such drop, shock, or other damage. And finally I found this cool cases, the Gumdrop Drop Tech iPad 3 Case.

As you can see in the picture, the Gumdrop case I have is the Military Edition. This cool edition features multiple barriers of shock absorption, a built-in polycarbonate screen protector, and microfilm dust filters. I love the truly rugged and functional protection but I hate the screen protector as it reduces the touchscreen responsiveness. So to keep my iPad screen works as usual, I use the case without the remove-able polycarbonate screen protector. I have my own screen protector that’s been installed since I bought the iPad. Yea, I prefer the more invisible screen protector.

Available since April 16, 2013, the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon Table PC allows up to four people to use it simultaneously, interacting with content and playing games with joysticks, strikers and e-dice. Powered by Intel Core i7 processors and NVIDIA GeForce graphics, this all-in-one 27-inch desktop also includes the Lenovo Eye Distancing System and a built-in battery and WiFi. Running Windows 8 OS, the Horizon does support 10-finger touch. Starting price: $1,699.

“Horizon stole the show at CES because it introduced people to a new way of thinking about computing – one that makes the experience shared, collaborative and personal,” said Jay Parker, president, Lenovo North America. “We’re thrilled to be bringing the IdeaCentre Horizon Table PC to customers around the world this spring and seeing the unique ways consumers incorporate it into their homes, work and play.”

Mentioned as the world’s first smartphone built to feature Facebook Home, the new HTC First enables users to keep updated on their friends’ latest updates right on the home screen. As stated by Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, Home is a completely new experience by bringing News Feed to the surface without having to open an app or access a mobile website. It looks like the common RSS reader, right?

Available in four colors: black, white, red and pale blue, HTC First is a thin device with modern and seamless design. Running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), this smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 400 processor with dual-core CPU and incroporates a 4.3-inch glass display. For connectivity, this mobile device supports 3G/4G world and multimode LTE.

With a 1.2GHz quad core processor, Samsung’s new GALAXY win features dual SIM support, a 4.7 inches display, and runs on Android Jelly Bean. Still looking to the powerhouse, this large yet compact smartphone is also configured with 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage and a 2,000mAh battery. With such high-end specs, users can play any apps or games with vivid color and resolution without a doubt.

Do you love to take picture using your phone? Then you’ll thank to GALAXY Win’s built-in 5-megapixel camera that’s is equipped with multiple features including Continuous Shot, Best Photo, and multiple color effects. Regarding user interface, this Android-based smartphone offers three smart features, including: Easy Mode; Smart Alert; and Motion UX. Available in two different colors – Ceramic White and Titan Gray, the GALAXY Win will be offered in two different versions – Single SIM or Dual SIM, it depends on the markets. Which part of the world do you live in?

The new briefcase-size Getac X500 Server is designed for mobile command centers. This rugged mobile server allows quick deployment and can be easily transported into emergency, disaster and temporary environments. If you’re a network adminstrator, I know what you’re thinking. Powered by an Intel Core i7-820QM 1.73 GHz quad core processor with 16GB of RAM, the X500 also adds a RAID expansion chassis, complete with RAID controller board and up to five shock-protected storage drives.

Running Windows Server 2012, Getac X500 Mobile Server also features the NVIDIA® GeForce® GT330M discrete VGA graphic controller with 1GB of memory and comes with an integrated 15.6 inch display. Other highlights include: 500GB SATA Notebook Storage; Dual 10/100/1000 base-T Ethernet ports; three USB 2.0 ports and one USB/eSATA combo port; two serial 9-pin D-sub ports; 802.11 a/b/g/n high-powered WLAN (up to 1000 meters); Bluetooth (v2.1+EDR class 2); full-sized LED backlit membrane keyboard with integrated numeric pad. If you order the X500 rugged mobile server immediately, you’ll get this at the end of May 2013.

Many years ago, when a cellphone was an exclusive thing only for the rich, the device was large, thick, and heavy. But now when it becomes smartphone, the device is slim and light. We have the same story in the world of digital camera. Today, we have a smaller type of interchangeable lens APS-C camera, thank to the latest invention known as mirrorless camera. And from this super-compact category, the easy to use NEX-3N E-mount camera with built-in flash was born in Sony’s factory.

Coming with a flip LCD screen that enable users to make self-portraits easily, oh no… I hate this feature. Weighing approximately 210g, the NEX-3N boosts maximum sensitivity to ISO 16000 and is mentioned as the first Sony’s NEX interchangeable lens camera that offers support for new “TRILUMINOS Colour”.

Nowhere is this digital evolution more evident than in the world of the virtual casino, where designers are constantly challenged to create faster, more navigable and more realistic simulations to recreate the real casino environment. Players too have become more discerning in what they expect from a virtual casino, whether they are playing for real money or taking part in one of the many free games on offer.

Live casinos are the latest online gaming sensation, with live games available to gamers 24/7 on smart phones, tablets as well as on their PC. Exploring an established real live gaming site such as Supercasino, reviewed on roulette.co.uk, gives an idea of the level of choice available; from live TV games to presenter-free games streamed live online.

Jeff Karp of GSN Digital (a branch of the Game Show Network that’s become a leader in social casino games) described in a recent interview how GSN are working on reinventing virtual casino games to keep players engaged, and that means inventing new storylines, narratives and mini-games. With well over 2,000 online casinos competing for players, the pressure is on to keep loyalty by offering new versions of the most popular slots and casino games. Whether hyper realism is the key to sustaining this engagement remains to be seen, but with many popular games now based on popular TV shows, classic myths and fairytales, the secret could be getting the balance right between realism and fantasy.

Sony’s new DEV-50V digital recording binoculars is 30% lighter than their predecessors. So what does it mean? It means you will carry less and capture more without the hassle of carrying extra gear, but you’are stil able to observe wildlife in close-up, snap photos and shoot video. The DEV-50V binoculars is equipped with XGA OLED Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder and boasts a precise autofocus system to keep focusing while zooming or when subject’s moving rapidly. What you need to do is simply pressing the shutter button to grab 20.4 megapixel still photos.

In addition to its ability capturing still photos, the new DEV-50V binoculars also allow users to shoot video footage in Full HD. And last but not least, this digital recording bonoculars can make 3D video for watching on your 3D TV, thank to the two separate lenses image sensors and image processors.