The twenty-first century is the era when smart has become the perfect synonymous of high-tech as functionality starts to be just as appreciated as design. Today’s clothing has to reflect people’s rapidly changing lifestyles, encouraging the incorporation of high-tech elements into our day to day life. The new urban styles range from sweaters regulating body temperature to jeans fitted with an iPod docking station or distance and speed tracking running shoes. Functional fashion tends to also include radiation-repellent materials to protect our bodies from dangerous UV rays and radiation and clothes to accommodate gadgets that wearers are increasingly addicted to, like cameras and iPods.

Tech-jackets represent an important element of the new-age functional fashion as wearable technology is gradually becoming an essential trend. The ultimate outdoorsy accessories, this type of jackets are slowly turning into a must have for all skiers, hikers or runners who are keen to carry technology in their pockets wherever their paths take them.

Here are some of the world’s most high-tech jackets ever designed:

Glow-in-the-Dark Jackets

A very helpful item for mountain rescuers, the glow-in-the-dark jacket is equipped with electroluminescent light panels running on a rechargeable battery and strategically placed along the arms, shoulders and hood. The panels quickly light up by turning a switch, which renders the wearer visible from a distance of nearly a mile. The gadget is also very useful when reading maps in the dark.

Heated Jackets

With built-in heaters using a rechargeable battery, this kind of jackets manage to keep you warm and cosy for up to five hours at medium temperature. Some styles can be powered through the USB port of your laptop, which makes them even more technology-savvy and easy to wear in the wild, provided that you actually choose to carry your portable computer everywhere.

Walkie-Talkie Jackets

Communication is even more important out in the wild than at home in front of the computer and this type of jacket does a great job for being fitted out with built-in speakers around the collar and a microphone facilitating hands-free radio communication.

Music-Playing Jackets

If you love music, you can carry it all around with you thanks to these jackets with an iPod control system built into the sleeve. Simple to operate and comfortable to wear, the jacket is a must have for those addicted to great tunes who refuse to skip any beat.

Smoker Jackets

The most surprising of the high-tech jackets designed so far is this accessory created for the polite smokers who don’t like to spread their smoke around and fumigate all the people close to them. The jacked is equipped with a set of fake lungs in which the wearer blows the smoke through the collar. It was also created with the health of the smoker in mind, as the fake lungs turn gradually dark over time, mirroring the actual organs of its wearer.

With so many options to choose and such a vast range of benefits, it is in no way surprising that high-tech jackets are becoming a favourite item in most people’s wardrobe, especially of those who love spending their time outdoors and hate to give up on their indoor comfort. Although only a few years ago these jackets would have seemed part of a science-fiction movie apparel, they are slowly turning into everyday clothes and people are more and more happy to buy and wear them.

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We all know that life is expensive and there are many objects of luxury, such as cars, houses and yachts that have massive price tags, but in this article we don’t look at these grand objects but rather some strange and expensive gadgets and even appliances that have exorbitant prices attached to them. From Ferrari Segway to a diamond surveillance camera, enjoy the strange, wonderful and expensive.

5 Insanely Priced, Most Expensive And Cool Gadgets In The World  

1. Swarovski encrusted surveillance camera

Security and luxury are two words that are not usually synonymous with one another but in terms of this cool and expensive gadget it fits perfectly. This Swarovski surveillance camera boats 600 sparkling crystals and will set you back a pretty penny; $2,015. Apart from this bling adding some dazzle to your house, it will keep an eye on its surroundings at the same time, not that it blends in at all with its surroundings.

2. Ferrari Segway

A segway is a mechanical, upright commutation device and Ferrari has come out with a limited addition segway to top the rest. This two wheel expensive and cool gadget and the most expensive segway in the world will glide you through your office or streets and one charge can go up to 480 city blocks. This nifty gadget will cost you $9,775.00.

3. The iphone diamond rose

The iphone is already know to be one of the most expensive mobile phone gadgets in the world and now the limited addition diamond rose has topped the charts. This diamond and crystal coated phone has been designed by Stuart Hughes that has also used top class leather in its design. This object of pure indulgence costs an insane and whopping £5,000,000.00.

4. Diamond encrusted vacuum cleaner

Cleaning has never been so glamorous than with extremely expensive and somewhat cool gadget, a vacuum cleaner to be exact. This vacuum cleaner is encrusted with 3730 highly priced Swarovski crystals. It has been recorded in the Guinness Book Of World Records as the most expensive vacuum cleaner in the world and is priced at a cool £13,825.

5. Kohler Numi Toilet

If you are one who loves their bathroom and spending time in this elusive room than the Numi toilet is for you. This expensive gadget offers all the style and luxury one would want while ‘doing their business’ in the bathroom. The toilet is equipped with a seat and foot warmer, speakers, a self opening door and a dryer. This expensive gadget will set you back a pretty $6,390.     

Jemma Scott enjoys writing about top expensive lists, her inspiration for this article came from coming into contact with the diamond encrusted vacuum while shopping for a steam mop and cyclonic vacuum cleaner.   

Atmel a touchscreen manufacturing company has contributed to the touchscreen available on devices such as the Galaxy Note and the Galaxy Tab. Their XSense technology is a super-thin film based touch sensor that can bend and shape into object while maintaining the accuracy of viewing and touching. I can envision some very cool tablets made out of this. Checkout the video to see it in action.

Cordless headsets for office phones increase productivity and mobility with hands free communications. Using a cordless headset will help you save time in the office by helping you multi-task while talking on the phone. Wireless DECT 6.0 Technology features roaming ranges up to 450 feet allowing users to be more mobile. Throughout this blog we will uncover the top 3 wireless headsets available today.

Plantronics CS540
The number one cordless headset system available is the Plantronics CS540 with HL10 lifter. The Plantronics HL10 lifter is included to ensure remote answering allowing users to answer calls while away from their desk. Including a convertible design the CS540 includes over the headset and over the ear wearing styles with an optional behind the neck sold separately. Operating on 1.9 Ghz frequency using wireless DECT 6.0 technology, the Plantronics CS540 has a roaming range up to 350 feet. Built in noise canceling works great in loud call centers as it will block out most unwanted ambient background noise. Conference mode allows connecting three additional cordless headset systems in order to create a private conference. The CS540 is designed for desk phones only and works with most office telephones.

Plantronics W745 wireless headset system
Coming in close second is the Plantronics W745 wireless headset system with HL10 lifter. The W745 delivers hands free mobility for your desk phone, USB computer and Bluetooth cell phones. Don’t worry about switching headsets for your Bluetooth, now use a single cordless headset for all of your communication devices. A convertible three in one design is included with over the ear, over the head and behind the neck wearing styles. Compact and lightweight, the W745 ensures comfort and quality with built in noise cancellation. Included with the Plantronics W745 cordless headset is a spare battery and battery charger. These accessories are included to take advantage of the hot swappable battery technology that allows changing the battery in the middle of a call creating unlimited talk time. Unlimited talk time is new breakthrough technology never before seen in the industry. The Plantronics W745 wireless headset system features a 350 foot roaming range and up to 7 hours of nonstop talk time.

Jabra Pro 9470 cordless headset
Securing the third spot on our list is the popular Jabra Pro 9470 cordless headset that features a roaming distance up to 450 feet. Three in one connectivity allows connectivity with telephones, USB computers and Bluetooth mobile devices. The Jabra Pro 9470 is the first to include a built in LCD touch screen for switching through devices. Three wearing styles are included providing maximum comfort with over the ear, behind the neck and over the head to choose from. Created for high volume callers there is 10 hours of nonstop talk time and days worth of standby time. Whether talking in the call center or Skype the Jabra 9470 is secured on our top three list. Jabra’s new Pro and Go series wireless office headsets provide pure luxury and freedom with hands free technology. Cordless headsets are highly rewarding for anyone that talks on the phone throughout their work day.

Author Bio:
Chase Posey – Using blogging to spread current cordless headset

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When you spend a lot of money on any personal electronic device, you should be sure to take care of it to ensure its usage over a longer period of time. Not only can a good case provide the security and protection you need over time, but it can also help you stand out as an individual and add a bit of personality to your device to make it stand apart from the millions of over devices just like it.

Whether you are looking for a case for your cell phone or MP3 player, you should take care to choose the case that fits your lifestyle and provides a functional asset to your device. If you are more active, your case should reflect that, either with an arm strap, or by having a thicker, more protective case that will keep your device safe from the rougher things in life that it may come in contact with.

Protect It Even Outside

If you are more inclined to bring your devices with you on a jog, or to the beach, you want to make sure you have the right amount of protection from the more harsh environments you will be immersed in, while still being able to use the device unhindered, or for fear of being damaged. When you put the extra effort into investing in something like this, it makes it a little more fun and gives you something to show off.

You can get your choice of any of a multitude of  Shades iPhone 3GS cases that will show off your individuality and style, and still be completely functional, fitting your specific needs, and protecting your phone at the same time. Even if you don’t have an iPhone, there are cases for Droids, and all other phones on the market as well.

What About MP3 Players?

The same goes for MP3 players. There are cases for any other the numerous music players out there, whether you have an iPod or not, all giving you the same great benefits. Even if you have an iPod Touch, which is similar to an iPhone in size, you can find your choice of any thin iPod Touch case that will act similar to that of any other MP3 player case, yet still giving you the sleekness of a cell phone case.

No matter what device you own, there is a case out there for you, so don’t hesitate. You’ll soon discover that the perfect case is out there waiting for you, you just have to go find it.

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