Author: Kamal Deep

Pipo is a popular tablet manufacture and today it has launched its first smartwatch. Called the Pipo C2, it comes with a dial that is detachable from the strap but what makes this smartwatch so much more interesting is the fact that you can make phone calls with it.

The Pipo C2 is priced at just 35 dollars and is quite pleasing aesthetically. Since it is a smartwatch, you get smart functions like activity tracker, PIM application and SIM card functionality that adds ability to make calls, send SMS and emails. The dial can be detached from the strap allowing you to interchange and intermix one color with another. The case is made of polycarbonate and features a power button, a pair of keys for adjusting volume and a micro USB port for charging.

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TechNexion Toucan-0700 is a HMI panel that is based on Freescale i.MX6 processor with a  baseboard following EDM standard for system-on modules. TechNexion Toucan-0700 features EDM1-CF-IMX6 SoM which was also used in Wandboard boards and runs Android 4.3 or Android 4.4 operating system.

TechNexion Toucan-0700 specifications include Freescale i.MX6 Solo / Duallite Cortex A9 processor with Vivante GPUs, 512MB / 1GB RAM, 4GB eMMC flash storage + micro SD slot, 7″ LCD display with LED backlight, 1024×600 resolution, HDMI 1.4 for external display, 1x USB 2.0 host port, 1x USB OTG 3.0 connector and 7 Watt power consumption.

TechNexion Toucan-0700 can be mounted using 4 mounting clips (included), or an optional 35×75 VESA Mount (MIS C. Standard). You can find its documentation on official company’s pages. It is on sale for 540.09 Euros without Wireless LAN / Bluetooth and 584.00 Euros with both of those wireless radios.

Mousepad as its name suggests is meant for accomodating your hand and a mouse. MSI is a company that thinks differently and today it has released MSI Xield5 mousepad that is designed for people who like have their desktop covered. It is not wafer thin or light. It is quite heavy at 1.6 pounds and oozes out quality and durability.

You will find the familiar dragon logo on the MSI Xield5 which looks amazing. There is no word when MSI will be putting it in production or how much it will cost.

We have been told that the MSI Xield5 is made of bamboo rubber which mean it will much more expensive than your generic mousepad.