At its core, Incantor involves players casting a spell to defeat monsters or other players. Spells are cast via gestures made using the wand, which as I said communicates to the smartphone app via Bluetooth. It also has haptic feedback, so your hand will feel how a fireball feels like. Apparently it feels the same as getting a text message.

Another unique and possibly expensive feature of Incantor is that there are different types of wands – some deal direct damage, others heal or give status effects. Perhaps other wands can make wishes come true. If you’re interested, you should check out the Incantor blog for more details on the game’s mechanics. Get back to me if you see something about that wish granting wand.

Developer Movable Code is currently raising funds for Incantor on Kickstarter; a pledge of at least $100(USD) gets you a wand and a copy of the game, which will be available for both iOS and Android devices. Unfortunately, the prospects of the fundraiser reaching its goal of $100,000 seem slim at this point. As of this writing they’ve got 21 days to go and have only raised $7,277.

I’m no marketing wizard but I think it would have helped if they targeted kids instead. Children won’t give a damn about being seen in public waving a wand about, but older gamers might need to cast an invisibility spell beforehand.

[via TechCrunch]

The Rukus Solar comes with two speakers with a built-in carrying handle. The front panel has the music controls as well as a monocrystal solar grid. The control panel uses e-ink, for added visibility and low power consumption. The battery will power the speakers for 8 hours, and it takes 6 hours to juice it up in direct sunlight. It can also be connected via an AC adapter for speed up this process. Rukus comes with a USB port so that it can charge up other devices.

The Rukus is available in green, black, and white. You can get it for $150(USD) over at Amazon.

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The speaker has simple controls, much like the smaller version. A single charge will provide 15 hours of continuous playback. The speaker also includes an echo-canceling microphone so that you can speak with your buddies without missing a beat. The Big Jambox will connect to two devices at once and remember the profiles of up to eight different devices.

The Big Jambox comes in red, white and graphite, and each color has a unique embossing pattern. You can get the Big Jambox for $299(USD) from Jawbone’s online store, and it ships by May 15.

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The Rocketfish Sound Prism was designed by CRE8 Design Studio, and it’s a portable unit made to work with iPads, though since it uses Bluetooth it will work with smartphones and other tablets as well. The speaker attaches itself magnetically and it can hide away inside an Apple Smart Cover when folded up. Sound comes out of both ends, so its not obscured by the iPad or its cover. That’s a pretty smart design in my book.

The MSRP for this speaker is $79.99 (USD) but Best Buy supposedly has it on sale for $49.99 (though the link is currently broken.)

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A company based in Spain has a new product called iPavement that are little square tiles of pavement that can be placed into the ground. These tiles have hardware inside that allows them to offer Wi-Fi Internet and Bluetooth connectivity. The tiles even have their own operating system that provides users access to apps.

There are number of apps which will be available including a virtual library app, and app that shows maps of the city and public transportation, as well as an app that gives access to music. One of the apps provides emergency notifications, another allows the city to monitor usage of the hotspot and the street. I’d like to see these tiles hit the road in my area. iPavement will launch in July.

Despite its unusual appearance, the SleekSpeak is simply a Bluetooth speaker, optimized for bicycles. It has a shock- and water-resistant rubber case, a silicone rubber strap, and an internal battery that lasts for 12 hours and is charged via USB.

Inventors David Meisenholder and MK Li claim that the SleekSpeak can output audio at over 80dB. It probably won’t have decent bass, but 80dB is pretty loud. Meisenholder told backers that he’ll be uploading a demo video of the speaker soon, but for now have a look at their pitch video:

Bike on over to Kickstarter before May 9th, and pledge at least $69 (USD) to have a chance to own one of the first SleekSpeaks. If it becomes popular, you can say that you had one before it was cool. Not that anyone will care.

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The speakers each have a power of 3W, a small passive subwoofer, a full duplex microphone and a USB port. There are 3.5mm audio jacks going in and out for daisy-chaining.

The Braven 600 costs $149(USD) and lasts 14 hours. The Braven 625s costs $179.99, lasts 16 hours and has a shock-absorbing aluminum grille. It also comes with a waterproof bag and a USB flashlight. The Braven 650 costs $189.99, lasts 20 hours, and has aptX and AAC encoding.

The speakers can be pre-ordered from Braven site and will start shipping in June.

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The SmartWatch is compatible with most Sony Xperia phones, as well as some Motorola, HTC and Samsung handsets. The full list of compatible phones is here. The watch connects via Bluetooth to your phone, allows you to accept and reject calls, mute the microphone, access social networking services, watch movies and play music stored on your phone.

The watch face is an 1.3-inch multitouch OLED screen with 128×128 resolution, capable of displaying 65,000 colors.The watch is a little bulkier than most, but not enough to really be a problem, and certainly no bigger than an iPod nano watch. You can also take the face off the strap and clip it almost anywhere.

The SmartWatch ships with a black wristband, but you can swap out colors to pink, mint, grey, white or blue as well. MSRP for the Sony SmartWatch is $149.99(USD), and you should be able to find one over on Amazon now.

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That is so awesome. When you first get the sweet little magnet; you have to pair it to your mobile phone. After the pairing process is complete, you go to the pizza joints website and pick your favorite pie. Once that’s done you fancy magnet is ready to use.

All you have to do is walk up and push that magnet button and your pizza will be there before you know it. The downside is that I can totally see my kids pressing the pizza button on a whim and ordering up a pizza every five minutes. If you live in place where there tends to be a lot of drunkards about you will likely run into a similar issue, so you may want to hide your magnet.

The downside is that this fancy magnet is only available in Dubai. I hope this device is offered from all pizza places really soon.

The Adesso Compagno 3WKB-1000DW will helps increase your productivity with your iPad, adding not only a protective (faux leather) case, but a slim keyboard. It uses scissor-switch keys to offer tactile feedback, which is similar to the keys on most laptops. It uses Bluetooth 3.0 technology to ensure fast key response as well. It also has a couple of multimedia and iPad-specific keys, a rechargeable polymer batter that will last 100 hours, and the case includes magnets to keep your iPad in place, and the keyboard can be removed to provide more typing flexibility.

The case is also smart enough to shut off both the iPad and the keyboard when shut. I know that I keep my Logitech Keyboard Case at home most of the time since I don’t need it on the road, however a compact package like this might make me change my mind. The Adesso Compagno 3 sells for $89.99, and is compatible with both the iPad 2 and the 3rd generation iPad. It’s not available yet, but should be up on the Adesso shop soon.

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The DRONE works just like a typical gamepad and uses Bluetooth to connect to your device. The best part is that it’s open to customization. If you want, you can upload your own code to modify the controller. It’s designed to work with emulators too, not your standard touchscreen games, so it’s more about retro gaming. You definitely want a controller for the classics.

The Evolution Team is looking for funds to continue development and manufacture of the DRONE, so if you want to help them and pledge some money, head over to the Kickstarter page. A pledge of $65(USD) or more will get you one of the controllers once released.

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Developed by Joshua Gramlich and Steve Szymke, the HiQ Automation iOpener is a small box you can attach to your current garage door opener in minutes, and pairs with your smartphone via Bluetooth. The bundled iOpener app allows you to set up a 16-digit security code, ensuring nobody else can illegally gain entry to your garage. The only real disadvantage I could see of using Bluetooth instead of an IP connection is that Bluetooth normally has a range limit of about 32 feet. However, HiQ is using a Roving Networks module capable of real-world distances of 80 to 100 feet. Unlike the more expensive Sears option out there, you can’t check remotely to see if you left the door open either.

In addition to the iOpener, the team is working on a version called the 3Opener, which can operate a garage with up to three separate doors (for those of you in mansions, I suppose.) Initially, the iOpener and 3Opener are coming only to Android, but they plan on releasing an iOS version down the road too. Obviously, a version that works on the iPhone would go a long way towards more potential users.

The HiQ guys just started raising funds on Kickstarter for the production of the iOpener, and hope to raise $50k in the next two months. A pledge of $150(USD) or more will get you one of the iOpeners, while $250 or more will get you the 3Opener.

The LiveAction Camera Remote uses Bluetooth and a complementary app, enabling users to wirelessly activate the shutter button on a paired iOS device. It works from up to 30ft. away and will also let you switch between taking photos or videos. You can even use the remote’s cap as a stand to prop up your iPhone or iPod Touch.

You can order the Belkin LiveAction Camera Remote from Photojojo for $40 (USD).

As you can see, the 8-Bitty also calls to mind pre-8-bit gaming with its faux wooden trim. Just like with the other iCade accessories, the 8-Bitty is only compatible with certain games, a roster that is growing but still disappointing. ThinkGeek also points to a couple of apps that can expand the iCade library by including MAME games. The Blutrol app is also quite promising, because it allows users to map virtual buttons to the physical buttons of iCade controllers. The problem? All of these apps require you to jailbreak your iOS device. Get a clue Apple, and let these sort of apps into the App Store!

ThinkGeek hasn’t started taking orders yet for the 8-Bitty, and the gamepad still doesn’t have a release date. But if you’re interested in one, you can subscribe or just keep checking that page for availability. Developers on the other hand, instead of waiting for Apple’s support, may want to check out this open source SDK made by Stuart Carnie that enables iCade controls for iOS apps.

Zooka works with tablets, smartphones, laptops and media players. It’s made out of silicone and will outdo the volume of built-in speakers by as much as five times. The good thing is that Zooka connected wirelessly via Bluetooth to your mobile device. Devices that don’t have Bluetooth connectivity can be manually plugged in via the 3.5mm audio jack. The silicone-covered speaker also has a convenient slot cut into it, which is the perfect size for sliding tablets into.

The speaker charges through a mini USB port and a full charge will give you 8 hours of media playback. It comes in seven different colors, with more on the way once it’s released.

The Zooka is currently raising funds over on Kickstarter and it’s aiming for an August release. You’ll need to pledge at least $89(USD) to get one, which is a discount off of the proposed retail price of $119.

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I think the perfect thing to assure that assistance would arrive is these Buhel Speakgoggle G33 Intercom goggles.

The goggles are designed to keep the snow and glare away, and to keep your eyes nice and safe from tree limbs and the flailing ski poles of the people nearby. But the real differentiator in this particular pair goggles is the integrated Bluetooth headset, which pairs with your smartphone so you can answer voice calls and control your music playback.

The cooler feature for me is that even without having a smartphone, these goggles have an intercom function that will allow you to talk to six other people wearing them at the same time. The microphone the goggles have uses bone conduction technology for clear audio even when you’re flying down the slopes.

I think between six people, someone would be able to come and pry me off the tree I ran into.

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Recon has just announced a new feature of their MOD Live module (their heads-up display add-on for various goggles) that is very cool. The company teamed up with Contour, the company that makes some rugged sports cameras. With the new feature, MOD Live-equipped goggles can now be used as the viewfinder for Contour action cameras.

The goggles will link to the camera using Bluetooth, showing you what you have recorded, and allow you to be sure your camera is aimed correctly. The system supports the ContourGPS and Contour+ cameras, which both have Bluetooth. The cameras offer HD recording and can survive the inevitable falls spills and wet weather.

Of course, all this cool tech does come with a price tag attached – The Recon Instruments MOD Live display sells for about $400(USD), while compatible Contour cameras sell for $300 to $500 each.

ZMote will soon release a variety of related products, such as a separate switch, a dimmable switch, as well as a lamp and upright lights. ZMote is going to make home automation – and pranks – a lot easier and cheaper.

They say the Smart Cord will go on sale later this month for $40 (USD). I hope by that time they’ve worked on their website – which looks sort of like something out of 1994.

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If you have the issue of losing your car a lot, hit Kickstarter and check out the new Find My Car Smart app and hardware combo. Together, they will tell you where you parked, how far you are away, and how long the car was there. While there are already apps which remind you where you parked, you don’t have to remember to activate this one. The dongle works its magic by detecting when you power down the car and automatically tells your iPhone to make a notation using its GPS sensor. The Smart dongle for your car communicates with your iPhone 4S using the new low-power Bluetooth 4.0 standard. According to its maker, this is the first app to use Bluetooth 4.0.

The app is on the iTunes App Store already, but the hardware part isn’t shipping quite yet. A pledge of $25 will get you the dongle and the app, while a pledge of $30 or more you get the app, dongle, and a car USB charger to keep it powered up, in case your car doesn’t already have a USB port. Find My Car Smart expects to start shipping the first of the devices in late January 2012.

This Bluetooth Rearview Mirror Kit is available from Chinavasion for around $200 (USD). It seems like a pretty hefty price to pay for a rearview mirror, but that’s because (and I’m just stating the obvious here) it’s not just an ordinary rearview mirror.

In fact, it’s a touchscreen GPS, DVR, wireless camera, media and game player rolled into one pretty package.

Aside from that, it’s also a hands-free speakerphone and a wireless rearview parking camera to help you ease into those hard-to-park areas.

So really, what more can you ask for in a rearview mirror? With this baby, you can navigate through tight roads, listen to your favorite tunes, catch a quick flick in traffic, play a few games when you’re bored, and even use it to speak to the 911 operator when you’ve driven yourself into a ditch by the road because of previously-mentioned activities.

[via Gizmag via Dvice]