Steal Hearts with Logitech Colour Collection this Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day 2013 is around the corner, but this year why not break with tradition and celebrate without the usual hearts, flowers or restaurants? 

Technology can help you build the perfect alternative Valentine’s night-in with your loved one, whether watching a romantic movie or listening to music over a candlelit dinner.

And if your loved one is far, use the Logitech Collection to keep in touch and cheer up a long distance love affair. Logitech has shortlisted some of their best Graffiti Colour Collection Mice to help you give your loved one the best Valentine’s Day gift.

The Logitech Keyboard K360 reminding her that you think of her every day and express your undying love with one of the Logitech Graffiti Mice. The entire colour collection is available from Incredible Connection at a starting price of R 299.99.

Earn Your Stripes with Signature Jordy Smith Oakley Sunglasses

Ranked as one of the best surfers in the world, Jordy Smith is proud to be launching his new Oakley sunglasses. The EARN YOUR STRIPES campaign will feature three Jeep Wrangler Sahara's emblazoned in zebra stripes, hitting the streets of Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Those who spot them around town stand a chance of winning a pair of Jordy Smith Signature Series Sunglasses or the star-prize of a surf trip for two to the island of Bali.

Jordy wanted to produce a range of sunglasses, which can be used for extreme sports but also, look stylish enough to be worn everyday. Because he spends a lot of time surrounded by sun-drenched scenery, it was important that his Signature sunglasses be packed with cutting-edge technology.

Including Oakley HDPolarized lenses which are optimized with the clarity and impact resistance of High Definition Optics. Being some of the best polarized lenses on the planet, they filter out 100% UVA, UVB and UVC, helping Jordy maintain sharp colour recognition whilst living his adventure-filled life.

In addition to blocking out all UV, the 0 Matter frames have Unobtainium added to the earstems so that they actually grip better when you sweat, ensuring comfort all day long. The ear-stems and their metal bands were inspired by switchblade knives; the result being a range of sleek Oakley sunglasses with sporty yet modern frames that don’t try too hard. The Oakley Jupiter Squared shape says attitude with refinement. Paying homage to Jordy’s South African homeland every pair has a unique zebra stripe in the Oakley frame ‘O’ and give the included Microclear bag its own custom look.

The iconic zebra-striped Jeep Wrangler Sahara's will be found at various hot spots, big events and interesting destinations in the three cities over the next month including Camps Bay, V&A Waterfront and False Bay in Cape Town, Umhlanga, Gateway Shopping Centre and Ballito in Durban and Parkhurst, Sandton and Soccer City in Johannesburg.

Jeep Wrangler is excited to be a part of the EARN YOUR STRIPES campaign.: “Jeep is enthused by this association with the famous Oakley Brand. The Jeep Wrangler embodies a spirit of robust adventure and high-tech action, much like that found in the Oakley product range. A feeling of great anticipation has been experienced by all at the Chrysler and Fiat groups to witness the finished ‘Earn your Stripes’ zebra Jeeps hitting the roads now.”

Here's what you need to do

Once you spot the branded Jeeps take a pic and upload to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram include the campaign hash tag: #earnyourstripes. For Facebook mention ‘Oakley South Africa and Jeep South Africa’. For Twitter ‘@oakleysa and @JeepSA’ or for instagram ‘@oakleysouthafrica’ to stand a chance of winning.

Available at all Authorised Oakley Dealers, Sunglass Hut Stores and Matrix Stores Nationwide, anyone who purchases a pair of any Oakley's during November and December and uploads a picture of the Jeep, also stands a chance to win the star-prize of an all expenses paid surf trip for two to Bali in 2013. The Competition runs until the 15th December 2012.

Zik - The World's Most Advanced Wireless Headphones

Parrot unveils its first wireless audio & telephony headphones, designed by the legendary French interior & product designer Philippe Patrick Starck, the Zik is packed with unique functions making it the most advanced wireless headphones to enter the market.

A cut above the rest with the most state-of-the-art technologies: highly performing active noise control, “spatialized” musical image, touch panel that enables sensual movements, head detection sensor, bone conduction sensor, five microphones and a powerful digital signal processor reinventing audio headphones for a never-before sensorial experience.

Seamlessly compatible with all devices iPhone, iPad, tablets, smartphones, PC, Mac, etc. with NFC technology for instant pairing. Crystal-clear conversation with two technologies for pinpointing the sound of your voice, two directional microphones (for high frequency) and an Osseous conductor sensor (for low frequency).

Sensing vibrations from the jawbone & merging it with voice signals making hands free telephony quick & easy. Active noise cancellation reducing 98% of ambient noise with 4 microphones located inside and outside each earpiece offering complete clarity while listening. Just one short press of the headset to accept a call and a longer press to refuse.

The intuitive touch panel directly on the headset facilitates smooth and simple music control with a touch sensitive panel on the ear cup and Intuitive gesture detection. No need to operate functions from your device. With the Automatic Head Detection simply remove the headphone & place it around your neck for the music to pause, whilst on a call it will automatically switch to your phone.

With the Concert Hall Effect (CHE) sound is coming from the front as if you were located in a concert hall. Traditionally with a standard headphone your right ear can only listen to sound from the right ear cup and similar with the left ear. The CHE effect is completely different bringing a more natural way of listening to your favourite tunes.

Taking your music anywhere has never been easier distributed in SA by SMAC, offering the perfect answer to hands free Bluetooth solutions. The Zik can be purchased online at at leading music and IT stores for R3999 or visit Parrot.
 

Parrot Audio Suite app

Active Noise Cancellation
Parrot Concert Hall Effect
Equalizer
System (Firmware update)
Battery level
Helpdesk

Battery life:

- With all features activated: 6 hours
- With ANC only: 18 hours
- On standby mode: 24 hours

Dimensions

Width: 150 mm - Height: 198 mm
Depth: 80 mm - Weight: 352 g
Micro USB cable: 1 m
Line-in cable: 1,30 m

Kit Contents

1 Micro USB cable for charging and updating
1 line in cable 3,5 mm
1 Li-lon battery 800mAh
1 Quick-start guide
1 Protective pouch

"Best Bluetooth Headphones Ever? In our listening test of the Zik, we felt the sound quality was excellent" – Mashable

Map Paradise And Earn R100 000 Exploring A Tropical Island

 

TomTom is searching for explorers to map five tropical paradise islands. 

 

 A once-in-a life-time opportunity for 5 families or groups of friends to spend 2 weeks on a tropical island and earn R100 000. The Map Paradise Project will help create five new navigable maps for: 

Fiji, St. Lucia, Mauritius, Cape Verde, and the Seychelles.

To apply simply fill in this form telling TomTom why you are the perfect group to map paradise. At least one from the group must be able to drive. Successful applicants can take up to four family members or friends with them to help map a paradise island. In total, 5 groups will be sent on all-expenses-paid mapping assignments and each group will earn R100 000. No mapping experience is needed, but TomTom is looking for people who enjoy exploring beautiful places, don't mind great weather and who have a decent sense of direction.

Those selected for the Map Paradise Project will simply need to drive around the island in a specially equipped mapping car. This is the very first step in TomTom's map making process. This mapping field work will take anything from a day to two weeks depending on how much time is spent sunbathing, swimming or exploring.

“The very first step in creating an accurate map is proper field work, and that is where the Map Paradise Project comes in,” said Daan Henderickx, Country Manager for TomTom South Africa. “This project will not only create five new navigable maps, it will also give people a unique insight into how our maps are made. And where better to start mapping, than on a beautiful paradise island.”

The competition is open to residents in the UK, US, Canada, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Ireland and South Africa. For full information visit Map Paradise Project.

About TomTom

Founded in 1991, TomTom  is the world’s leading supplier of in-car  location and navigation products and services focused on providing all drivers with the world’s best navigation experience. Headquartered in Amsterdam, TomTom has 3,500 employees and sells its products in over 40 countries.

Our products include portable navigation devices, in-dash infotainment systems, fleet management solutions, maps and real-time services, including the award winning TomTom HD Traffic. For the world’s most up-to-date route planner, including live traffic information.