If you leave home and forget to charge your mobile devices or run out of power on the go after making a few calls on your smartphone, finding an outlet or the time to wait near an outlet for your gadgets to charge is nearly an impossible feat. Now there is a new device called the PowerBar 4200 that holds enough battery power to charge any mobile phone, smartphone or iPod device twice. Simply plug your device into the PowerBar 4200 and charge it in your purse, computer bag or pocket at anytime.

Whether you are lounging on the couch at home and want to still be able to text or browse the internet and your charger cord is too short to reach the outlet, you are flying on a plane and need a power boost or find yourself in an emergency situation and need to charge a device to reach help, the FatCat mPower Travel Charger Series has a device to fit your needs. All FatCat devices can be depended on for reliable, high-density power delivered by the latest in lithium polymer technology. Additionally, FatCat devices retain 80% charge after one year of non-use making them an ideal source of power for unexpected, emergency situations.

The FatCat mPower Travel Charger Series includes:

ChargeCard - “ Weighting just two ounces, the ChargeCard is the lightest and slimmest portable charger available. With an output of 2,000 mAH, the ChargeCard is capable of delivering two full charges for a cell phone, and one full charge for an iPod, iPhone or handheld gaming system. MSRP $49.95.

PowerBar 4200 – “ Compact and stylish, the PowerBar 4200 (4,200 mAH) has the power to charge any mobile phone, smartphone or iPod device twice and any handheld gaming system up to 2.5 times. Available in five colors (black, blue, red, orange and silver), the PowerBar 4200 is the take-everywhere travel battery pack for the user needing mobile power on a regular basis. The advanced electronics built into the PowerBar 4200 enables it to recognize the power needs of your device. The PowerBar 4200 embodies over-charging, over-discharging, over-current and short circuit protection. MSRP $69.95.

PowerBar 9600 - “ Designed specifically with the iPad in mind, the PowerBar 9600 (9,600 mAH) can recharge your iPad anytime, anyplace to full battery power. It can also be used to charge a mobile phone eight times, an iPod four times, an iPhone 3.5 times and a handheld gaming systems 2.5 times before it needs to be recharged. Additionally, the PowerBar 9600 can charge your devices while it is simultaneously being charged. MSRP $119.95.

Each of the FatCat m Power Travel Charger Series devices comes with a male USB, female USB, micro USB, Apple iPod/iPhone compatible tips and DC 3.5 x 1.3 plug. Tips for less common devices are available through the company website. For more information visit www.fatcatgear.com.

SENSOGLOVE ANNOUNCES NEW ADVANCED VERSION OF THE WORLD€™S FIRST DIGITAL GOLF GLOVE Now Features Longer Battery Life & Increased Sensitivity €“ Improvements Based on Feedback from International PGA Professionals corrects €œDeath Grip€ for Better, More Accurate & Powerful Golf Swing! GREAT GIFT JUST IN TIME FOR FATHER€™S DAY ON JUNE 17th!

Sensosolutions www.sensoglove.com, a leading provider of innovative IT systems for sports analysis, motion and performance measurement, announced today a new version of SensoGlove, the world€™s first digital golf glove.

The new advanced SensoGlove now offers a longer battery life and increased sensitivity for a more accurate pressure read to ensure a consistently smooth and powerful golf swing for greater distance and lower scores. Just in time for Father€™s Day, the new version of SensoGlove was created based on feedback from international PGA professionals.

Audio & Visual Feedback at 80 Times per Second

SensoGlove features a small, sweat-proof 1.2-inch LED digital monitor that analyzes the pressure of the swing through highly responsive sensors placed throughout the glove. Just swing the golf club to receive real-time audio and visual feedback at 80 times per second by the small sensors that warn you if you exceed your target level of grip pressure. The patented SensoGlove even shows you which fingers are gripping too tightly, so you can adjust your grip accordingly.

Made of the highest quality cabretta leather, SensoGlove is the perfect gift for golf lovers or those that want to learn golf or improve their game. Everyone that has tried to learn golf knows how hard it is to achieve the perfect light grip necessary to swing the club correctly every time.

SensoGlove works as your own personal golf trainer, showing you the correct way to grip the club, thereby avoiding bad habits and injury. With SensoGlove, all golfers (from beginner to advanced), can quickly learn how to hold the club, improving every part of their game, from backswing, downswing, impact, follow-through, to driving, putting, and chipping.

Right & Left Hand Gloves Available for Men and Women

The new version of SensoGlove will be available June 2012 at www.sensoglove.com and through distributors, sales partners, and golf schools around the world for men and women in right or left hand configurations, sizes small to x-large, priced at $89 (replacement gloves are available for $22.48). Made of cabretta leather, the built-in digital monitor can be removed to use SensoGlove as a regular golf glove. For more information, please visit www.sensoglove.com.

Tech Qualifier: Subjekt Pulse Bluetooth Headphones! It’s hip to be square. These ultra-sleek Bluetooth headphones look like Star Trek come to life, with futuristic form and wireless function that is the envy of all those still cable connected. The snug fit feels sculpted for your skull while the extra-sturdy headband feels nearly break-proof.

Designed for all Bluetooth enabled devices, the Subjekt Pulse Bluetooth Headphones sync with your laptop or smartphone with ease, and even rings through when a call comes in. And on-ear volume and track skip* controls means you don’t have to dig through your pockets when you want to change your tune.

OK so those are the facts the manufacturer wants you to know! I have to say that they are right on the money. Lightweight, the Subjekt Pulse packs a real wallop in sound quality. I love having them when I go for a run (usually from Police) or for a work out. The best thing is no cords to get caught on things or to continuously smack you in the face!

Comfort, they get a green light all the way! Another great feature is that you don’t ever have to take your phone or device out of your pocket to change songs or answer. Volume controls and song selection is done right from the right side ear phone. Phone rings? No problem you can simply answer from there and it puts your song on pause. When you hang up your music or whatever continues.

Have you tried the Subjekt Pulse bluetooth headset? We’d love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below and let us know your thoughts! You can also follow us on Twitter @FastLaneMag 

Want a watch that is as sleek and suave as your best pick-up line? Dress to impress this summer with the Phosphor Appear  Watch (www.PhosphorWatches.com) – a perfect complement to this season€™s hottest beach party or backyard bonfire get-together ensemble.
Gone are the hands on a typical watch €“ instead, the Appear displays time on miniature-sized rotors that revolve to reveal the time. If subtly is more your style, the time can also be completely hidden to display a one-color face (and the time is easy shown by the push of a button). This recently released watch features a resin band and metal clasp in colors including silver/black and black/orange. Celebrity fans include rappers MANN and Romeo, as well as boxer Victor Ortiz. MSRP: $199.

There is and has always been a challenge to making speakers smaller yet powerful. Well it seems iFrogz Boost Speaker does just that! The iFrogz speaker looks like a simple box with two silver things on the side and essentially it is except it connects wirelessly with your iOS device. Earlier this evening I was preparing to shower and really wanted to listen to some music but cranking up the Bose wasn’t really an option.

Then I remembered that I had this iFrogz gizmo, and I thought I’d give it a try. After I realized that the charger plug for my phone would fit I was off and running for my shower. Even had to turn it down a bit. Read the review, and check some photos below!

You literally plug it in to a wall outlet (plug not included) or you put three AA batteries on your own for each 15 hours of play time, and if you prefer a wired connection, there are ports for 3.5mm audio and micro-USB cables that you self-supply. Push the on button; set your iOS device down on top of it and turn it up. Granted you’re not going to rock the neighborhood or anything but it does put out enough sound that your roommates will be asking you to turn it down.

So long as the iOS device€™s bottom is close to the power button€”the opposite side from where Boost€™s two chrome-capped audio drivers are located€”you€™ll hear its audio performing through the speaker at a surprisingly high volume, with comparable overall clarity to Bluetooth wireless audio systems such as the iHome units. Yet there€™s no Bluetooth at work here, no pairing to worry about, and no audio cable in the box.

Overall, iFrogz€™ Boost is a bona-fide good speaker for its low asking price, assuming that you€™re using one of the several iOS devices that it€™s physically compatible with, and that you€™re willing to sacrifice a little sonic performance and range for the sake of simplicity. Like all small, inexpensive speakers, Boost does make some tradeoffs in order to achieve what it offers for $40, requiring users to self-supply the batteries and/or cables that rivals now routinely include, and limiting compatibility somewhat, but if you€™re using a currently-sold iPhone or iPod touch, you€™ll be surprised at just how capable it is.

Despite these few drawbacks we’re going to give the iFrogz Boost the green light! It’s a very impressive system for the price and honestly I am very impressed with it. Vastly more than I thought I would be the first time I took it out of the box.

What are your thoughts about this tech? Leave us a comment below to let us know! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @FastLaneMag

With spring fever striking and another five months until football season starts, TV shopping has dropped to the bottom of the priority list for many Americans. If you count yourself among those willing to wait for another round of holiday deals, you may want to reconsider your strategy.

Consumer Reports recently reported that many television manufacturers are changing their pricing policies as of April 1. The new policies will prevent stores from selling TVs at a price lower than the one suggested by manufacturers. Though these policies are designed to protect stores from losing ground to Internet retailers, they also mean higher prices for consumers. Luckily, you still have a chance avoid this impending price hike by following these tips.

1. Research First
Even though it feels like the clock is ticking on your remaining time to buy a TV, don’t succumb to the shopping pressure. A new television is a big expense and worth buying for quality instead of a bargain. Often product specs are analyzed in detail by review sites, but they neglect the user experience over time. CNET.com provides a nice pairing of expert reviews with user reviews to give you a complete picture.

2. Buy Old Models
If you’re still lugging around one of those bulky tube TVs, the picture on an HDTV from last year versus the picture from the latest release will be unrecognizable. What you will be able to notice is the huge discrepancy in price. Manufacturers turn out new television technology all the time, and stores will still slash prices to make room for units that make them the most money. Before you go shopping, brush up on some key HDTV terms so you don’t end up like a deer in the headlights.

3. Using Coupons
Whenever the tyranny of high prices threatens innocent consumers, coupons come to the rescue. These money-savers are especially important when you’re planning to order your TV online. For example, TigerDirect coupons from sites like FreeShipping.org will often combine a discount with free shipping and help you get a better deal all around.

4. Open Box Specials
Most stores have a section at the end of an aisle or off in a corner filled with open-box items. While the name is somewhat offputting, don’t mix these discounted products up with damaged goods. They’re generally items that were opened and returned, but are still in working condition. Sometimes open-box items will have different rules regarding warranties, so be sure to ask first.

5. Buy Used
Buying used electronics isn’t for everyone. However, if you need your TV for utilitarian purposes like video games or a spare bedroom, there are always plenty available locally on Craigslist or at a pawn shop. Just make sure you check what the same model is selling for new. People often ask outrageous prices for their unwanted sets and sometimes you can get an identical TV right out of the box for less than it’s listed for online.

6. Buy Accessories Separately
It’s astounding what stores will charge for HDMI cables. One simple, six-foot cord can run upwards of $30 when purchased directly from stores like Best Buy. A quick search of Amazon will produce dozens of results at a fraction of the price. If stores are already going to raise prices on TVs, don’t let them nickel-and-dime you on the accessories.

A special thank you to Andrea Woroch who is a nationally-recognized consumer and money-saving expert who helps consumers live on less without radically changing their lifestyles. From smart spending tips to personal finance advice, Andrea transforms everyday consumers into savvy shoppers. She has been featured among top news outlets such as Good Morning America, NBC’s Today, MSNBC, New York Times, Kiplinger Personal Finance, CNNMoney and many more. You can follow her on Twitter @AndreaWoroch for daily savings advice and tips.