August 2011

Rediscover the Magic of Film Photography

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Digital cameras are convenient.  They allow you to instantly see your photos, so you’re always sure you got the image you wanted.  But what many photographers find lacking with digital cameras is the character that film imparted to their pictures.  If you are nostalgic for the look of film photography but don’t want to give

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Parrot Asteroid – Apps, Web, Phone, and Music in Your Car

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Install the Parrot Asteroid receiver in your car, and you’ll be connected to the internet, GPS, telephone, radio, and your mobile device.   Main functions are accessible using the jog wheel, but you can also control the unit with voice commands.  The Asteroid comes with a GPS dongle, so you can navigate without requiring a

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Twist ‘n Sparkle – Make your own soda without cluttering the counter

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I was watching a rerun of Dr. Oz yesterday, which had a segment on kitchen gadgets. One of the products that caught my attention was the iSi Twist ‘n Sparkle beverage carbonation system. Instead of using a kitchen counter cluttering appliance like the SodaStream product that I reviewed 2yrs ago, it just uses an easy

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CineSkates – Get ya (camera’s) skates on

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Just new on Kickstarter but already fully funded in just over a day CineSkates is a set of three wheels that attaches to a Gorillapod Focus tripod and enables fluid, rolling video in an ultra-portable package. “CineSkates can produce shots that have previously been impossible or only possible with bulky and expensive equipment. Here are a

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Epson iPrint App Now Available for Android

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I recently reviewed the Epson iPrint iOS app that let me print and scan directly from my iPad and iPhone.  Epson just announced that they have an Android version of Epson iPrint.  You’ll be able to print files or photos directly from your Android device to any compatible Epson printers on the network.  You’ll also

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Bodykit BodyBag Review

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Some folks are “shoe” folks, some ladies are “purse” folks and many people who read this site are “bag folks”.  They love bags to carry gadgets in!  A company out of the UK called Bodykit is bringing some pretty unusual designs to the market.  Don’t think camping and back-packing with these.  These are considered “urban”

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Give Her Your Heart – Not Quite Literally

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Guys, it’s never too early to think about the perfect gift for the lady in your life.  Next time you need a present for your Significant Other, why not give her your heart?  This Anatomical Heart Necklace from ThinkGeek let’s you show your love without compromising your scientific standards.  The pewter pendant hangs from a

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