Ever wonder how cool it would be to manipulate your computer by waving your hands or snapping your fingers? Leap Motion has created the Leap Motion Controller that allows you to do just that. The Leap Motion Sensor is a small device that plugs into your computer via the USB connecter and along with the [...]
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Motion Control
The Isku FX multicolor gaming keyboard from ROCCAT is designed for the ultimate gaming experience. The backlit keyboard has multicolor lighting with 16.8 million possible colors and six lighting levels. The keyboard is packed with programmable macro keys and three Thumbster macro keys near the space bar. There’s even an Easy-Shift key that not only [...]
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Gaming keyboard
Most of the instrument interfaces for connecting an instrument to a computer or iPad that we’ve looked at on the Gadgeteer require the instrument to have a 1/4″ phono plug or a USB port (or adapter, like the Apple Camera Connection kit). They work great, except when you have instruments or mics with different connectors. [...]
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Musical interface
Is James Franco the new Ashton Kutcher? It looks that way in this new video which features the Samsung GALAXY Camera. The GALAXY camera is powered by Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and has a 21X optical zoom, Photo Wizard, Buddy Photo Share, Slow Motion video and more. With the built in 3G/4G and Wi-Fi connectivity, [...]
The Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard and Rechargeable Trackpad for Mac are the latest products in Logitech‘s Mac lineup. The Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard has backlit keys that automatically adjust their illumination to fit the ambient conditions (or you can manually adjust them), and the motion sensor detects when hands are near to know when to turn on [...]
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Bluetooth keyboard,
iPhone/iPad accessory,
Mac accessory
intelliPaper is a company currently seeking funding on Indiegogo for a project that allows you to integrate the USB connectors and storage chips to create a flash drive on a normal piece of paper or cardboard. Available in sizes of 8 to 32 MB (size to be determined later), this would allow you to add flash drives [...]
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Flash Drive,
USB Memory
Scan from the UK has released the BBC worldwide-licensed Doctor Who Tardis PC case. Made up of 45 pieces of cut brushed aluminum, the Tardis case comes in the official Pantone blue colour of the original Tardis and measures 205mm x 205mm x 430mm (8 x 8 x 17″). It’s available in a pre-configured model: Intel Pentium [...]
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Computer case,
desktop computer
Computers and software have transformed the recording industry for even amateur musicians. No longer do you have to rent expensive time in recording studios to make professional-sounding recordings. A quick Google search will find multiple stories about entire albums being recorded on an iPad or an iPhone. If you intend to use only virtual instruments, [...]
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Fender Squier,
USB Guitar
Have too much stuff laying around on your desk? Want a small desk organizer that’s stylish and functional? The iStick Multifunction Desktop Organizer from Cyanics is the solution for all your desk organizational needs. The iStick comes with a 3-port USB hub, card reader, memo pad box, mobile phone stand, name card box, cup holder, copy [...]
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desk organizer,
Organizer
Windows 8 has been designed to work well with touch screens, but what if you are running it on a computer that doesn’t have a touch interface? These new products from Logitech allow you to add touch to your current laptop just by replacing your mouse or adding a touchpad. The Zone Touch Mouse T400 (top [...]
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windows 8,
Wireless mouse,
Wireless trackpad
LaCie has produced a key-shaped USB drive for some time, and their new PetiteKey is a tough little brother of their original Iamakey that Julie reviewed a few years ago. The PetiteKey is only 1.61″ X 0.83″ X 0.14″ and weighs 0.26 ounces. This USB 2.0 drive has transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. It has [...]
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Flash Drive,
USB
The Easy Transfer Cable for Windows 8 from Belkin will do just that – make transferring data to your new Windows 8 PC a snap. The 8-ft long cable comes with Microsoft Easy Transfer software (on CD). You simply insert the CD in the old computer and launch the transfer utility, then put the CD [...]
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Cable,
data transfer,
windows 8
Friday’s LogicBUY Deal is the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 for $84.99. Features: Newly released keyboard works with Windows PC, Android and iOS devices. Bluetooth; pairs with up to three devices simultaneously Backlight adjust to ambient conditions $99.99 – $15 instant savings = $84.99 with free shipping. This deal expires October 30, 2012 or sooner. Check the above link [...]
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Bluetooth keyboard
I’ve been looking for an easy way to solve a growing clutter problem in my home. You might have a similar problem in your place… It’s that towering stack of magazines that have at least one article that you want to save for the future. It might be a recipe or instructions for some project [...]
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Scanner
ThinkGeek always has a variety of cute stuff, but they’ve outdone themselves with this USB Toaster Hub and Thumb Drives set. The hub looks like an old-fashioned chrome toaster, and it has 4 USB 2.0 ports and a 1 meter long USB cable. It’s capable of speeds up to to 480 mbps, and it even has [...]
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USB Drive,
USB hub
I never have gotten used to those newfangled trackpads, and I always need a mouse for my computer. I also require a wireless mouse, and I spend a lot of time on my computer daily, so I need a comfortable mouse, too. Kensington is introducing a colorful new mouse that looks like it could easily [...]
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Wireless mouse
This post brought to you by Bitdefender. All opinions are 100% mine. My daily-use computer is a MacBook Air, but I also have a Windows computer that I use for my part-time tech-editing job. Because that computer is important for my work and because Windows computers are still more vulnerable to viruses and malware, I [...]
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Anti-virus software
Isn’t the Cloud great? You can store all sorts of information up there without having to worry about local storage, it’s available almost anywhere at any time, and you know that it’s backed up in a completely different physical location. You can easily choose one of many providers to backup all your photos, financial information, [...]
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Computer security,
Secure password storage
Two years ago, Bill Kuch reviewed Microsoft’s Wireless Mobile 3500 mouse. Microsoft is still selling this popular mouse and has just added a new line of limited edition artist series versions. Nothing has changed with the hardware, but if you want a wireless mouse with a little extra style, check out my quick review.
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Mouse
Despite all of the gesture-based user interface systems that have become popular in the past few years (think Wii, XBox Kinect, and of course smartphone touchscreens), the mouse is still the go-to workhorse of input devices for desktops and laptops. But nearly all mouse devices have basically the same functionality, and many share near-identical styling. [...]
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Bluetooth Gear,
Bluetooth Mouse,
Mouse