June 2011

Snugg Luxury Wrist Strap for Apple iPod nano Review

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There are a multitude of watchband straps for the 6th generation Apple iPod nano, and I’ve already reviewed a couple.  Each strap is a little different from the others, and it may require some looking to find exactly the one you’ll like best.  Some lend themselves more to using them as a sports strap while […]

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Cocoon Grid-It Sleeves for Tablets

cocoon grid it tablet wrap

Cocoon has brought their Grid-It organizational system to tablet sleeves.  There is a 7″ Grid-It Wrap that fits Samsung Galaxy Tab, Nook, Nook Color, Kindle WiFi/3G, Sony Daily Edition, and most 7″ tablets.  There’s also a Grid-It Wrap for iPads.  The Grid-It Wrap is a neoprene sleeve that protects your device as you carry it

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Expand Your Charging Options With the Aluratek Mini USB Charging Station

Aluratek USB Charging Station

If there’s any single pain that is shared by all true gadget fiends, it’s the fact that there are never, ever enough outlets to accommodate all of the power adapters and chargers for one’s gadgets.  Aluratek’s Mini Surge Dual USB Charging Station attempts to solve that problem by turning a single grounded power outlet into

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Exotac Titanium Water Bottle Review

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If it’s possible to describe a water bottle as awesome….this is it. Exotac’s titanium water bottle is honestly the coolest container (of this type) I have ever seen. Similar to Exotac’s nanoSTRIKER and MATCHCAP Firestarter I reviewed last year, the TiBottle is just as simply effective and efficient at getting the job done as they

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Brite-Strike EPLI – 160 Lumens Flashlight for Executives

brite strike epli

Are you in the market for a tactical LED flashlight that is powerfully bright but looks like it should be clipped to your suit jacket like a fine writing instrument instead of your belt? The Brite-Strike EPLI fits that criteria. This flashlight features a polished stainless steel body with a brass bezel. It has High,

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Wool Hard Graft cases are simple, rugged, elegant

hardgraft iphone4case

Gadget cases.  Most of them are variations on a few themes—hard plastic or soft silicone.  Don’t get me wrong.  I’ve had more than a few cases for my iPhone 3GS, and I love to try out new ones.  But here’s something a bit different.  Hard Graft crafts cases for your mobile devices that are simple

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An iOS App That Will Help Diagnose Concussion

concussion recognition app ios

The Concussion Recognition and Response app for iPhone and iPad was developed by a couple of physicians, and it can help coaches determine the severity of a head injury.  When a player is injured, a series of yes/no questions about the injury and symptoms – headache, vomiting, dizziness, etc – help determine if a concussion

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Swingline Stack and Shred Automatic Shredder Review

Swingline EX100 07 Shredder

Most people and offices nowadays need some sort of shredder or other method of dealing with the large amount of potentially sensitive stuff we get every day. While a simple cheap ‘wastebasket-topper’ unit works for many of us, some of us need more. The Swingline EX100-07 Stack and Shred Automatic Shredder may be your answer.

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Steve Jobs’ presentation to Cupertino’s City Council on building state of the art Apple headquarters

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On June 7, Steve Jobs made a surprise visit to Cupertino’s City Council to present his plans for a new state of the art Apple headquarters.  Currently the main Apple campus has around 2,800 employees with the rest of the Apple workforce spread out in the city through the other Apple’s rented buildings.  Steve Jobs

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Evernote Peek is the First App Designed to Make Use of the iPad 2’s Smart Cover

evernote peek

Get rid of flashcards forever!  Evernote Peek works with your Evernote account to make studying for quizzes or simply sharpening your memory easier.  Set up an Evernote notebook with a series of clues (note title) and answers (note body).  To study the material, simply lift up the first section of the Smart Cover to reveal

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WakeMate – Waking you with Wakelytics

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Why wake up to a high pitched screeching alarm, practically terrifying yourself out of bed, when your own body can tell your alarm when would be the least jarring time to wake you?  The WakeMate wristband records your subtle body movements, and using Actigraphy will deduce the best time to wake you, then communicate that

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