I’ve seen a lot of clocks that act as charging docks and speakers for various MP3 players, but Nyko has the first one I’ve seen designed just for a hand-held game console.  The Play Clock is a clock radio that can wake you to an alarm or music.  It can playback music from the built-in […]
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WWDC 2011 announced, oh… just a few new features to iOS that may or may not completely crush RIM’s hopes of making a comeback, 1Uped Android and made your PC almost useless. How?
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Nintendo has just unveiled its new 2012 Wii-U console. The new console will have a speedy IBM Power-based multi-core microprocessor, internal flash memory, HDMI and many new features.  But the main attraction of the Wii-U console would be the new controller. The new controller has a built-in 6.2 inch touch screen along with the standard
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Last August I made the decision to break up with AT&T and my iPhone 4 in order to start a new relationship with Verizon and the Motorola Droid X. Although I’ve enjoyed the Android OS and the Droid X more than I thought I would, I’ve continued to miss things about the iPhone. Some of
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As Julie wrote a few posts down, here at The Gadgeteer, we can’t get enough keychain tools and gadgets. So here’s another, the Swiss+Tech Micro-Plus EX 9-in-1 Key Ring Tool. As the somewhat lengthy name implies, 9 tools are embedded in this little gem, including pliers, bottle opener, 4 screwdrivers, and wire cutter/stripper/crimper. All stainless
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There are probably a good amount of gadgets around the house that have an obnoxiously bright LED–from your alarm clock to DVD player to television.  LightDims are designed to fit over the LED and reduce or eliminate the glare of the light.  LightDims are essentially just stickers.  Yes, a Hello Kitty sticker for 10 cents
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Just about every one has a cellphone these days. Some held out as long as they could, but eventually they caved and got one. With the amount of choices and availability added with ease of use, it’s hard not to. But having a cellphone really doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone who has one.
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I love the thinner, lighter form of the iPad 2, and I love that the Smart Cover will protect the screen without adding much bulk. I tend to be paranoid about keeping my gadgets scratch-free, so I bought a ZAGG invisibleSHIELD to protect the aluminum back. I was disappointed in the ZAGG skin, so my
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These days, we’re all trying to do our part in various ways to be more green. And we all want to carry smaller, lighter items in our gear bag. Maybe give the iGo Green Laptop Travel Charger a look, eh? It features patented tech which automatically reduces wasted standby power (vampire power) by up to
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Viper has created technology that allows you to start your car from virtually anywhere with your smartphone. Â Viper SmartStart works with iPhones, Blackberrys, and Android. Â SmartStart allows you to heat/cool your car, lock/unlock doors, control multiple cars, personalize settings, and start remotely from practically anywhere. Â There are three configurations: Â VSM200, VSS3000, and VSS5000. Â The configurations
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Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a cycling computer with the iBike Dash CC.  Your iPhone or touch is completely enclosed, so it is protected from the elements while you are riding.  When you add the iBike app from iTunes, you’ll be able to view graphical, numerical, and animated data about your ride:  current,
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Summer is nigh and travel season has already begun for many of us. Whether you’ll be jet-setting to far-flung locales, concert road-tripping with your buds, or anything in between, have a look at Timbuk2‘s line of bags designed for pleasure or work travel. Pictured left to right are the Copilot Roller (sizes S, M and
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I’ve reviewed a couple of Motz Tiny Wooden Speakers in the past, and I’ve always found them to sound amazingly good for such tiny speakers. Pyramid Distribution offers several versions of the Motz speakers, and they graciously provided The Gadgeteer with two more of the Tiny Wooden Speakers for review. We’ll be looking at the
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Math was never one of my favorite subjects in school. Â Aside from the heavy textbook, we also had to remember to bring a plethora of additional implements: protractor, ruler, #2 pencil, pencil sharpener, calculator, and scrap paper. Â The Tidy Ruler, available through Luckies of London, combines several of those wicked math tools into one. Â A
Calypso Crystal makes an extremely expensive and extremely beautiful iPhone dock. Each one is hand made from pure leaded crystal and look as expensive as they are. Now, Calypso has entered the case arena to compete with the likes of Sena and Vaja, but on a whole new level in materials and craftsmanship for the
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The Quad Mountain Ultimate One nano watchband distinguishes itself by being the only one on the market where no part of the nano touches your skin.  This protects your nano from sweat damage, which won’t be covered under the warranty.  The band is thin and vented where possible for comfort.  The nano’s controls are all
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Apple held its 2011 WWDC today and debuted quite a few new products, including: OS X Lion, an update to the operating system aboard their iMac desktops and Macbook notebooks: iOS 5, the mobile operating system aboard their iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices; and the long-await iCloud online storage and sync system, which Steve
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The long awaited eShop for the 3DS will be launching on the evening of June 6th! 3DS owners might have noticed a SpotPass notification update on your 3DS mentioning the update. The eShop will function similar to the stores on the Wii and DSi consoles. At launch it will only offer more than 350 DSi
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I have a confession to make. I actually own a Fossil Palm OS watch. It seemed like an interesting idea, but it was huge. Now I’m Watch (an Italian company) has create an Android Watch. It looks very slick, but as best as I can see, all the images on their web site are graphic
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The fanny pack. Maybe not the vanguard of style for carrying personal items, but still can be spotted in use today. SPIbelt has taken the concept and slimmed it down a bit. Quite a bit. Designed by a runner, the Small Personal Item belt, or SPIbelt, is a low-profile zip-pouch mounted to an adjustable waist
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