When the Apple iPad 2 was unveiled, one of its most vaunted features was its ability to use something called a Smart Cover, a cover made of leather or polyurethane that magnetically attaches to the left side of the iPad 2, and which can wake the iPad 2 when it is opened, and cause the […]
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Using a web-based interface called on{X} allows you to easily control your Android smartphone by programming “when this happens, then do that” rules using a set of Java APIs and pushing those rules down to your Android smartphone. These rules or “recipes” can then be published for other people to use, and they can be
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Incipio just released a new case for the iPad. The Flagship Folio Brushed Aluminum Hard Shell Case has a polycarbonate frame with simulated carbon fiber exterior and brushed aluminum accents. There’s a polycarbonate clip that keeps the case completely closed and also acts as a hinge for when you want to prop up the iPad
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The new Expression Home XP-400 Small-in-One printer from Epson will allow you to print with EPSON Connect, Apple AirPrint, and Google Cloud Print, or by sending your document to the printer’s unique email address, so printing from tablets and smartphones won’t be a nightmare. The Small-in-One printers have a compact size, but they are packed with
Chances are you knew this was coming. Verizon officially announced yesterday their new Share Everything plan. It is a simplified plan that gives you unlimited minutes, and messages for up to 10 devices, as well as mobile hotspot with no extra fee. However, it also ends unlimited data as an option on new contracts and
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Bill Henderson recently told us about the SRS Labs iWOW 3D Audio Enhancer Adapter for iOS devices (see related posts for a link to his review). Bill found the iWOW 3D was a relatively inexpensive way to improve the audio quality of modest earphones. Everybody wants better sound without breaking the bank, so SRS Labs
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From Gnarboards comes comes a range of electric skateboards available in three models: Commuter, Road Warrior and Trail Rider. The boards will do up to 28 miles per hour with a maximum 21 mile range, based on a 2 hour charge time. Control is via a hand controller that allows you to accelerate, coast or
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Mimoco, the creator of the MIMOBOT line of designer USB flash drives, is giving you several more fun DC comics superhero flash drives to add to your collection. The new flash drives include Batman™ “The Dark Knight Rises” Edition, Superman, and The Flash. Joining the original Batman and Green Lantern MIMOBOT flash drives, they are
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The Bobino Slim Pen is a super thin ballpoint pen (4 mm thick) that stores in your favorite notebook like a bookmarker. I’m not sure how comfortable it would be for writing long entries, but its small size allows you to easily store it in the notebook so you always have a pen handy. The
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If you live in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, you’ve surely seen one of the 700 Argos locations. They serve millions of customers, but they try to minimize the impact such a large business has on the earth. They practice “responsible retailing” by recycling 87% of the waste they produce; encouraging their customers
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Apple apparently has accepted that, while their Smart Covers are great, people want to protect the backs of their iPads, too. They’ve moved away from the clunky case they created for the original iPad, and they’ve created the sleek, form-fitting Smart Case for iPad 2 and the new iPad. Instead of just introducing a back
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Is a toothpick part of your EDC (Everyday Carry)? Yeah, I know a toothpick isn’t a very strong tool. But what if that toothpick were made of Titanium instead of wood? I’ll admit that a titanium toothpick is not a tool that I ever thought much about until Jamie Piekkola offered to send me a couple to review. Jamie made
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Pong offers iPhone cases that are designed to protect you from radiation while improving your signal strength, and now they are adapting that technology to the new iPad. Their new iPad Pong Cases are designed for both the WiFi-only and the WiFi-plus-cellular versions of the new iPad. Pong states that their technology has been scientifically
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From Slim Timber the Wood Wallet is hand crafted from a single piece of maple or walnut. It’s large enough to fit up to eight credit cards and a simple leather strap uses a magnetic clip to ensure your cards don’t fall out. Made in the USA the wallet goes for $45.
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iSafe Bags are “the only full-featured bags on the market that include a mobile personal alarm system to protect the wearer, provide potentially life-saving security and added peace of mind for children, students, parents and business commuters or travelers.” They are expanding their line with the new Urban Crew Campus Laptop Backpack. This laptop bag
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In my review of the GoPro HD Hero2 (see related links), I mentioned that there was no viewfinder included with the the standard package. Now while many people using this unit for extreme sports may not find that this is an issue, my usage means I want the ability to be frame my shots, whether
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We’ve seen ClamCases that convert your iPad into a small laptop, but now ClamCase is introducing the ClamBook that converts your smartphone into “the ultimate connected device.” The ClamBook won’t be released until late this year, and specifications aren’t finalized yet, but it supposedly will connect to iOS and Android smartphones and add a widescreen
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A few days ago Janet posted about Mini X TV Box from Brando that turns your TV into a smart TV by making it a monitor for Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). I thought it sounded like a really cool product until I heard about a new Kickstarter project called Pocket TV. The Pocket TV is an HDMI
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Next Sunday is Father’s Day. Do you have a gift for dear old Dad yet? If you’re still trying to figure out what to buy him, ThinkGeek has some pre-packed tins that feature a collection of geek worthy goodies. Priced from $39.99 up to $79.99, these Father’s Day tins include items like astronaut ice cream,
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I’m a huge fan of TV shows like ABC’s Shark Tank and the Food Network’s Invention Hunters. It’s so fun to learn about new inventions and see how the inventors become successful. If you have an idea for a new product, there’s a way to get help. George Davison (www.davison.com) is the founder of Inventionland, the
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