Do you need a new cover for your full-sized iPad? Why not help others as you protect your iPad. PeaceQuilts, a humanitarian, economic-development organization working with women in Haiti, has designed and created beautiful, quilted iPad sleeves that are sold exclusively through Levenger. Each sleeve is handcrafted and signed by a woman in Haiti, so […]
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After years of reviewing, I have realized an important fact: Many people either cannot afford many of the headphones/earphones I review, or even if they could, there is no way they’re paying hundreds of dollars for excellent sound. I get that. But today, there so many affordable earphones available that can deliver audio which will
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This new watch from Tokyoflash Japan seems even harder to read than normal, for me at least. The Kisai Polygon is the newest offering, and it, like most of their watches, has a stainless steel case and clasp and an adjustable stainless band. The watch is available in black or silver-colored, and faces are available in
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Piperoid is a paper craft robot kit designed and produced in Japan. The robots are made of paper pipes that have pre-drilled holes and marks to show where to cut, fold, and connect them. All you need is a pair of scissors and about 30 minutes for assembly. No need for glue or tape. Many components of
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Doxie makes going paperless easy with their new Doxie One personal scanner. It’s about the size of an empty paper towel roll, so it fits into a desk drawer or your gear bag. You can scan anywhere, and the scans will be stored onto an SD card. When you get back to your computer (Mac
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Hmmm, this seems to be a crowd-funding project, but it seems Phone Halo has set up their own funding site instead of using one of the established ones. Anyway, Phone Halo has created a smart device you keep in your wallet to help you keep track of it. Put the Wallet TrackR in your wallet,
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Regular readers of The Gadgeteer will be no strangers to Saddleback Leather Company products. You probably wouldn’t consider their leather products as haute couture, but rather as hardwearing and functional pieces. (Their motto is “They’ll fight over it when you’re dead.” 🙂 ) While I didn’t specifically purchase their Medium Gadget Sleeve for my Google
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You’ll be the hit of the campout with this one shot portable Mini Espresso Maker from Restoration Hardware. Made in Italy, it is made of aluminum with a brass spout and can make a 2.5 oz double shot. You even get an enamel cup with the kit. The Mini Espresso Maker makes a fun gift
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If you’re ready to join the minimal wallet craze, consider the new Card Sleeve from Bellroy. This vegetable tanned leather sleeve is about as simple as it gets. Available in 3 colors (Cocoa, Blue Steel and Black), the Card Sleeve features a pull-tab accessible slot that can hold 2-6+ credit cards, business cards or a
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How many audio/video home entertainment components do you own? Do you use a separate remote control for each one? Are you the designated controller in your family because no one else can figure out how to start the TV, satellite and DVR? Have you ever been at work when you get a call something like
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When I first saw the TaskOne iPhone case, I was sure it was a joke. It looked exactly like something we’d see as a news posting on April Fools Day. It also reminded me of the the Swiss Army Handspring Visor module we wrote / joked about back in 1999. But guess what? The TaskOne
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Point of view (POV) cameras are all the rage now, and it seems that new models from manufacturers are popping up all over the place. Being able to take POV footage is great, but sometimes the footage from a static mounting position can get a bit boring. How do you make your footage stand out
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I keep reading articles about how the iPad is becoming more and more important as a gaming system, and then I think of how sore my hands and wrists can get after hours of just holding my iPad still while I read. This Indiegogo crowd-funding project for a gaming accessory for the iPad could address
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The RE Factor Tactical Survival Band puts a collection of survival tools around your wrist. Made in the USA by a US Army combat veteran, the Tactical Survival Band combines 12 ft of 550 Black Paracord, 30 ft of 80lb Fishing Line, fishing hook, a whistle, p51 can opener, and a flint fire starter rod.
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Everyone who is sick of hip-hop branded earphones that rattle the brain with über bass, mentally raise your hand. The people responsible for California Headphones obviously feel that way because they did something about it with the Laredo (which is reviewed here) and Silverado headphones. Both are specially tuned for rock and country music. Their
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Here’s one more reason that proves the human race can’t do anything anymore unless it involves a gadget… Introducing the Nebula 12 concept indoor weather forecast station. Developed by the same Swiss team that will be bringing you the insanely expensive power generating iRock rocking chair, the Nebula 12 puts a self generating indoor cloud
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Lets face it, your Android phone’s fine for texting once in a while, but the small screen and even the best virtual keyboards aren’t the ideal for long and frequent message exchanges. MightyText is an app that installs on your phone, and as long as your phone is connected to the internet and you’ve got
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Are you feeling guilty about everything you ate yesterday for Thanksgiving? Yeah me too… especially because all I did after dinner was sit around visiting with relatives. I didn’t move much at all, which isn’t good. Pedometers and activity trackers have become more and more popular in the past couple of years because they show
Misfit Shine – Is it the coolest pedometer, activity tracker yet? Read More
With this Logitech camera, you can Skype with anyone in beautiful HD-quality video. The TV Cam HD works any HDTV and connects to your wireless internet. After you activate it with your Skype account, you’ll have a great, high-quality picture while you chat with friends and family. The camera has a built-in speaker, and it
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Sun Sniper is a company out of Germany that specializes in innovative camera holders and straps. Their Strap Surfer is designed to integrate with your messenger-style camera bag to give you a quick and secure solution for safely storing your camera while keeping it quickly ready for use. How well does it work ? Read on.
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