Who’s still got mixed party tapes that you made up in the 80’s and you haven’t gotten around to getting the digital equivalents (or can’t find digital equivalents :))? The Cassette to iPod Converter from Ion makes it easy to convert those old tapes, complete with pops, clicks and hiss. 🙂 Simply load the free app, […]
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One of my favourites games of all time is Mario Kart, and I’ve played it on every Nintendo console system released so far. Well Nintendo has just announced release schedules and pricing for their new Wii U, another platform for me to get my Karting fix. Their new console will be available in two versions; the White
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Amazon might have just released a bunch of new Kindles but they haven’t forgotten the Kindle 3 (Keyboard). Amazon has released a new firmware update for this model. Firmware update 3.4 includes: Improved Font: We’ve improved the reading font to have more contrast and be more crisp. Parental Controls: With the latest software update for Kindle
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Ever had trouble trying to make a bicycle helmet fit your old noggin? It normally involves buying a size too big and then using heaps of foam padding to make it fit “comfortably”. The foldable helmet from Carrera uses an accordion type mechanism to ensure a much better fit without having to muck about with too
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Recently released by Contour, the Contour+2 is the latest upgrade to their line of Action POV cameras. It’s capable of four video modes up to 1080p video and shoots 120fps in 480p resolution. The Contour+2 has GPS-capability, and it has mobile connectivity to allow you to view and control your camera via your smartphone. The
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With the start of the new Doctor Who season in the UK this week, here’s the perfect present for your favourite Time Lord fan. From Firebox in the UK, the Doctor Who TARDIS Smart Safe requires a smartphone (iPhone or Android) and an app to operate. Simply plug your smartphone into the slot on top,
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It’s funny isn’t it, there’s so much press about Amazon’s new Kindle releases, and yet there’s not a lot of news about Kobo’s new range of e-readers that were released earlier on in the week before the Kindles? Kobo has released the: Kobo mini with 5″ e-ink screen , WiFi-enabled reader for $79.99 Kobo Glo with a
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The X-Con on the Tokyoflash blog page is a concept watch designed to look just like a handcuff and comes complete with a key to open and close the clasp. The time is displayed along the length of the cuff and a touch sensitive area can be used to swap between time and date mode. This
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In the 1990s for me there was only one EDC (Every Day Carry) flashlight, and that was the Mini Maglite AA. Its small size, aluminum construction, adjustable spot to flood light beam, ruggedness, water resistance, candle mode, and spare bulb in tail made this so versatile for me. From in my toolkit for work, to
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Amazon’s gone big with the release of 5 new Kindle devices: 2 eBook readers and 3 Android tablets. The new Kindle Paperwhite ereader is available in a WiFi-only and a 3G version. This reader has a new screen with 62% more pixels and increased contrast. A built-in front light allows you to easily read in low
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We rely so much on our smartphones these days, not just for phone calls but also for the information and access that they supply. Bigger screens are nice, but it’s always a compromise between screen size, weight and battery life. What do you do when you’re not near a power point all day (or multiple
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To celebrate the 40th Anniversary since the launch of Pong, Atari and Microsoft have partnered to allow gamers to play eight classic Atari video games via any HTML5-enabled browser. Asteroids, Combat, Centipede, Lunar Lander, Missile Command, Pong, Super Breakout, and Yar’s Revenge are available to play in Atari’s Arcade. For Microsoft, it’s an opportunity to demonstrate the power of HTML5. For Atari,
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Amongst the announcements by Samsung at IFA 2012 is the Samsung Galaxy Camera. The camera runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) on a 1.4Ghz quad-core processor. It’s equipped with a 16.3 megapixel sensor, 23mm (F2.8) lens , 21X optical zoom, image stabilisation, and a 4.77″ display. The camera also includes WiFi and 4G-network connectivity for instantaneous
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Here’s a cool concept for the road warriors out there who need to move their gear as efficiently as possible. The Flat Pack Mouse from designer Taewon Hwang allows you to store your mouse in your empty, unused and pretty much obsolete CD/DVD drive while traveling. Get on site, fold your mouse , insert the
When Spotlight offered to send me a few samples of their flashlights, I was really happy to recieve 3 of their different models. It wasn’t till I was doing a quick search for information on the Spotlight Turbo that I found that Julie had already done a review of the Turbo in April 2008. It’s
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Lenovo (in conjunction with N-Trig) has just released OTA 3.5, a firmware-only update that addresses two of the major issues that still exist with their Thinkpad Tablet. Issues fixed 1) Tablet Pen input not recognized sometimes 2) Screen Unlock not spontaneous Already released for US, WE and UK roms, reports have so far been good.
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We spend more and more time on our computers these day, and according to two students at the University of Munich, we need reminding to get outside and excercise. The Personal Energy Orb Aruino (PEO) is an energy device that limits computer usage depending on the distance you travel on your bike. You charge the PEO
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Who else wants to admit that they spend hours and hours playing PAC-MAN in a dingy video arcade? Well, it’s time to relive those youthful days. Romain Jerome has released the PAC-MAN series. The watch case itself is made of steel and is 46mm wide. The case is black coated with polished and sandblasted surfaces. The
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You’ve got your popcorn and drinks, you’ve got your movie lined up, you plonk into your sofa ….. and you’ve forgotten to turn the lights off. Well the Bluetooth Bulb will save you having to get up off the sofa to remedy this. The bulb uses low-power LED technology and replaces standard bulbs. You download an
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A graduate studies program at the Singularity University California has resulted in the Tricorder Glove by Med Sensation. “This glove will eventually allow patients to diagnosis their own illnesses. The glove interface allows for data from the physical exam to be a component of automated diagnosis, which at times can mean the difference between a
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