This is a Kickstarter project. We’ve shown you several wall outlet gadgets that hold your device up off the counter or floor while it charges. Usually, these are separate from the outlet itself, so you have another piece to keep up with. The xWallDock Charger replaces the standard outlet cover with one with a built-in […]
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Earlier this year, Roku announced that there would be a series of smart TVs that were Roku-ready and that would work with a tiny Roku Streaming Stick. This Stick would plug into a MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) port on the back of the TV and would replace the traditional Roku box. The Streaming Stick
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Lately, I’ve been going with a minimal approach to casing my iPad, using only a sleeve. However, I’m always looking for my next favorite case, and I was very interested when Cygnett offered The Gadgeteer their Glam Red case for iPad 2 and the new iPad. It was red, after all. How could I refuse?
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With this keychain fob-sized backup battery from mophie, you’ll have 1000mAh of reserve power right in your pocket. The juice pack reserve micro has built-in cables, USB to charge itself and microUSB to charge your smartphone or other small device, so you don’t need to carry cables with you. The lithium-polymer high-output battery charges your
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This tiny Star Trek Bat’leth Letter Opener from ThinkGeek might be the perfect Christmas gift for your Trekker friend. This 8″ long letter opener is made of stainless steel and comes with a resin stand to display it on your desk. ThinkGeek warns that this is not a toy and not for children – ” a tiny
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This is a Kickstarter project from iLoveHandles. Their FACET Pyramid iPad stand is made of ABS plastic with neodymium magnets in the bottom edges that attach to the same magnets in the iPad that hold a Smart Cover in place. (Which means the iPad is only held in the horizontal position, with the home button
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The London-based company DBEST London has announced the US retail availability of their Transformative Bluetooth HiFi System. In addition to Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR connectivity, you can also connect your computer, MP3 player, phone, Playstation, or other audio device via a 3.5mm input cable. The Transformative system is 9.8 x 3.4 x 9.9 inches and weighs 1.2
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I know there are various waterproof bags for phones and other small gear available for purchase, but what do you do if you don’t have one of those – or one big enough to fit your laptop – and you’re going to be exposing your gear to water? As I was taking Rachel to school
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Instead of a jacket for you with lots of pockets and compartments for your gear, the folks at Computer Apparel make clothing for your laptops and tablets. The company that originally brought us the V-Neck laptop sleeve is now offering the Hoodie laptop sleeve. You zip up your cables and power supplies in the front,
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A couple of years ago, BoxWave introduced an iPhone 4 cover with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Now they are announcing the Keyboard Buddy for iPhone 5. This keyboard slides behind your phone until you need it. An integrated battery powers the Bluetooth keyboard for up to 2 weeks, and a power switch can turn the
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This little book light reminds me of those Luxo desk lamps that inspired the Pixar logo and cartoons. Just like the Luxo, the Tiny Tim Book Light from Mustard is articulated so you can bend it into various shapes to put the light just where you want. Let’s see how it works.
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Are you a leaf peeper? Do you plan vacations and weekend trips with the sole purpose of gawking at the colorful fall foliage? If you do, the Leaf Peeper app from Yankee Magazine can help you find the best fall displays. The app lets you make foliage reports, called Peeps, about the conditions in your
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It seems like the general consensus among many iPad owners is that the on-screen keyboard is good for sending a quick email or making a note, but it doesn’t work so well when you need to enter large amounts of data. There have been many attempts to create a compact, convenient physical keyboard that you
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And we’re off! The iPhone 5 announcement is barely over, and the announcements of cases have started. CalypsoCrystal has introduced three beautiful CalypsoCase leather cases for the iPhone 5 with designs by Lara Bohinc. These handcrafted, limited-edition cases are available for iPhone 4/4S now; they’ll be shipping iPhone 5 cases in about 3 weeks. The
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Have you ever checked in to a hotel that promises WiFi, only to find that you have a room with weak, useless WiFi service? There’s only one Ethernet cable in there, but you have several device you want to connect? If you had the mySpot from Kanex, you could create your own password-protected personal network
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One thing I’ve noticed about my iPhone 4 is that the battery drains at a much faster rate than the batteries in my old dumb phones did. This is especially true now that I keep Bluetooth turned on all the time to keep the iPhone connected to my V-Tech Bluetooth home phone. There’s nothing worse
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With the pi Mount, you can charge your iPhone or iPod while safely keeping it off the floor or countertop. The pi Mount slips over Apple’s charger to add a shelf to hold your device as it charges. It’s held where you can see it or use it as it charges, and you don’t have
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This little invention from Quirky is so simple, it makes you wonder “why didn’t I think of that?” Props fits around your neck and makes sure your earbuds don’t fall to the ground when you pull them out of your ears. Simple! And a bit like those eyeglasses holders I’ve seen dangling around peoples’ necks.
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The new tabeo tablet from Toys R Us fills the niche for kids who want a tablet computer just like Mom’s or Dad’s, but who aren’t old enough for the responsibility of caring for expensive, delicate devices. The tabeo runs Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” on its ARM Cortex A8 @ 1 GHz processor with 1GB
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Although it may look old-fashioned, the Tick Tock Bluetooth Alarm Clock from Edifier is modern to the core. The clock has two 3.5W omni-directional speakers, and the clock face and hands have been replaced with an LED screen that displays date, time, and other information. It can connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device to play music or
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