Gadgets and Gear is offering a bottle opener that would make a great gift for people who shave with “old-fashioned” double-edged razors like my husband, Butch. (Or like Ian Lim, one of The Gadgeteer’s writers.) The Bottle Blade Bottle Opener is made of brushed stainless steel and measures 4.5″ X 2.25″. You can pre-order […]
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Urban Outfitters is offering a portable speaker from Edifier that can travel with you. The Audio Candy (MP15) speakers have both a 3.5mm audio input and an SD card slot for your music, and there’s a lithium-ion battery inside that lets you play that music for up to 6 hours. The MP15 speakers charge via
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A couple of days ago, we told you about the new Sony PlayStation Vita. Gaming gear can take a lot of abuse, and Decal Girl is ready with some skins to protect your Vita. Decal Girl skins are made of premium automotive-grade cast vinyl; the adhesive resists the formation of air bubbles during application and
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Although I use my iPad 2 everyday, I don’t always carry it with me when I’m out of the house. When I do want to take it along, I usually have to carry a second bag because I don’t want to wedge it in my normal handbag that’s already loaded up with my stuff. I’ve
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The Kisai Stencil LCD Watch was originally a concept submitted by Heather Sable, a math teacher and fan of Tokyoflash Japan watches from the USA. The Stencil shows time with the “negative space” on the LCD screen. The display is always on, and there’s an electroluminescent backlight for night use. The Stencil displays the time
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I used to have a cat some years ago. Rio lived more than 18 years, but I worried she wouldn’t make it to 5 years because of her habit of chewing on electrical cords. I wish CritterCord cord protectors had been around back then. The clear tubing slips over the electrical cord to provide a
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Pyle is introducing a new item in their sports gear line – the Snorkeling Master Watch. This watch is water-resistant to 10 atmospheres (330 feet), and it has a selectable sea or lake diving setting. It measures your dive depth (up to 328 feet) with a resolution of 0.1 feet and water temperature (range of
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The Genius Leather Case for Kindle Fire is a case, stand, and a wrist strap all in one. ZooGue guarantees the Genius “is the most convenient/functional case on the market or your money back.” The Genius is a protective case; the Fire is held in a leather frame and the screen is covered when the
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With the PlayStation Vita from Sony, you’ll be able to continue your PS3 play – uninterrupted – between your PS3 and the Vita with compatible titles. You can even store a game in the cloud for access from anywhere. The PlayStation Vita has an Arm Cortex A9 (4 core) chip, a 5″ 960 X 544
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It seems many people see their tablets as a laptop replacement. Tablets work fine for most things that people do with a computer, but their on-screen keyboards leave a lot to be desired when you need to enter a lot of information. Accessories manufacturer’s recognize this, and they have produced a lot of keyboard cases
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Reboot yourself each time you have a coffee break with these cups from ThinkGeek! The Ctrl-Alt-Delete Cup Set consists of three 8-ounce plastic mugs that look like giant computer keys. They can be used for hot or cold drinks, they’re dishwasher-safe, and they sit on a “circuit-board” tray when they aren’t in use. They would
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We’ve seen effects pedals that incorporate iPads, but the DigiTech iStomp is designed for iPhone – although you can use it with iPod touch and iPads, too. The iStomp is just like every other stompbox, except you can change which stompbox it is using the free DigiTech Stomp Shop App. The iStomp comes with DigiTech’s
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I reviewed a Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable Drive and eSATA Upgrade Cable a while ago (see related posts for a link to the review), and I’ve been using the drive since. I replaced my Dell computer with a MacBook since that review, so I can no longer use the eSATA cable with the external disk.
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Happy Owl Studio has designed a thin, leather briefcase just for the MacBook Air. The case will fit either the 11″ or 13″ MBA, and it’s handcrafted by skilled artisans from top-quality, genuine leather. The Briefcase for MacBook Air has a padded laptop pocket to hold the Air, and the interior also has built-in holders
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If you aspire to be a rock god, but your talents are limited to the air guitar, you’ll need the Air Picks from ThinkGeek. These motion-activated picks come in three models, each with three songs. Simply “strum” in the correct rhythm, and the Air Pick will play chords for the song. There’s even a whammy
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I recently reviewed the Booster Mini Amplifier from Orb Audio, and I had ordered a pair of Mod 1 speakers so I could review the amp. I was very surprised to also receive speakers and a subwoofer with the Booster amp, and I ended up with 2 extra pairs of Orb Audio Mod 1 speakers.
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Most wallet cases for smartphones tend to add a lot of bulk to the phone. Sure, you have your driver’s license and debit card always with you, but your phone no longer fits in your pocket. You won’t have that problem with the Backside Wallet. The Backside is a slim, high-quality vinyl sleeve that adheres
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We are receiving compensation for posting this review. A couple of days ago, we told you about the new Vonage Mobile apps for Android and iOS phones that let you make free texts or calls around the world to other Vonage Mobile users or paid calls to most any other number using VoIP. I’ve had
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Most microfiber cloths keep your screens or even your eyeglasses clean, but do nothing else. These Vintage PSA Art microfiber cloths from Declan do more. One side has the current NYC subway map (officially licensed with NYC MTA) and the second side features images and designs from the MTA archives (circa 1930-1960). Each package contains
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Unlike barbells, these Brute Force Sandbags let you strength-train with gear that feels more like something you might actually have to lift and carry. Brute Force bags are powerful training tools for firemen and policemen, military personnel, crossfit athletes, MMA/combat athletes, and others. The bags are made in the US with 1000D Cordura (used by