I’ve seen several retro-styled Bluetooth headsets, but not one that looks like one of the first cell phones. The 80’s Retro Brick Bluetooth Handset is another Kickstarter project. You can connect the Brick to your Bluetooth-enabled phone or computer to make or take cellular calls or VoIP calls. You can even use the Brick as […]
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We’ve shown you a few “go to lunch” wallets that can carry a phone, a couple of cards, and some cash that you can just grab and go without having to lug around a huge bag. MochiThings has another of these wallets, called the Poste Smartphone Wallet. It’s made of PU and suede with a
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I love magazines, but I don’t love the clutter of them laying around the house nor the waste of paper involved for a few moments entertainment. I’ve wanted ebook versions of magazines since I first got my hands on my Sony PRS-500 ebook reader many years ago, but I wanted something that could display the
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Have you invested in expensive docking speakers for your iPhone or iPod, and now the talk of Apple changing their connectors has you concerned that your investment is down the drain? If so, you might want to check into the Pear Bluetooth receiver that’s soliciting funding now on Kickstarter. You’ll simply plug the Pear onto
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Smoke detectors aren’t the most exciting gadgets to discuss or the most attractive to look at. However, there are few things in your house that are more important. Louise van der Veld, a Dutch designer, undertook a redesign of the smoke detector and won a design contest in her country. She based her design on
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The Stealth Case for iPhone 4/4S from HEX incorporates a compartment that holds an RFID-enabled card to make touch-to-pay available with a touch of your iPhone case. The Stealth is made of polycarbonate and is available in either black or white with a matte finish. Inside is a compartment to hold an RFID-enabled card; shielding
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This post brought to you by Zenni Optical. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that the first “vision correction” was invented in about 1000 AD? You’d know that if you’d seen the Emerging Optical Technology graphic from Zenni Optical. Since then, eyeglasses technology has come a long way – from bifocals in 1784
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Sony has announced the F800 series Walkman Mobile Entertainment Players, powered by Android 4.0. The F800 series have a 3.5″ multitouch screen and an NVIDIA® Tegra® 2 dual-core processer. It comes pre-loaded with a variety of apps, including mail and maps. The integrated S-Master™ digital amplifier enriches sound while reducing noise and distortion. The F800 has WiFi
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With this case from Optrix, you can change your iPhone or iPod touch into a rugged sports action camera. The Optrix XD encases your iPhone 4/4S or iPod touch (with an optional adapter) in a protective case that conforms to MIL-STD-810F (meaning it meets requirements for drop-, particle-, and water-resistance). It has a 0.5mm-thick touchscreen
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The USB Solar Charger Tree from Brando can charge most any USB-chargeable mobile phone or other devices. The charger contains a 3000mAh polymer battery that can be charged by the sun or by AC power. It outputs 5V/1000mA of charging power, and it comes with a variety of adapter tips for mobile phones. (There’s apparently
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Yesterday, Barnes & Noble introduced Nook for Web, “an innovative and free new browser experience that offers readers the ability to explore the hottest digital titles and bestselling books right from their computer – no sign-in, software download or NOOK account required to begin reading” on their PC or Mac. With the Nook Cloud service,
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Grace Digital is offering the MatchStick Kindle Fire Speaker and Charging Dock. The MatchStick has 2″ X 3″ full-range stereo speakers with a low-distortion 16W class D digital amplifier. The dock charges the Kindle Fire when connected to AC power. You can tilt the dock 38 – 50 degrees for the best viewing angle, and
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This HDMI Pocket Projector from Brookstone works with most smartphones, tablets, computers, video players, and cameras. Brookstone says “advanced DLP® technology delivers an incredibly sharp, clear 1080p HD image up to 60″ diagonal on any flat surface. And full screen replication displays 100% of your device screen in the projected image (select devices that support
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These aren’t the first steampunk-style accessories I’ve seen, but iDockit seems to have the largest selection. They have charge/sync stands for iPads with built-in Bluetooth keyboards, stands for iPhones with Bluetooth handsets, a microphone stand, and even modified computers. All accessories are made of hardwoods, many with brass accents. Prices start as low as $4.50
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This is another Kickstarter project. If you use those white Apple earbuds and have trouble keeping them in your ears, you might be interested in SecureTips. These silicone rubber pieces look just like a food processor blade (to me, anyway), and they are designed to hold the freebie white earbuds securely in your ears. You’ll
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