You know you should have an inventory of all your possessions for insurance purposes in case of fire, theft, or natural disasters. However, it can be difficult to collect and maintain all the information you need for the inventory. The GearID app for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad (running iOS 4.0 or later) lets you track product information […]
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Cobra is a company long-known for making radar detectors. Now they are offering the iRadar system, which combines a Cobra detector unit with an app for iPhone and iPod touch. The detector unit provides 360-degree protection from all radar and laser guns, and a city/highway mode prevents false alerts. The iRadar app for iOS devices
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Everyone who wears glasses or owns electronic devices with screens or shiny surfaces knows the problems of keeping things clean without introducing scratches. The little freebie 2”X3” piece of microfiber cloth the manufacturer sometimes provides will clean, but it’s too small to be effective. A variety of companies make larger microfiber cloths that are big
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This popsicle kit from ThinkGeek will be a hit with Star Wars Fans. The kit includes 4 lightsaber hilts (2 Luke, 2 Vader), a molding tray, and recipes so you can freeze your own “lightsabers” from most any beverage. The hilts have LEDs inside to illuminate the blade; each hilt uses 3 button cell batteries,
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In November last year, we told you about the Brenthaven 5-in-1 iPad case. The Brenthaven case is a hard-shell back cover and screen cover that has five functions: hard cover, easy grip handle, headrest hanger, viewing stand, and typing stand. Cafe Press is offering these versatile cases with a variety of designs, including the Star
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The SMSW!sh application for Android smartphones and tablets lets you schedule and send greeting cards for the cost of an SMS message. The app from Iconosys lets you pick the type of greeting (birthday, holiday, thank you, etc), choose a design, enter a personalized message (even an audio message), and the card is ready to
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These cute little silicone monsters protect your iPod shuffle (4th generation) from bumps and scratches. The Mix Monsters iPod shuffle covers come in pairs of red/blue or green/orange monsters; you’ll even get 12 eye stickers to complete the tranformation. Each package of two is $14 from fredflare.
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I saw in the recent email from Office Depot that they are taking pre-orders for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The PlayBook has a 1GHz processor, 7″ touchscreen, built-in WiFi, and dual cameras for HD video conferencing. The PlayBook supports Adobe Flash and offers seamless BlackBerry integration. It’s available in 16GB ($499.99), 32GB ($599.99), and 64GB
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The new Breve case for iPad and iPad 2 from Tom Bihn is designed for people who want to minimize their burden. Tom Bihn says the bag is designed to hold the iPad, charger, a phone, and not much else. The case has U.S. 1050d ballistic nylon exterior and an interior of padded open-cell foam
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Do you like to take your dog or cat with you while you’re out and about, but you don’t want to look like Paris Hilton with a scared animal clutched under your arm? If your pet is 15 pounds or smaller, he’ll fit in the Timbuk2 Muttmover backpack. The bag is made of durable waterproof
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother – er, Dog Read More
Substrata just announced they are releasing six new cases to fit the new iPad 2. They are offering a tabletop case which will also act as a stand, an open case that covers the back and sides and leaves the screen open, and the Artisan case that incorporates a hinged cover that acts as a
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We’ve all heard by now that replacing standard incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs can save us money in the long run. They use less energy to produce the same amount of light, and they produce less heat doing it. Compact fluorescent bulbs can be big and bulky and not fit into every lamp and
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This 5-in-1 Connection kit from USBFever expands the possibilities for getting data in and out of your iPad or iPad 2. You’ll be able to transfer data from SD/SDHC/microSD cards, or connect to a TV for video playback, to a computer (via USB) for data sync and charging, to a USB keyboard, or to a
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If you’ve stopped your home landline service to save money but find that you miss a lot of calls because you don’t remember to carry your Android smartphone around the house, the PhoneLynx from Cobra Electronics is for you. The PhoneLynx uses Bluetooth to pair your Android phone to your home’s phones, so an incoming
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Do you like having your devices in a case so they are the same color front and back? Are you missing that color-coordination because you’re using the Smart Cover with your new iPad 2? Skinit has durable skins for the iPad 2 that protect the aluminum back and the colored bezel from scratches. You can
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For people like me who hate earphones and have trouble finding a pair comfortable enough to wear for long periods, Apple’s recent inclusion of speakers on their iOS devices has been very welcome. However, those speakers are tiny, and they can’t produce room-filling sound. There are a variety of external speakers on the market that
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The newly announced EliteFolio Carbon Fiber iPad 2 case from Innopocket is handmade from 100% real carbon fiber. A molded shell fits onto the back of the iPad 2, and another piece folds over to protect the screen when not in use. The cover is attached to the back piece with a patented stainless steel
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A few months ago, The Gadgeteer told you about TuneLink Auto from NewPotato Technologies that allowed you to play audio from your Apple iOS device through your car’s stereo. Now, NewPotato has made the TuneLink Auto system available to Android phone users. You plug the TuneLink Auto into your car’s power port and pair it
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PowerSkin is offering a series of impact-resistant silicone rubber cases that protect your smartphone while extending your phone’s battery life. The PowerSkin uses XPAL Powered™ battery technology to extend talk time anywhere from 4.5 to 8 hours; the actual capacity of the battery depends on the particular phone. You can charge and sync your phone
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Bags of Love is a UK-based company that makes personalized gifts, including this iPad case. The sleeve has a zipper closure, and it is made of high-quality wetsuit padding. They’ll print the photo or drawing you provide on both sides of the sleeve for $56, or you can use a different picture on each side
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