If you have hearing loss, doing things that many take for granted – talking on the phone, hearing the alarm clock – can be difficult. Amplicom makes products that can help make your daily life a little easier. They have a line of PowerTel phones – with cordless or corded handsets, single or multiple stations […]
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Dress up your dress uniform with these Star Trek Cuff Links from ThinkGeek. These officially-licensed cuff links are made of rhodium-plated silver and enamel. Your choice of Delta Shield or Enterprise NCC-1701 for $64.99.
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Belkin has an entry into the nano watchband war. The WristFit for iPod nano is made of a lightweight, thin, breathable, machine-washable material. The Velcro closure allows you to adjust the fit to your wrist, and you attach the nano to the band using the nano’s integrated clip. The WristFit is $19.95.
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Brickhouse Security offers a small flashlight (0.9″ X 4.3″) with an 8-LED array for good light and a 2MP camcorder to capture evidence when needed. The Flashlight Hidden Camcorder with Recording has a rechargeable battery that gives you 2-3 hours recording time while using the LEDs or 5 hours without LEDs. The camera can record
IvySkin has created a case with integrated extended battery and a stand for the iPad. The SmartCase is made of polycarbonate with a Glass Touch-Thru screen cover for complete protection. When you don’t need the battery, you can use the plain back piece, or you can leave the battery piece in place. Use the power
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Many people love the convenience of their tablet devices, but they don’t love using the virtual keyboards for typing long emails or documents. You can always pair up your tablet with one of the many Bluetooth keyboards available, but where’s the fun in that? Brando has a case with an integrated Bluetooth keyboard for Samsung
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Here’s a multi-purpose gadget for you from Gadget4All.com. This roll-up mousepad also has a 4-port 1.1 USB hub. It also has two speakers that can be connected to an mp3 player using the included 3.5mm audio cable. The speakers/hub are powered with the included USB cable, but it appears there is a connector if you
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There is no state in the US that bans all phone use while driving. (Texting while driving is different, and many states do ban texting by all drivers.) Several states ban all cell phone use by certain types of drivers – like novice drivers or bus drivers – and several states require hands-free devices. North
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Dean Koontz is my absolute favorite author. I love his books. I have calendar entries for new book releases, and I buy them from the Sony ebook store at midnight on release day. I was happy to see that he has released an app that will hopefully keep me up-to-date with the latest news and
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This giant LEGO block is made of translucent plastic and has four bright LED lights inside. The bricks are 3″X3″X1.25″ and use 3 AAA batteries for power. You just stick the LEGO brick on the wall of your closet or inside a cabinet for a little extra light where you need it. The LEGO Brick
The IRS has released a free app for Apple and Android devices that allow you to track the status of your tax refund. The IRS2Go app also lets you sign up for tax tips or get the most recent IRS Twitter feed. The app is free from the iTunes store or from the Android Marketplace.
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Maybe you remember how much I love my Belkin Grip Vue cases for the iPad and for my iPod touch? Well, Belkin has decided to spread the wealth to other tablets. It’s hard to see in the picture, but the Galaxy Tab in the picture is wearing one of the clear TPU cases that protects
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The rooCASE, offered by eBags, for the Samsung Galaxy Tab is made of genuine leather. This case has a frame to hold the Galaxy Tab in place. All controls and connectors are accessible while the Tab is in the case, and there’s an opening on the back for the camera. The case folds into a
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This battery-operated alarm clock from ThinkGeek combines Star Wars and LEGO into a cute, useful package. The clock comes with 21 LEGO pieces, including Chewbacca and Stormtrooper minifigures. You’ll even get pieces to built a blaster turret on top of the clock. It’s 3.75″ X 3.75″, and it has a crescendo alarm that gets louder
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Like most Etsy shops, Grichels sells limited edition handmade items. Grichels has modified a lighted Sony Pocket Reader case by applying a piece of leather that has been wrinkled and combined with a pair of eyes to form Gonart, the reader guardian. The Sony reader cover is $76. The shop also offers a variety of
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The iChair company debuted a line of cases for iPad, iPhones, and iPod touch at CES this year. These cases are two-piece “back case” styles that slide on to cover the back of the device. The cases are made of injection-molded polycarbonate and have a rubbery black, matte finish. The cases have integrated stands in
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I’m reminded of the scene in Crocodile Dundee when Dundee looks at the knife held by the would-be mugger, pulls out his own knife, and says something like “that’s not a knife – this is a knife!” Now this is a stylus! This Giant Pencil Touchscreen stylus from ThinkGeek dwarfs other styli I’ve seen, and
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I like gadgets. I like to keep my gadgets with me, so that means I like bags, too. I go through phases – sometimes I want everything I can possibly carry with me, so I need a big bag. Sometimes I’m in a minimalist phase and want a small bag. I’m in a minimalist phase
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When I was a kid, my mother had a camera that looked like this. Her camera didn’t have the convenient built-in pencil sharpener, though. This Camera Pencil Sharpener from NeatoShop looks like a twin-lens reflex camera, and it would make a great gift for a photographer or camera collector. It has a drawer to catch
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A couple of months ago, Julie told us about the Edifier MP250 Sound to Go portable speaker. This little sound bar for your computer looked promising as a replacement for wimpy built-in speakers, and several commenters seemed interested. Edifier sent an MP250 Sound to Go USB speaker to The Gadgeteer. Julie knows I’m a fan
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