Janet Cloninger

Reduce the risk of repetitive stress injuries with this mouse pen

penclic mouse

Information for the Penclic Mouse B2 says that using this pen-like mouse will “counteract static tensions in your arms, shoulders, and neck”  that you experience while using a traditional mouse.  With the Penclic Mouse B2, you rest your arm on the desktop and use the mouse just as you would use a pen so you […]

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Forget the charging cable and wall wart with the PocketPlug case

pocketplug case

Just as the title says, you’ll be able to skip carrying around the charging cable and wall wart for your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy SIII when you use the PocketPlug case.  Prong has designed a polycarbonate case with the “most advanced charging technology on the market to ensure a super fast charge in the most

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Amazon announces the Kindle MatchBook program

kindle matchbook

Beginning in October, the new Kindle MatchBook program will let you download a reduced-price ($2.99, $1.99, $0.99, even some for free) Kindle copy of printed books you purchased from Amazon.  That’s any book you purchased since Amazon launched its bookstore back in 1995!  You’ll have to wait until the publisher gives Amazon the okay to

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Make Fido the cameraman for your outdoor adventures

mutt mount

We’ve covered a lot of POV cameras and accessories on The Gadgeteer.  These cameras, like the GoPro, often have mounting systems that allow you to mount them on your helmet or on a car dash, so it “sees” what you see.  What if you’d rather somebody else carry the camera, or you’d like to see

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Cut through the rain at Ludicrous Speed, just like Dark Helmet

helmet umbrella

Forgive the Spaceballs reference, but I thought of Dark Helmet when I saw this umbrella from Brando.  The Helmet Umbrella is 37″ long, 28.4″ in diameter, and weighs 14 ounces.  It’s big enough to keep your shoulders and even a backpack or gear bag dry.  It comes with a carrying sheath and seems to be

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Make personalized gift wrapping paper with your own photos

giftskin personalized wrapping paper

We’ve told you about a variety of products that you personalize with your own photos – books, stretched canvas, 3-d figures – but I’ve never seen this product before.  GiftSkins lets you make custom gift wrapping paper using your own images.  You can even add a personalized message, so your paper will be absolutely perfect

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Get in the Zone with this new watch from Tokyoflash Japan

tokyoflash japan kisai zone wood

The Zone Wood is the latest limited-edition watch from Tokyoflash Japan.  This watch has a wooden case and band available in your choice of red or dark sandalwood or maple.  Time is displayed as a “composition of stylized hexagons” on the black, blue, or purple face with electroluminescent backlighting.  In addition to the 12-hour time

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Win a free year of Vipre Internet Security anti-virus protection software

vipre internet security contest

This post brought to you by Vipre. All opinions are 100% mine. Earlier this summer, we told you about how VIPRE Internet Security software can keep your Windows computer safe from viruses, tracking cookies, and other malicious files.  Vipre software runs continually in the background, protecting your computer without draining your system services.  The moment I installed

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Martian Watches G2G smart watch review

martian watch g2g 1

Smart watches are the big topic lately, with rumors of various companies supposedly releasing their version at any moment now.  If you don’t want to wait, there are some smart watches already on the market.  (You can see reviews done here at The Gadgeteer of some smart watches in the related links at the bottom

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Wireless phone shutter remote control for iOS devices

isnapx camera remote ios

The ISnapX, combined with the free iSnapxRemote app, acts as a wireless shutter release for the cameras in your iOS devices.  You’ll be able to take group shots with you included, or you can get that perfect selfie from up to 10 feet away.  The ISnapX is $29.95 from Gadgets and Gear.

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Coghlan’s All-Weather Wallet keeps your cards and cash dry

coghlan waterproof wallet

My father fished.  Watching him fish wasn’t like watching the beautiful fishing scenes in A River Runs Through It.  My dad was at war with the fish, and he didn’t need any fancy waders to protect himself from the water.  He’d be in up to his chest without any regards for what he had in

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Keeping your iPhone 5 charged is an iWALK in the park

iwalk iphone 5 batteries

I’ve found my iPhone 5 battery typically lasts at least 2-3 days between charges on my slow days, but when I’m traveling or using my phone a lot, the battery can drain pretty quickly.  The last thing you need is to find yourself with a dead phone while traveling, so a backup battery is a

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An iPhone case/clip/wallet for the Day of the Dead

CRANIA REVOLUTIS iphone case

I’ve always loved those little decorated sugar skulls that are used in the celebration of the Day of the Dead.  This case from Joshua Harker uses that iconic image in an iPhone case for iPhone 4/4S or iPhone 5.  The Crania Revolutis case is a bumper-style case with the decorative skull added to the back.

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Add sound to your outdoor decor with the Sedona PlanterSpeakers

sedona planterspeaker

If you have a beautiful outdoor area for entertaining, you’ll want to have music in the area.  Many outdoor speakers I’ve seen look like rocks, but “boulders” scattered across your entertainment area may not be the look you desire.  With the Sedona PlanterSpeakers from Madison Fielding, you can add high-quality speakers disguised as planter stands.

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Help your child (or yourself) conquer a fear of medical injections by removing the pain

buzzy for pain control

When my daughter was much younger, she had to suffer through a lot of allergy testing and allergy injections (sometimes as many as three a week).  Because this testing started when she was barely a year old, you can imagine she quickly developed a fear of needles because of the pain of the procedures.  I

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Time flies with Tokoyoflash Japan’s new turbine-style watch

kisai blade watch

Tokyoflash Japan‘s latest watch was “inspired by aviation and automotive themes; Kisai Blade features a custom made turbine-style lens beneath which digital tube LEDs rotate like a propellor to display the time in an easy to read way.”   The Blade’s case and strap are made of stainless steel in black, gold, or silver, and

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This waterproof Bluetooth speaker takes your sound anywhere you go

slingshot bluetooth waterproof speaker

The Slingshot by BlueFlame is a Level-IPX4 waterproof speaker that can even be used in your shower.  The speaker supports Bluetooth V2.1+EDR, A2DP, AVRCP, and HFP devices, and it produces “big, beautiful sound with increased bass response and sonic radiator technology.”  It even has a microphone, so you can use it for hands-free calling with your

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Levenger introduces new smartPlanner “paper apps” to tame your schedule

levenger circa smartplanner

There are a multitude of smartphone and tablet apps that help you control your schedule and track the tasks you must accomplish.  But what about those of us who prefer the old-school paper calendar?  You’ll probably have little trouble finding a paper calendar that meets your needs, but you’re on your own for organizing to-do

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Maintain your close-cropped hairstyle without visiting a barber

single handed barber

Okay, this looks like a tragedy waiting to happen, but Hammacher Schlemmer is offering a device that is designed to let you cut your own hair.  The Single Handed Barber uses a “rotary cutting system and razor-sharp stainless steel blades” to cut your close-cropped hair as you move the device over your head in a

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