The My Child ID is a small USB flash memory keychain device that securely stores, organizes and manages your child’s vital information, medical information (medications, allergies, physicians, etc.) and emergency contact information. It also stores images that can be shown in a slide show on its 1.4in LCD. It is a proactive tool for parents, […]
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Pingo mydeskfriend is a little wireless robot that responds to voice commands, sing songs, and read aloud email messages, headlines, stock quotes, and weather reports. If this seems a bit familiar, that’s because you might be thinking of Nabaztag WiFi Smart Rabbit and the Violet Mir:ror. Pingo looks like a little more fun because he
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Boxee fans have been using the free open source software on their Macs, PCs and Linux machines for a long time, now Boxee gets physical with the new D-Link Boxee Box. Enjoy all the same digital content from YouTube, MLB, Netflix, Pandora, Last.fm, Flickr and more. It won’t be available until the first half of
Here’s another stocking stuffer idea for your favorite wino… I mean alcoholic beverage connoisseur. It’s the BottleMate bottle opener. It’s unlike any bottle opener I’ve seen before. You just push down on the cap and it removes it swiftly and easy. There’s a short video demonstration on their website that makes me want to try
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The TMT Wallets are CNC machined anodized Aluminum or Delrin plastic wallets with a host of features. They have a built in compass, ink pen, tweezers, tooth pick, carbide glass breaker, self defense striking edge and has o-ring seals to prevent water, sand, dirt or dust from entering the interior of the wallet. Each wallet
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Vehicle tracking is no longer just for large businesses and private detectives. Now anyone can check up on their kids, spouse and employees with the easy to use Tracking Key Pro from LandAirSea. The Tracking Key Pro is a passive GPS device that can be hidden in a vehicle to automatically log trip information for
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Orbitwheels are an interesting cross between inline skates and a skateboard. Just flip out the foot platform, step in and away you go. They look a bit awkward to use since you can only roll sideways, but what do I know, I can’t even skate using regular roller blades 😉 Orbitwheels are available for $99.95.
When I was a little kid, the most technological thing I ever got for Christmas was a Blip game. These days almost every toy is techie in some way. Mattel has even taken the completely non-techie activity of nail painting and turned it into a geek toy for girls. The Barbie Doll’d Up Nails Digital
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You’ve no doubt heard of skeleton keys. They were keys from many years ago that were made to open any lock regardless of the make or model. The TAD Gear Skeleton Key won’t open any lock, but it does have a skeleton engraved on it. 😉 It’s a titanium keychain tool that has a built
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Still not on the eBook bandwagon? Then check out BookSwim, a book rental club that offers newly released novels and nonfiction bestsellers published in hardcover format. $9.95 per month will get you one book at a time with free UPS shipping on returns (you have to pay $3.99 to get books sent you). Other plans
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The iWallet (come on, can we please stop putting an ‘i’ in front of everything to make it sound cool?) is a cabon fiber wallet with a built in biometric fingerprint reader. It also has a Bluetooth alarm that pairs with your smartphone and buzzes when there is too much space between the phone and
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If you are looking for a way to mount your netbook to surfaces in your home or car, Aileron Designs has introduced an extensive line of hard shell, netbook computer cases and mounting systems. The Minimount case for netbooks is an all-aluminum hard shell enclosure with a quick connect mounting feature. The cases are available
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The Gboard is a plug and play USB keyboard that has 19 multicolored keys that map to a variety of Gmail shortcut commands. It’s compatible with both Windows and Mac computers and costs $19.99. Would you buy one? Personally, I would just learn the built-in GMail key press combinations that this keyboard is mapped to.
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How about a rolling beverage cooler that you can control with a handheld remote control? Is this the product for obese tailgate party attendants or brilliant geeky party hosts? Either way, it’s a fun product that has room for 12 cans or bottles with ice. It can roll up to 40 feet from the host
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Have you ever wandered around in a parking lot trying to find your car because you forgot where you parked it? I know I’ve done that on more than one occasion and each time I feel like a complete moron looking up and down the aisles trying to find my car. Fynder’s are keychain transceiver
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I really enjoy my Kindle, but always grumble when I’m unable to see the display in dimly lit environments. It’s a problem that keeps me reading on my iPhone more often than the Kindle, because the iPhone has a backlight. When the folks at Periscope asked if I would like to review their Lighted Folio
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Bang & Olufsen is known for their uniquely designed products. The BeoTime alarm click is one of their latest. If you’re like me, it will remind you of a flute. Three FSTN LCDs display the time, while the navigation button allows you to set all the features. The clock can wake you up in the
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Do you hate stepping on the scale each morning to check your weight? Anticipating your current poundage level can be a scary thing this time of year, with all the turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, homemade yeast rolls and pumpkin pie. Anyone would be terrified. To help alleviate that fear, we have the Quantum Scale which
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I pre-ordered the Nook ebook reader within a day or so after they were officially announced on October 20th. For over a month now, the expected ship date on my order status page has been 11/30th. That’s today in case you haven’t checked the calendar 🙂 All day I’ve been keeping an eye on that
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Everyday carry fans will love the Screwpop tool. It’s a 4 in 1 keychain tool shaped like a key, that has a Phillips screwdriver tip #2, flathead screwdriver tip #2, 1/4” hex. nut driver, and a bottle opener. At only $4.95, it would make a great little stocking stuffer.
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