News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
There seems to be an influx of battery cases for the new iPhone 6 models lately, but this Afterburner case seems to be less expensive than most – and they are on discount for a limited time. There’s a model for the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. Each model will contain a 3200mAh lithium-polymer […]
Afterburner Battery Cases for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Read More
When I reviewed the Dyson Animal vacuum a year ago, I was impressed by its suction and overall cleaning ability. Dyson is well known for their convenient bagless design, but now they’ve improved things even more by ditching the filter. In other sweepers filters can clog if not cleaned regularly, which causes a loss of
New Dyson Cinetic Big Ball vacuum is so efficient that it doesn’t need a filter Read More
The new Resurgence Power Case from Otterbox, just like any Otterbox case, is built to be protective, with its fiberglass-filled polycarbonate shell and internal foam core. This new iPhone 6 case adds a 2600mAh lithium-ion backup battery, which can double the battery life of your phone. The case protects your iPhone 6 two ways. It is
Otterbox announces a protective iPhone 6 case with a built-in backup battery Read More
Kuna isn’t just a lighting fixture, of course. This outdoor fixture also has a WiFi camera and intercom system built in. You connect the Kuna fixture to an app on your Android or Apple phone, and Kuna can send you alerts whenever someone is at your door. You can customize the app to notify you
Keep a eye on what’s happening at your front door with the Kuna lighting fixture Read More
If the wrist strap and belt clip that comes with the Fitbit Flex or Fitbit One activity trackers are a little too dull for your liking, consider these three new wearable accessories from Griffin. Designed specifically for the Fitbit Flex or Fitbit One, there’s the Courier Clip for Fitbit ($19.99), KaZoo Clip for Fitbit ($14.99), and the Tracker Clip ($14.99).
Griffin adds Fitbit Flex and Fitbit One holders to their line of wearable accessories Read More
Both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have beautifully smooth touchscreens with curved edges that make it impossible to find a screen protector that can protect the entire glass surface. Traditional screen protectors either stop short of the curved edge (bottom, left) or they end up with gaps at their edges (bottom, right) because
BodyGuardz Crown will protect the curved edges of the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, and Samsung Note 4 Read More
Winter is here with a vengeance, and you may be plagued with dry skin and static shocks as a result of the dry air the extreme cold brings. The VapOrb USB Ultrasonic Humidifier can moisten your air and reduce your discomfort. Best of all, it’s only 2″ in diameter, so you can take it with
Portable, convenient ultrasonic humidifier Read More
Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Wikipad took the wraps off of their Gamevice gaming controller for iPad. The Gamevice is a classic console style controller that supports the iPad Air and iPad Mini 1, 2, & 3. Compatible with 100s of iOS games including popular titles like Bioshock, Borderlands, Call of Duty, GTA and others,
Gamevice wants to take your iPad gaming experience to the next level Read More
No, not like the iPad front cover. This case does more than just protect your iPhone 6. The popSLATE actually has an second screen that can continually display information without draining the iPhone’s battery. The second screen is a 4″ ePaper screen, so it can continually display a static image without draining the battery. The
Add a smart cover with a second screen to your iPhone 6 Read More
It’s time to catch up with the reviews and news that we posted this past week. Click through to view the list of last week’s gadget news and reviews.
I have just recently upgraded my phone to one that supports wireless charging and was excited to try it for the first time. I was going to purchase a five watt wireless charger until I came across a press release from Freescale Semiconductor about their 15 watt wireless charging solution. Their design will support faster,
15 watt wireless charging is on the horizon Read More
Getting all the dirt you’ve swept up into the dustpan is like a line approaching an asymptote – it never actually happens. The Eye Vac Professional stationary vacuum gets rid of the dustpan and sucks up all the dirt when you just sweep everything in front of the vacuum. I’ve seen similar vacuums built in
Throw away your dustpan and use Eye Vac instead Read More
Reporting on CES, NY Times columnist Farad Manjoo, in an article titled In a World of Phones, Gadgets Must Adapt, speaks to a Gadgeteer’s greatest fear: getting a gadget that is no longer needed because of being subsumed by your phone. I saw this meme-type photo the other day and this story reminded me of it. I
The future of gadgets is going to be software Read More
With the Polar Vortex in full blast, it’s not fit for man nor beast outside. You need to make sure you keep your four-footed friends indoors and safe, even when it’s not cold enough to kill, and many people like to use crates when they aren’t home with their animals or while they are sleeping.
This dog crate blends in with your decor Read More
This pair of Bluetooth speakers from SuperTooth provide 16W RMS audio power, with double speakers in front and a high-efficiency bass reflex system in back to produce true left/right stereo sound. The Disco Twin speakers have NiMH batteries for portability. A charge gives your 1500 hours of standby time, 3-4 hours on high volume, or 10 hours on
I told you about the travel kit I put together for my husband who wet-shaves with vintage double-edged razors in a previous post (see links at the end of this post). His kit is loaded with all of the luxuries of home, but it’s big and heavy and takes a lot of room in his
A travel shaver for the man who likes to travel ultra-light Read More
I use both Philips Hue and Belkin WeMo products to automate the lighting in my house. I have to use two separate apps to control the products, so I was happy to hear about Apple’s HomeKit, which promised to be a single, centralized solution to control all your home automation products. Well, happy until I
Incipio announces their line of Apple HomeKit-compatible Home Automation products Read More
One of the trends coming out of the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show is turning portable Bluetooth speakers into bigger portable Bluetooth speakers. It’s not a new trend, but it is increasing. Ultimate Ears has joined the fray with its new UE Megaboom speaker. Like the original Boom, the Megaboom blasts audio in 360°. The big
Ultimate Ears adds Mega to the Boom Read More
I’m not much of a cyclist myself, but I am a big fan of the “Tron” films, particularly the newer “Tron: Legacy.” The futuristic costumes worn by the characters inside their imaginary computer reality were way cool. When I randomly stumbled onto this Tron-Inspired Cycling Skinsuit from Podium Cycling, I had to share it. Due
Cycling skinsuit can turn you into a “Tron” lookalike Read More
Satechi has revealed three Bluetooth enabled standalone buttons that will allow you to control your iOS and Android devices without reaching for your device. The button series includes the BT Media button, which provides remote control for volume, fast forward, rewind, and play/pause for music or videos. The BT Shutter Button, which is a remote
Satechi BT Button are standalone buttons that control your iOS and Android devices Read More