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This stylus from Suck UK (yes, that’s really the company name) isn’t designed for fine-line, precision drawing and data entry, but it looks fun enough to make it worth a try. The Touch Point Stylus Pencil Topper, which looks a bit like Mickey Mouse’s hand, slides on the end of practically any stick-like object – […]
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Remember Dave’s review of the Titanium Escape Ring, the ring with a built-in handcuff key? Well TIHK is another tool to add to your personal security EDC. TIHK stands for tiny inconspicuous handcuff key and it’s a small plastic universal handcuff key for Peerless style cuffs. It has a built-in clip that can be used
Handcuffs are no match for the TIHK handcuff key Read More
Coca-Cola announced yesterday that it is purchasing approximately a 10% stake in the Green Mountain Coffee Roasting (GMCR) company. Why does that impact SodaStream? Part of the the partnership between the two beverage companies is their plan to “cooperate to bring the Keurig Cold™ beverage system to consumers around the world.” Right now, GMCR produces
These Perfect Choice Canvas 14″ Laptop & Tablet Messenger bags have room for all your gear. There’s a padded laptop compartment that fits laptops up to 14″. An interior slip pocket holds a 10″ tablet, and there are other compartments for the rest of your gear. It’s made of durable canvas that has been waxed
Perfect Choice canvas messenger fits a laptop and your tablet Read More
How do gadgeteer’s celebrate Valentine’s Day? With flowers and a box of chocolates? Heck no, we celebrate with gadgets! This year we’re spreading the love with a giveaway of prizes that is sure to please almost anyone. It’s easy to enter, so what are you waiting for?
Spread the love Valentine’s Day Giveaway! Read More
Pad & Quill are well known for their book style iPad cases made to resemble a hard back books. They just launched their new Author series cases for iPad Air and mini, where you get to build your very own case from an assortment of colors and unique patterns. You get to choose the outside
Pad & Quill takes bookish to the next level with their new Author Series iPad cases Read More
I’ve seen miniature pens that you can wear on a keyring or even on a necklace; the idea is that you always have a pen with you. The problem with these small pens is that they have tiny ink reservoirs, so they quickly run out of ink. With the Metal Inkless Pen + Key Ring
This inkless pen is always at the ready Read More
The Star Trek Enterprise Projection Alarm Clock from ThinkGeek will make a perfect decoration on the night table of any Star Trek fan. It’s more than a decoration, though. This model of the Enterprise NCC-1701 is an alarm clock that can project the time onto the ceiling. When the alarm rings, the nacelles light up. It
Here’s the perfect alarm clock for Star Trek fans Read More
The Sensecover case for iPhone 5/5S from Moshi allows you to answer your phone without even opening the cover. The “hybrid leatherette” front cover has embedded “proprietary SensArray pads” that allow you to slide to answer a call without opening the cover. There are also openings in the front that allow you to check the
You can answer your phone through the cover of this iPhone case Read More
After suffering through years of wide tipped capacitive styluses, we’re finally starting tonsee styluses with fine tips. Last week I posted a review of the Adonit Jot Script stylus. It was the first iOS stylus that I’ve tested with a tip comparable in size to a to a ballpoint pen. The Adonit is a nice
The new LYNKtec TruGlide Apex stylus is fine – literally Read More
When you use the Cordless iPhone 5/5S Charging Case, you won’t need to carry a charger with you because it’s built into the case itself. The shock-absorbent polycarbonate case protects your iPhone from bumps and shock, and the textured sides improve your grip. All ports and controls are left open for easy use. The front of
You can forget the phone charger with this iPhone case Read More
With the Tunewear TUNEMAX 5USB Charger, you can charge up to five USB-chargeable devices using a single wall outlet. It can accommodate an input voltage range of AC100V-240V, and it can be used anywhere in the world with the appropriate AC adaptor (not included). Total output from this unit is 5V/5A, with three 5V/1A outlets and
Charge five devices simultaneously with this USB charger Read More
It looks like the next big thing in pet gadgets may be activity trackers. Activity trackers are already very popular for people and now they are poised to become popular for our four legged companions as well. The latest activity tracker for dogs is the Whistle Activity Monitor. This disc shaped device clips to your
Whistle tracks your dog’s activity without making a sound Read More
A couple of years ago, Focal – known for high-end speakers – came out with their first headphone, the Spirit One and it became an instant hit with the headphone crowd. While the Spirit One wasn’t cheap, it was portable, well made and sounded great. Focal has upped the ante with two new not-so portable
A Classic and Professional direction from Focal Read More
We showed you “Star Wars: The Jedi Path“. We piqued your interest in the dark side with the “Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side“. Now we want to expose your inner bounty hunter with “The Bounty Hunter Code: From the Files of Boba Fett“. Written by Daniel Wallace, Ryder Windham and Jason Fry
Get your bounty hunter on with The Bounty Hunter Code: From the Files of Boba Fett Read More
Accutrax Pencil Blades may look like a standard utility knife blade, but they are actually pencil leads. They are made in the USA and come in a pack of three. Just swap out the cutting blade in one of your existing utility knives and now you have the ultimate carpenter’s pencil. These blades will lay
Accutrax looks like a knife but writes like a pencil Read More
If you enjoyed playing with paper airplanes as a kid or now as an adult, the Turbo Flyer kits from Tait Design Company will put a smile on your face. These easy to assemble balsa wood model kits have been designed to fly up to 50 feet without electronics, batteries or anything more than a
Turbo Flyer – A back to basics model airplane kit Read More
The Ultima is the highest quality smartphone car mount I have ever heard of or seen. NKMOS originally introduced the Ultima as a KickStarter project back in 2012, where it surpassed its initial goal many times over. What sets the Ultima apart from the rest is its all-aluminum body, extra strong suction cup, stylish design, and
Is the NKMOS Ultima the Cadillac of smartphone car mounts? Read More
The Gadgeteer has moved to a new server. If you can see this post, your DNS has updated to our new IP address and you are viewing the newer and hopefully faster Gadgeteer.
This is a quick announcement to let everyone know that we’ll be moving to a new web server with updated hardware, better performance and more file space. The move is planned for tonight or early Saturday, so there are a few things to be aware of. There may be a service disruption for a day or
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