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Minimalist look but not minimal protection from the Bezl for the iPhone 5

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There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of iPhone 5 cases on the market today.  They range from minimalist bumpers to full-blown, hard-core, destruction-proof cases. But what happens when you want something a little different, not a bumper, not a case, something minimalistic with a touch of style? The Bezl from Bezldesign may be the […]

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Lighten your load with the ITS Tactical Skeletonized Water Bottle Holder

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Hydration is key any time, but particularly while hiking, and even more particularly while hiking under a load.  The folks at ITS Tactical recognized this and did something about it.  They partnered with Zulu Nylon Gear to design and manufacture (in the USA) the Skeletonized Water Bottle Holder.  The result, as the name implies, is

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

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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

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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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Sony changes form and future of mirrorless cameras plus three new lenses

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A New Sony DSLR camera was announced today – but hold on, it only “looks” like a DSLR.  The Sony A3000 is actually an E-mount mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera cloaked as a DSLR.  If you want a mirrorless that has a wrap-your-fingers-around proper DSLR-type handgrip, this might be an interesting choice.  The specs look pretty good, but definitely shout

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

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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

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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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Make your pedaling count for something with the AllPuter Bike Dynamo

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The Bike Dynamo from AllPuter.com looks like the perfect gadget for cyclists. It installs on the rear wheel of the bike and provides a USB connection that will allow you to charge your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, GPS or other devices (see site for compatibility list) while you’re riding from point A to point B. To

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Interesting Ring Clock project on Indiegogo

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This Indiegogo project caught my eye this past week. The Ring Clock is a relatively high-tech timepiece made of 316L surgical stainless steel. It has an ultrathin LED light array and 6mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery that enable it to operate. Time is displayed by the three exterior rings rotating independently. Setting the time and charging the battery

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This waterproof Bluetooth speaker takes your sound anywhere you go

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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

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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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PNY introduces StorEDGE flash memory expansion modules for the Apple Macbook

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The PNY StorEDGE is a flash memory card that fits in the SDXC slot of the 13-inch MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Pro with Retina display and provides extra storage without the extra weight or bulk of a traditional USB hard drive or even USB thumb drive. Unlike other solutions that you plug in,

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Infini-Key Clip could be a cure for split ring haters

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If you love split rings as much as I do, and by “love”, I mean hate, I may have found a possible solution. It’s the Infini-Key Clip from Niteize. It’s made of stainless steel and won’t cause you to utter curse words like you might when you jam the tip of a split ring under

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Makerbot Digitizer – scan it and 3D print it, the future is here

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Even though I don’t own a 3D printer and I have never created a 3D model before, I know that I really want a Makerbot Digitizer. This has to be the coolest gadgets I’ve read about in a long time. Just place an object on the platform and the digitizer uses laser beams (Yes, frickin

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Maintain your close-cropped hairstyle without visiting a barber

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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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The Bit mini Bluetooth headset from Marware offers hands-free convenience in a teensy weensy package

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Although I’ve tried quite a few Bluetooth headsets, I’ve never really been a big fan of them. Don’t get me wrong, I think they are really useful, especially while driving, but most of them make you look like you’re part of the Borg collective. The Bit from Marware is really small, so if someone does

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LadyBuds are high-performance earbuds in a necklace

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These earbuds from Handcandy are just for girls and women.  Hand-beaded from wood, shell, or plastic beads or  faux pearls, these LadyBuds earbuds look like a necklace.  A magnetic clasp hold them around your neck, and a 27″ extender cable lets you keep your phone or MP3 player safely in your purse or pocket while

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The FitBark – a wireless activity monitor for your dog

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We’ve all seen the variety of fitness monitors for humans on the market today, and now FitBark is extending the monitoring to your dog.  This Kickstarter project has already met more than 200% of its funding goal, but you have until Aug 26, at 3:00pm EDT to pledge to be sure your dog is one of

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Monitor who’s at the door with the Doorphone 870 video doorbell

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The Gadgeteer has told you about some WiFi-connected doorbells that allow you to answer the door from anywhere in the world, but what if you just want to see and talk to the person at the door before you open the door?  The Doorphone 870 (SWHOM-DP870C)from Swann shows you color video and allows 2-way conversation with

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