News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Pinball may be a game that is known to kids young and old, but it is a game that doesn’t port over to a touch screen very easily. Duo Games now has a controller that can be used with Gameprom’s free Pinball HD Collection app to bring life-like pinball to the iPad. Connecting via Bluetooth, […]
Play pinball at home with the Duo Pinball controller Read More
I’ve seen little devices like this before, but this one apparently has a Lightning connector to work with the newest generation of iOS devices. The Alcohol Tester for iPhone 5, 5th-gen iPod touch, iPad 4, and the iPad mini needs no apps to work; you just plug it in to the Apple device and it’s
This accessory for iOS devices tests your alcohol level Read More
Noise canceling earbuds are great for blocking out unwanted noise around us so we can listen to our tunes without distraction. But there are times when no distraction is not a good thing. Like while riding a bike, walking, running, etc. Airbudz, a successfully funded Kickstarter project, can turn your in-ear earphones into earphones that
Though you still can’t carry your complete Zombie Apocalypse toolkit with you on a plane (my personal favorite, the Dead On Annihilator Superhammer is shown), as of April 25th, 2013, the TSA is changing the rules on small pocketknives, toy bats, ski poles, hockey and lacross sticks, pool cues, and golf clubs. Now, if I
TSA relaxes ban on knives and sharp sticks on planes Read More
With the Marvel Unlimited iOS app, you’ll have unlimited access to over 13,000 current and back issues that you can read on your iPad or iPhone at any time. Above, you’ll see the cover of a Captain America issue that you can read for free. Marvel Unlimited lets you browse and read issues online, store
Marvel Unlimited for iOS gives you access to thousands of comic books Read More
As a gamer, I can appreciate what vibrations can add to the gaming experience. In hand, a vibration to the game controller can alert me I’ve been shot (or am the one shooting), simulate a crash, or imply a massive object moving towards me. This feature is commonplace in gaming vests and chairs, but how
5.1 channels of aural vibration Read More
The current trend in wallets is the skinnier the better. No one wants to carry a thick stack of credit cards and cash in their back pocket anymore. It’s uncomfortable to sit on and can even cause back problems. Money clips make you carry just the essentials, resulting in less pocket bulk. But the Smart
Smart Belt Buckle – Belt buckle wallet Read More
Do you have a jumbled mess of cables and power cords behind your desk or entertainment center? When you need to unplug something, do you have to try unplugging everything until you find the right one? I was reading Oprah’s O Magazine recently (found in my Next Issue subscription!), and they featured some fun cable
Help for your Gordian knot of cables Read More
We’ve told you about Next Issue a couple of times now. I’ve been using it since it was made available for iOS devices, and it’s saved me a ton of money on the magazines my family reads monthly. Next Issue has just announced that they now have an app for Windows 8 machines. For only
Next Issue magazine app now available for Windows 8 Read More
Ever need a wrench in a pinch, but just don’t have one handy? The WTF-Mini Titanium Keychain (WTF stands for Wrench That Fits) can solve that problem. Although this Kickstarter project is listed as a Titanium keychain, it will also be available in aluminum. The WTF measures 2.85 inches long and 0.83 inches wide; it weighs
WTF-Mini Titanium Keychain – You wont need to curse to tighten that nut Read More
If you own a phablet (supersized smartphone that approaches tablet size) like the Samsung Galaxy Note II and enjoy using it for photography or video, the iStabilizer Mount XL is a handy accessory to keep in your gear bag. It offers a universal tripod thread, allowing it to mount to any tripod or equipment made
Photography with a phablet is made easier with the iStabilizer Mount XL Read More
Winter is here, and you’re probably wearing gloves when you go outside, so you can’t answer your ringing phone without removing the gloves. The Gadgeteer has reported on lots of conductive gloves over the years, but what if you have a pair of gloves you like and want to continue using? The AnyGlove solution can
Now most any gloves can work with a capacitive touch screen, thanks to AnyGlove Read More
The title of this article is Cree‘s slogan for their newly released LED light bulbs. These bulbs look like the normal incandescent bulbs we’re used to seeing, so your light fixtures will look like they have normal bulbs in them. Cree says their “innovative bulb is illuminated by Cree LED Filament Tower™ Technology and provides
Cree’s new LED light bulb is the best thing since the invention of the light bulb Read More
Manhattan Portage has partnered with Pull-In to design the Europa Messenger MP X Pull-In (NYC). The bag is made from 1000D Cordura fabric and measures 13.5″ long X 10.5″ tall X 3.5″ deep or 7″ thick when unzipped and expanded. The bag’s features include: Main compartment with one zippered pocket and a divider Fully expandable
All about NYC? Then the Europa Messenger MP X Pull-In (NYC) may just be your bag Read More
Daycraft is a Hong Kong based stationary shop which offers a unique selection of notebooks, diaries, sketchbooks and accessories. We have featured them in the past and are happy to let you know about one of their latest products. Daycraft has partnered with DAIGO to create the Handy pick Holder is a day planner /
Handy pick Holder – Daycraft’s custom day planner system Read More
The Wagner Victorinox Aviator Ballpoint Pen is the love child of a Swiss Army knife and a ballpoint pen. Available in Blue, Red or Black, the pen features a TSA friendly design that includes scissors, LED flashlight, cap lifter, Phillips screwdriver, wire stripper, rubberized grip and a ballpoint pen that accepts D-1 Swiss refills. If you need tiny scissors
Wagner Victorinox Aviator Ballpoint Pen – A pen with tools Read More
If you have a few thousand dollars laying around and an outdoor living space crying out for a big, LED TV, check out the line of all-weather outdoor televisions offered by SunBriteTV. They have a variety of HD models from 22″ to 65″, designed for residential or business applications. Some models have vertical orientation, some
Already have a TV in every room? How about one for the patio? Read More
The latest watch from Tokyoflash is the Kisai X, with a time-display method inspired by cryptography. The watch has a stainless steel band and case in your choice of black or natural silver tone, and the LED display is available in blue, green, or red. It has time (12 or 24 hour), date, alarm, and demonstration
X marks the spot with the Kisai X watch from Tokyoflash Read More
Many kids and adults nowadays have trouble getting off the couch and exercising. Running is not the most enjoyable activity for kids, and it takes time out of a busy schedule for adults. But what if you had another reason to do that running? The iBitz by GeoPalz has come up with a device and
Track your family’s activity levels with the iBitz activity monitor Read More
I’m always scouring DirecTV’s programming guide for TV shows with gadget content. Lately pickings have been slim with my only weekly fix being ABC’s Shark Tank. That’s why I’m really excited to find out that the uber popular gadget news site Gizmodo will be premiering “Gizmodo: The Gadget Testers,” on Monday, March 18th, 2013 at
Gizmodo gets their own TV show Read More