News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
If you have a TV – HD or even an old SD/CRT – that you’d like to expand the capabilities of, you can turn it into a “smarter” TV with the SmartPod from Woxi Media. It runs Android 2.3.6, which they say is enhanced with multi-user capability and TV optimized.” (You can define up to eight […]
Smarten up your TV with a SmartPod Android TV box Read More
I’ve tried Apple’s Cards app, and I liked the quality and the convenience of sending cards with that app. Some people may find those cards too impersonal, because you can’t even add a handwritten signature line. I think nowadays many people wouldn’t mind getting a card that was created on a computer and automatically mailed
A card-maker app for those who require a handwritten note Read More
For a little more than $20 ($20.45 to be exact) you can use the Backlight Alcohol Tester – Alcohol Analyzer from AllPuter.com to check your alcohol level. There are versions compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S3, Note and more. The device features an LCD digital display that lights up in 3 different colors
Backlight Alcohol Tester is a portable breathalyzer for the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S3 Read More
The Mobile Power Case from RichardSolo keeps your gadgets protected while its backup battery keeps them charged. The bag is covered with water-resistant black nylon and has a carry handle. It measures 13″ x 9″ x 2.38″ (closed) and weighs 15.2 oz (empty). Inside you’ll find two small pockets for your phone, MP3 player, GPS, or
This bag keeps your gadgets charged as it protects them Read More
Ballistic manufactures protective cases for mobile devices, and they have announced they will produce all of their case line to fit the new Samsung Galaxy S4. Ballistic cases are designed to be protective without sacrificing looks and a slim, pocket-friendly profile. The LS Jewel (at AT&T stores only), the SG, and the Aspira cases are
Protect your new Samsung Galaxy S4 in a Ballistic case Read More
The Quickindicator from Nord Zeitmachine promises it has the world’s quickest minute hand on a wrist watch. I’m not sure what the benefits of a quick minute hand are, but the watch does look very cool. These watches are made in Switzerland in a one-man shop. Daniel, the owner of Nord Zeitmachine, has a few
The Quickindicator watch has the world’s quickest minute hand Read More
When you have unwanted items, you can always list them on Craigslist or eBay, but there’s always an element of uncertainty when dealing with absolute strangers. With the Bondsy app, you can list your things so only your friends or friends of friends can see your listings. You can choose to sell or trade your
Trade or sell unwanted items with Bondsy Read More
Scanning the web the other day, I came across an amusing Easter egg from Google. If you search for “Atari Breakout” on Google image search, the results will morph into their own version of Breakout, complete with sound effects. After beating the first level, another set of images comes up (mine happened to be images
Break out of a boring day by searching “Atari Breakout” on Google Read More
Looking to take that FPS (First Person Shooter) experience to the next level? Are you tired of dropping the enemy like every other gamer out there? Do you want to have the baddest @ssed looking game controller in cyberspace? The the Delta Six game controller may be what you need to add to your gaming
Delta Six game controller adds firepower to your shooting games Read More
I was finally able to kick my daily 20 oz Diet Coke habit several months ago by using a 24 oz. Bubba Brands Hero insulated steel bottle. I fill with 5 ice cubes from home and when I get to work, I fill it with cold water and 2 Twinings Cold Brew iced tea bags.
Put a little Zing in your water, vodka and salad dressings Read More
If you like to use fresh herbs in your cooking but you’re tired of how quickly those expensive packets from the grocery store wilt, you need the Herb Savor from Prepara. The Herb Savor has been proven to keep herbs fresh for up to three weeks. You just place the herbs in the basket with
Keep fresh herbs fresh longer with the Herb Savor Read More
As someone who loves music, is a wannabe musician, iPad mini owner and The Gadgeteer, I love any gadgets or apps that allow me turn my tablet into a musical instrument. We’ve seen apps that convert your iPad into a piano, guitar, ukulele and even a drum set. Using your fingers to play piano, guitar
Drummerz Drumsticks – Create a beat that anyone can march to Read More
Surge protectors are a necessary part of a gadget-lover’s life, but they aren’t the prettiest equipment you own. I have an ugly gray surge protector peeping out from under my TV cabinet now. It doesn’t blend in with the shadows under the cabinet, and it certainly doesn’t match my hardwood floors. It could if I
Camouflage your surge protector Read More
With this 30-pin accessory, you can watch live TV broadcasts on your iOS device. You don’t need WiFi access, and you won’t use your data plan minutes, either. You do need to be in certain geographic areas in the US to use the Dyle mobile TV unit from Belkin, though. Dyle mobile TV broadcasts live
Watch over-the-air TV on your iOS device with the Belkin Dyle Read More
If you’ve been keeping up with my recent gadget diary posts, you’ll know that I’ve been interested in wirelessly charging my Samsung Galaxy S3. After a couple different cradles and a custom ROM, I’m happily charging without wires using the Qi wireless charging standard. That’s why my interest was piqued when I heard the news that
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Toyota Prius will offer in-vehicle Qi wireless charging Read More
A bored kitty is a destructive kitty. With the Solar Powered Cat Tantalizer from Hammacher Schlemmer, your cat will be too entertained to have time to shred the toilet paper and up-root and chew your potted plants. Stick the toy in a window or glass door with the industrial-strength suction cups, and the solar panel
Idle paws are the devil’s workshop Read More
Well, you’ll at least be able to stop replacing your in-car device mounts if you purchase the Innotraveler Universal Car Mount from Seidio. This mount has a baseplate and two re-useable adhesive pads to hold your phone, GPS, MP3 player, or other small device (up to a 5.5″ screen) securely in the mount. You anchor
Stop replacing all your accessories every time you get a new device Read More
To me, LEGO bricks represent childhood, imagination and fun. This new book from Starch Press on the other hand, does not. The 232 page BrickGun Book by Jeff Boen has step-by-step instructions for building five handgun replicas from readily available LEGO pieces. Model plans include the classic Berreta 92FS and a rubber-band-firing MAC-11. Maybe it’s
This LEGO book makes me sad Read More
The ChefPad from Archos is a full-featured Android tablet that’s been pre-loaded with the best apps for cooking enthusiasts. The tablet has a dual-core 1.6GHz CPU, a quad-core GPU, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB capacity (expandable via microSD card) and is powered by Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It also has a 9.7” 1024 X 768 capacitive screen, 2MP
Archos introduces the ChefPad, an Android tablet especially for cooking enthusiasts Read More
Apple’s Camera Connection Kit will let you transfer photos to your iPad, but it doesn’t allow you to copy files off the iPad. It handles several image and video file formats, but nothing else. With The Only Read and Write iPad Flash Drive from Hammacher Schlemmer, you can, as you might guess, both read and
Read and write flashdrive for your iPad and other iOS devices Read More