News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Last July, Julie told us about a crowd-funding project for a charging cable that could be carried in a credit-card slot in your wallet. That project was very successfully funded at more than 3 times the goal, and now the ChargeCard is ready for shipping to the general public. BiteMyApple, a website that sells only […]
Wallet-sized ChargeCard cable now available. Read More
There are a few smart watches on the market, and the promise of more to come, but they mostly seem to be accessories for a smart phone. The Neptune Pine from Neptune doesn’t need a smart phone to pair with. Just insert a microSIM card and it is a smartphone. Neptune says with the Pine,
Dick Tracy’s watch is on the way from Neptune Read More
I may be the only one, but I love gadgets and gear that look like they could have been used in my favorite “Sci Fi” movies. The Solid Gray Backpack is one of those products, and I’m thinking of Star Wars. Made from polypropene block copolymer, the backpack measures 19.7 X 12.6 X 7.9 inches
The Solid Gray Backpack – A backpack even a Storm Trooper would wear Read More
When I first discovered Mimo’s new MimoMicros, I thought they were just mini versions of their ever popular character based USB flash drives. I was wrong, sorta. MimoMicros are actually microSD USB card readers with a built-in keychain, a flip out USB port, and an LED status light. They are currently available in 8 different
MimoMicro – Your fave characters have been turned into microSD readers Read More
Whether it’s put there by your Telco or your device manufacturer, bloatware is a pain. Utilities that you’ll never use are taking up valuable storage space and system resources. If your device is rooted, you can manually remove a lot of this app-by-app. But every time you get an update for the ROM, you’ll have
Android Apps Spotlight: Remove that bloatware with Rom Cleaner Read More
Out camping and need that espresso fix, but can’t find a coffee shop? Nomad, The Go Everywhere Espresso Machine, a Kickstarter project from UniTerra, can solve that problem. Nomad is a portable hand-pumped espresso machine that is small and sturdy enough to carry almost anywhere. To use the Nomad, you add hot water to the water
Get your mobile java on with Nomad, The Go Everywhere Espresso Machine Read More
Every time we visit my in-laws, there is always a discussion about speed eating at the dinner table. We debate whether it is good or bad for you, but normally the general consensus is that it’s not; the theory being that it can cause you to overeat. Changing the fast eating habit can be
Eat slower with the HAPIfork Read More
One thing iPad keyboard cases have in common is undersized keyboards and keys, and they often have non-standard arrangements of those keys. The FlipKase Keyboard Folio for iPad (2nd-4th gen), a project currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, solves the undersized keyboard problem by letting you use Apple’s full-sized Bluetooth keyboard. The KeyKase reminds me of
FlipKase Keyboard Folio case for iPad Read More
I love hearing about how differently-abled people are able to use and benefit from iPads and other tablets. My own family found how useful the iPad was after one of my relatives had a stroke (see related posts). My relative had partial movement in his left arm and full use of his right, so he
The Korg Headtune tuner takes all the mystery out of tuning guitar, ukulele and basses, so new players can concentrate on learning to play music instead of figuring out how to keep their instrument in tune. Shaped like the headstock of a guitar, bass or ukulele, the tuner clips on and has an easy to understand
Korg Headtune – Stringed instrument tuner for newbies Read More
If you’re like me, your Android devices don’t stay stock for very long. Sometimes my devices are rooted and have alternate ROMs on them before I’ve even fired it up for the first time. Siyah Kernel is an alternative kernel for the Samsung Galaxy S3 (and S2) that allows you to adjust things like CPU speed, under-
Android Apps Spotlight: Siyah Kernel – dual boot your Samsung Galaxy S3 Read More
You always have your iPhone 5 with you to take photos under normal conditions, so why should you invest in another camera to take action photos? With the protective XD5 for iPhone 5 case from Optrix, you’ll get a rugged, waterproof case to protect your iPhone in extreme conditions. Optrix says they use the same
Turn your iPhone 5 into a rugged sports camera with the Optrix XD5 case Read More
The Bluetooth Smart Trigger from Satechi slides onto the hot shoe of your Canon, Nikon, or Pentax DSLR camera and adds new dimensions to how you can use the camera. The Smart Trigger uses Bluetooth 4.0 technology to pair with your iPhone (4S or 5) or iPad (3 or mini); an iOS app then turns
There are many iPhone 5 cases on the market. There are fewer extreme iPhone 5 cases. There is only one extreme iPhone 5 case that gives a warranty not only for the case but also for your iPhone 5 for one year, and that case is the ATLAS iPhone 5 Case from Incipio. The ATLAS
If you travel with multiple USB-chargeable devices in a car with only one power outlet, you may find yourself having to make a difficult decision – which device do I charge? With the Y-Charge from TYLT, your decision will be easier because you can charge two devices at once. The Y-Charge plugs directly into the
Y-Charge turns your car’s power outlet into a dual charging station Read More
Flopping earbud cords can be a problem when you’re trying to listen to music as you walk, run, or workout. This clever little headphone keeper has a built-in groove that prevents the cord from moving around so much, and it prevents the earbuds from dropping to the ground when you remove them from your ears.
Corral your cords with Klingg Read More
The White Stone ARCPEN is a handmade solid wood stylus for capacitive touch screens. It has a luxury high-end look and is available in 3 finishes including Bubinga, Maple Cherry and Maple White with an ergonomic chrome plated grip and a silicone tip. Included with the stylus is a leather case that will protect it when it
White Stone ARCPEN – Handmade luxury stylus Read More
Here’s an umbrella for those of you that won’t stop texting even long enough to get in from rain… The Brolly Umbrella looks and works like a standard compact umbrella, but the ergonomic handle has 4 finger holes. These rubber lined holes provide a more comfortable grip and allow you to hold your phone as
Brolly Umbrella – Send texts while singing in the rain Read More
The Slate 7 is the newest Android tablet from HP. The Slate 7 has a “fully-featuered” 7″ screen and front and rear cameras. The back is made of painted stainless steel, which probably explains why this small tablet weighs 13 ounces. This tablet runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), and as HP says, it’s capable of running
HP announces the Slate 7, their new 7″ Android tablet Read More
