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This is a bummer for fans of in-ear monitors. Phonak, one of the more respected brands of earphones, has decided to cease operations of the Audéo line of earphones and concentrate on their core business: devices for the hearing impaired. Phonak spokesperson Harris Gilbert stated that Audéo earphones will continue to be available in the US […]
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New for 2013 is the SkyQ Link WiFi Adapter from Celestron, which allows wireless control of most Celestron motorized telescope mounts that use the hand control computer. There is an IOS interface with telescope alignment mode and a planetarium interface that immediately aims at any celestial object you tap from the SkyView screen. SkyTour generates the
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When I read Larry’s recent review of the new 7th-gen iPod nano, I noticed he said he was very disappointed the new nano didn’t have a clip on the back. While digging around on Amazon, I found a cute little case that protects the iPod and adds a clip to the back. The MiniSuit JAZZ Slim
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If you use your tablet in your kitchen while making recipes, watching cooking lessons, or just listening to music, you are aware of the challenges of using it while keeping it protected. Williams-Sonoma offers three items in their Smart Tools line which they have designed to make it easy to use your tablet in a
Williams-Sonoma Smart Tools tablet stand and Bluetooth speaker Read More
I’m not a big Facebook user, but these days it’s a bit of a necessary evil. In my opinion, the official Facebook app for Android is nothing short of atrocious. It appears just to be a different interface to the mobile web site. Friendcaster is an alternative client that makes using Facebook just that little
Android app spotlight : Friendcaster app for Facebook Read More
The iPod nano 6G may be dead to Apple, but that won’t stop companies from continuing to invent cool ways to transform it into more than just a small clip-on music player. We’ve seen watchbands galore, but digems will turn your nano into a digital necklace. A special bracket fastens under the nano’s clip to
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Throughout the years, feeding your pet has evolved from a bowl on the floor to an electric feeder that provides perfect portions. Pintofeed has taken this a step further with their automatic pet feeder that is controlled with your smartphone. When connected to your home WiFi network, the Pintofeed can be accessed by multiple users
Feed Fluffy while at work with the Pintofeed automatic pet feeder Read More
Bēm Wireless has just introduced the Outlet Speaker for Bluetooth devices. Just as you’d imagine, the Outlet Speaker plugs into an electrical outlet for power. It’s great for home or office use, and it’s small enough (Bēm says “just larger than a juice box”) to travel with you. It connects wirelessly to Bluetooth-enabled phones, tablets,
Bem Wireless announces the Outlet Speaker Read More
When Matthew Clough, the founder of Stone + Cloth, realized the man who guided his climb of Mount Kilimanjaro earned only $1-$2 per day, he knew Benson didn’t earn enough to send his children to school. Matthew realized how lucky he was to have been born with the privileges he had, and he wanted to do something
“Carry an Education” in a Stone + Cloth bag Read More
Ever wanted to make one of your doodles come to life, just rip it right from the page? That childhood fantasy is shortly going to become a reality. The 3Doodler is up for funding on Kickstarter; it’s a 3D “printing” pen that utilizes the same base ABS plastic used in 3D printers to physically create
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lark has released the larklife tracking bands. The $149 package included a daytime activity band and a nighttime sleep tracking band integrated with a IOS coaching app for logging diet, exercise and alerts. The application tracks the users actions, diet, and sleep patterns. The data is analyzed on the back-end servers and makes suggestions and tips to improve performance.
larklife tracking fitness wristband tracks activity and sleep patterns Read More
Any cook worth his/her sea salt knows that weighing ingredients results in better, more consistent food. It’s a pain, though, to have to drag out your digital kitchen scale, tare the cup, measure the ingredients, then start again for the next ingredient. With the Taylor Digital Scale & Measuring Cup from Williams-Sonoma, you won’t need
Taylor Digital Scale & Measuring Cup simplifies cooking Read More
The Retro Belt-Drive Turntable (PVTT2U) from Pyle reminds me of the old suitcase-style record players of the 1960s. Inside the suitcase is a 3-speed (45, 33-1/3, and 78), belt-driven turntable, a ceramic stereo cartridge, and speakers; you can playback your records with no other equipment. If you want to convert the music on those vinyl records
Play your vinyl records and convert them to MP3 with the Pyle Retro Belt-Drive Turntable Read More
POV cameras are great, but one of the weak spots tends to be the mounting hardware. The Video Head Camera Helmet is perfect for sports like bike riding, skate board and similar, where this sort of helmet is appropriate. The built-in camera has a positional camera lens, and controls are built into the side of the
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If you’re like Dr. Sheldon Cooper, you spend a lot of time working in front of a whiteboard. If you hate finding yourself with a thought but no board upon which to expand your thoughts, you’ll want to check out the Noteboard Foldable Pocket Whiteboard from ThinkGeek. When folded, it has the same footprint as a
Whiteboard – never leave home without it Read More
If you liked the looks of the Levenger Bomber Jacket Electronics Phone/Note Case I reviewed last November (see the related links to read the review) but it didn’t fit into your pre-holiday budget, take another look at it now. This week, Levenger is offering $30 off the price of this great little “go to lunch” wallet.
Get big savings on the Levenger Bomber Jacket Electronics Phone/Note case Read More
American Express recently announced that consumers who use Twitter will be able to pay for items using a special hashtag for certain products and websites. After tweeting them what you want, you get a confirmation hashtag. You then need to tweet back the confirmation hashtag, an email will be sent to you, then you need to confirm
American Express and Twitter let you pay with #AmexSync Read More
At Snupped, you will find a variety pouches designed to protect your laptops, tablets, or smartphones. You can choose from zippered horizontal or vertical laptop sleeves (top image), Socks (open sleeves) designed for tablets (bottom, left), or the Mini for phones (bottom, right; showing exterior and interior fabric selections). Cases for laptops or tablets are
Personalize your device cases with Snupped Read More
1964 Ears is a small company who make custom in-ear monitors. The in-ear monitor business is very competitive, and you might think that this process would be kept as secret as possible. Well, they obviously want to brag about what they do and how they do it, so who are we to keep a secret? If
Ever wonder how custom earphones are made? Read More
Now, I know what you are thinking, how does a book rate a mention on a gadget site? It does when the book is The Jedi Path:A Manual for Students of the Force and comes in a mechanical vault. This Vault Edition of the Jedi Path comes with: hardcover version of the book letter tracing the
Unlock your inner Jedi with Vault Edition of The Jedi Path book Read More