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If you like the contrast of the sleek iPhone against rustic accessories, you’ll like the Driftwood iPhone Charging Dock from UncommonGoods. Each piece is made from actual driftwood collected in Maine, so no two docks will be the same. Woods used in these docks include pine, oak, ash, maple, or cedar. They are hand-crafted to […]
Why don’t we drift away… Read More
The Gadgeteer has reviewed various devices over the years that can diagnose your car’s problems, track your car’s location, monitor your driving practices, and even remember where you parked your car. The Automatic Link from Automatic Labs can do all of the above, and it transmits its data automatically to your iPhone 4/4S or 5.
Monitor your car’s health, your driving, and even where you parked with the Automatic Link Read More
Have you ever wanted to know the temperature where you were, inside or outside? Thermodo by Robocat, a passive temperature sensor for your mobile devices, can tell you how hot or cold it is. The device works by plugging an external sensor into the headphone jack of your mobile device. Along with the temperature sensor,
Is it hot in here? Thermodo says “maybe so” Read More
There are all sorts of activity monitors and pedometers on the market right now that will show humans how active or non-active they are. Now your pets can get some of that action, with new features from Tagg. We featured Tagg’s the Pet tracker back in 2011 and found it to be an interesting way to
Tagg now tracks your pet’s activity, or lack there of Read More
Does your fridge have dozens of photos pinned to it with magnets? Why not clear away some of the clutter and consolidate all those photos into a digital photo frame magnet? The Digital Photo Frame Fridge Magnet has a 2.4″ TFT LCD screen and can hold up to 66 images in its 32GB of storage.
Bring your fridge photo display into the 21st century Read More
If you have an older 27″ iMac or a Cinema display, you can use the screen as an HDTV with the assistance of the XD adapter from Kanex. With the XD, you’ll be able to quickly toggle the display between use as a computer monitor to and HDTV. You can connect video sources with HDMI
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Pad & Quill are known for their beautifully crafted cases that lend a hand-bound book appearance to your tablets. They have turned their attention to the iPad mini with their new Aria case. The case is handmade with bookbinding techniques from full-grain American leather. The leather cover features an embossed design on the front and
Pad & Quill introduce the Aria for iPad mini Read More
Need hard-core protection for your new iPhone 5? Does it need to be waterproof, dustproof, and crushproof? The iPhone 5 Armor Series Case from OtterBox may be what you are looking for. Built like a tank, the Armor is waterproof for up to 30 minutes in 6.6 feet of water, and has a cover that
The OtterBox Armor Series Case is like a tank for your iPhone 5 Read More
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