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This Bluetooth Game Controller from Allputer works with iPhones and even iPads. (Allputer says it has a known problem with Android devices running Android 4.0, but it should be compatible with devices running some other versions of Android.) The controller has a telescoping holder at the top to hold your phone in place, or you […]
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We’ve come to the end of another year which means it’s time to take a look back at the top 25 most read reviews here on The Gadgeteer. There are a few surprises including the number one most read review.
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You’ll be able to remove bottle caps with ease when you own the Sears Craftsman Bottle Cap Wrench Bottle Opener. This specialized wrench has the same look, quality and durability as your favorite Craftsman tools with the Craftsman name. It’s made in the USA and is priced at $14.99.
Your tool collection isn’t complete without the Craftsman Bottle Cap Wrench Bottle Opener Read More
Not familiar with Zinio? They are the original digital magazine provider and offer thousands of top magazines from around the world. You can purchase a monthly subscription or buy single issues instantly from your computer or mobile device to read wherever and whenever you like. Until January 7th, they are offering a 50% savings on
Zinio is offering up to 50% discount on magazines and a chance to win an iPad mini Read More
The Dock Minimal tablet stand is an indiegogo project. It has a bow tie shape, and it’s made of ABS plastic with a rubber coating in Arctic White, Black Onyx, Glacial Blue, or Lava Red. It comes with a kickstand that can be used to adjust the stand to 20 different viewing angles. It also
Dock Minimal is a versatile dock stand for tablets Read More
We’ve been seeing quite a few WiFi controlled thermostats this year. I’m still using the Venstar ColorTouch thermostat which I installed this past summer. It does everything I need a thermostat to do including remote control via a smartphone or tablet. But the Eversense thermostat from Allure Energy takes things to another level. It uses
Eversense smartphone controlled thermostat uses GPS to know when to change temps Read More
Podcastomatic is a unique way to catch up on your favorite blogs. Just type in a blog’s URL and you’ll be presented with a list of recent articles. Click play and the desired article will be read to you in one of the best text to speech synthesized voices I’ve heard to date. The male
Podcastomatic instantly turns your favorite blog into an audio podcast Read More
If you like origami – or just Star Wars – you’ll enjoy folding your own Yoda or Millennium Falcon. The Star Wars Origami kit is a bit of a cheat, because it uses special paper printed with the details. It comes with a book with complete instructions for folding the papers to create 36 different
Fold the paper, you will. Read More
If you have any interest in astronomy – backyard hobbist or more serious scientist – you need to download this free eBook to your iBooks app on your iPad. (Requires an iPad using iBooks 2 or later and iOS 5 or later.) This is a huge book, almost 1GB, that’s chock full of informative text,
Free in iBooks: Hubble Space Telescope Discovery eBook Read More
Old Computer, New Life: Restoring Old Hardware With Ubuntu [affiliate link] is a guide that will help you breathe new life into that old desktop, laptop or netbook that you thought was obsolete and gathering dust on the shelf. There are a few hoops to jump through to get this guide, but it helps The
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Do you know a child who loves trains? Then I have the perfect giveaway for you. The folks at Chuggington are giving a way one of their Chuggington Die-Cast 10-in-1 Layout Track Packs along with 2 engines. Contest details after the jump.
Chuggington Die-Cast 10-in-1 Layout Track Pack Giveaway! Read More
This Wellness Cloud is a bit different from other pillow stands for tablets. It has a billowy shape that was inspired by clouds. It has memory foam padding in the front to support your wrists and forearms. It supports a tablet up to 11″ wide; it works with “iPad 1, 2, 3 and mini, Samsung Galaxy
Let a cloud support and charge your tablet Read More
Did Santa bring you a shiny new Nexus 7 Android tablet for Christmas? Now that you’re the proud new owner of one of the most popular 7″ tablets currently on the market, you’re probably worried about keeping it scratch and dent free. Here are 5 Nexus 7 cases that will protect your new device. 1. Rickshaw
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With the iPhone 4/4S built-in cameras, you never find yourself without a camera anymore, but you’ll probably find yourself blocked from what’s happening with the iPhone in front of your face. The MirrorCase for iPhone 4/4S lets you hold the phone in the more natural, horizontal orientation, so you can see what’s happening around you
You can be part of the action with MirrorCase for iPhone 4/4S Read More
If you got a new bicycle for Christmas (or already have one) and like a touch of whimsy, this is the perfect bike accessory for you! This cute bluebird attaches to your handlebars and serves as both a warning bell and a light. The Tweeting Bird Bike Light and Horn from Perpetual Kid has a
This new bicycle accessory is for the birds! Read More
Boombotix is a San Francisco based company who originally started developing portable speakers for urban cyclists as an alternative to headphones. They currently have a Kickstarter project for a new speaker called the Boombot REX. The REX is an ultraportable 2.1 speaker system with a rugged ABS plastic body and a built in noise canceling
Boombot REX – Colorful Bluetooth speakers with portable style Read More
The Isku FX multicolor gaming keyboard from ROCCAT is designed for the ultimate gaming experience. The backlit keyboard has multicolor lighting with 16.8 million possible colors and six lighting levels. The keyboard is packed with programmable macro keys and three Thumbster macro keys near the space bar. There’s even an Easy-Shift key that not only
Bring a colorful new dimension to gaming with the ROCCAT Isku FX keyboard Read More
Everyone here at The Gadgeteer would like to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, Happy Christmas, and Happy Holidays. It doesn’t matter how you choose to celebrate this day as long as you do. Enjoy your family, friends, good food, new toys, new clothes (oh boy, it that another
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The other night while watching TV, I caught a new iPad mini commercial from Apple. This one features a little girl playing a ukulele and singing a song to her grandpa. The little girl is using Facetime on her full sized iPad while her grandpa is watching at the other end with his mini. Cute
I’ll be home for Christmas with the iPad mini take 2 Read More
You probably have a few business cards in your wallet that you hand out when the opportunity presents itself. Plain old printed cards may get the job done, but if you want to impress people, check out the latest in business card technology from TapMyBiz. These cards have an embedded Mifare 1K Classic NFC (Near
TapMyBiz – The evolution of the business card Read More