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Don’t you think these little speakers from Hong Kong-based Oyo and Bernhard|Burkard Product Design look like a Tootsie Roll Pop? The Ballo is actually a speaker with a rechargeable battery inside a polycarbonate shell. It’s a 3.5″ sphere that’s compatible with most audio devices with a 3.5mm audio connector, and it automatically turns on when plugged in […]
How many licks to get to the center of a Ballo speaker? Read More
Just in time for the annual Christmas special and Dr Who’s 50th Anniversary comes the Doctor Who Watch from Gadgets and Gear. With sonic screwdriver hands and the famous TARDIS flying around the vortex (from the opening credits), this official piece of merchandise with a special Dr. Who gift box will set you back $49.95.
Keep track of time and space with the Dr. Who watch Read More
Julie and I were talking over the holiday about cases for the iPad mini, and she mentioned that Apple wasn’t making a version of their Smart Case to fit the iPad mini. I told her I had tried one for my full-sized iPad and couldn’t return it quickly enough because it was ill-fitting and had
This is what Apple’s Smart Case should have been Read More
If your night table is cluttered with your alarm clock and some device as it charges, the Time & Wireless Charging Stations from Oregon Scientific could clear things up for you. The standard model (right) also displays the indoor temperature and outdoor temp from one outdoor sensor (included). It’s also equipped with a non-magnetic charging
Grand St. is a new discount gadget/electronics sales site that recently launched. It will be featuring 5 products for sale at time (some exclusives), with a new product being featured every 2nd day. They let me see some preview pages and I’m impressed by the gadgets/products that they will be offering. They are not every day run
Grand St. is like Woot for gadget freaks Read More
The generous folks at MG are offering one lucky Gadgeteer reader one of their MG Portable WiFi Android Gaming Systems. This small handheld Android device has been designed for kids, but it’s great for anyone that wants a pocket sized Android device but don’t want a smartphone and the 2yr contract that goes along with
MG Portable WiFi Android Gaming System Giveaway! Read More
Did Santa forget to bring you a nice case for the new iPad mini you got for Christmas? If you like leather folio cases, you need to investigate the Arachne case from Acase. The Arachne is made of 100% leather and has a frame to hold the iPad mini securely in place. The case folds
Acase Arachne premium leather case for iPad mini Read More
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
Bluetooth Game Controller for Smartphones Read More
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.
The Gadgeteer’s top 25 reviews of 2012 Read More
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
Snag a copy of “Old Computer, New Life: Restoring Old Hardware With Ubuntu” Read More
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
5 Nexus 7 cases to protect your new tablet Read More