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If you like to have your iPad in the kitchen while you cook, you know the hazards of protecting it. Whether you’re using a recipe in an ebook, following directions on a cooking show, or just listening to music or watching a video, you need to protect the iPad from spills. Chef Sleeve has two […]
Chef Sleeve products protects your iPad in the kitchen Read More
There are so many digital avatars available out there like weemee or androidify me, but how about an old style analogue avatar. What started as a Kickstarter project is now a fully-fledged commercial business. Foldable.me allows you design yourself by choosing different aspects, such as eyes, nose, hair etc. They then print you up on matte
Foldableme – buy yourself Read More
NuForce sure has been wirelessly ambitious lately. First, they release the Air DAC, which promises to connect your Apple mobile device to four different receivers. Now they’ve entered the wireless speaker arena with the NuForce S3-BT. Rather than use Apple’s AirPlay, S3-BT surprisingly incorporates the newest version of Bluetooth. This new Bluetooth uses the apt-X
May the NuForce be with you Read More
If you are a cook who likes to use a tablet to access recipes and food prep videos while whipping up your culinary delights, you should check into the Belkin Kitchen Cabinet Mount. Instead of taking up valuable work space on a kitchen counter like some tablet stands, this mount attaches to an existing overhead
Cook up something tasty with the help of the Belkin Universal Kitchen Cabinet Mount Read More
J&R is offering the official Flip Cover for the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone in two colors. The cover replaces the phone’s battery cover with a hard plastic shell, and there’s a soft plastic and felt cover that folds around to protect the screen. The cover folds back out of the way when you want
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Based on a user’s individual impedance profile, Disney Research is developing a system that will allow for Capacitive Fingerprinting. This means that rather than a touchscreen being able to be used by anyone, the touchscreen will be able to differentiate between users based on factors such as bone density, muscle mass, and clothing. Capacitive fingerprinting
Disney Research’s multi-user touchscreen Read More
I think I’ve mentioned before that the photographer who shot my wedding carried his camera gear in backpacks and tote bags because, as he said, nothing says “Steal me!” quite like a bag embroidered with the logo of your expensive camera. Timbuk2 has a few bags to carry your camera under the radar, and they
Timbuk2 Sleuth Camera Backpack Read More
Griffin expands their line of kids’ accessories for the iPad with four Crayola DigiTools sets and downloadable apps. With the 3-D Pack (blue, top left), kids use the included 3-D Tool and Digital Stamper to create art, even animated art, that seems to leap off the screen when viewed through the included glasses. The Airbrush
Kids can get creative with the Crayola DigiTools for iPad Read More
I’m not a man and don’t wear neck ties, so I don’t know how much suffering has been going on out there as far as ties that flap in the wind or hang haphazardly on your chest. I’m sure it’s a tragic condition and for that fact I’m going to offer you the Magnetie solution.
Magnetie – Reversible magnetic neck tie for the sharp dressed man Read More
If you prefer using glass for your drinking water, check out the new Eddy Glass bottle (left) from CamelBak. The Eddy Glass is BPA-free, and it has a silicone sleeve (in purple, charcoal, aqua, or lime) for improved grip and to protect against breakage. You don’t have to tip up this bottle to drink; it
CamelBak expands their glass water bottle line with the Eddy Glass bottle Read More
Teddy Ruxpin (animatronic toy from the 80’s) always creeped me out with his freaky moving eyes and mouth. I never had one but I wonder how many kids were traumatized by that battery operated story telling bear? Fast forward 27 years and we now have Ubooly (say it like oo-boo-lee), an orange marsupial that can
Ubooly – Teddy Ruxpin reincarnated into a smaller less creepy form factor Read More
I’ve always loved those old, neon-covered jukeboxes, but I don’t have room in my house for one even if I could afford one. With the Jukebox Dock from ION, I could have a speaker dock that looks like a tabletop version of those antiques that would look really cute on my diner-style Formica tablet in
ION Jukebox Dock for Apple iOS devices Read More
The Olde Brooklyn Lantern has an unusual look for an LED lamp. Instead of the sleek, modern look LED lighting usually has, it looks like an old-fashioned lantern like my Dad used to use for camping. Inside are 9 ultra-bright dimmable LEDs that are said to last 100,000 hours. The lantern requires two D-cell batteries,
New-fangled, old-timey LED lantern Read More
GoPro is trying to keep ahead of the competition coming from all the newcomers to the action POV camera market with the release of their new GoPro HERO3. “CEO Nick Woodman announces the GoPro HERO3: the smallest, lightest, most powerful way to document your life. The Wi-Fi enabled HERO3: Black Edition is the most advanced GoPro,
GoPro HERO3 – smaller, lighter and more powerful Read More
Logitech has announced their latest Bluetooth keyboard, the K810. This keyboard has been optimized for Windows 8, but it works with other Windows, iOS, and Android devices. The K810 has an aluminum body with a backlit keyboard with variable illumination and sensors that can detect when your hands are approaching and turn the lighting on.
Logitech announces the Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810, optimized for Windows 8 Read More
Ok here’s a product I never envisioned (sorry…) till now. Brewsees are wrap around plastic framed sunglasses with polarized lenses that feature bottle openers in the ear pieces that have been designed for opening soda or beer bottles. Also included with the sunglasses is a beer coozie that can be used to keep your beer
Brewsees sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun… your liver not so much Read More
Microsoft has its Surface Tablet with Windows RT available for pre-order on their store. In the US, pricing starts at $499 for the 32GB model without a cover going up to $699 for the 64GB model with included Black Touch Cover. Purchased separately the Touch Cover in white is $119.99 and the Black Type Cover is $$129.99,
Microsoft Surface RT Tablet pricing revealed Read More
You’ve probably seen the update that Apple gave their iPod nano. They added a lot – bigger screen, videos, Bluetooth – but they made the body bigger and took away the clip. It’s too big to wear on a watchband now, and without a clip, you can’t attach it to your clothes, either. HardCandy has
HardCandy Cases announces new Apple iPod nano case Read More
Tokyoflash Japan has added the Kisai Maze watch to their collection of unusual LCD watches. The Maze has a stainless steel case an buckle; it’s available in black or silver with your choice of blue, green, red, or mirrored display. All models have an electroluminescent backlight, adjustable band, and use a standard CR2025 battery that
Tokyoflash Japan announces their new Kisai Maze watch Read More
The ebook reader war is on with most major vendors adding more features for a lower price. But do you really need all that “fancy stuff” like a backlight, WiFi, 3G or an 8 week inbuilt battery? Well if German company txtr has their way, you’ll be saying no. The txtr beagle has a 5″ e-ink
txtr beagle – Low cost ebook reader Read More