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3D printers are getting smaller, lighter, and cheaper. Makerbot has just announced their Replicator 2 , their fourth generation “prosumer” printer. Made from powder-coated steel and PVC and acrylic panels, the Replicator 2 is being touted as a “Desktop 3D Printer”. It measures only 19.1 x 16.5 x 14.7 in [49 x 42 x 38 cm] and weighs only 25.4 lbs [11.5 […]
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I never have gotten used to those newfangled trackpads, and I always need a mouse for my computer. I also require a wireless mouse, and I spend a lot of time on my computer daily, so I need a comfortable mouse, too. Kensington is introducing a colorful new mouse that looks like it could easily
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Here’s a great little addition to your gear bag. The Compact USB Surge Protector from Satechi can protect your laptop from power surges and spikes and provide you with a separate USB charger port with conditioned power, too. The USB charger provides 5V, 1A power to charge up a smartphone or MP3 player while leaving
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To celebrate 25 billion downloads, the Google Play Store is having a sale for the next 5 days: “Every day you’ll be able to choose from a collection of apps from some of the world’s top developers including Gameloft, Electronic Arts, Rovio, runtastic, Full Fat and more. And all for just 25 cents. “We’ll also be offering
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It started with the Amazon Kindle Fire, then came the Google Nexus 7, the Kobo ARC, and the Amazon Kinde Fire HD and HD 8.9. The next entrants in the low cost Android-based tablets battle has just been released by Barnes and Noble. The Nook HD is a 7″ tablet running at 1440 x 900
Barnes and Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ – Let the battles begin ! Read More
Although they say they are made for Apple iPhone/iPod/iPad, these cute little apple chargers from apel pi actually work for any USB-chargeable smartphone or tablet. The OPSO chargers have USB-chargeable Lithium-ion batteries. They have four LEDs to indicate charge level for the internal battery. Although they don’t tell us how it works, they also have
An apel pi OPSO Charger a Day Keeps Dead Gadgets Away Read More
If the idea of earbuds custom molded to your ears is enticing but out of your budget, the Sharkfin self-molding earbuds might just be of interest. Though the “earbuds” portion of the title is a bit misleading. This product is simply a silicone putty to be molded around your existing pair of earbuds. Once formed,
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I’m sure we’ve all been there. You’re in the cinema, at a concert, or in a meeting or a presentation, and your mobile phone goes off attracting much unwanted attention and many death stares. Despite all the best intentions, it’s easy to forget to turn off your phone or set it to vibrate. Well, designer
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If plain old SMS or MMS text messages just aren’t doing it for you anymore, Samsung’s ChatON app adds a whole host of features to keep you and your buddies entertained. The ChatON app is free for iOS, Android and Blackberry devices. You can find it through the ChatON website or in the appropriate app
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The Cobra Wallet is the latest wallet design to seek funding via Kickstarter. This wallet features a curved design that offers storage for up to 8 cards and a couple of bills (there’s also a hidden area that can hold a key). At only .5 inches thick, the Cobra Wallet helps reduce pocket bulge while
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If you’re looking for an external battery to keep your smartphone or your tablet charged while you’re away from an outlet, take a look at the new line of ZAGGsparq chargers from ZAGG. All three new models contain Lithium-ion batteries that can keep your smartphones charged, and a couple of them can even power up
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Tokyoflash Japan is famous around these parts for their unusual watches, and they’ve just introduced a new one. The Kisai Logo is a stainless steel watch with acetate accents in your choice of black, white, or the very limited-edition blue woodgrain. The watch has mirrored LCD face with EL backlighting. In addition to the time, the
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You’re on the couch watching a movie and you need a snack but can’t be bothered getting off the couch. If you’ve got the Popinator from Popcorn Indiana then you can snack without moving or even having to dig your hands into a bowl or bag . By saying the word “Pop” , the kernel cannon will
Bowers and Wilkins just keep the hits coming. You might think this British audio powerhouse would take a break, but they obviously have no intention of doing that. Apple has just changed their 30-pin dock, making every single dock speaker obsolete without a $30 adapter. One of the reasons Apple did this is to urge
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We’ve told you about several portable scanners, and readers have said they simply use their phone’s camera to snap a shot. I’ve tried the photo approach, but I often end up with a crooked image or a dark place that obscures some of the image. That’s fine for casual use, but it won’t work so
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Janet first reported on this one almost two years ago, and it must be one of the longest pre-order periods ever, because it’s still not in production. Now being funded on Kickstarter, the Jorno is a foldable Bluetooth keyboard that can be used with most Bluetooth devices. While the folding keyboard isn’t anything new and
Jorno Bluetooth Keyboard – Is That a Keyboard in Your Pocket or … ? Read More
Earlier this Spring we told you about the TurtleJacket iPhone accessory from Turtleback, which turns the phone into a psuedo DSLR. Turtleback is now offering a similar accessory for the Samsung Galaxy Note Android phone/tablet hybrid. This version of the TurtleJacket is made of Aluminium and features a tripod mount, a pair of strap holders and a
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Giving someone a gift card is super convenient way to let them know you care by giving them a gift. They are easy to buy don’t require you to wrap them. Now you can give someone the gift of your favorite book. Livrada is an eBook gift card service that has teamed up with Target
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Pockets…pockets…need to organise my stuff into pockets. Nomadic is a Japanese brand of luggage that’s available in the US from Jetpens, and their Nomadic CB-01 Wise Walker has pockets galore. From small pockets meant to carry your train ticket, to big pockets large enough to handle a 13″ notebook (though there’s no padding so you’ll really need
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As if your coffee chugging buddies need another reason to think that your tea drinking habits are wacky, comes the Sharky Tea Infuser. This tea making gadget has a perforated metal bottom that allows the loose tea to brew. A grey rubber fin shaped top keeps the infuser floating in your cup. Anyone else hearing the theme
Is that a Shark in your cup of Earl Grey? Read More