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First there were ears, now there’s a tail. What’s next?

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Last year Jackie told us about Necomimi, a pair of robotic cat ears that move in response to your brain waves. Now you can don a tail to complete your transition into a cat. Say what? I’m not making this up folks… Neurowear will soon be offering the Shippo, which is a motorized tail that […]

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Defend Your Computer with Bitdefender Total Security Software

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This post brought to you by Bitdefender. All opinions are 100% mine. My daily-use computer is a MacBook Air, but I also have a Windows computer that I use for my part-time tech-editing job. Because that computer is important for my work and because Windows computers are still more vulnerable to viruses and malware, I

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IK Multimedia’s iRig PRE Universal Microphone Interface for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad

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If you’re an amateur or professional musician, you’ve undoubtedly seen information about the variety of interfaces that allow you to record music on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.  IK Multimedia, who created the iRig guitar interface, has just announced that their new iRig PRE microphone interface is ready to ship.  The iRig PRE has

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xWallDock Charger – The Next Step in Outlet Evolution

This is a Kickstarter project.  We’ve shown you several wall outlet gadgets that hold your device up off the counter or floor while it charges.  Usually, these are separate from the outlet itself, so you have another piece to keep up with.  The xWallDock Charger replaces the standard outlet cover with one with a built-in

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Roku Announces Availability of the Roku Streaming Stick

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Earlier this year, Roku announced that there would be a series of smart TVs that were Roku-ready and that would work with a tiny Roku Streaming Stick.  This Stick would plug into a MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) port on the back of the TV and would replace the traditional Roku box.   The Streaming Stick

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Mophie Introduces a Backup Battery for Smartphones

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With this keychain fob-sized backup battery from mophie, you’ll have 1000mAh of reserve power right in your pocket.  The juice pack reserve micro has built-in cables, USB to charge itself and microUSB to charge your smartphone or other small device, so you don’t need to carry cables with you.  The lithium-polymer high-output battery charges your

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Data never sleeps. What happens on the Internet every minute of the day?

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I was just shown this interesting little graphic at a conference I’m attending and thought I’d share it with you good folk on the Gadgeteer.  Produced by Business Intelligence Specialists Domo, it shows what happens on the Internet every minute of the day. Makes for some interesting reading.  Enjoy! (If the image is too small

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DBEST London Introduces the Transformative Bluetooth HiFi System in the US

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The London-based company DBEST London has announced the US retail availability of their Transformative Bluetooth HiFi System.  In addition to Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR connectivity, you can also connect your computer, MP3 player, phone, Playstation, or other audio device via a 3.5mm input cable.  The Transformative system is 9.8 x 3.4 x 9.9 inches and weighs 1.2

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You’ve Heard of Tech Clothing, Well Here’s Clothing for Your Tech

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Instead of a jacket for you with lots of pockets and compartments for your gear, the folks at Computer Apparel make clothing for your laptops and tablets.  The company that  originally brought us the V-Neck laptop sleeve is now offering the Hoodie laptop sleeve.  You zip up your cables and power supplies in the front,

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BoxWave Announces the Keyboard Buddy for iPhone 5

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A couple of years ago, BoxWave introduced an iPhone 4 cover with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Now they are announcing the Keyboard Buddy for iPhone 5.  This keyboard slides behind your phone until you need it.  An integrated battery powers the Bluetooth keyboard for up to 2 weeks, and a power switch can turn the

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Fitbit Launches Two New Digital Health Trackers

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Getting and staying fit can be a chore. Fitbit wants to make it fun by adding two new health trackers: the Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker and the Fitbit One Activity + Sleep Tracker. These new trackers feature Bluetooth 4.0, allowing you to wirelessly sync your data with your computer and / or iOS and

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