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Put Yourself in the Picture with ClickStik

dexim clickstik iphone

The new ClickStik Bluetooth Remote and Camera Stand from Dexim combines an iOS app and a tripod stand for the iPhone 4/4S or iPod with a Bluetooth remote control.  The free app (which also works with the iPad) works with both the front and back cameras on your iOS device to zoom, edit, capture and […]

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Casio Paper Writer Tablets Are for People Not Quite Ready to Leave Paper Behind

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“Smart and Tough” is how Casio describes their new Casio Writer Table, which is available in 4 different configurations. Combining a more traditional tablet with pen input, and an even more traditional paper pad, the tablet is aimed at those who haven’t quite fully made the transition to the digital age. Using a front-facing camera,

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LG Netherlands Wants You to Read Your Facebook News in 3D (Sponsored Video)

Watching movies in 3D is becoming commonplace these days and playing video games in 3D isn’t far behind in popularity. But what about mundane every day activities like catching up on your Facebook news? Do you think 3D would make those activities more fun or easier? LG Netherlands has created the LG 3D Studio to

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Microsoft Introduces New Hardware Designed to Work with Windows 8

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Microsoft is introducing a line of mice and keyboards optimized for Windows 8.  This Wedge Touch Mouse, Microsoft’s smallest mouse, has been designed with tablets in mind.  It’s only about 2.4″ X 2.1″, so you could easily slip it in a pocket.  The Wedge Touch connects via Bluetooth to your computer or tablet.  It has

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Oberon Design Adds Covers for the Google Nexus 7 Tablet

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Protect your new Google Nexus 7 tablet with a great looking leather book style cover from Oberon Design. Made of thick leather and available in 26 different designs and several colors, these covers are head turners. The Nexus is held inside the case with elastic bungee cords and the cover is held closed with a pewter

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Scan Documents Without a Computer with the IRIScan Anywhere 3

IRIScan Anywhere 3

You don’t have to be tethered to a computer, or even to a wall power outlet, to scan documents and photos when you’re using the IRIScan Anywhere 3 scanner.  This portable scanner from I.R.I.S. has a built-in rechargeable battery so you can use the IRIScan Anywhere 3 at home, the office, or anywhere else.  Documents

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Richards’ Trunk Desk Looks As If You Could Sail the World With It

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Timothy Oulton designed this beautiful desk in his workshop, inspired by a worn but obviously custom-made steamer trunk.  The owner had been Tom Richards, hence the name Richards’ Trunk Desk.  Oulton dismantled the original luggage to learn every detail of construction, and incorporated those details into this desk.  Wooden frames are wrapped in water-resistant beige

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Ematic Introduces Its Latest 7” Android 4.0 Tablet for Only $79.99

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Ematic makes a line of value-priced tablets that always keep portability, accessibility, and productivity in mind. Their newest 7″ tablet is called the eGlide 4, and it runs the Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” OS.  It has a 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage and 5GB of cloud storage.  You can

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OUTRIDE Turns Your iPhone into a Sports Action Camera

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With the OUTRIDE case and app from mophie, you can turn your iPhone 4/4S into a sports action camera.  The OUTRIDE case is waterproof and impact-resistant, and it comes with a variety of modular quick-release mounts so you can use it for capturing a variety of sports.  The case has an integrated 170-degree wide-angle lens

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Limited Edition Shark Messenger Bag from Timbuk2

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It’s August, and Timbuk2 is bringing back their limited-edition Shark Messenger Bag again.  This messenger bag has a waterproof, 100% polyurethane faux leather exterior that looks a bit like shark skin.  The exterior is gray with an iridescent “glow”.  The interior is lined with waterproof TPU that’s been printed with a shark design.  The bag

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Clarion’s Next GATE Presents a Smarter Way to Stay Connected in Your Vehicle

clarion next gate for iphone

The Next GATE from Clarion is an in-vehicle intelligent controller for  your iPhone 4/4S.  “Clarion is proud to launch such an innovative product that enables consumers to conveniently access their information and communicate while on-the-road,” states Frank Pierce, Vice President, Clarion Corporation of America. “The Next GATE offers an in-vehicle information solution delivering value-added connectivity

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Panasonic tries to MILC the London Olympics with the DMC-G5

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Still not convinced that a Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera (MILC) can replace your Digitial Single Lens Reflex (DSLR)?  If Panasonic has its way, you will.  While the MILC format has slowly gained ground, it’s still never been considered a “serious” contender for “professional” photographers, so Olympic sponsor Panasonic has given their new DMC-G5 to Getty Images sports

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Edifier Announces E30 Spinnaker Bluetooth Speakers

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The E30 Spinnaker 2.0/2.1 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System from Edifier has two 16.5″ tall speakers that look like sails, and it is designed to project sound towards the listener with front-facing tweeters and mid-range speakers.  The speakers also have downward-firing woofers.  It’s a Bluetooth system, so it connects wirelessly with your audio devices.  The Spinnaker

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Daycraft Offers new Accessories

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We’ve mentioned Hong Kong based Daycraft here on The Gadgeteer before. They offer all sorts of high quality stationary products like notebooks, day planners etc. They are branching out to include other accessories like the Folding Tray and Moneywrap wallet seen above. The Folding Tray is a useful addition to your mobile organization arsenal. Constant

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The Pen Project

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This is a Kickstarter project.  The Pen Project is Ian Schon’s interpretation of the everyday writing pen.  He has machined these pen bodies and caps from 6061 aluminum, with an outer diameter of 0.5 and closed length of 4″ and open length of  5-3/4″.  The pens have a brass set screw and use a Fisher

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