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There are hundreds of different type of styluses out there. All of them seem to have a similar design where there’s a simple capacitive tip on the end of a plastic or aluminum barrel. Adonit just announced their new stylus called Jot Touch. The Jot Touch is a pressure sensitive stylus for your iPad. It […]
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This HDMI Pocket Projector from Brookstone works with most smartphones, tablets, computers, video players, and cameras. Brookstone says “advanced DLP® technology delivers an incredibly sharp, clear 1080p HD image up to 60″ diagonal on any flat surface. And full screen replication displays 100% of your device screen in the projected image (select devices that support
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These aren’t the first steampunk-style accessories I’ve seen, but iDockit seems to have the largest selection. They have charge/sync stands for iPads with built-in Bluetooth keyboards, stands for iPhones with Bluetooth handsets, a microphone stand, and even modified computers. All accessories are made of hardwoods, many with brass accents. Prices start as low as $4.50
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This is another Kickstarter project. If you use those white Apple earbuds and have trouble keeping them in your ears, you might be interested in SecureTips. These silicone rubber pieces look just like a food processor blade (to me, anyway), and they are designed to hold the freebie white earbuds securely in your ears. You’ll
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The Phoenix speaker from Beacon Audio is about the size of a coffee mug, but don’t let the size fool you. This Bluetooth-activated speaker has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that’s capable of 8 hours of playback time. It measures 3.2″ X 3.2″ X 3.2″ and weighs 7 ounces, so it’s small enough to take with
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After finding BOGear and Haul, both Australian made bag manufacturers, here’s another one. 🙂 mattt bags is based in central Melbourne, Victoria, and they make a range of backpacks, shoulderbags, and sleeves that are all handmade locally. The bags are made from sustainable materials, and there’s quite a range of different prints that you can get
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For those who are speech or hearing impaired, sign language can be one of their main forms of communication. The issue is that not everyone knows sign language which can lead to communication barriers. Three Ukrainian students have just won first place in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup 2012 with their Enable Talk Glove project. The glove translates
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Our household does not watch much TV at all. So little, a few years ago we cut the cord and gave up Comcast cable TV altogether. We currently stream 90% of the content we watch from the internet. Our family is definitely better off both financially and from a time wasted standpoint. That said, we
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From Wow Stuff in the UK, the self proclaimed “Greatest Toy in the Universe” has now been named the Attacknid. Battle against your friends or enemies with this six-legged, multi-directional, remote control robot. With customisable armour and weapons, knock your opponents armour off, hit ’em three times, and they’ll be assimilated. Smyth’s Toys in the
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Tokyoflash Japan is known for their unusual, artistic watches. Their newest, the Kisai Online, was inspired by a customer suggestion. The watch bezel and bracelet are stainless steel, and they are available with a black or natural finish. The LCD displays are available in natural, blue, or red. The Online has time, date, and alarm
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This is another Kickstarter project. Because it can be hard to hold your iPad one-handed while you sketch, Dan Almazan has developed a holder that he calls ARTSi. The device looks like a traditional artist’s palette, but it holds an iPad instead of paints. The ARTSi will be injection-molded, and it will work with the
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The iPhone Hybrid USB case from ego & company Inc. is one of the more unique and useful iPhone cases on the market because it includes a USB memory stick that stores in a slot on the back of the case. The Hybrid case is available in Blue (4GB), Pink (4GB), Yellow (8GB), Light Green (8GB),
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The newly released B-Wing Starfighter is part of the LEGO Ultimate Collection. “This fantastic model features everything you would expect from our premium collector range, including rotating, self-levelling cockpit and realistic wing configurations for landing and flight. And when you’re finished battling in the skies above Endor or helping to restore freedom in the galaxy,
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For those of you who aren’t experts in the art of the round ball, a goal isn’t scored unless the whole ball crosses the goal line. Currently there are no video replays in making decisions, so it’s up to the linesman to be in the right spot and to make a judgement call. FIFA, the
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The Digipower FM-CS100 2-in-1 Bumper Case with Built-in FM Transmitter protects your iPhone 4/4S and lets you transmit sound wirelessly to any FM radio. The FM transmitter is built-in to the polycarbonate and silicone bumper-style case, and it works with worldwide adjustable frequencies. With the case, you can charge your iPhone and a second device
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Beach season is finally here, and hotter than ever. Ditch the need to lug a beach bag, chair, towel, and protective electronics cases from the car and through the hot sand with the all in one TowelMate. TowelMate’s beach line products tout hidden waterproof zippered pockets around a built-in, removable pillow. The pockets are accessible
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Kaboo Bags has a line of purses for the woman who wants to carry her eBook reader, iPad, or other tablet in her handbag. The Roxie, shown here, is only one of the styles they offer. Each of the bags is made of polyurethane, and they are sized like the larger handbags that are popular
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This is another Kickstarter project. The Cube: Home for Your iPhone + Android is a cup-like charger and dock for your Android smartphone or iPhone. You simply insert the device’s charging cable through the bottom of the Cube, and it will be held securely in place to make docking/undocking easy. The shape of the cup
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Here’s another entry into the POV camera market, the ION Air Pro. Weighing in at 130 grams (4.5oz) and measuring 37X109mm (1.45X4.3 in), the Action Pro is capable of 1080p video and 5MP stills. It’s waterproof to 30 feet without an additional housing. The optional ION WiFi Podz kit includes plug-in WiFi module that allows you to
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At only 3.25″ X 2″ and weighing about an ounce, the DigiPower ChargeCard is small enough to fit in your wallet. This emergency power supply from Mizco is available in iPhone and universal smartphone models. The cards have a leather-like finish and are available in black, red, or white. They have a fold-away cable, and
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