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Textspresso is an Text Message Enabled Espresso Machine

I’m posting this so everyone won’t think that I’m a complete coffee hater… Dang it, I can’t lie. I AM a complete coffee hater. But in the interest of not alienating my java lovin peeps, here’s a one of a kind gadget that makes even me smile. The Textspresso is a robotic barista powered by a […]

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HSN has a Special Discount on Beats Studio HD Headphones Today (8/17) and We’re also Giving a Pair Away!

This post brought to you by HSN. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you think your headphones or earbuds make your favorite music sound the way the artist intended it to sound? Probably not. In 2006, Dr. Dre, legendary rap artist and producer, and Jimmy Lovine, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records and American Idol

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Achy Feet and Calves? Your iPhone and the OSIM uSqueeze will Fix Them Right Up

osim usqueez

It’s been a long day at the office, school, factory, chain gang, (insert your job here) and all you want to do is go home and have your significant other rub your feet. If you don’t have an SO or your SO refuses to touch your little piggys, the OSIM uSqueeze may be the next

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Verizon Announces the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)

samsung galaxy tab2

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is the successor to the original Galaxy Tab which Verizon launched about 2 years ago. The Galaxy Tab 2 is a 7-inch tablet with 4G LTE, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, Bluetooth 4.0, 8GB RAM and powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It’s enterprise ready and has multimedia features

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Exogear Exovolt Plus – Stackable Power

Exogear Exovolt Plus

So you want backup power for your devices when you’re out and about, but you don’t want to go too small because you might need more, or too big (with it’s additional weight and size) because you might need less?  The exovault plus from EXOGEAR is a stackable battery pack so that you can customise

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Protect Your iPhone’s Screen with the Aegis

topkase shutter iphone

Most cases protect the sides and backs of your iPhone 4/4S, but they usually leave the screen open and vulnerable.  The Aegis for iPhone 4/4S from TopKase has a shutter that slides over the screen when you aren’t using the phone.  The case and the shutter are made of anodized aluminum, with eight internal shock-absorbing

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Cubelets – Square Robots

Construction toys are always good for kids both big or small.  Cubelets from Modular Robots is a set of magnetic and modular building blocks that can be built into robots that respond to the world around them.  Using sensor, logic and actuating blocks, you can build robots that drive around on a tabletop, respond to light, sound, and

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Lenovo Windows 8 Thinkpad Tablet 2 Sneak Peek Video

Following up on our news item of the leaked specs of the new Lenovo Windows 8 Thinkpad Tablet 2, here’s a Lenovo Sneak Peek. Not a lot of new information in the video however it’s a good visual overview. One thing to note is you won’t be able to use the mini-HDMI when the unit’s docked

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Be a Big Show Off with the ipico Projector

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General Imaging has just announced the upcoming release of the ipico, a portable, handheld projector for iPhone or iPod touch.  You’ll simply insert your device into the pop-up connector on the ipico, and you’ll be able to share photos, videos, movies, YouTube and Facebook with friends and family.  You’ll be able to project images up

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Coalesse Hosu – A LazyBoy for Geeks?

coalesse hosu

Designed by Patricia Urquiola, the Coalesse Hosu is a chair suited for home or a relaxed work environment. It features a fold out cushion that allows the Hosu to transform from a traditional chair posture into a more casual lounge where you can kick your feet up. Special tech details include rear and side storage pockets

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People who Drink tea are more fun than People who Drink Coffee

arta infuser

Do I have facts to back up this incredible claim? Ummm… yeah, I do. I know that tea drinkers like myself are way more fun than stodgy coffee drinkers because we can use cute tea infusers like this one from Arta. Designed in Seattle, WA, this tea infuser features a flower pot shaped stainless steel

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Lenovo Windows 8 Thinkpad Tablet 2 Specs Leaked

Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 Windows 8

With the announcement of the Microsoft Surface Tablet and with  Windows 8 ready to release soon, Techin5 has some leaked specs for the Lenovo Windows 8 Thinkpad Tablet 2.  Those of you who follow my posts here will know that I love my Thinkpad Tablet running Android ( see links below), so I’ll be watching this one closely. The Thinkpad

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Vers, Inc Announces the 1Q Hand-Crafted Wood Bluetooth Sound System

This Kickstarter project has only a few days left in its funding period, but it’s already good to go, having reached more than 1400% of its funding goal.  The 1Q is a compact Bluetooth speaker is made of wood because it’s a renewal material and because wood cabinets produce richer, warmer sound.  And for each

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Stuffa Jacket – Fit More In

stuffa

Julie loves her SCOTTEVEST products, but they’re aimed at the Gadgeteer in all of us, with pockets for all your electronic gadgets.  What if you’re one of those minimalist travellers or need to “beat” those airline-imposed carry on luggage limits?  The Stuffa Jacket might be the solution.  With 12 compartments for stuffing in your long weekend’s

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Expand Your Budget to Afford Nice Things, Like the Nexus 7

nexus 7 happybidday

When you’re a gadget lover, it seems every day presents you with the next got-to-have-it item.  There are so many categories of gear – bags, smart phones, computers, media players, and tablets – that you can’t afford to try them all.  For example, we just had to buy a new laptop for our daughter to

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Pivot Power Mini Wall Plug / USB Charger Combo

pivot power mini

When my house was built in 1954, the builder never dreamed that anyone could have 20 things that need to be powered in just the living room!  If it weren’t for surge protectors, I’d be like Ralphie’s dad in A Christmas Story – constantly unplugging something so I could plug in something else.  ThinkGeek has

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AViiQ Quick Change Universal Dock Adapter

aviiq quickchange cable

Here’s another entry into The Gadgeteer’s list of compact charging cables: the Quick Change Universal Dock Adapter from AViiQ.  This cable combines a microUSB, miniUSB, and an Apple 30-pin connector into one cable.  The flat ribbon cable is 5.5″ long and weighs only 1.5 oz, so you won’t even notice it’s in your bag.  One

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