News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
It often seems that backup batteries are device specific, so you’ll need to buy – and carry – a one for each of your devices. The goBAT II Portable Charger and External Battery from Scosche can charge most any USB-chargeable device. It has a 5000mAh lithium ion battery that can charge up to two devices […]
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I am sure that the majority of you reading this really don’t care that my hometown of Columbus, Indiana (Seymour too) will be getting Verizon 4G LTE in a little over 2 weeks, but I am really excited about it. I’m actually surprised that we’re getting it this soon. I figured it wouldn’t be till sometime next year. I guess Verizon really is
Columbus, Indiana is getting Verizon 4G LTE on 6/21! Read More
“The smell of a freshly printed book is the best smell in the world.” Karl Lagerfeld Ebooks are evil, I tell you! Gone will be that smell of new books when you walk into a library or bookshop. Well not if Steidl has it’s way. Designed by Geza Schoen, Gerhard Steidl, and Wallpaper* magazine, with packaging
Paper Passion Perfume – Smell like a Book Read More
The m.iGrill from Brookstone not only cooks your burgers, it also cranks your tunes. The m.iGrill has 160 square inches of cooking surface, and it produces 8,500 BTUs of cooking power from a 1 lb. disposable propane container. The cooking surface and drip pan are dishwasher safe. The base has a couple of speakers that
m.iGrill Portable Tabletop Gas Grill with Speakers Read More
This Flight Jacket for iPad from MacCase is sized to perfectly carry an iPad (any version) and a few accessories in a premium leather package. The bag is padded and has a soft lining to protect your iPad. The Flight Jacket is vertically oriented, is 8.5″ X 11″, and comes with a grab handle and
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Coffee is a fuel when you’re spending hours scouring websites for news items or trying to finish off that review. Well the Battery Thermokruzhkus Mug from ThinkGeek shows you how much fuel reserve you’ve got left. The 10 ounce mug will indicate “full” when filled with liquid over 96.8F (36C), and as it cools or you drink
Battery Thermokruzhkus Mug – Monitor Your Caffeine Fuel Reserve Read More
Please join me in wishing Julie a very Happy Birthday today! Here’s to many more happy, healthy, and gadget-filled years for our wonderful Gadgeteer!
Happy Birthday, Julie! Read More
Show the world that you’re a geek. Or at least the people that come to your front door… Damn Good Doormats are made of natural coconut husk fibers and are hand painted by one person in Baltimore, Maryland. These mats offer the same shoe cleaning properties of non-geeky doormats, but are way more fun. There are many styles
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Open your wallet and what do you see? Stacks of cards right? Ever wished you can trim all those cards down without cancelling any of them? iCache’s Geode Wallet is the one “card” that will rule them all. The Geode Wallet is actually an iPhone 4/4S case with a eink display on the back and
iCache’s Geode Wallet for iPhone 4/4S Read More
I’ve seen several bags that incorporate gadget chargers, but the Juice Bag Solar Beach Tote from Reware is probably the first one I’ve seen that’s not a laptop bag. This solar bag fits right in with Reware’s line of eco-friendly bags and power solutions. The Solar Beach Tote is made of biodegradable canvas, and it
Reware Juice Bag Keeps Your Gadgets Charged While You Relax Read More
The Swivel ProFolio case for the Kindle Fire eBook reader from Us+U is a case that will transform itself to fit your various usage styles. A self-adjusting hand strap makes sure you can keep a firm grip as you read your favorite books. When you’re ready for some entertainment, a built in pivot gives you 360 degrees
Swivel ProFolio Case for the Kindle Fire Keeps Your eReader in Hand or Hands-Free Read More
Griffin, in their third year of partnership with Threadless, a “Chicago-based company transforming artwork from its 1.8 million+ members into exciting products”, are introducing a line of cases for iPhone and iPad. Their new Elan Folio for iPad is a folio-style cover that also functions as a stand. The Elan has a canvas exterior, microsuede
Griffin Launches iOS Accessories Designed by Threadless’ Community Read More
Shaped like a head of lettuce when folded, the Vegetabrella from Japan’s Tokyo Noble turns into a fully functional umbrella to keep off the sun or rain when unfolded. Just don’t leaf it at the veggie section of the market. Cost is ¥ 4,725 ($60), that’s a lot of greens for an umbrella 🙂 What else can I
Vegetabrella – Lettuce stay dry Read More
School’s out, and I’m sure most of us know at least one graduate. It will also soon be time to show our Dads how much we care when we celebrate Father’s Day in the US. Both these events often call for gifts, and Skooba Design has some great savings on gifts for the iPad lover.
Skooba Design’s Dads + Grads = iPads Sale Read More
Late last year I was selected to review the Aviiq Portable Charging Station (see related links). The 4-port USB charging station allowed me to charge up to four devices, including an iPad, from a single wall outlet. I found that very convenient, but the relatively unstructured storage bag and cable storage system resulted in the
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I’ve been trying two new art apps on my iPad this week. One is Doodle.ly and the other is SketchBook Ink. One is like Twitter for doodlers and the other is a spinoff app from Autodesk’s popular SketchBook Pro app. This isn’t really a review, but more of a quick look at both apps.
Doodle.ly and SketchBook Ink – Two iOS Apps That Will Give Your Stylus a Workout Read More
The Google Chromebox is a partnership between Google and Samsung that brings Cloud Computing to the desktop. Mainly aimed at businesses, the unit can also bring benefits and advantages to the consumer. It runs an Intel Celeron and has a 16GB SDD, built-in WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, 6 USB 2.0 ports, 2 X Display Ports and Bluetooth; the box
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Logitech has just launched the Wireless Solar Keyboard K760. The K760 is designed for the Mac and follows the K750, which was designed for the PC. This Bluetooth keyboard will work with all your iDevices that support the Bluetooth keyboard functionality. The K760 has Mac-friendly function keys and runs totally on solar power. It’s priced at
Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Macs Read More
We told you about the Child Pad from Archos a couple of months ago. This 7″ compact tablet runs Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”, and it’s powered by a 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. The interface features colored icons and folders, and the tablet is pre-loaded with games (like Angry Birds), apps, and books. You
Archos Alvin and the Chipmunks 3 Themed Child Pad Now Available Read More
The Enduro for iPad case from PADACS has a built-in 6800mAh battery that can increase the battery life of the iPad 2 by 75% or the new iPad by 50%. The super-slim battery has an “MCU control chipset for smart power pack and iPad charging” and built-in power management software. It has “one button smart
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