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The Octa TabletTail adds a stand and a grip to your iPad. The Vacuum Dock is the first part of the system. It is an “ergonomically shaped suction attachment that provides a reliable and long-lasting connection to your device.” It’s shaped to fit comfortably in your hand. The WhaleTail snaps into the dock, and it […]
Captain! There Be Whales Here! Read More
The Dragon Grip from Dragon Grip Interactive is not a gaming controller. This hand-held, special-effects toy is a Kickstarter project, and it is “based on a character from a creative world called Legend City.” It “allows the user to make sound effects styled from 70’s Kung Fu movies in a choreographed sequence by the users
Dragon Grip Sound Effects Toy Read More
If you are a regular here on The Gadgeteer, you know how much we love Saddleback Leather products. I received an email from Jonathan Munson who is the brother of Dave Munson – the force behind Saddleback – asking for our help. My niece Grace was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 7. So now
A Call for Saddleback Leather Fans to Donate to a Good Cause Read More
Sanofi has what’s probably the first FDA-approved iPod/iPhone accessory with its iBGStar Blood Glucose Monitoring System. But to make best use of it, you’ll probably have to be a diabetic. 🙁 The compact iBGStar module plugs directly into the iPhone or iPod touch and can immediately displays results. The iBGStar Diabetes Manager app allows users
Sanofi iBGStar Blood Glucose Meter – FDA approved iPhone/iPod Accessory Read More
If you love everything about your tablet or smartphone or computer except for its wimpy sound, the iWOW Universal from SRS Labs is an inexpensive way to boost your sound quality. Last year, we reviewed the Apple-specific iWOW 3D audio enhancer, and SRS Labs responded to the request for a non-device specific enhancer. The iWOW-U
Bring a High-Quality Audio Experience to All Your Devices With the SRS iWOW Universal Read More
‘A Gentleman’s Read‘ is a free online lifestyle magazine for men, with contributors from Another Something, Dezeen, Gilt Taste, On Plate Still Hungry, Portable, Post-New, The Boilermaker and Trendland among a slew of others. According to their About page, the magazine is focused at: We define the modern gent as someone who earns recognition through
‘A Gentleman’s Read’ – Online Magazine for Trendy Guys Read More
Unified Lifestyle features an application for SmartPhone and iPad that will help you stay on your diet track while dining out. Restaurant Nutrition features the nutrition information for meals in over 60,000 restaurants, convenience stores and markets.
Restaurant Nutrition App – Free App of the Day! Read More
This Solar Guitar Tuner from ThinkGeek has a solar panel to keep its batteries recharged. The TASCAM TC-15 chromatic tuner has needle, strobe, fine, meter tuning modes, with twelve tone equal temperament tuning and a detection accuracy of within one cent (one hundredth of a semitone). Tune the guitar by plugging it into the Solar
Tune Your Guitar with the Power of the Sun Read More
I’m not a gun person, but I can’t help but be impressed by Jack Streat’s LEGO Heavy Weapons book from No Starch Press. First of all, he’s only 17 years old! Secondly, he offers plans for replicas of 4 guns: a Desert Eagle handgun, AKS-74U assault rifle, Lee Enfield sniper rifle and a SPAS combat shotgun. The plans don’t
LEGO Model Building Gets SERIOUS Read More
There’s been some discussion recently on The Gadgeteer about alternative keyboard cases for the iPad – something to accommodate the full-sized Apple wireless keyboard and that can be used on your lap as well as a tabletop. There’s a Kickstarter project that addresses part of this wishlist; unfortunately, it’s not going to work on your
Touchtype Case for iPad and the Apple Wireless Keyboard Read More
Want to share those photos or videos you’ve just taken with your iPod/iPhone with friends? At 112.8 X 48.0 X 16.0mm (4.4 X 1.8 X 0.60 in) and 98g (3.5oz), the PoP Video pico projector is small enough to carry in your pocket and turns your iPod 3G/4G or iPhone 3GS/4/4S into a portable projector.
PoP Video pico projector – Big Picture in Your Pocket Read More
Tokyoflash Japan has announced another entry in their line of limited edition watches. The Kisai Uzumaki is made of stainless steel and is available with a black or natural finish. The face has a swirling vortex design, covered with an acrylic crystal with concentric circles that add to the whirlpool illusion. The outer ring indicates
Tokyoflash Japan Announces the Kisai Uzumaki Watch Read More
Are you day dreaming about a big slice of chocolate cake right now? Curb that craving by sniffing your pen. Say what? Sniffing the Diet Support Pen is supposed to curb your appetite and put you in a calm state of mind within 5 minutes of sniffage. The Diet Pen looks like an ordinary pen with a ballpoint
Craving a cheeseburger, but on a diet? No problem, just sniff your pen. Read More
The Rukus Solar is Etón’s first Bluetooth wireless speaker with an integrated solar panel. Pair any Bluetooth-enabled device – Smartphones, tablets, etc – to wirelessly stream music and never run out of power as long as you have sunlight. A 40 square-inch high-efficiency solar panel is built right into the speaker and can fully recharge
What’s all the Rukus about the Etón Rukus? Read More
What’s going on with all the metal iPhone charging docks lately? They seem to be the new “in” thing and now we have another one from Bracketron. The MetalDock (imaginative name) can be used in landscape or portrait modes, and has rubberized feet to hold the dock securely in place on your desk. From the
Bracketron Announces the MetalDock Charging Dock for iPhone 4/4S Read More
Charging a bunch of gadgets, each with their own wall wart, uses up a lot of outlets. Scosche has four new USB chargers that can charge multiple gadgets with one wall wart. The reVIVE h4 (top, left) and reVIVE h4 pro (top, right) both feature 4 USB ports, each delivering 5W (1A) charging power. The
Scosche Announces Four New Multi USB-Port Home Chargers Read More
For a limited time, Sony is offering a free code from the Sony Reader Store for a free download of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone when you purchase the Sony PRS-T1 Reader Wi-Fi. You’ll receive the eCoupon upon purchase and registration of the new reader. You’ll redeem the code at the Pottermore website. The
Mother’s Day Gift Idea – Give Mom a Sony PRS-T1 eBook Reader with a Free Harry Potter Book Read More
Got a Napoleon complex? Want to re enact the Civil War? The Mini Cannon from Pocket Artillery is precision machined, muzzled loaded and is capable of firing a .177″ BB using a fireworks fuse. Range is up to 100 yards with this cannon. It also looks like soon they’ll be producing trebuchets, catapults, ballistas and guillotines
Mini Cannon from Pocket Artillery Read More
The need for speed. We all know it, we all feel it. Hodel Apps knows it and has an app for that. Speedometer Free is an app developed for iPhone/iPad that measures how fast you’re moving. My husband, who takes CalTrain to work every morning, was on the train cruising right along when it occurred
Speedometer Free: Measure Your Need for Speed. Read More
I don’t know how I do it, but a lot of the photos I take – even when the camera is on a tripod – aren’t level. Neither of my cameras have a built-in bubble level, so I have no way of knowing if my shot is level until after I’ve taken it. Luckily, I
Keep It On the Level with the Level Camera Cube Read More