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iHome Releases iDM5 Executive Work Station

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The iHome iDM5 is a Bluetooth keyboard speaker system for smartphones and tablets. It features a full sized keyboard along with speakers and a microphone that offer speakerphone and streaming audio capability. The speakers have SoundClear® Voice echo cancellation and Music 3D technology along with SRS TruBass sound enhancement. If all that doesn’t get you interested, the iDM5 […]

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AmazonSupply Store Beta Launch

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Amazon just launched AmazonSupply, which offers a huge range of industrial and business supplies.  Categories include: plumbing, materials handling, lab, health & safety, fasteners, power & hand tools, janitorial, power transmission, test/measure/inspect equipment, cutting tools, abrasives & finishing, office supplies, and fleet & vehicle maintenance.  It includes free shipping for Amazon Prime members.

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Free App of the Day: RepairPal

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Ok, apparently everyone thinks this app is the bomb.  HuffPo likes it, New York Times and Edmunds.com both like it.  It’s available for iPhone and other Smartphone users and it’s free.  And if it’s free…it’s me. Whether it’s an auto emergency, a roadside breakdown, or just a small problem, RepairPal can help. The award-winning RepairPal

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Teach Your Kids How to Safely Use Social Sites

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Call me old fashioned, but my daughter didn’t have a Facebook account until she was 15.  Kids as young as 13 are allowed on Facebook, and there used to be (probably still are) some websites designed specifically for even younger kids.  Carnegie Mellon University and Web Wise Kids have worked together to create the BeSeen

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Scissortape – Another “Why didn’t I think of that?” moment

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Wrapping presents is one of those jobs I don’t enjoy.  And as bad as my wrapping skills are, it’s an added pain in my house because I can never find where the kids have left the tape. Worry no longer, one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” gadgets is at hand.  The Scissortape

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Live HD Broadcasting for Any Camera with Live Stream Broadcaster

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The Broadcaster from LiveStream allows you to stream live HD video directly from any camera supporting  HDMI out. Powered by 3 AA batteries, the unit can be mounted to the camera and will stream video via Wi-Fi or a 3G or 4G USB modem.  Supporting 1080i, 720p and 480i resolutions, the Broadcaster encodes the signal

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Devium Dash – Turns Your iPhone Into an In Dash Stereo

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The Devium Dash is an interesting concept in car stereos. It’s a two component system that consists of a faceplate and a body. The body (shown above in Black) is installed in your dash in the spot where your current car stereo resides. It interfaces with your vehicle’s speakers. The faceplate connects to the body

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SleekSpeak Provides Handsfree Talk and Tunes for your Bicycle

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The SleekSpeak Speaker is a colorful Bluetooth-enabled, portable speaker designed for bicycles. Available in several color combinations, the SleekSpeak attaches to handlebars or the frame of the bike and has an audio output of 80dB, with a 12-hour per charge battery life. It can be paired with your smartphone to play tunes or recieve calls.

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What’s Old is New Again with the Polaroid Z340 Camera

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The Polaroid Z340 Camera from Photojojo is a new twist on instant cameras.  Just like the old Polaroids that spit out self-developing photographs, the new Z340 camera can produce 3″ X 4″ instant prints on special smudge- and water-proof, tear-resistant ZINK photo paper.  What’s different about this Polaroid is that it’s a 14MP digital camera

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Geneva Sound System Model XS Has Bluetooth, FM, Alarm Clock, Speakers, and Amplifier in One Small Package

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Do you remember those travel alarm clocks that looked like leather-covered makeup compacts and opened up to display a small alarm clock for the hotel nightstand?  The Sound System Model XS from Geneva reminds me of those small clocks.  This small, 6.2″ × 4″ × 4.5″, 1.1 pound system closes up into a faux leather-covered

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Manhattan Stealth Mouse Looks Like a Sneakier Magic Mouse

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If the Apple Magic Mouse doesn’t live up to your ninja-like requirements, check out the Manhattan Stealth Mouse. It’s a 2.4GHz wireless mouse that is completely touch driven. It has no buttons at all. All actions are done with touch/gestures on the top surface of the mouse. It can even double as a controller for

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Keep Your Devices Charged with the Rugged mophie juice pack powerstation PRO

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The juice pack powerstation PRO from mophie is rugged enough to go anywhere and powerful enough to keep your gadgets charged for days.  With its 6000mAh power reserves, you’ll be able to keep your phones and other small devices going for days while away from wall outlets.  You can even charge tablets with the powerstation

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