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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 […]
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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
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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
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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
Keep Your iPad’s Battery Charged with the Enduro Case Read More
What is the world coming to? Way back when I was a kid, there was nothing better than finding a good playground with swings and see-saws to keep you busy for hours. It appears though that Son-X has decided that kids today don’t have any imagination and have released the Octavia to “awaken the natural curiosity in
Son-X Octavia Motivates Kids to Swing Higher Read More
NuForce has added a cute and affordable speaker to the ever expanding portable audio market. Unlike the rectangular shaped Jambox or Soundmatters FoxL, the NuForce Cube is exactly that, a cube-shaped speaker small enough to carry with you. (Click to enlarge the photos.) NuForce has added even more to this little wonder that makes it
This Cube Is Hip To Be Square Read More
I’ve tried all kinds of iPad apps that can turn the tablet into a musical instrument. There are piano apps, drum apps, guitar apps, etc. They are all fun to play with, but this is the first time I’ve actually been thoroughly impressed with one. Ian told us about the Futulele app a few months ago, but
Who Needs a Real Ukulele When you Have an iPad? Read More
I used Apple’s Bumper Case for ages on my iPhone 4. I liked it, but what I really wanted was a bumper-like case that also covered the back. Tech21 somehow read my mind and produced the Impact Band for iPhone 4/4S. The Impact Band is made of TPU with a soft-touch finish. A band of
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You can instantly improve the taste of the wine you serve by using the Deluxe Aerator and Pourer from HOST Studios. The aerator has a sculptural quality that makes the proper aeration of your wine as simple as tilting the wine bottle. “With HOST’s variable aeration, perfectly aerate anything from your lightest Pinot noir to
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Do you have a bunch of condiment bottles in the pantry sitting upside down so that you can get every last drop out? Do you worry about how much condiment you’re actually throwing away because you just can’t get the last of it out of the bottle? Sick of thumping that ketchup bottle and ending
Liquiglide Could Fix Your Sticky Condiments Problems Read More
Smart TVs have been around for a while in one form or another, but Samsung is launching Smart TVs with gesture and voice controls. You can navigate the Smart Hub by swiping your hand to move around the menu or by making a grabbing motion to select. Even easier, you can just talk to the
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We’ve told you about countless gadgets offered by Brando, and now we want to tell you about a cool contest at Brando. Customers who make a purchase at Brando will receive an entry into a random drawing to win a new Samsung Galaxy S3 Android smartphone. The contest started May 15, but it doesn’t end
Win a New Samsung Galaxy S3 Smartphone from Brando Read More