News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Braven has just announced the Braven Six Series range of portable speakers. Measuring in at 6.3 in. x 2.5 in. x 1.8 in. (16 cm x 6.5 cm x 4.6 cm) and weighing between 11.6oz/330g and 12.6oz/360g, each speaker is constructed of durable aluminum. Each unit has two custom extended-range drivers and left and right channel passive […]
BRAVEN Six Series Speakers – Recharge your music…and phone. Read More
It was October 14th, 1975. Bottom of the 10th, the Reds and Reds Sox were tied in game 3 of the World Series. Ed Armbrister attempted to advance Caesar Geronimo with a bunt. In the ensuing action, Carlton Fisk thought he was interfered with, and Reds’ fans were subjected to announcer Curt Gowdy’s complaints about the play
SportSync AM/FM Radio with Audio Delay: Sync Radio Broadcast to TV Read More
Fans of EDC (EveryDay Carry, the art and science of preparedness through personal gadget selection) have been using belt-mounted key holders for years. How about one that does more than just its obvious function? Billed as “The world’s most talented keychain,” The Clip from LittleBonsai is a stainless steel belt clip that can hold your
LittleBonsai The Clip is Simple, Functional, Versatile Read More
With the MovieNite box from D-Link, you’ll be able to stream Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, and Pandora Radio content to your home TV setup. Looking very much like a Roku and an Apple TV had a child, the MovieNite can deliver up to 1080p with 5.1 channel audio on the HDMI connection or 480i with 2-channel
Stream Content to Your TV with the D-Link MovieNite Read More
The Fold from Leffot is made from one piece of leather, that folds to create a simple wallet. Available in 4 leather colors and 2 sizes (one for US currency and one for international), The Fold is priced from $95 – $120. Very expensive considering that anyone with a dead cow skin and a pair
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My daughter should wear a medical ID, but she hates the chunky, ugly look of those bracelets and necklaces. This pretty necklace from Emily Rothschild makes wearing your medical information a bit prettier. The small gold-plated Medical Locket has a caduceus design on the outside to alert medical personal to look inside for the USB
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Small and light in-ear isolation headphones with Bluetooth connectivity, the Backbeat Go from Plantronics weigh in at only 13 grams. Charging via micro-USB, the headphones will give approximately 4.5 hours of sound, and there’s even a battery power indicator on your iPhone or iPad or Android 3.0/4.0 devices. Included are three sizes of cushioned eartips and two stabilizers
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This Italian-made iPad case costs more than most versions of the iPad. The leather Proenza Schouler PS1 iPad Case measures 8.5″ X 11″ X 1.5″ inches. It has a large zippered compartment for the iPad and a large front pocket with snap closure and decorative straps. It’s available in red, black, nude, military (green), orchid,
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Over the weekend, I saw an amazing shot of 8 lightning bolts hitting all the supports of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco. If you’d like a chance to capture something equally amazing on film, you may need to add the Nero Multi Trigger to your camera arsenal. The Multi Trigger can sense specific events
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Smartphone cameras are becoming better and better, and more people are using them to take photos and video. The smaller physical format of smartphones isn’t overly conducive as a camera however, and a new Kickstarter project attempts to address this. The Slingshot from professional photographer and design engineer Charles Waugh is a flexible frame that
The Slingshot Shoots Video, Not Rocks Read More
Just a little too late for Easter, but Choc Edge has just released their 3D chocolate maker. We’ve covered 3D printers before but most of those just make inedible plastic models. Using CAD/CAM software you can extrude 3D chocolates into whatever shape tickles your fancy. The first 10 machines will be auctioned on Ebay and
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On Wednesday the U.S. Department of Justice filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Apple, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin Group USA and Simon & Schuster. (Note: Hachette, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster have tentatively agreed to a settlement and, if approved, should be removed from the list of defendants.) In the past couple years our
It’s About Time! DoJ Sues Over E-book Price Fixing Read More
What’s cuter than the latest-gen iPod nano? The Littlest Black Book Case for iPod nano from Pad & Quill, that’s what. Like its larger brother, The Little Black Book for iPhone, it has a cover made of Italian bonded leather, provides access to all controls and ports and is made in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U. S.
Adorable: The Littlest Black Book for iPod Nano Read More
Instead of hiding your Nintendo gaming controller in your coffee table with your remotes, the Nintendo Controller Coffee Table from TheBohemianWorkbench Etsy shop is the controller. This table is made of maple, mahogany and walnut with dovetail joinery and mid century modern legs, and it functions as a Nintendo NES controller. A floating glass top
This Gives Hiding Your Gaming Controller in the Coffee Table a Whole New Meaning Read More
Wacom just released an update to their Bamboo Stylus. Their new Bamboo Stylus Duo adds a ballpoint pen on the other end of the stylus. This new design makes much more sense as you won’t have to carry an additional pen. They will sell for $39.95 when they come out in May.
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ATTSavings has released a cool Fiction to Reality Timeline for gadgets (you can also click on the graphic above for a full size version). From the screen to your hand, I suspect there’ll be some debate about some of the associations and claims put forward, but still a bit of fun anyway. Much is the
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If you’re tired of generic laptop sleeves that don’t really fit your laptop, take a look at the new Custom Fit SleeveCases for PC Laptops from WaterField. Simply enter the dimensions of your laptop, choose whether you’d like a horizontal or vertical orientation, make a couple other style choices, and WaterField will produce a sleeve
WaterField’s Custom Fit SleeveCases for PC Laptops Read More
This Pebble E-Paper Watch is a Kickstarter project. It probably set a funding record, receiving pledges of over a million dollars in 28 hours. The Pebble watch connects to an iPhone or Android smartphone via Bluetooth, so you’ll be notified of incoming calls or emails with a vibrating alert. You can access functions of the
Pebble E-Paper Watch for iOS and Android Smartphones Read More
Fitbit, MOTOACTV, and Nike Fit are all gadgets that are designed to help you maximize your workouts. PEAR claims to be different and better, by offering real-time advice and motivation from an actual coach instead of a sexy recorded voice. The device is definitely a gadget because it runs on batteries, clips to your waist or arm
PEAR is another workout gadget that doesn’t want to be called a workout gadget Read More
In the spirit of Act of Valor and all things tactical is the Magpul Field Case for iPhone. Made from the same synthetic rubber as the original Magpul loop, a weapon magazine made from a proprietary polymer known for its reliability and durability, the Field Case is a semi-rigid cover for your iPhone that provides protection
Magpul Cases Wrap Your iPhone in Tactical Style Read More