News

News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.

Track and Analyze Your Run with the runtastic GPS Watch

runtastic gps watch

The GPS Watch from runtastic records important parameters from your run: pace, laps, calories, distance, target HR zones, speed, duration, time, elevation and heart rate.  After the run, connect the watch to your computer with the included USB cable to transfer your data to your profile at runtastic’s website to analyze your metrics.  The watch

Track and Analyze Your Run with the runtastic GPS Watch Read More

ODOC: An iPhone Dock with a Twist

ODOC iphone dock

The ODOC iPhone dock is another Kickstarter project.  The ODOC is made of aluminum, with glass inserts in the ends and stainless hardware.  This dock weighs 2.7 pounds, so it’s heavy enough to allow one-handed removal of the iPhone.  The ODOC accommodates most cases, and the cylinder acts as a passive amplifier for the iPhone’s

ODOC: An iPhone Dock with a Twist Read More

Galileo iOS-controlled Robotic iPhone Holder

galileo

Ok, this is just too cool… The Galileo is an iOS-controlled Robotic iPhone Holder designed by the same guys that designed the Joby and the Gorillapod line of tripods. The Galileo holds your iPhone or iPod touch and can pan and tilt 360 degrees with a swipe your finger on a remote iOS device. This device would make a

Galileo iOS-controlled Robotic iPhone Holder Read More

Save $50 and get Active Using the Motorola MOTOACTV

motoactv

We reported about the Motorola MOTOACTV last Fall when it was first announced, but not yet available. The MOTOACTV GPS Fitness Tracker & SmartMusic Player lets you know which songs make you perform your best. Featuring a 1.6-inch color touch display, the MOTOACTV is embedded with Motorola AccuSense and GPS technology which tracks your walking,

Save $50 and get Active Using the Motorola MOTOACTV Read More

Build Your Own Twin-Lens Reflex Film Camera

recesky camera kit

Last year, I reveiwed the Minox Rolleiflex MiniDigi AF 5.0 “tribute” camera (see related products links at the bottom) that reminded me of the old Imperial Reflex 620 Duo camera my mother had owned.  I was very disappointed in the tiny, low-res images captured by that almost $300 toy-like camera.  If only ThinkGeek had the

Build Your Own Twin-Lens Reflex Film Camera Read More

WaterField Designs Introduces The Indy for the New iPad

waterfield indy ipad bag

New iPads mean new accessories, and WaterField Designs has a beautiful new iPad bag for us.  The Indy is made of soft, distressed leather, with two exterior pockets – one zippered for your wallet, and one lined with Ultrasuede for your phone.  The zippered main pocket is big enough for an iPad in a protective

WaterField Designs Introduces The Indy for the New iPad Read More

Remember NetZero? They’re Offering Free Mobile Broadband*

netzero 4g

Remember back in the day when NetZero offered free dial-up service and the only thing you had to suffer through was seeing advertisements?  Well NetZero is back to offer free mobile broadband*.  Yes, the asterisk is placed there on purpose.  So what does that asterisk mean?  The free version of NetZero Mobile Broadband is the

Remember NetZero? They’re Offering Free Mobile Broadband* Read More

Go Head-to-Head With Your Cat with Friskies Latest iPad App

you vs cat friskies ipad app

We told you about some iPad games your cat could play, now Friskies is introducing a game you can play with your kitty.  With the Friskies You vs. Cat iPad app, you flick the on-screen playing piece toward the goal.  If Kitty catches it, she scores 10 points; if it goes in the goal, you

Go Head-to-Head With Your Cat with Friskies Latest iPad App Read More

New iPad Covers from Oberon Design

oberon designs ipad 3 covers

The Gadgeteer has reviewed several beautiful leather cases and accessories from Oberon Design, including their iPad covers.  They’ve updated their iPad covers to work with Apple’s new iPad.  Oberon Design is using the same high-quality leather, beautiful embossed designs, and quality workmanship used for all their iPad cases, only making changes necessary to fit the

New iPad Covers from Oberon Design Read More