News

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

Futulele – Ukulele for iPad or iPhone

I’m not sure how big the market’s going to be for this product.  I mean what’s the criteria? A Gadgeteer Love your iPad or iPhone Love Ukelele Surely that’s a small market , what are the chances ? 🙂 From Amidio comes the Futulele, an upcoming Ukulele synthesizer for iOS. With a special case that holds either […]

Futulele – Ukulele for iPad or iPhone Read More

300W Five-Speaker Sound Bar Docking System for iPod, iPhone and iPad from Pyle

PSBM60I

The iOS Sound Bar Docking System from Pyle is packed full of speakers in its 5.5″H x 10.5″D x 25.5″W body.  The PSBM60I has a 5.25″ woofer, two 3″ full-range speakers, and two 1″ tweeters and delivers 300W of power.  The dock on top can charge and play your iPad, iPod, or iPhone, and it

300W Five-Speaker Sound Bar Docking System for iPod, iPhone and iPad from Pyle Read More

Expiring Today – Purchase a Hard Candy Kindle Fire Case and Get an iPhone Case for $10

hard candy fire and phone cases

Hard Candy Cases is running a special that ends tonight (3/5/12) at 11:59PST.  If you purchase the new Bubble Shell Case for your Kindle Fire, you’ll receive a code to purchase a Bubble Shell Case for your iPhone 4S for only $10.  Bubble Shell cases have a soft-touch texture but offer the protection of a

Expiring Today – Purchase a Hard Candy Kindle Fire Case and Get an iPhone Case for $10 Read More

The AIRE Mask – Charge your Phone with The Force

airemask1

Use The Force to charge your phone….the force of your breath that is.  Looking like something out of Star Wars, the Aire Mask is a concept design by Joao Lammoglia that uses your breath to turn small turbines and convert the air displacement into energy to charge your phone. “The consumerist tendencies of today’s industrialised society make

The AIRE Mask – Charge your Phone with The Force Read More

Track Your Route with the FINIS Hydro Tracker GPS

finis hydro tracker

The Hydro Tracker GPS from FINIS is a tracking, mapping, and performance-reporting accessory designed for open water swimmers.  The GPS unit is designed to attach to the straps on swim goggles so that it sits on the back of the head to receive a constant signal.  The Hydro Tracker GPS records data as you swim

Track Your Route with the FINIS Hydro Tracker GPS Read More

WaterField Designs Introduces Three Sleek New Cases for the Sony PS Vita

waterfield sony ps vita cases

You’ve gotten your beautiful new Sony PS Vita, and now you need a way to keep it protected while it’s traveling in your bag.  Check out these three new PS Vita Cases from WaterField Designs.  On top is the PS Vita Gear Pouch Pro, which has dividers inside to protect your Vita from the cables

WaterField Designs Introduces Three Sleek New Cases for the Sony PS Vita Read More

Archos Announces the Child Pad 7” ICS Kid-Friendly Tablet

archos childpad

Children always want to have things like their parents have, and I’ll admit that my daughter had her first (hand-me-down) PDA when she was five.  Before that age, I wouldn’t have been comfortable even letting her play with my devices because very young children can have trouble understanding the need for being very careful with

Archos Announces the Child Pad 7” ICS Kid-Friendly Tablet Read More

FelTouch Bonepad 2.4GHz Wireless Keyboard and Touchpad

Feltouch Bonepad2 keyboard

This small USB keyboard from Brando combines a keyboard, mouse, and multi-touch functions into one compact device.  The FelTouch Bonepad 2.4GHz Wireless Keyboard is 5.9″ X 3.3″ X 0.7″ and weighs only 3 ounces.  It comes with a USB dongle to pair the Bonepad with Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac, or Linux computers with USB HID keyboard/mouse,

FelTouch Bonepad 2.4GHz Wireless Keyboard and Touchpad Read More

Fluent Gmail

Fluent1

Fluent is a project being worked on by 3 Australian (Aussie..Aussie..Aussie..oi…oi..oi) ex-Google employees. Gmail content is presented in a web-based work-flow oriented stream rather than your traditional inbox format, which allows you to access items more quickly and efficiently. Ease of browsing attachments and searching is also addressed, as well as various other features. You

Fluent Gmail Read More

Keep Your Tunes (and Your Smartphone) Dry with the Eco Terra Fully-Submersible Boombox

eco terra waterproof mp3 player

As the title mentions, the Eco Terra Boombox from Grace Digital is a floating IPX7-rated waterproof smartphone speaker case which is fully submersible in water.  It’s powered by 4 C-cell batteries or the included AC adapter, and the two 3″ front-firing speakers are waterproof.  There’s an internal waterproof compartment for your phone/MP3 player that’s big

Keep Your Tunes (and Your Smartphone) Dry with the Eco Terra Fully-Submersible Boombox Read More

Find Your Way with the Capt. Jules’ Extraordinary Telescope Ring

The Capt. Jules’ Extraordinary Telescope Ring from ThinkGeek is the perfect accessory to compete your Steampunk outfit.  The ring is made of cast aluminum, and it comes with attachments that will adjust the ring to fit size 5, size 8, or size 11 fingers.  You can use it as a telescope by folding up the

Find Your Way with the Capt. Jules’ Extraordinary Telescope Ring Read More

waterBOB Emergency Drinking Water Storage

waterbob emergency water

In North Carolina, we are subjected to everything that Mother Nature can throw at us other than volcanoes.  😉  We are often warned to prepare for some impending bad weather by gathering up supplies and by filling up the bathtub with water.  Normally I wouldn’t consider using bathtub water for anything other than flushing the

waterBOB Emergency Drinking Water Storage Read More

Pimp your Tool Belt with Skinth Cases

skinth

If you have always wanted to gear up like Batman, you’re going to love these belt cases from Skinth. Skinth offers a large selection of Cordura nylon sheathes that are designed to hold a variety of gear like your phone, multi-tools, flashlights, pens, notebooks, etc. In addition to quite a few color choices, there are many

Pimp your Tool Belt with Skinth Cases Read More

Need more power? Try the Kuel F60Q by Spigen

Spigen Kuel

Ever wished you had more battery life in your devices when you’re away from any electical outlets?  That’s where Spigen’s Kuel F60Q portable mobile battery comes in.  It works just like any other portable mobile battery pack, except that the Kuel packs a 6000 mAh lithium ion battery which outputs at 5V at 2 Amps. 

Need more power? Try the Kuel F60Q by Spigen Read More