News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
I hate lugging around my work laptop because it is bulky and weighs too much. That’s why my personal laptop is a 13″ Macbook Air. I like thin and light. Those of you that prefer the Windows OS and are interested in an ultra portable computer should consider the Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook. It’s due […]
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Plug this little paperclip-sized dongle into the 30-pin connector on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, and your Apple device can serve as a powerful universal remote control. The Zapper from VooMote uses the free VooMote Zapper app from iTunes to let you control virtually all the A/V devices in your house. You can define
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This is another Kickstarter project. The cellhelmet case for iPhone 4/4S (US & Canada versions) from cellhelmet.com is a TPU case with a difference. This case comes complete with a one-year insurance policy from Global Warranty Group, “one of the nation’s largest and most recognized iPhone insurance administrators”, to repair or replace your iPhone if it
Cellhelmet Protects Your iPhone and Insures It, Too Read More
If that tax refund is burning a hole in your pocket, B&H Photo can help you with double savings on Canon camera gear. Save $20 – $320 instantly on select lenses and speedlites. Check out the deals here (affliate link).
Canon Double Instant Savings at B&H Read More
We’ve told you about Scosche clipSYNC cables before. Those are handy charging cables, but you’ll still need a source of power. The flipCHARGE burst from Scosche combines the convenience of a small carabiner accessory with a portable emergency power source for your iPhone (3GS and 4), iPod nano (5th and 6th gen), and iPod touch
Scosche flipCHARGE burst Emergency Battery for iPhone and iPod Read More
Dutch artist Theo Jansen creates “lifelike” kinetic structures using plastic tubes and lemonade bottles. Not a product you can buy, not sure what practical use, not sure what else I can say, but I think it’s cool and hope you will too. So sit back and enjoy. 🙂 Watch the video after the jump.
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The Prizm Stand from Hub shown here is a universal stand for tablets. It’s made of two interlocking pieces of aluminum, and it’s available in a variety of colors for $29.95. There’s also a smaller version for phones for $24.95. The Prizm Stands are available from Hub.
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We all have periods of time throughout the day that are essentially wasted – whether it be during a commute, waiting in a doctor’s office, or restlessly sitting through a three minute commercial break until your show resumes. What better way to kill that time than by practicing guitar? Pocketstrings is a mini guitar neck
Build Muscle Memory on the Go with Pocketstrings Read More
We live a much more sedentary life these day with hours spent in front of the television or your PC. Get some exercise while charging your favourite smartphone, tablet or handheld games console with K-Tor’s pedal powered Power Box. Measuring 4.5×4.5×8.75 in. and weighing less than two pounds (28 oz), the Power Box can be used to generate power for devices
K-Tor Power Box – Pedal to the Metal and Charge Your Devices Read More
Gadgeteer reader Sandee Cohen writes in with some potentially good news for Amazon Kindle Keyboard owners: Julie, You might want to write this up as a post. I got a Kindle Keyboard model Christmas 2010. ByNovember 2011, some of the letters on the keyboard had started to fade. (I play a lot of word games
Does your Kindle Keyboard have fading letters? Amazon might send you a free replacement Read More
Samsung has a created their own version of a robotic vacuum called the NaviBot. It is to offer a more efficient and intelligent way of cleaning your home. NaviBot features a visionary mapping system, multiple cleaning modes, a triple brush system, and auto recharge and resume.
Samsung’s Take On Robotic Vacuums – The NaviBot SR8855 Read More
This highly ornate case isn’t going to be everyone’s taste, but I think it’s beautiful. The Nouveau Art iPhone 4/4S case from Ion is a polycarbonate snap-on back cover. It’s available in iridium-coated silver or goldtone, so it doesn’t interfere with the signal strength. The camera and all ports and controls are open and accessible.
Ion Nouveau Art iPhone 4/4S Case Read More
If you’re in a multi-iPad/multi-iPhone household like me, you know how hard it can be to get everything charged at once without using half the outlets in the house. With the Sydnee iOS Recharge Station from Kanex, you’ll be able to charge up to four iPads and/or iPhones in one compact charging station. The Sydnee
Charge Up to Four iPads at Once with the Kanex Sydnee iOS Recharge Station Read More
Steve Holt did a popular review for Avid Studio (see the related posts for a link) last year, so I thought many of you might be interested to know that this software is now available as an iPad app. Avid Studio for iPad has “distilled the world’s leading film-editing technology into an easy-to-use app that
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Do you love your iPhone’s glass screen? Do you hate when you stick on those screen protectors that makes it feels tacky and prevents you from touching that smooth glass? Spigen’s GLAS.t has solved that problem by providing a screen protector that’s made of glass. The GLAS.t is 0.4mm thick and made up of chemically-treated
Protect your iPhone 4S’s Glass Screen with GLAS.t Read More
We’ve told you before about Kidz Gear volume-limiting headphones designed for kids, and now we have the Kidz Gear Volume Limit Headphones for Apple Products to tell you about. These headphones are designed to fit children’s smaller heads, and they have the KidZControl Volume Limiting Technology that keeps sound pressure levels between 80dB – 90dB
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PENTAX has announced the K-01, the first mirrorless digital camera that can use 25+ million PENTAX K-mount lenses without an adapter. The K-01 features 16MP, a 3″ LCD, HD 1080p Video, anti-shake, an ISO Range from 100 to 25600, In-Camera HDR and Focus Peaking Modes. It has a machined aluminum frame and offers a popup flash
PENTAX K-01 – First mirrorless camera that can use SLR lenses without an adapter Read More
Sony has added three new pocket-sized cameras to their Cyber-Shot line. All three will have the new “high-resolution ‘Exmor R’ CMOS sensor and an improved BIONZ™ image processor that together boost low light performance and enhance auto-focus speeds, among other benefits.” The DSC-TX200V (top left, cost about $500) will have an 18.2MP Exmor R sensor
Sony Introduces Three New Cyber-Shot Models Read More
I have reviewed some very cool and unusual devices, items and accessories here at the Gadgeteer. Everything from building lightsabers to lasers that can burn thru Legos to handmade leather bags from the far reaches of the Globe. But my latest assignment may be the most exciting and cool thing that I have done so
It’s Vegas Time, Baby… Read More
Just released on the Google Store, the Android Watch Set has been designed with Modify Watch so the watches are mixable and matchable. Each set comes with two custom straps and a you get a choice of large watch face or small watch face. Made of stainless steel with a polycarbonate casing they’re also water-resistant
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