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The generous people at Zazzle are offering three lucky Gadgeteer readers a free custom case (worth $34.95 + free US shipping) for their iPhone. The winners can choose their own custom artwork / photo so that they will have a one of a kind case to protect their phone. Full contest details after the jump.
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Because of recent updates to the OS, it is possible to print from your iPhone or iPad directly without having to first transfer your document to a computer, but only to certain Airport printers. There are apps that will let you print to other brands, and that’s fine for home use where you likely have
Print to Most Any Printer from Your iOS Device with xPrintServer Read More
Are you a retro computer geek (with big wrists)? Perhaps the Click Keypad Watch available from Watchismo is for you. Based on a numeric keypad, blinking lights on the number keys are capable of indicating both the time and date. It’s 40mm x 46mm x 10.5mm (1.6′ x 1.8″ x .4″) so not the
If you constantly switch between your tablet computer and paper, you’d probably like a stylus/pen combination. Scott Wilson + MINIMAL have a Kickstarter project to fund the LunaTik Touch Pen combination stylus and rollerball pen. You can see from the illustration, the pen point deploys through the stylus point. You can switch from a
LunaTik Touch Pen Combines a Pen with a Stylus Read More
A few days ago I posted a news item about a contest that BenQ is holding on Facebook to help promote their new Joybee GP2 Mini Projector. I just posted our entry for that contest and I need you guys to help me win. What’s in it for you? Four chances to win prizes! If
Vote for the-gadgeteer.com’s BenQ Joybee video to win $500! Read More
NASA is offering up a pretty cool way to help the crew of the International Space Station stay connected with the terrestrial bound inhabitants of good ole Mother Earth by sending an electronic postcard. The free postcards will arrive at the orbiting International Space Station, according to the NASA website, “Your well wishes will be
Send an electronic holiday greeting card to the crew of the International Space Station Read More
This YINLIPS Android Game Console and WiFi Tablet from ishareGifts packs a lot of functionality in a small package. It emulates NES, SNES, GB/GBC/GBA, Mega Drive, MAME, N64, PSX, Flash 10.X games. It also functions as an Android 2.2 tablet with which you can surf, listen to music, watch videos, use apps, read ebooks, and
YINLIPS Android Game Console and WiFi Tablet Read More
I’ve seen magnetic paint and chalkboard paint, but I’ve never seen conductive paint before. Bare Conductive makes conductive paint that allows you to paint electrical circuits anywhere: floor, ceiling, clothing, walls – anywhere but skin. The paint is water-based, non-toxic, and air-dryable. Once dried, it becomes the circuit. You can paint over it so it
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It’s not really a pencil and it’s not really a pen. The Beta Inkless Pen designed by Axel Weinbrecht, is a writing tool with a tiny metal tip made of lead that unlike regular lead pencils, will not wear down with use. It lays down a grey line that doesn’t smudge or erase and can
Writing instrument that never needs sharpened and never runs out of ink Read More
Coby has announced an upcoming line of Android Internet tablets that will be among the first to feature the Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” OS. They’ll be introduced at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January 2012. There will be a 7″, 8″, 9″, 9.7″, and 10″ model, and all will have the
Coby Introduces New Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” Tablets Read More
If you find the battery on your Nintendo 3DS just isn’t powerful enough for your needs, get a PowerSkin Gaming Case for Nintendo 3DS. This PowerSkin case has a built-in, 2000mAh rechargeable battery that doubles your battery life and promises up to 12 hours 3D gaming and 18 hours 2D play. LED status lights can
Extend Your Gaming Time with a PowerSkin for Nintendo 3DS Read More
Help The Gadgeteer win BenQ’s Joybee GP2 Mini Projector contest and you might become a winner of a $150 Amazon gift card and $500 cash! We’re always holding contests for you guys, so this time we’re turning the tables and I’m asking you to help me win a contest. BenQ is trying to promote their
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Photojojo stretches the capability of your camera phone with the Macro Cell Lens Band . The simple sturdy band with built-in macro lens works with any mobile phone. When not in use it can be worn around the wrist for instant access. Maybe they’ll release a tele- and wide-angle as well? It’s currently out of stock, but it sells for $15.00
Macro Cell Lens Band – Stretches the Imagination Read More
We’ve told you about DODOcases before. These cases look like Moleskine notebooks, complete with the elastic closure strap. Inside, your device is cradled in a bamboo tray for security and protection. Now there’s a DODOcase available for the Amazon Fire. It’s also handmade in San Francisco using black Moroccan cloth and traditional bookbinding techniques. The DODOcase
DODOcase Now Available for Kindle Fire Read More
You are getting ready to travel to the deepest parts of space to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before. What is your ride of choice? Unfortunately not the Starship Enterprise; we have to wait a few 100 years or so before that bad boy is
Splash Down for the Orion: NASA Prepares For Manned Deep Space Exploration Read More
Most tablet stands are designed for tabletop use, but TAB Rests from newPCgadgets are designed for your lap. They are constructed of a durable foam to sit comfortably on your lap, and they have a wrist rest to support your hands and should keep your tablet from sliding off. TAB Rests are 10″ X 10″ X
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Forget the candles and greenery centerpieces for your holiday table. This year, you can decorate with candlesticks that are scale replicas of Darth Vader’s lightsaber. Of course, the Star Wars Lightsaber Candlestick is from ThinkGeek. The detailed candlesticks are molded in chrome-plated zinc alloy, and they stand 8.5″ tall. They come with 3 10″-long dripless,
Make Your Holiday Table Bright with Darth Vader’s Lightsaber Read More
Sick of having to carry multiple “standard” USB cables to charge and sync your devices? Innergie has you covered with their Magic Cable Trio . A single cable gives you access to Mini USB, Micro USB and Apple 40 pin. Each connector uses a hinge mechanism so you won’t lose the connectors that you’re not using. Just the
Innergie Magic Cable Trio – Pure Magic Read More
“How To Build Your Own Hackintosh” [affiliate link] is an eBook for readers who would like a Mac computer but don’t want to spend the money for the hardware. This guide will help you learn to install OS X on a regular PC that would otherwise run Windows or Linux. There are a few hoops
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When you fly, you want to lock up your luggage to prevent theft and loss, but you’ll run the risk of having your lock cut off if you don’t use a TSA-approved lock. Safe Skies already offers the industry’s largest selection of TSA-approved locks, and they are expanding their line with 50 new designs. Instead
Protect Your Luggage With Safe Skies’ TSA-Approved Locks Read More