News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
You’ve just framed the perfect picture, you push the shutter button and… a car’s driven past, there’s some fool making stupid faces, people are walking past. Don’t you just hate that? It doesn’t just happen where there’s heaps of people either, Ta Proehm , 5:30am in the morning, only about 2 other people there […]
Scalada Technology Erases Unwanted People From Your Pictures Read More
At this year’s CES, Solarmio introduced the world’s first solar e-reader cover for the Kindle and subsequently became a Design and Engineering Award honoree for the same device. The SolarKindle is a protective case with a solar panel affixed to the front, an internal backup battery, and a built-in LED reading light. The Kindle “snaps” into
Harness the Power of the Sun for Your Kindle Read More
Happy Owl Studio has designed a thin, leather briefcase just for the MacBook Air. The case will fit either the 11″ or 13″ MBA, and it’s handcrafted by skilled artisans from top-quality, genuine leather. The Briefcase for MacBook Air has a padded laptop pocket to hold the Air, and the interior also has built-in holders
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Released at the American International Toy Fair, Oregon Scientific displayed the MEEP! Android Tablet. Aimed at children aged 6 years and over, the tablet will be available with a number of optional accessories, such as musical instruments, to amuse and educate the children. Ruggedised to take the knocks of everyday play, the tablet has a
Oregon Scientific MEEP! Tablet – Meep Meep! Read More
If you aspire to be a rock god, but your talents are limited to the air guitar, you’ll need the Air Picks from ThinkGeek. These motion-activated picks come in three models, each with three songs. Simply “strum” in the correct rhythm, and the Air Pick will play chords for the song. There’s even a whammy
Become a Rock Legend Read More
I know there’s a few Timbuk2 fanatics out there in Gadgeteer land, so here’s a quick update of some of the more gadget worthy additions to the Timbuk2 range just released. The revised D-Lux Laptop Messenger Bondage 2012 has been upgraded with their new crater superior foam protection with twice the ventiliation. They’ve also introduced
Most wallet cases for smartphones tend to add a lot of bulk to the phone. Sure, you have your driver’s license and debit card always with you, but your phone no longer fits in your pocket. You won’t have that problem with the Backside Wallet. The Backside is a slim, high-quality vinyl sleeve that adheres
Keep Your ID in a Backside Wallet Read More
Most microfiber cloths keep your screens or even your eyeglasses clean, but do nothing else. These Vintage PSA Art microfiber cloths from Declan do more. One side has the current NYC subway map (officially licensed with NYC MTA) and the second side features images and designs from the MTA archives (circa 1930-1960). Each package contains
Navigate New York and Keep Your Screen Clean Read More
Two weeks ago I sent Dave Rees to Las Vegas to check out the new 2013 Lexus GS. He had a great time driving and learning all about this sport sedan. Check out his trip report for the full details. Lexus was generous enough to pay for Dave’s trip and now they are offering one of
Lexus is Giving Away 1yr of Movie Tickets, $100 of Dining and 1yr of Pandora Premium Read More
Unlike barbells, these Brute Force Sandbags let you strength-train with gear that feels more like something you might actually have to lift and carry. Brute Force bags are powerful training tools for firemen and policemen, military personnel, crossfit athletes, MMA/combat athletes, and others. The bags are made in the US with 1000D Cordura (used by
The All Clear water bottle from Camelbak has a UV light in the cap that purifies water in 60 seconds. You simply fill the bottle from a stream, tap, or spigot, replace the cap and turn on the UV light, and you’ll have safe drinking water in 60 seconds. The All Clear utilizes proven UV
Pure Drinking Water Anywhere with the Camelbak All Clear UV Water Bottle Read More
No matter how great your earphones are, there’s always one flaw that everyone hates – the earphone’s cord. The most annoying part is when the cable flops around or get caught in something while you have the earphones on. Klinggon solves that problem by providing a stable holder to keep the cable from moving around
Klinggon Earphone Cable Cord Manager Read More
The LapGear Smart-e universal tablet lapdesk is a padded holder for your favorite tablet device for comfortable couch or bed surfing. It offers an adjustable stand with a ledge that will keep your device from sliding around while you’re using it. The version pictured above sells for $35. A deluxe version that includes storage for
LapGear Smart-e Gives your Tablet a Home on your Lap Read More
The WipeCoin case is a specially designed iPhone 4/4S case with a built in cleaning disk that can be used to clean the gunk off your phone’s display. The coin stores in the lower right corner of the case, but when you need to use it, it slides out so that you can rub the
Your iPhone is Nasty, Clean it with a Coin. Do What? Read More
The Sharper Image says “aspiring knights will learn plenty about ‘The Force’ as they build their own Lightsaber Room Light“. (Though not as much as Dave Rees and the Gadgeteer Kid learned building their sabers. 🙂 ) This lightsaber runs on 5 AAA batteries (not included) and comes with a remote control. You can choose
The Lightsaber Room Light is Your Nightlight Read More
This is a paid advertisement Vonage has been in the business of providing VoiP service for home and business phones for years, and now they are entering the mobile calling market with new Vonage Mobile applications for Android and Apple iOS devices. Using the new mobile apps with the latest innovations in VoiP technology, you
Free or Low-Cost Texting and Worldwide Phone Calls with the Vonage Mobile Apps Read More
If your Sweetie has been wanting an ebook reader, you can give him/her a Sony PRS-T1 for Valentine’s Day for only $99.00. (Read The Gadgeteer’s review of the Sony PRS-T1.) Sony has reduced the price on their latest reader for a limited time, bringing the price of their touchscreen, WiFi-enabled reader in line with that
Just in Time for Valentine’s Day – Price Reduction for Sony PRS-T1 Readers Read More
This may look like a microphone, but it’s really a speaker for your MP3 player. The Microphone Speaker from Molla Space is 1.5″ x 1.5″ x 3″ long. Remove the handle to expose the 3.5mm audio plug that works with any audio device with a 3.5mm audio jack. It has a built-in, USB-chargeable lithium-ion battery,
Molla Space Microphone Speaker Read More
This is another Kickstarter project. The Manifold Clock is a wall-mounted clock with a 30″ sweep. The hour and minute hands are joined with a flexible sheet that forms a changing 3-D shape. This “combination of simple mechanics and modern design is based on the mathematical notion of Riemann surfaces, derived from the log(z) function.”
Manifold Clock: Telling time in 3D Read More
Wipit is a small microfiber pad to clean your touchscreens. What makes it different is that Wipits have adhesive backs so you can stick them on the back of your device, where they’re always handy when you need them. The adhesive layer lets you restick the Wipit up to 100 times without leaving residue on
Wipit: Stick It. Peel It. Wipe It. (Your Touchscreen, That Is…) Read More