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HP announced Thursday that it is discontinuing webOS operations specifically the TouchPad and webOS based phones like the Veer and Pre. HP had taken control of webOS a little over a year ago when the purchased Palm, Inc. for $1.2 billion.
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Samsung Electronics Australia announced the local availability of its new range of powerful and stylish edge-lit LED monitors, the 3D capable SA 9 series, Smart Hub enabled TA9 Series as well as their CA5 Central Station Monitor. The SA 9 is available in 23 and 27″ configurations, full HD with 3D playback from a wide
New Aus Samsung LED TVs – Powerful and Stylish (?) Read More
We all know someone like this….someone who just can’t leave their gadget alone. They just have to root it, rook it, hack it… whatever the term. They have to crack it open and try to program it to remote detonate the dishwasher from Pacoima. My husband is just one such person. He cannot leave his
Nerd Apparel: We all know someone like this… Read More
These little Radica Fijit Friends from ThinkGeek are cuddly and cute. ThinkGeek, and the video on their Fijit page, say these toys are for girls, but I think they might appeal to younger kids of both genders. Be aware that they are recommended for ages 6+ because they have small parts that could pose a
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Got your vinyl stored away in boxes somewhere? Grab out the best (or worst) record and revive its sound (well kinda). London Designer Paul Cocksedge molds old 12″ records into a smartphone amplifier, working on the same principles as the gramaphones of old. Paul will be heating and molding old LP’s at an Exhibition called
Old Vinyl – New Sounds… Read More
RedEye products and apps from ThinkFlood have allowed you to use your iOS devices as home theater remotes for a couple of years now. If you add some of their hardware connectivity products, you can even use them to control lights and appliances in your home. But why should Apple users have all the fun?
Control Your Home Theater – and Even Your Home – With RedEye for Android Read More
Citrix prides itself in providing a heterogeneous device solution for remote access. In keeping with this they have just released a Technical Preview of their Citrix Receiver for Chrome OS. What you can do with Citrix Receiver: Access you applications and Windows desktop at your office, home or on the road. Keep your information stored on your
Citrix Reciever for Chrome OS Read More
In a few weeks, carriers will start rolling out RIM’s new Blackberry lineup which includes the Torch 9810, Bold 9900/9930, and the Torch 9850/9860. All of these will come with a faster processor and runs the newer Blackberry 7 OS. The star of the show would be the Bold 9900/9860 which is nicknamed the Bold
RIM’s new Blackberry lineup Read More
Back to School these days just isn’t the Back to School it was in my day. When I went back to school, I went to the grocery store, picked out a colorful cardboard box that held No. 2 pencils (yellow thank you very much), some crayons, a ruler (wooden) and maybe some Elmer’s glue (the
Back to School Gadgets: Staple-less Stapler Read More
Do you ever pine for the days when you didn’t have to charge your phone every day, or when you didn’t have to have some sort of degree to operate some of the functions, or that your phone didn’t have all those functions that you’ll never use ? Do your kids annoy you with their
John’s Anti Smart Phone Read More
If you have a pair of earbuds that you love but can’t use them for running or playing sports because they don’t stay in your ears, JLab Audio has a solution for you. Their Removable Sports Earhooks work with most earbuds and add a contoured, flexible hook that can be adjusted to fit your ear.
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Over the last two years tablets have become the new buzz in computing. They have elbowed netbooks to the side and are beginning to nibble away at the low-end desktop and notebook markets. The newest entry to the field was revealed when “TabCo” unmasked itself to be Fusion Garage. Some of you will remember them
TabCo revealed – Welcome the Grid10 and GridOS Read More
Now you can bite the bitter cold a bit better while on the job site or off doing other activities with the Milwaukee M12 Cordless Lithium Ion Heated Jacket. This jacket utilizes M12 Red Lithium battery technology to warm the body and stimulate blood flow during cold conditions. The battery is concealed in a back
Milwaukee’s New Tool-M12 Heated Jacket Read More
If you are lucky enough to visit Paris in August you may notice that many of the 33,000+ bakeries are closed and that there are no 24 hour convenience stores. Why you ask? The answer is simple, August is the month that many Parisians take off for vacation and the country does not have the
Hungry in Paris at 2am – Try the 24 Hour Baguette Dispenser Read More
Soundscience promises that these rockus 3D|2.1 speakers, designed by Antec, sound as good as they look. The satellite midrange speakers are made of anodized aluminum to reduce vibration and minimize distortion. The active subwoofer with passive radiator technology delivers as much bass as bigger subwoofers. Drivers are 3D-optimized for Soundscience’s 3Dsst technology so you can
Soundscience rockus 3D|2.1 Speaker System Read More
You’ve seen news programs, movies, and TV shows where people who are planning strategy for the situation at hand are surrounded by maps with locations marked. In the “old days”, colored pushpins were used to mark locations, but now you can use colored LED lights to mark the locations of your travels on a map
Turn Any Room into the Situation Room with These LED Maps Read More
We all know fruit’s good for you however in Australia, due to Cyclone Yasi devastating Australia’s crops, bananas are very expensive. So I don’t want to chuck a banana in my gadget bag or pocket and end up with bruised, mushy and inedible fruit, they’re just too expensive to waste. That’s besides the devastating effect that
Bananaguard – Is that a banana in your pocket or….? Read More
The built-in thermometer in these BBQ tongs will give you a temperature reading within 5 seconds of picking up a piece of meat from the grill. The Parasia International Digital BBQ Tongs have a LCD digital display that shows the temperature, sounds an alarm when the food has reached the set point, and detaches so
Let Your BBQ Tongs Tell You When the Food’s Done Read More
Gadgeteers I need your help!!! 🙂 After some discussions about PalmPilot handhelds in the comments section I thought why don’t we do a weekly series about technology we used to use ? This will allow us all to reminisce about technologies past , show the young’ uns what we had to put up with (
Do you remember? Fire up the Time Flux Capacitor… Read More
Until December, 2010, animal abuse in North Carolina only got you a slap on the wrist and no jail time. In 2009, a weeks-old puppy was found in a local park after being horribly brutalized. She managed to pull through thanks to care given by local vets and paid for by donations. The male (I
Susie’s Law First Responders App for iOS and Android Read More