News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
If you’re planning a lot of outdoors activities this summer, or even if you’re going to be away from power outlets, you’ll need a way to get your phone, GPS, or other gadget charged. Brunton has some solar panels and power storage units to meet your power needs. The Solaris 2 USB and Solaris 4 […]
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Julie’s surgery was today. The surgery is over, and the report is that things went well. She’s waking up in recovery now. She’ll be home soon, and she’ll have more information for us then. Join me in wishing Julie the best as she kicks cancer’s butt! 6/24/11 Update from me (Julie) Thanks to everyone for
Julie’s Surgery – Update Read More
The History Channel worked with Bottle Rocket Apps to bring the history of the American Civil War to the iPad. Daily updates let you watch the war unfold day by day. You’ll explore photo galleries; newspaper articles; personal letters and diary entries from 15 people (including Abraham Lincoln and Horatio Nelson Taft); authentic period maps;
Experience the Civil War As Did Those Who Lived It – One Day at a Time Read More
I originally saw this over on CNET.com and thought it newsworthy. LEGO just announce that it will be releasing a limited edition Star Wars model: Darth Vader’s personal flagship, the Super Star Destroyer EXECUTOR. This 3,152 brick model will be the longest Star Wars Lego model ever, measuring 50 inches in length. This behemoth will
This is SO going to be on my (pre-)Christmas List!!! Read More
Tablets and smartphones are great – until you need to write a long email or document. Typing can be slow and tiring on those on-screen keyboards. The Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard from Verbatim can pair with tablets and smartphones with HID keyboard support ((iOS, Android, Blackberry/QNX, HP/WebOS) and running iOS 4 or higher or Android
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Do you feel you just can’t get enough done with two hands and ten fingers? Well, here is a solution for you. The SoftStep KeyWorx foot controller is designed to allow you to assign functions to 10 different foot pads and includes a set of cursor keys as well.
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If you’ve been in an Apple store recently, you’ve seen that the old paper information signs for each product on display have been replaced. An iPad mounted in a sleek acrylic wedge now displays everything you’ll need to know – and I’m sure using the iPad for the information is designed to pique your interest
Acrylic Display Dock for the iPad 2 Read More
Parents have their sleep schedules disturbed by the necessity of taking care of their newborn baby, and they look forward to that mythical time when their little darling will sleep through the night. Many find their dreams of a full night’s sleep dashed when their kid turns out to be an early riser – say
Help Teach Your Young Child Good Sleeping Habits with ZAZOO Read More
The jury is still out on the verdict regarding the usage of 3D TV’s at home. In the meantime, Sony has showed additional usage for the capability of showing a different image to each eye — Dual-View. Dual-View enables two players to watch one screen, but to view two different images (instead of the split
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The Amphibian Waterproof Hard Case for iPhone 4 from Proporta is tested and guaranteed to be waterproof to 3 meters. You’ll be able to take photos underwater, and you can make and take calls while the phone is in the case. The system consists of a hard polycarbonate case that can be used alone and
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These cufflinks from Adafruit Industries are made of machined aluminum to look like the power button on an Apple computer. Inside the cufflinks are tiny circuit boards and LEDs. Insert a battery in each before wearing, and the power symbol will glow with a pulsing light for 24 hours. The source code, circuit board files,
Dress to iMpress with the iCufflinks Read More
So the iPhone 4 is becoming quite popular as a camera. Canopy appears to have seen this coming. Check out their Kapok case for the iPhone 4. It protects your iPhone while also adding several features that are handy for those who may use their iPhone as a camera a bit more often. Made from
Kapok case gives camera features to your iPhone Read More
You can listen to millions of songs anytime on your Android device with the Music Unlimited App from Sony. The app is free in the Android marketplace, but you’ll need either a Basic or Premium service plan to have access to the songs. With the Basic plan, you’ll have access to personalized channels that adapt
Sony Music Unlimited App Comes to Android Read More
I consider myself a personal electronic device transportation solution enthusiast. OK, I have a gadget bag fetish, alright? Like many of us, I’m constantly on the lookout for a better way to haul my must-have gear. When I stumbled upon the Transport “urban bag” by Setgo, my interest was piqued. With its low-profile, over-the-shoulder design,
Setgo Transport: Chewbacca’s gadget hauler? Read More
I’ve seen iPad cases that convert into stands and cases with a built-in keyboard, but I’ve never seen one with built-in speakers before. It’s from iHome, so you know the iDM71B iPad/iPad 2 Speaker case is going to sound good. It uses flat NXT stereo speakers for great sound while keeping added bulk to a
Improve the iPad’s Sound with the iHome iDM71 Case for iPad/iPad 2 Read More
There seem to be a lot of folks talking about a possible app-type development arena coming from Facebook. The NY Times wrote about it, sparking quite a buzz in Tech circles. No definite announcements have been made as of this writing, but sources think it’s pretty far along, having seen actual demos.
Facebook about to launch their own “app store” Read More
Sure. There are a few bands on the market for the 6th gen iPod nano. OK, more than a few. Many are similar: colorful silicone or resin strap with a fun, sporty style, like the iWatchz Q Collection reviewed by Julie a few months back. But if you’re after something a bit less sporty
iPod nano bands with serious GQ style Read More
With more than 27,000 kiosks around the country, most of you are probably familiar with Redbox movie rentals. Starting today, Redbox is now adding video game rentals to their service. You’ll be able to rent games for Xbox 360, Wii, and Playstation 3 for $2 per day. You can go to any Redbox location and
Redbox Now Renting Video Games Read More
At least one source is claiming that the iPhone 4 is poised to become the most popular camera on the photo site Flickr. Think about it. We bring our mobile phones everywhere, and these days they virtually all have a camera. And these cameras are capable of producing photos that range from decent to excellent
Will the iPhone kill the point-and-shoot camera? Read More
Coming only two weeks after Ten One Design announced that their the Fling Gaming Controller was going to be available in a smaller version for smartphones, ThinkGeek announces that they now have a mini version of their Joystick-It controller too. The new mini Joystick-It is available now through ThinkGeek for $17.99.
Joystick-It iPhone Gaming Controller Mini Version Now Available Read More