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HP must have liked the results of this weekend’s $100 discount to their WebOS-based tablet because they’re making it permanent. The 16-gigabyte model will now sell for $399 and the 32-gigabyte unit will go for $499. Rumor has it they’ll be releasing a 4G/WiFi model in the coming months that will also feature a faster […]
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Yesterday we told you about the new Time To Call application from Vonage. It’s a FREE iOS app that allows you to make international calls to 190 different countries by charging the flat call fees to your existing iTunes account. In an effort to promote that app, Vonage is allowing 75 different websites to giveaway
Win a 32GB WiFi iPad 2 with Vonage and The Gadgeteer! Read More
Over the past few years Amazon has created Kindle reading software for just about every electronic device in existence. Today, they announced they were taking the Kindle to the cloud with their HTML5 based reader. Now anyone running Google’s Chrome, Apple’s Safari on Windows or Mac OSX or Apple’s Mobile Safari on the iPad, iPod
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Vonage has just introduced their free Time To Call iOS app that makes VOIP international calling faster and easier by charging your calls directly to your existing iTunes account. You won’t have to enter your credit card info, create a new account or commit to a monthly subscription. Prices are pretty reasonable as they offer
We’re Helping Vonage Promote their Time To Call iOS App and Huge iPad 2 Giveaway! Read More
Google has released an update to their Google+ app for iOS. Finally iPad and iPod Touch users can join Google’s “Facebook Killer” beta social networking site. That being said it appears that the client isn’t actually optimized for iPad, it’s just a big blown up iPhone version ( but then again the Android app’s not optimized
Apple iPad and iTouch Users can join the Google+ Circle Read More
Awhile back Julie wrote about the Orpheus wallet, a wallet for guitar players. The company selling that wallet is currently out of business, awaiting a relaunch, but it seemed that from that article’s feedback the price ($107) was a bit much for the average gadgeteer. Whipping Post, makers of a gorgeous line of guitar cases,
Whipping Post Picker’s Wallets Read More
Install up to four ROMs on your SD card and keep one on your phone as well. Boot up to 5 ROMs and switch between them with just a reboot. Official support is limited to mostly HTC devices. Bootmanager by init2winitapps available from the Android Market
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If you use your camera equipment in extreme conditions, or even if you just like the look, you may want a protective case for your camera. The leather DSLR cases from SkyTop Trading are handmade in their Colorado shop from saddle leather and lined with glove-soft leather. They are available for various DSLR models from
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Sundials aren’t just for your garden, they can be jewelry too. The Sun Silver Ring is made of silver (surprise) and has a small hole that when held up to the sun, shines a beam on the time of day which is etched inside the band. I’m not sure how easy it is to actually
Tell the Time with this Ring and Sunlight Read More
You’ve got the cufflinks, the fragrance, the pizza cutter and all the other Star Trek stuff we’ve covered here. You’ve even turned your iPhone into a Star Trek Communicator and now you can use them all in the correct surroundings and not feel ( quite ) so geeky . Rubicon Group Holding is creating a US $1.0
Live Long and Prosper – Star Trek Theme Park Read More
Using auto-stereoscopic display technology, the new Toshiba Qosmio F755 3D laptop will be the first laptop on the market that is able to display glasses-free 3D and 2D content at the same time on the same screen. Users will have the option to watch 3D content in full-screen or condense it into a smaller window
Toshiba announces new laptop that displays glasses-free 3D and 2D content at the same time Read More
30 years later we can make a cake, put on 30 candles and blow them out to celebrate the birth of DOS and the PC coming into our lives. We have a lot to be thankful for in the computing world over the past 30 years and even more to look forward to in the
DOS is 30 Years Old This Month Read More
Those who follow The Gadgeteer will know that Timbuk2 is one of those products that always get favourable reviews. Hot on the tail of their Snoop Messenger, Timbuk2 has released their Snoop Backpack. With adjustable inserts, pockets galore for all your camera accessories, tripod straps and even a padded notebook compartment for up to a
Timbuk2 Snoop is Back (Pack) Read More
Some people truly love their Apple iPhone. Others have fond memories of “Thing” from “The Addam’s Family” cartoons, TV show and movies. Well, now thanks to Strapya Next Co. LTD of Japan both groups will find their lives a little brighter. Strapya has announced the upcoming availability of the Dokkiri Hand Case for iPhone 4.
Give Your iPhone a Hand…Literally. Read More
Show your fanboy (girl?) pride with this artwork collection of iOS icons from iPhone Paintings. Choose from a set of 16 hand painted icons on stretched canvas over a wood frame or 16 digitally printed icons on Italian artist canvas. Each individual painting/print is 20cm x 20cm. These icons don’t come cheap… If you choose
iPhone Paintings – iPhone Icons as Artwork Read More
The FishEyes Rod and Reel looks like a neat way to add some extra fun to your next fishing trip. This fishing rod has a built in underwater color video camera and LCD display that will allow you to actually see the fish approaching your hook. The camera also has an LED light so that
FishEyes – See Fish Before You Catch Them Read More
“They’ll Fight Over It When You’re Dead” Well hopefully they’ll be the same waist size or smaller than me in that case. Saddleback Leather has just released their range of Full Grain Leather belts. Available in 32″ to 40″ and in their standard colours , these 1.5″ belts have removable buckles, adjustable length and are
Saddleback Leather Belts. Keep your Pants Up or Tow a Train… Read More
Cats are tricky creatures. They know to stay off the furniture or the kitchen counter while you’re home, but they often go where they want when you aren’t home. I heard a good way to train cats is to discretely squirt them with a water gun when they do something bad, so they’ll learn to
Innotek SSSCAT Cat Training Aid Read More
Wacky Practicals has developed a new take on the conventional tea kettle, a collapsible version that is made of silicone. The Pack Away Kettle has a stainless steel base that does conduct heat so it will stay hot after boiling. It is safe for all heat sources, electric, conduction, and gas stoves. Now you can
Pack Away Kettle – A Collapsible Teapot Read More
It seems like all the cool stuff is coming from Kickstarter these days. The Packlight is another product that will hopefully see the light of day (sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun). The Packlight is a 45 LED light that can bend into convenient shapes. It has neodymium magnets so that it can be affixed
Packlight – A Bendable 45 LED Light Read More