News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Julie told us back in February about three new HP webOS devices, including a tablet. HP has announced that the TouchPad tablet will be available for pre-orders starting June 19. They are offering a 16GB device for $499.99 and a 32GB device for $599.99. The TouchPad will include productivity products that will allow you to […]
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On June 7, Steve Jobs made a surprise visit to Cupertino’s City Council to present his plans for a new state of the art Apple headquarters. Currently the main Apple campus has around 2,800 employees with the rest of the Apple workforce spread out in the city through the other Apple’s rented buildings. Steve Jobs
Get rid of flashcards forever! Evernote Peek works with your Evernote account to make studying for quizzes or simply sharpening your memory easier. Set up an Evernote notebook with a series of clues (note title) and answers (note body). To study the material, simply lift up the first section of the Smart Cover to reveal
Evernote Peek is the First App Designed to Make Use of the iPad 2’s Smart Cover Read More
I’ve seen a lot of clocks that act as charging docks and speakers for various MP3 players, but Nyko has the first one I’ve seen designed just for a hand-held game console. The Play Clock is a clock radio that can wake you to an alarm or music. It can playback music from the built-in
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WWDC 2011 announced, oh… just a few new features to iOS that may or may not completely crush RIM’s hopes of making a comeback, 1Uped Android and made your PC almost useless. How?
iPhone Just Got Better Read More
Nintendo has just unveiled its new 2012 Wii-U console. The new console will have a speedy IBM Power-based multi-core microprocessor, internal flash memory, HDMI and many new features. But the main attraction of the Wii-U console would be the new controller. The new controller has a built-in 6.2 inch touch screen along with the standard
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As Julie wrote a few posts down, here at The Gadgeteer, we can’t get enough keychain tools and gadgets. So here’s another, the Swiss+Tech Micro-Plus EX 9-in-1 Key Ring Tool. As the somewhat lengthy name implies, 9 tools are embedded in this little gem, including pliers, bottle opener, 4 screwdrivers, and wire cutter/stripper/crimper. All stainless
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There are probably a good amount of gadgets around the house that have an obnoxiously bright LED–from your alarm clock to DVD player to television. LightDims are designed to fit over the LED and reduce or eliminate the glare of the light. LightDims are essentially just stickers. Yes, a Hello Kitty sticker for 10 cents
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These days, we’re all trying to do our part in various ways to be more green. And we all want to carry smaller, lighter items in our gear bag. Maybe give the iGo Green Laptop Travel Charger a look, eh? It features patented tech which automatically reduces wasted standby power (vampire power) by up to
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Viper has created technology that allows you to start your car from virtually anywhere with your smartphone. Viper SmartStart works with iPhones, Blackberrys, and Android. SmartStart allows you to heat/cool your car, lock/unlock doors, control multiple cars, personalize settings, and start remotely from practically anywhere. There are three configurations: VSM200, VSS3000, and VSS5000. The configurations
Gone Are the Days of Remote Start From a Key Ring Read More
Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a cycling computer with the iBike Dash CC. Your iPhone or touch is completely enclosed, so it is protected from the elements while you are riding. When you add the iBike app from iTunes, you’ll be able to view graphical, numerical, and animated data about your ride: current,
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Summer is nigh and travel season has already begun for many of us. Whether you’ll be jet-setting to far-flung locales, concert road-tripping with your buds, or anything in between, have a look at Timbuk2‘s line of bags designed for pleasure or work travel. Pictured left to right are the Copilot Roller (sizes S, M and
Traveling? Check out these Timbuk2 bags Read More
Math was never one of my favorite subjects in school. Aside from the heavy textbook, we also had to remember to bring a plethora of additional implements: protractor, ruler, #2 pencil, pencil sharpener, calculator, and scrap paper. The Tidy Ruler, available through Luckies of London, combines several of those wicked math tools into one. A
Calypso Crystal makes an extremely expensive and extremely beautiful iPhone dock. Each one is hand made from pure leaded crystal and look as expensive as they are. Now, Calypso has entered the case arena to compete with the likes of Sena and Vaja, but on a whole new level in materials and craftsmanship for the
Calypso Titanium and Leather Phone Case Read More
The Quad Mountain Ultimate One nano watchband distinguishes itself by being the only one on the market where no part of the nano touches your skin. This protects your nano from sweat damage, which won’t be covered under the warranty. The band is thin and vented where possible for comfort. The nano’s controls are all
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Apple held its 2011 WWDC today and debuted quite a few new products, including: OS X Lion, an update to the operating system aboard their iMac desktops and Macbook notebooks: iOS 5, the mobile operating system aboard their iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices; and the long-await iCloud online storage and sync system, which Steve
Apple announces OS X Lion, iOS 5 and iCloud Read More
The long awaited eShop for the 3DS will be launching on the evening of June 6th! 3DS owners might have noticed a SpotPass notification update on your 3DS mentioning the update. The eShop will function similar to the stores on the Wii and DSi consoles. At launch it will only offer more than 350 DSi
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The fanny pack. Maybe not the vanguard of style for carrying personal items, but still can be spotted in use today. SPIbelt has taken the concept and slimmed it down a bit. Quite a bit. Designed by a runner, the Small Personal Item belt, or SPIbelt, is a low-profile zip-pouch mounted to an adjustable waist
Low-profile SPIbelt expands to carry your stuff Read More
The ruggedized Casio G’zOne Commando Android smartphone is tough enough for any situation. It meets military standards for water, shock, and dust exposure. It’s tough on the inside, too. With Exchange Active Sync, you can ensure that confidential information stays that way by setting up SSL data encryption, device password policies, remote wipe options, and more.
Withstand the Elements with the G’zOne Commando Smartphone from Casio Read More
If you work for a business that provides iPads for employes or where most employes have gotten their own, Idea Flight might be a perfect way to control business presentations. You won’t have to worry that people are reading ahead in handouts and missing what you’re saying, and you don’t have to have projectors or
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