News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
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
Panasonic has a line of rugged Toughbook computers designed for business use, and they have announced they are adding an Android tablet to the line. The enterprise-grade tablet will be introduced in the fourth quarter of this year. In addition to it’s rugged build, it will have a bright, daylight-viewable screen. An active stylus will
Panasonic Announces Rugged Toughbook Android Tablet for Business Read More
You might have heard almost 2 years ago Nokia sued Apple for Patent Infringement. Well, 20 months later they settle and Nokia agrees to license its patents to Apple. How much you ask? We may never know but we can be sure it was for a lot of money. According to some sources, the settlement
Apple Settles Patent Lawsuit with Nokia Read More
The iBamboo speaker is another innovation seeking funding through Kickstarter. It’s a speaker exclusively for the iPhone 4 that is literally a piece of foot-long bamboo with a carved iPhone dock opening. That’s it. There are no cables, no batteries, no need for electricity whatsoever. Once the iPhone is placed in the dock, the bamboo
iBamboo Speaker for iPhone 4 Read More
The Nomad case is designed to protect your Western Digital My Passport external drive. The polycarbonate enclosure has a elastomer cushion lining, and it’s designed to protect your drive from water, dirt, and even a 7-foot drop. The Nomad has a ring at the top so you can clip it to your laptop bag. There’s
Protect Your Western Digital My Passport Drive with the Rugged Nomad Case Read More
Here at The Gadgeteer, we love our wallets. Especially wallets that are unusual, yet functional. I don’t think you can get much more unusual than a wallet made of bacon. Gadgets and Gear’s Bacon Wallet has two billfold pockets, 6 card pockets, and 3 bonus pockets. The best feature is that it won’t spoil or
Everything is better with bacon, even your wallet Read More
Gear4 offers a line of Angry Bird cases for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. They’ll soon be adding a line of external speakers to their Angry Bird line. The red bird works with any phone, music player, or tablet with a 3.5mm jack. It comes with a device stand and will sell for $89.99. The
Sony announced on June 7, 2011, their next portable gaming system, PlayStation Vita. Vita means “life” in Latin. The Wi-Fi model will be available for $249 or $299 for the 3G/Wi-Fi version. AT & T will be Vita’s exclusive 3G partner. The Vita has a 5″ multi-touch organic light emitting diode (OLED) (960×544 pixels) as
Next Generation Portable Gaming – PlayStation Vita Read More
Traditionally, chances were pretty good that in the battle of iPad versus backyard pool, the pool was going to come out on top–until now. Yes, there’s a case for that! The OverBoard Waterproof iPad case will fit both the iPad 1 and 2 and has a Slide Seal System, which protects it from water leaks
Overboard Waterproof iPad Case Read More
Sometimes it’s hard being a gadget lover. Here at The Gadgeteer, we’ve told you about and/or reviewed a ton of keychain tools over the years, and I’d be lying if I told you that for at least half of them, I’ve found myself flush with new-gadget-frenzy, my cursor hovering over the “buy” button, only to
Hang Your Keys Almost Anywhere With Hookeychain Read More
Photofast has introduced a flashdrive that you can use with an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. The i-Flashdrive, when used in conjunction with the app you’ll be prompted to download for free when you plug the flashdrive into an iOS device, will allow you to do automatic backups of your contacts. You’ll be able to
Photofast Introduces a Flashdrive You Can Use with iPhones and iPads Read More
Anybody looking to get an iPhone 4 with T-Mobile? Well now you can because Apple has unlocked iPhones for sale. Now unlocked iPhone 4s were floating around the internet for a while but never could you order one from Apple themselves, until now. If you have the scratch, you can order either Black or White
Apple Now Selling Unlocked iPhones, Yay? Read More
If there’s one thing I hate about exercising while wearing earbuds, it’s that it’s far too easy to accidentally snag the cable on something and yank one or both buds out of my ears. Bluetooth headphones solve the cable problem, but most Bluetooth headphones are either circumaural or supra-aural, and thus too big and heavy
JayBird JF3 Freedom Bluetooth Earbuds Put Wireless Music In Your Ears Read More
Remember the Boogie Board that Julie reviewed awhile back? Well it seems that Improv Electronics has updated their Boogie Board line. The new line includes a bigger Boogie Board of 10.5” which will cost $60, a $45 8.5” binder slate, and a Brookstone exclusive $40 slate. The 10.5” version has added features such as, a
Boogie Board Gets an Update Read More