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This conceptual product by Michael Kritzer is called the DayMaker. This is an alarm clock, with a place for 2 iPhones and an analog clock in front. When the alarm on one of the iPhones rings, the iPhone jumps like a bread slice in a toaster. You can make it snooze by pressing it down again. In […]
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Aluratek says they’re “cutting the cord” with these two new WiFi-enabled ebook readers. You can now download ebooks wirelessly with the new Libre Air (left) and Libre Touch (right) readers. Both readers allow you to borrow ebooks from the library, and Adobe Digital Editions software can be used to purchase, download, view and manage e-books. They’ll come
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BodyGuardz produces protective skins for a variety of electronic devices. Their new Carbon Fiber Armor for iPad 2 covers the back of your iPad 2 to protect it from scratches. It is a very thin PVC film with a carbon fiber texture that protects without adding bulk, and it’s available in black or white. The
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This USB Thermometer from Brando lets you measure and track the temperature of your computer. The software is for Windows XP/Vista/7 only, and it will log temperature data for a computer. It can show graphs of current temperature or average temps, and it can show real time temp. It can even send periodic emails with
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This is the first I have heard of this device, but The Brennan JB7 is a music player that apparently has been available in the UK for a while. They now have a US web site at www.thebrennan.com. It’s essentially an MP3 player with a hard drive, USB port and CD slot. It comes in
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Samsung has recently released 23” and 27” SyncMaster displays as part of the Samsung Central Station series (which was first introduced in CES’11). The Central Station uses UWB wireless technology to connect to a laptop, like the Samsung Series 9 that comes with built-in UWB. If your laptop doesn’t have a built-in UWB support, you
Samsung Central Station: An External Screen and Wireless Laptop Docking Station Read More
Just last week, we had to replace a laptop because my daughter had somehow gotten a little moisture in hers. It’s shocking how much damage can be done by just a small spill. Unfortunately, Dry-All doesn’t have a kit sized for laptops, but they do offer Emergency Kits for cellphones, smartphones, and tablets and ebook
Dry-All First Aid Kits for Wet Electronics Read More
These aluminum stands from ChillBed Industries are designed to hold any tablet. They work with iPad, iPad 2, Xoom, Galaxy Tab, Playbook, and other similarly sized tablets. The ChillTab2 Tablet Stand (top) can hold the tablet horizontally or vertically, and it even works with cased tablets. The ChillTab4 is a 4-position stand that holds the tablet
ChillTab Universal Tablet Stands from ChillBed Industries Read More
Logitech is introducing a Bluetooth keyboard for tablets running Android 3.0. The compact keyboard has media keys to make controlling playback of music or videos easier. It comes with a cover for travel that converts into a stand for your tablet. You can support your tablet in horizontal or vertical orientation with the stand. The
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This Star Wars figure is a lamp, MP3 player, and an alarm clock all packed into one cute – er, menacing – Darth Vader. The lamp stands 11.5″ tall and is 6″ in diameter. The lamp has a standard 120V power plug, and it uses 3AA batteries (not included) for clock backup. You’ll need to
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The HDHomeRun dual network tuner from Elgato lets you watch or record TV on two computers simultaneously. Connect it to your home network and your existing TV antenna or cable hookup, and you can wirelessly stream different content to two computers. It works on PCs with the Windows Media Center. Macs will require the EyeTV
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This travel mug would make a fun gift for the camera-loving dad – Father’s Day is soon, you know. Gadget4All has an AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Multi-purpose Stainless Steel Cuplens that’s the same size as the Nikon lens it copies. It has a stainless interior and a screw-on lid that looks like a lens cover. It’s
Father’s Day Gift Idea – Travel Mug for Camera Enthusiasts Read More
We’ve reviewed several photo books at The Gadgeteer, and they’ve all allowed some customization of your book design. You can choose themes (wedding, baby, holiday, etc) that determine a set of background images, and you can choose templates that fit a pre-determined number and size of photos and text boxes on a page. Shutterfly also
Shutterfly Custom Path Photo Books Give You Complete Design Control Read More
Actually, I’m just jealous that they don’t have a version of the TunerMatic Action Tuner for ukuleles! The TunerMatic is a robotic guitar tuner. Just turn it on, place over a tuning knob, pluck a string and it will do the rest of the work. It will loosen and tighten the string till it is
TunerMatic – A Guitar Tuner for the Super Lazy Read More
When I reviewed the iPad 2, someone asked if the new Smart Cover could be used with the original iPad, and the answer was “no” at the time. A company called Smartfix has changed that answer to “yes” with their Smartsnap conversion kit. It basically is an adhesive strip that you apply along one side
Smartsnap Lets You Use a Smart Cover with the Original iPad Read More
These Sinjimoru docks remind me of the earlier white and black iPods with the clear layer of plastic on top. These docks can be used to sync or charge your iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4 or newer iPods. You use it with the USB cable and charger that came with your device, and you can
Sinjimoru Sync and Charge Dock Stand for iPhone Read More
The New York Public Library is making their reference collections available through a series of iPad apps, beginning with this exploration of the 1939-40 New York’s World’s Fair. You can investigate the development of the Fair’s designs, buildings, and exhibits. You can read original essays by prominent writers of the time, and examine picture galleries.
I think the only other gadget out there that rivals the Nintendo Wii with the amount of 3rd party accessories has to be the iPad/iPhone. A company out of Australia has developed Pix & Stix –a special set of drum sticks and a guitar pick for more realistic instrument play while using the GarageBand app.
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If to-do lists don’t work for you because you need your reminders more visible, the Whiteboard Pro app for Android phones may help you. With Whiteboard Pro you can write or draw notes that will display on the home screen. Notes display in a fully-customizable widget that can be various sizes, colors, and positions on
Leave Notes to Yourself on Your Android Smartphone’s Screen Read More
Do you remember the phones from the 70’s (see the rear left phone in the picture above)? Well, Sagemcom Sixty looks like an old fashion phone, but is packed with today’s technology. The Sagemcom Sixty is a wireless DECT phone, with a built-in answering machine, phone book and a touch panel to display in coming
Old Fashion Look to a Coreless DECT Phone Read More