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There’s just not a lot to say about this other than… I want one. This is the ultimate in Cool Cubicle Gear. Splat Stan could be your boss, that brown-noser who always kisses the boss’ ass or that troublemaker who isn’t happy unless she’s complaining about something or causing some kind of trouble. Whatever he […]
Splat Stan…the Ultimate Coaster Read More
I love Rush – the Canadian rock group, that is – and I was surprised to see that they have an app in the iTunes store. With Rush Time Machine, you can get news, tour itinerary and ticket information, and information about places to stay near concert venues. The Gear section lets you explore the
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I actually saw one of these in action at my company and thought I’d share with others who are trapped in a cube farm just like in a bad Dilbert strip. It reminded me of a Shoji screen presented on all the chic home-improvement shows, but a Modular Privacy Wall is meant for The Office.
Allowing You to Become Even MORE of a Hermit Read More
Most video surveillance systems don’t have the smarts to distinguish between a burglar jimmying the lock and the azalea bush blowing in the wind, and this results in a lot of false alarms and wasted recording space. Archerfish say they have “Intelligent Surveillance Technology that’s more advanced than motion detection” that understands what it sees.
Archerfish Solo Outdoor/Indoor Video Surveillance and Recording System Read More
The iPad Extreme Sleeve is made by G-Form, a company that “brings you the most innovative cycling and sports impact protection products available today.” They’ve applied that technology to a protective iPad sleeve that can be used alone or inside another bag. The sleeve is made of molded PORON® XRD™ material, so it “offers consistent,
iPad Extreme Sleeve from G-Form Protects Your iPad – Even if You Drop it From a Plane? Read More
Unless you have been living under a rock or in a cave, you’ve heard about the pending merger of AT&T and T-Mobile. What will this mean for us, those who love AT&T’s network and those who love T-Mobile’s price point? We aren’t sure but it certainly has a lot of us worried. Why? Competition.
At long last, Apple has debuted its iPhone 4 in gleaming, pristine white. This color scheme, which is different from the white iPhone 3GS in that it has a white front as well as back, was to have been available waaay back when Apple originally released the iPhone 4, but various issues prevented it from
Seen a ghost? Nope, the white iPhone 4 is here! Read More
Audio company Audyssey has laid down the gauntlet to other makers of iPod/iPhone speaker docks with “The Audyssey Audio Dock Challenge,” a sweepstakes where potential customers can compare the Audyssey South of Market Audio Dock speaker to any speaker of their choice for the chance to win an Audyssey Audio Dock of their own. More
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The Monteverde One-Touch Stylus Ballpoint Pen has the features you expect from a refillable ballpoint – one-hand click to open, and it can accept standard ink, gel ink, or liquid ink ballpoint refills. What you don’t expect is that you can also use this ballpoint to write on capacitive touch screens. The clicker has a
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The Gadgeteer has reviewed a lot of Booq cases over the years. They make cases and bags for Apple products, so it’s no surprise they’ve introduced the Viper Slider Case for iPad 2. This two-piece case slides over the back of the iPad 2; the bottom half slides off so you can use the iPad
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Do you avoid using compact fluorescent bulbs in your home because of the mercury they contain? If you do, but you’d still like to replace standard incandescent bulbs with something more energy efficient, take a look at the EcoVantage bulbs from Philips Electronics. These bulbs have been sold in limited release (online and in California),
EcoVantage Lightbulbs from Philips Electronics Read More
Wake’n Bacon. No. Seriously. A bacon alarm clock. An alarm clock that wakes you every morning to the smell of freshly cooked bacon AND bacon you get to eat. No. Joke. Now, I am so not into strange alarm clocks although I DO have a Voco Clock. But this one takes the cake… or the
Bacon Clock… The best part of waking up…. Read More
A photographer friend once told me that he used an old duffel bag to carry his camera equipment to jobs. Nothing says “steal me” like those spiffy camera bags with the manufacturer’s named emblazoned on them. This Ona camera bag insert from Photojojo lets you use any bag to carry and disguise your expensive equipment,
ONA Camera Bag Insert from Photojojo Read More
Most people like leather cases for their electronic gear, so why not leather cases for your other toys? Whipping Post Leather has three gorgeous 100% full-grain leather cases that will do your guitar proud. These cases are hand-sewn with marine-grade threading, have 1″ thick padding, and stainless hardware. The strap can be used as a
Whipping Post Leather Guitar Cases Read More
Need a pocket for your pocket? Then the new Maxpedition Mini Pocket organizer might be just for you. I love Maxpedition products. They’re utilitarian and very well made. One thing I don’t like about wearing pants with cargo pockets is that smaller items tend to move around loosely. The Maxpedition Mini Pocket looks like the
A pocket for your pocket Read More
Most small digital cameras seem to be about the size and shape of a deck of cards these days. That’s nice for fitting it into your gear bag, but most of those cameras are flat, smooth, and slippery – and hard to hold. Flipbac Innovations has developed a grip – inspired by the built-in grips
Get a Grip on Your Camera with the Flipbac Camera Grips Read More
My parenting or kid-monitoring skills are simplistic: just shut ’em up if there is little or no work on my part. These crust cutters (this one available from Amazon, $7) is the type of gadget that fulfills that philosophy. For anyone who just doesn’t want to deal with crust (pie crust not included, of course),
Just Indulge ‘Em: Crust Cutter Read More
Smart phones are just small computers, and one thing that almost defines a computer is the fact that you can find some way to rip out its operational guts and replace them with something you like better. Some of us think this is not only beneficial, but that it can be fun! There is a
Rooting the HTC EVO 4G Read More
Barnes & Noble has announced the addition of apps, games, and music for their Android-based Nookcolor. It will come pre-loaded with Pandora radio, Quickoffice, and games like Sudoku, puzzles, and chess. You’ll be able to shop for other apps – like Angry Birds, Lonely Planet, apps to keep you organized, apps for kids, and more
Barnes & Noble Announces Apps for the Nookcolor Read More
Back in November, 2010, Julie told us about the Bolle BP-10 Photo Printer. At the time, the printer was available as a pre-order from a European company. Now, the Bolle is available as the iPhone Photo Printer from Hammacher Schlemmer. It produces photo-quality prints directly from a docked iPhone or iPod touch. Simply donwload a