News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
I’ve read that staring at a bright computer screen or television at night can interfere with sleep patterns. I often have trouble sleeping, so I was interested to read about f.lux, an application for computers that adjusts the lighting of your computer screen to match the time of day. F.lux says their application adjusts your […]
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The new iA63 from iHome is a docking speaker for iPhone and iPods. It is an app-enhanced device, meaning it works with iHome+Radio and iHome+Sleep apps from the iTunes store. The iA63 is an alarm clock with programmable snooze time and Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep functions that gradually adjust the volume to gently wake
iHome iA63 App-Enhanced Alarm Clock and Speakers System for iPhone and iPod Read More
I’ve seen pillows used as iPhone stands before. like the Movie Wedge reviewed by Andy Chen. Until now, I’d never seen a pillow that looked like an iPhone. iCushions.net offers reproductions of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3G in pillow form. The pillows have a polyester/spandex fabric covering and polystyrene bead filling. The pillows measure
iCushions – A Pillow for the True iPhone Fan Read More
Carbon is the first Bluetooth headset made of carbon fiber, and it weighs only 5.9 grams. Bluetrek designed the Carbon with Noiselock noise cancellation, a manual on/off switch, and multipoint technology so you can connect with two devices at once. Colored LEDs and voice alerts in three languages (English, Spanish, and Mandarin) indicate headset status.
Bluetrek Carbon – the World’s First Carbon Fiber Bluetooth Headset Read More
The Sculpteo company “prints”, or creates, 3-dimensional figures from a 3-D computer file. If you are a graphical designer, you can create your own images and have them rendered by Sculpteo. If, like me, you have no artistic abilities, Sculpteo can help you create a 3-D likeness of yourself or a loved one. You simply
Shrink Your Graduate with a Sculpteo Figurine Read More
When I reviewed the iPad 2, I joked that it had so many magnets I thought I could use it to hold notes on my fridge. The folks at Woodford Design turned the iPad into a actual fridge magnet. The FridgePad mounts your iPad to your fridge so it’s easily accessible to everyone in the
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Bulldog Security has introduced a remote car starter that even works with cars equipped with immobilizers. The RS82B remote starter lets you start your immobilizer-equipped car to warm it up or cool it down while still keeping it secure. The RS82B kit comes with a remote fob with start/stop buttons. It comes with everything you
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The Sossbox4 is a high-tech storage box for loose tea other dried organic materials. The box is constructed of aluminum alloy with a glass bead blast finish and stainless steel fasteners and screen, neodymium magnets, and silicone seals. The box is an FDA-compliant food-grade storage system that’s hermetically sealed. The sections of the box mate
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Although they show this iStiki stand with the iPhone 4, Lummi says it should work with other versions of the iPhone, the iPod touch, and with most anything with a smooth surface to attach the suction cup. The iStiki is machined of solid nylon; the cylinder is jointed in the middle and freely turns so
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You can carry and protect your iPhone 4 in this shell and holster combo from WirelessGround. The holster portion clips onto your belt or waistband, and it can hang in either the horizontal or vertical position. The shell case fits securely in the holster and slides out easily without requiring you to remove the holster
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A good light source is something everyone needs – not just gadget-lovers. Maybe you have a hobby that requires the use of both hands, like fly-tying or jewelry making. Maybe you get a flat-tire at night and don’t have AAA – and no one to hold a flashlight so you can see to change the
Work Handsfree with the ICON Irix II Headlamp Read More
You’ve seen Janet’s reviews of other Motz wooden speakers (see related posts listed below) from Pyramid Distribution. Their latest offering is a cute doggie shaped speaker made of Apricot wood. It’s rechargeable via USB and can play music for 5 hrs per charge. This little speaker will work with any device that uses a 3.5mm
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This LogicKeyboard XLPrint PC Slim Line keyboard with large print keys makes it easier for people with visual impairment or people with aging eyes to find command and function keys. This is a USB keyboard with a 5′ long cord and two built-in USB 2.0 full-speed ports. This soft-touch keyboard is for use with Windows
LogicKeyboard™ XLPrint PC Slim Line Black on White Keyboard Read More
Finally – the pot holder that retro-gaming enthusiasts have been waiting for! This Pac Mac Hotheads pot holder from Gadgets and Gear is made of pure silicone that will protect your hand from temperatures up to 450 degrees or down to -58 degrees. The game board design inside his mouth improves your grip. If you
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Melody Shiue, an industrial designer of the University of New South Wales Australia won an award for her product design called, PreVue. It is a device that employs latest stretchable display technology over the abdominal region, letting other family members to connect with the fetus. The PreVue gives you the chance to watch the baby’s
Concept: How to watch a baby in the womb – PreVue Read More
Now you can have a Samsung Galaxy Tab with all the features and functions you expect, but without the monthly fees and service contract. Samsung has announced a WiFi-only version of their 7″ Android tablet, available for purchase now. You can find a list of online retailers with the Galaxy Tab in stock and a
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We’ve seen a lot of wooden cases for hand-held devices, but this is the first bamboo laptop case I personally have seen. Silva Ltd. makes bamboo cases for 13″ and 15″ MacBook Pro laptops. The cases are made of 100% bamboo with a hard, glass-like finish. The interior is lined with wool felt. The leather
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Haptify is a new application developer, and they are introducing their first game. Enzo’s Pinball for Android devices doesn’t just let you see and hear the pinball – haptics technology (vibration/force feedback) let’s you feel the ball rolling and bouncing around the table. You choose from three tables: Clockwork (shown), Steam-Powered, and DJ. In addition
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The Orange OPC looks like a guitar amp, but it’s a computer designed for musicians. The Orange OPC combines integrated studio-quality speakers from JBL, full versions of hand-picked music recording/editing software (£700/$1000 value), and the newly upgraded 2nd generation Intel Core series i3-2100 cpu. Orange says “the bundled software makes use of our OPC ASIO
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With the Skyfire Web Browser app, you can watch Flash content on your iPad. There are limitations on what Flash content is available. You still can’t access Flash games or Flash apps, but you can watch Flash videos on many websites. The developers warn that there are limitations even on what videos you can watch
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