News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
My word, the money we spend to protect our gadgets. I think we all shiver at the thought of the glass on our beloved gadgets breaking or being scratched….thus the money spent at Otterbox and other fine companies for all these “gadget-condoms”. A huge Japanese glass maker called Asahi has come up with a new […]
Tougher Glass in Your Gadgets Read More
Brickhouse Security offers a small flashlight (0.9″ X 4.3″) with an 8-LED array for good light and a 2MP camcorder to capture evidence when needed. The Flashlight Hidden Camcorder with Recording has a rechargeable battery that gives you 2-3 hours recording time while using the LEDs or 5 hours without LEDs. The camera can record
IvySkin has created a case with integrated extended battery and a stand for the iPad. The SmartCase is made of polycarbonate with a Glass Touch-Thru screen cover for complete protection. When you don’t need the battery, you can use the plain back piece, or you can leave the battery piece in place. Use the power
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Bobble heads. Cool, right? How about a trapezoidal-shaped bobble head that you construct yourself by downloading a template, printing on cardstock, cutting, folding and gluing it? Too good to be true? Check out Pally Pal Paper Toys. They have a growing inventory of Pal designs in several categories or download a blank template and create
Pally Pals: Trapezoidal, Foldable, Bobbly & Fun Read More
Many people love the convenience of their tablet devices, but they don’t love using the virtual keyboards for typing long emails or documents. You can always pair up your tablet with one of the many Bluetooth keyboards available, but where’s the fun in that? Brando has a case with an integrated Bluetooth keyboard for Samsung
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Here’s a multi-purpose gadget for you from Gadget4All.com. This roll-up mousepad also has a 4-port 1.1 USB hub. It also has two speakers that can be connected to an mp3 player using the included 3.5mm audio cable. The speakers/hub are powered with the included USB cable, but it appears there is a connector if you
Mousepad with USB Hub and Speaker Read More
All of us techies know that by the time we open our new computer, or for that matter, just about any other tech device, it is close to being obsolete. If this is, for the most part, true of tech gadgets, it is especially true of software, security software in particular. By the time you
VirusTotal – Free URL and File Checker Read More
Dean Koontz is my absolute favorite author. I love his books. I have calendar entries for new book releases, and I buy them from the Sony ebook store at midnight on release day. I was happy to see that he has released an app that will hopefully keep me up-to-date with the latest news and
Keep Up With Dean Koontz Read More
PadPivot appears to be well on its way to becoming another success story from the project funding site KickStarter. The PadPivot is a universal tablet, iPad, eBook reader stand that has been designed to go from your lap (actually, your leg) to a table top. It even folds for easy storage. The two designers put
PadPivot – From lap to desk, the ultimate iPad and tablet stand Read More
Standard pocket knife not cutting it for you? Need a few more tools your pocket, but not more bulk? Only 2.5 in long, the Leatherman Squirt PS4 is a little gem that packs no less than 9 tools into a keychain-sized package. In fact, it’s one of a very few multi-tools that includes both pliers
Leatherman Squirt PS4 Packs a Lot into a Little Read More
Remember Lynda Carter in the 1970’s television series The New Adventures of Wonder Woman (1975–79)??? She and Lindsay Wagner, as the Bionic Woman, were every school boy’s dream back in the seventies. Well, like the Bionic Woman, NBC has just announced they will be remaking Wonder Woman (at least the pilot) for this Fall (seems
Wonder Woman’s back…..NBC this Fall Read More
This giant LEGO block is made of translucent plastic and has four bright LED lights inside. The bricks are 3″X3″X1.25″ and use 3 AAA batteries for power. You just stick the LEGO brick on the wall of your closet or inside a cabinet for a little extra light where you need it. The LEGO Brick
The IRS has released a free app for Apple and Android devices that allow you to track the status of your tax refund. The IRS2Go app also lets you sign up for tax tips or get the most recent IRS Twitter feed. The app is free from the iTunes store or from the Android Marketplace.
Track Your Tax Refund from the IRS Read More
Jorg Hysek and his team of designers at HD3 Complication have just announced their high-end, touchscreen watch that is uniquely and geekily-stylin’…. The Slyde mixes slim, sleek lines, a bit of old-world style, high-tech HD touchscreen, with a hint of the Matrix. The HD3 Slyde will be available in black, gray titanium or pink gold
$5000 on your wrist – Jorg Hysek’s HD3 Slyde Watch Read More
Maybe you remember how much I love my Belkin Grip Vue cases for the iPad and for my iPod touch? Well, Belkin has decided to spread the wealth to other tablets. It’s hard to see in the picture, but the Galaxy Tab in the picture is wearing one of the clear TPU cases that protects
Belkin Grip Vue for Samsung Galaxy Tab Read More
Are you an EDC junkie? Got a bunch of gadgety essentials bouncing around in your pockets or bag? Organize ’em with Bill’s Custom Cases. Bill is a one-man show that produces cases in several shapes and sizes made from rugged materials to protect all manner of small objects. Among them is the patented Urban Wallet
Conceal & carry your EDC with Bill’s Urban Wallet Read More
Fans of the Apple wireless keyboard and Magic Trackpad now have a way to bring the two together while also offering a solution for hiding some of the miscellaneous items on your desk. It’s the Tree Designs iDesk, a cabinetry grade wooden tray that holds both peripherals side by side. Lift up either device and
Tree Designs iDesk – Minimalism meets wood Read More
Porsche Design has announced a new line of fine writing implements, the P’3125 Slim Line (From $260). They are known for their fine (and relatively expensive) writing tools. The P’3125 Slim Line is crafted out of polished palladium brass with a precision milled finish on the barrel and cap.
Porsche’s aren’t just for driving – Porsche Design P’3125 Slim Line Writing Instruments Read More
The rooCASE, offered by eBags, for the Samsung Galaxy Tab is made of genuine leather. This case has a frame to hold the Galaxy Tab in place. All controls and connectors are accessible while the Tab is in the case, and there’s an opening on the back for the camera. The case folds into a
rooCASE Leather Cover and Stand for Samsung Galaxy Tab Read More
This battery-operated alarm clock from ThinkGeek combines Star Wars and LEGO into a cute, useful package. The clock comes with 21 LEGO pieces, including Chewbacca and Stormtrooper minifigures. You’ll even get pieces to built a blaster turret on top of the clock. It’s 3.75″ X 3.75″, and it has a crescendo alarm that gets louder
Wake Up or the Wookie Will Kill You Read More