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Turn any surface into a piano with Brando’s Electronic Piano Gloves

pianogloves

Pull on these USB enabled gloves and you’ll be on your way to creating music just by tapping your fingers on a flat surface. Each fingertip plays a different note. The gloves which are attached to a speaker, are powered by 4 AAA batteries and offer you the choice of 8 different instruments, 20 different

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Control Your TV with the Television Remote Control Watch

hammacher schlemmer television remote control watch

Hammacher Schlemmer is selling a watch that makes sure you always have a television remote control at hand.  The brushed stainless-steel watch is 2″ H x 1 5/8″ W x 1/2″ thick and has a 1″ wide black silicone band.  It functions as a digital timepiece with alarm, calendar, and chronograph.  Six buttons along the

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Here’s the Golden Globe award I’d like to win!

nano award

The founders of Nanodots (small spherical magnets) have created the world’s largest magnetic sculpture, replicating the Golden Globes awards statue made from more than 550,000 gold Nanodots. The sculpture, which was crafted in a Golden Globes gift suite in Hollywood, weighs more than 600 lbs! This sculpture has surpassed the previous world record of 32,786

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Arriva Leo Bluetooth Headset offers bendable comfort

arriva leo

The Arriva Leo Bluetooth headset might look familiar to you as we reviewed their Shuffle headphones a few years ago. They have bendable wire cables that allow you to completely customize the fit to your noggin. The Leo is a 2.1 + EDR Bluetooth headset that is rechargeable and a features a built in microphone and

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Mojito Wallet from Malcolm Fontier

malcolm fontier mojito minimalist wallet

Here’s another item from Malcolm Fontier.  The Mojito Wallet is, according to the product description, possibly the world’s smallest wallet.  It’s only 3″ X 2.6″ X 0.2″, but the Mojito Wallet holds about four credit cards in the main pocket; a small bungee-type elastic cord holds the cards in place.  There’s another pocket to hold

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Your Hips Won’t Lie With the Hoopnotica Travel Hula Hoop

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Who knew that hoolahoopers (is that an actual word?) were so into their ‘sport’ that they would need a travel hoola hoop? I guess Hoopnotica did because they are offering a collapsible Travel Hoop Kit in either Pink or Blue for $49.99. You can choose from a 42 inch hoop or a 44 inch hoop,

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IK Multimedia Introduces the iRig Mic – the First Hand-held Mic for Apple iOS Devices

irig mic

IK Multimedia has introduced the iRig Mic, the first hand-held microphone for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.  The iRig Mic has a quality condenser-electret unidirectional capsule.  The mic is great for recording vocals, speech, or instruments.  The iRig Mic dual in/out mini-jack connector allows you to monitor your recordings in real time without disconnecting the

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The BitsDuJour Software Bundles Offer Big Savings on Software

bitsdujour software site

BitsDuJour is one of those “daily specials” websites with a difference.  They sell software at greatly reduced prices, and each day sees a new offering.  What makes BitsDuJour different is that each deal they offer is available for Windows or Mac operating systems – same titles, same pricing, both platforms.  Go to the BitsDuJour link

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This is no cave. It’s a Space Slug Oven Mitt.

starwarsshop spaceslugovenmitt

Who can forget Han Solo’s famous line, delivered with such matter-of-fact serenity in the face of imminent doom?  With this official Space Slug Oven Mitt from Star Wars Shop, you can re-enact that famous scene every time you grab your cookie sheet from the oven or kabob from the grill.  About 12 in long and

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Elements Hardware Apps for iPad from REVÉNA

revena elements axis mounting system

REVÉNA has introduced an iPad back cover and a series of mounting options they call their Elements Hardware Apps.  Central to the system is the ELEMENTS AXIS back cover for the iPad with its “integrated, patent-pending mounting system that offers the user the ability to “dial” their iPad up to 360 degrees for multiple viewing

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InnoPocket’s Amphibian Case will let you use your iPhone 4 at the bottom of the ocean

innopocket amphibian

The next time you’re exploring the depths of the Pacific ocean, you won’t have to worry that you’re missing a call from your BFF because you’ll be using the 2-in-1 Amphibian case from InnoPocket. It’s designed to allow for everyday use with a polycarbonate inner hard case and then by attaching a front and back

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In case you were wondering, rubber duckies aren’t just for the bathtub

tea duckie

Apparently, they also make really cool tea infusers. The Tea Duckie from Fredflare.com swims around in your cup of English Breakfast (or in my case Stash Tea Organic Premium White) while it allows your fave tea to impart its caffenated goodness to a cup of hot water. The $12 3-piece tea set includes a base

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The Perfect Gift for the Tech-Loving Mom-to-Be

my pregnancy digi time capsule

If you or someone you know is pregnant, the My Pregnancy Digi Time Capsule is the perfect gift.  This pregnancy journal from Amazon.com consists of a silver-toned crystal heart USB necklace that’s pre-loaded with software to capture your pregnancy memories.  The software lets you journal your experiences, track various milestones, store photos and ultrascans –

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‘Upcycled’ Seatbelt Wallet Looks Indestructible

interrobang mensseatbeltwallet

Here at The Gadgeteer, you may have noticed our enthusiasm for wallets.  Well, here’s another.  Like all products from Australian indie label interrobang, the Men’s SeatBelt Wallet is made entirely from “upcycled” seat belts.  This black bifold wallet features 8 card slots, an oversized cash section, 2 spaces behind the cards for receipts and the

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Malcolm Fontier Entertainer Canvas Bag

malcolm fontier entertainer bag

Malcolm Fontier makes bags for people who don’t like typical laptop and gear bags.  Shown is The Entertainer bag for small MacBooks, MacBook Air, and iPad.  The bag is made of polyurethane-coated canvas with polyurethane accents.  The bag has a natural linen lining and a magnetic closure.  There’s a magazine pocket on the back, and

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Design Your Own Custom iPad, Kindle, or Nook Cover with MyEdge

m edge MyEdge custom cases

M-Edge has announced their new MyEdge service.  With MyEdge, you can design a custom cover for your iPad, Kindle, or Nook.  You can select from their library of designs by famous artists, or you can upload your own images, logos, or monograms to make the cover completely your own.  M-Edge says the design/print/ship process will

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