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I’m reminded of the scene in Crocodile Dundee when Dundee looks at the knife held by the would-be mugger, pulls out his own knife, and says something like “that’s not a knife – this is a knife!” Now this is a stylus! This Giant Pencil Touchscreen stylus from ThinkGeek dwarfs other styli I’ve seen, and […]
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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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When I was a kid, my mother had a camera that looked like this. Her camera didn’t have the convenient built-in pencil sharpener, though. This Camera Pencil Sharpener from NeatoShop looks like a twin-lens reflex camera, and it would make a great gift for a photographer or camera collector. It has a drawer to catch
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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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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
Here’s the Golden Globe award I’d like to win! Read More
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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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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The Nantucket iPad Stand from Levenger is a workstation for your desk, chair-side table, or kitchen counter. In addition to an angled stand, the solid-bamboo Nantucket stand has a small drawer to organize small items or notepads. The drawer is magnetized to prevent it from accidentally sliding open. Along the back of the stand is
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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,
Your Hips Won’t Lie With the Hoopnotica Travel Hula Hoop Read More
The Solar System app for iPad is produced by Touch Press, the same company that gave us The Elements for iPad. This app has 150 pages of information about the sun, and the planets and major moons of our solar system. There are 600 images returned from NASA, ESA, and JAXA missions, and there are
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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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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
The BitsDuJour Software Bundles Offer Big Savings on Software Read More
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
This is no cave. It’s a Space Slug Oven Mitt. Read More
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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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
InnoPocket’s Amphibian Case will let you use your iPhone 4 at the bottom of the ocean Read More
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
In case you were wondering, rubber duckies aren’t just for the bathtub Read More
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 –
The Perfect Gift for the Tech-Loving Mom-to-Be Read More
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
‘Upcycled’ Seatbelt Wallet Looks Indestructible Read More
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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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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