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Openmoko’s WikiReader handheld Wikipedia viewer, which we reviewed late last year, is now able to display the entire contents of Project Gutenberg. Project Gutenberg is the oldest digital library which contains more than 33,000 digital books. All of these books have been converted and compressed so that users can download the entire Project Gutenberg library onto a […]
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The Rumblebuds earbuds from Atomic9 have two speaker drivers for each ear, so you’ll get true, deep, rumbling bass. Atomic9 says these earbuds are “designed to give gamers the complete 3D effect using the latest technology for that extra bass you can actually feel.” Rumblebuds reproduce 20-20,000Hz with 0.8G of vibration at 100Hz. This vibration
Immerse Yourself in the Gaming Experience with Rumblebuds from Atomic9 Read More
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TiVo. All opinions are 100% mine. The holiday season is a lot of fun, isn’t it? There’s the bustle of shopping to find just the right gifts for everyone on your list. The excitement of parties and celebrations. The fun of decorating your house
Make the Holiday Season Brighter With TiVo Premiere – Win With TiVo and The Gadgeteer! Read More
Fancy yourself an adventurer, but surfing with Safari is more your speed? Timbuk2 has released some new, limited-edition, animal print messenger bags. The Zebra, Giraffe and Python messenger bags, in printed canvas with designs mimicking their Wild Kingdom namesakes, are each available in Small ($100) and Medium ($110) sizes. All include standard Timbuk2 messenger bag
Timbuk2 Animal Prints Spotted in the Wild Read More
Remember “crispy Anakin” after his foolhardy attempt to best Obi-Wan and subsequent lava bath on the planet Mustafar? Ah, good times. Now you can burn the iconic visage of the galaxy’s most infamous Sith Lord right into your breakfast with this Darth Vader Toaster from ThinkGeek. It’s got two pop-up slots and an adjustable temperature
The Dark Side Burns Hot in this Toaster Read More
Have you seen the JammyPack? It’s a set of water-resistant, silver-stamped magnetic, 3W mini-speakers concealed in a fanny pack made from high-density, woven, rigid fabric. JammyPack connects to any iPod, mobile phone, mp3/cd player, hand-held game or multi-media device. Take the music with you by powering the JammyPack with 3 AA batteries (6-10 hours of sound)
JammyPack and Lucky Chic Announce a New Partnership Read More
Wish you knew in an instant what time your favorite team is playing? Game Time‘s patented Schedule Watch comes pre-loaded with game date, time, location and opponent for your favorite team or any team in your sport. Update it for $10/year by downloading new schedules to your PC, then syncing with the supplied USB cable.
Wear Your Favorite Team’s Schedule on Your Wrist Read More
These cufflinks from UncommonGoods would be a great gift for the gadget lover on your list. They are hand-cast in sterling silver by New York-based artist Debbie Howe. Two sets are available now: help and delete or ctrl and esc. However, the help/delete set has been discontinued, so you should hurry while they are still available. Each
Cufflinks for Those Who Wish Computer Keyboard Shortcuts Could Be Applied to Everyday Life Read More
Today only, O’Reilly is running a special on all their Pocket Reference and Pocket Guides. If you use the discount code: DD399 all Pocket References and Pocket Guides are $3.99 each. I am a big fan of O’Reilly e-books. They are all DRM-free and you get free lifetime access, multiple file formats, free updates. What this
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Most mounting systems for your car are for a specific device, but the ViewSticks Headrest Mount can be used for iPads, iPod touch, iPhone, tablet computers and smartphones, and some portable DVD players. This mounting system works with cars that have headrests with post supports. You simply twist them around the posts and use the included suction
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The Teafu looks a little like something you’d see on the latest sci-fi alien abduction flick. In reality, it’s not so scary. It’s a loose leaf tea infuser from Dreamfarm. Available in a variety of colors, this infuser has a premium grade dishwasher safe silicone pod that holds the tea leaves. By squeezing the pod,
Alien Torture Instrument or Home Beverage Gadget? Read More
These Etip Gloves from The North Face have Xstatic conductive fingercaps on the thumbs and index fingers so you’ll be able to answer your iPhone or use your capacitive-screen electronics without having to take off your gloves. There’s a grid of silicone dots on the palm, thumb, index, and middle fingers to improve your grip on
The North Face Etip Gloves Let You Stay Warm and Use Your Electronics Read More
Ok, it’s not a thong. I’m not really sure what the Padlette is. I do know that it’s a silicone strap that comes in seven colors and fits on your iPad to give it a grip, handle, something… If you need it, you’ll know what it is, and you won’t mind spending $25 for it.
Padlette – A thong for your iPad Read More
Start your little Trekkers out young with these Star Trek onsies from ThinkGeek. These are short-sleeved onsies with snap bottom closures. Sizes available are 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, or 24 months. The Star Trek Uniform Creepers are available in Command (gold), Science (blue), Engineering (red), and Cadet (gray). Normal price is $15.99, but they
Star Trek Uniforms for Your (Toddler) Cadets Read More
This Wireless TV Speaker from Hammacher Schlemmer would have been a great gift for my dad. It lets you have a remote speaker so that someone who needs a little extra volume can hear the sound without blasting the TV volume throughout the room. Plug the remote transmitter into the audio out on your TV, cable box, or satellite
The Crystal iPad Folio from LapWorks is a transparent hard-shell case to protect your iPad without obscuring its beauty. It’s made from shatterproof polycarbonate, and it has soft rubber pads to protect both sides of the iPad from scratches. The Folio has a hinge with a stainless steel pin that allows the top cover to fold
Crystal iPad Folio from LapWorks Read More
Last night the folks from the Carphone Warehouse in London invited rapper Tinchy Stryder to their store and challenged him to perform his music on eleven iPads. You can see the video of that performance here. I love seeing stuff like this. It makes me want to try every iPad music app in the App
Live iPad music session Read More
Know someone who knocks over their cup of tea or coffee on a regular basis? Maybe it’s you and you just don’t want to admit that you have a ‘problem’ when it comes to beverage manipulation. No worries, we have the perfect gadget for you – it’s the Spink from Dreamfarm. The Spink is a
Spink – A solution for the chronic klutz Read More
For everyone out there that has always wanted to be part of The Gadgeteer, now is your chance. I’ll be adding 1-2 people to our rag tag team of gadget freaks. Think you have what it takes to be a gadgeteer news reporter? Full details after the jump.
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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire just too low-tech for you? This little beauty from Hammacher Schlemmer can roast your nuts or pop your corn – automatically. The Automatic Nut Roaster has a 1,000W heating element that spreads heat evenly across the non-stick interior and can roast a cup of nuts in seven minutes. A
Make Christmas Treats with the Automatic Nut Roaster Read More