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Powermat Wireless Charging System Expands Compatibility to Include the Droid X

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I think inductive style charging technology is going to become more popular as time goes by. I can’t wait until I can just place my phone anywhere on my desk (any desk) and it will charge it. But until that day arrives, we have solutions like the Powermat Wireless Charging System. The folks at Powermat

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Sony’s Updated Daily Edition Reader (PRS-950) Available to Pre-order

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The PRS-950 Daily Editon Reader from Sony, the third in the series of newly re-designed ebook readers, is now available to pre-order.  This reader has a 7″ screen, WiFi, and free 3G connectivity to the Sony Reader Store.  You can wirelessly download books or periodicals from the Sony bookstore.  They offer subscriptions to periodicals, and

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Will HP webOS 2.0 and the Palm Pre 2 Save Palm?

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This is sad to say, but I had pretty much forgotten about Palm until earlier this week when they announced the new Palm Pre 2 and version 2.0 of webOS. Ok, maybe I didn’t completely forget that Palm existed, but in my mind I had put them in the same category as Nokia – off my radar.

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Can you hear me now?

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No, the iPhone hasn’t come to Verizon yet… It’s the iPhone Horn Stand Acoustic Amplifier from Vat19. Remember Griffin’s AirCurve? Same basic concept, but in a much smaller form factor. The silicone horn routes the sound from the iPhone’s speaker through tubes that acoustically amplifies it without the aid of electronics. They claim that it

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Sony Internet HDTV with Google TV

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Sony has introduced what they are calling the world’s first and only HDTV powered by Google TV.  The television connects to your home network wirelessly or with a wired connection; an 802.11n router is recommended for wireless connection.  You’ll also need a high-speed internet connection with at least 2.5Mbps bandwidth (10Mbps for HD content).  You

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Hammacher Schlemmer Weather Station With Shaving Mirror

This fog-free shaving mirror from Hammacher Schlemmer is more than just a mirror.  There’s a backlit LCD panel that shows current indoor/outdoor temperatures, humidity, and a weather forecast based on barometric pressure.  The mirror mounts to the wall with suction cups and an adhesive wall bracket; there’s a wireless remote sensor that can be mounted

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Apple mates an iPad with a MacBook Air

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Quite awhile ago Steve Jobs said that Apple wouldn’t offer a netbook, but today he announced 2 new MacBook Air laptops that sure do resemble one (especially the 11 inch version). Available today in 11 and 13 inch models with prices starting at $999, these updated MBAs are both thinner and lighter than their predecessor.

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Sony Introduces New Universal Children’s Remote Control

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Sony has just announced a remote control for kids. The RM-KZ1 is splash proof and features locked down battery and programming compartments. It allows parents to control channel availability by programming up to seven “favorites” buttons. It also has a “volume limiting” feature that does not allow volume to be changed +/- 3 steps within

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LEGO Play and Build Remote for Nintendo Wii

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This Nintendo Wii remote from LEGO has all the features you expect in a Wii remote:  internal accelerometers, an internal speaker, rumble effects and larger buttons for enhanced control during game play.  It’s compatible with Wii MotionPlus, and it will work with most Wii accessories and chargers, including the standard battery cover.  The LEGO remote

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Yamaha MCR-040 Micro Component System

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The MCR-040 micro component system from Yamaha offers a lot of functionality in a small package.  There’s a CD player, clock with timers, FM radio, an iPod dock on top, and USB and mini jack inputs for other audio devices.  The speakers are 4″ with full-range cones without magnetic shielding.  There’s 15W per channel, and

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Techlife™ Netbook/iPad Messenger from Skooba Design

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Skooba Design is introducing a new TechLife messenger for netbooks and the iPad.  This nylon twill bag has a dedicated pouch inside to hold an iPad or other tablet or a netbook up to 10.5″ x 7.5″ x 1.5″.  There are more than a dozen other pockets to hold gadgets, papers, even a water bottle. 

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Sony PRS-350 Pocket Edition Reader Breast Cancer Awareness Bundle – Plus Get $50 in Gift Cards to the Sony Bookstore

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Sony is donating $10,000.00 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and helping to raise breast cancer awareness with a special edition reader bundle featuring the PRS-350.  The Pocket Reader Pink Ribbon Bundle includes a pink PRS-350 Pocket Edition reader, and a special, limited-edition pink cover displaying the iconic pink ribbon.  You’ll also receive codes for two free

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Spy Night Vision Digital Camcorder for Kids

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Julie tells me I’m crazy because I start Christmas shopping so early, and I’m a little panicked because I’m actually getting a late start this year.  I found this great gift idea for kids while I was looking for toys.  This little Spy Night Vision Digital Camcorder from Young Explorers has a 1.8″ preview screen, cables

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Ditch your Mouse – Contour Design RollerMouse Pro2

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Contour Design is a company that specializes ergonomic alternative computer input devices. We’ve reviewed a couple of their products in the past (see related articles list at the bottom of this post) and their latest product is the RollerMouse Pro2. This device replaces your mouse with a keyboard wrist rest that has a built in

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