News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
The ila SPORT is a pedometer, milometer and personal safety alarm in one. Now that it’s dark when we get up in the AM and it gets dark earlier in the evenings, runners, joggers and dog walkers might appreciate this small device which includes a calorie counter, pedometer, distance traveled, clock and backlight plus 130Db […]
ila SPORT Helps you Stay Fit and Safe Read More
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I rarely use the CD drive in my iMac or Macbook Pro. 99.9% of the time, I download software instead of buying CDs. And I don’t watch DVDs on my devices either. OWC has a cool product that will let you ditch your optical drive for
Add a 2nd internal HD to your Mac mini or iMac Read More
I wouldn’t say that I’m a neat freak, but I like an uncluttered house. That’s not saying that my house isn’t cluttered, because it is… except for my basement. It’s been newly remodeled and is the role model for the rest of the house. If you need a kick start to cleaning up some the
Video Game Storage – LevelUp Ottomans Read More
Jawbone, makers of the popular ICON Bluetooth headset have just announced their new EarWear Collection, which adds four new designs and expanded features. The new designs are Cashmere, Denim, Mesh, and Suede. If fashionable Bluetooth headsets don’t pique your interest, maybe the ICON’s new features will. The headsets can be personalized via the web using
Jawbone Introduces New Designs for the ICON Bluetooth Headset Read More
A couple of months ago, I reported on the Cell Phone Tapper USB Stick from Brickhouse Security. Using this device, it would allow you to get access to information about calls, SMS messages, etc on Symbian, Android, Blackberry or Windows Mobile smartphones. Notice an obvious exception to that list? At the time, there wasn’t a
iPhone users, what do you have to hide? Read More
Here’s another speaker system with a charging dock for iPod and iPhone. Unlike most speaker systems, the Coby Vitruvian system has a motorized dock that rotates the iPod 90 degrees so you can view your iPod/iPhone in horizontal or vertical orientation. The speakers output of 20W total, and there’s a 3.5mm input plug so you
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The NextBook Next2 isn’t just an eBook reader, it’s also a tablet. Powered by Android OS 1.5, this little guy has a 600 MHz processor, 7″ 800 x 480 resistive touch screen, 2GB internal memory and an SD card slot for expansion. The Next2 ships with 25 free books already installed, but using built-in WiFi,
Borders get another eBook Reader – NextBook Next2 Read More
We’re all familiar with those home monitoring systems made famous by the “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” commercials. We’ve been conditioned to see senior citizens and people with health conditions as home-bound. The MobileHelp company recognizes that many people are still active and mobile despite a health problem, and they have introduced a portable personal
Seniors Stay Mobile with MobileHelp™ Read More
Mophie has introduced a new folio-style protective case for iPad that also converts into a stand. The Workbook for iPad has an exterior made of an animal-friendly material, and the folio case is held closed with an elastic band. Inside, there’s a soft, protective lining and a form-fitting frame to hold the iPad. Cutouts allow access
Mophie Introduces the Workbook for iPad Read More
Etón has launched their first line of flashlights with the American Red Cross brand. The weatherproof aluminum LED flashlights are available in four models, varying in size and lumens. They are constructed with an IPX-4 splash-proof material and produce from 100-120 lumens of light from Cree LEDs. They provide between 1.8 to 2.2 miles of
Etón Announces American Red Cross Aluminator Flashlight Series Read More
The tagline at newPCgadgets is “Surprisingly Unique Products”. That perfectly describes their new smartphone accessory – the stainless steel Smartphone Coaster. These little stands are designed to hold most smartphones at a 75 degree angle for easy viewing of videos or for simply keeping an eye on incoming emails and messages. The stand can support
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If you didn’t know, Prop 19 is the November 2, 2010 ballot proposition which would legalize marijuana use in California. If you’re on the pro side of that issue, I have the perfect watch for you from ToykyoFlash Japan. It’s the Kisai Wasted LED Watch. This USB rechargeable watch is available in either Black or
Perfect Watch for Prop 19 Supporters Read More
Recently, we told you about the Techlife™ Netbook/iPad Messenger from Skooba Design. Michael Hess, the president of Skooba Design, took the time to let us know that Techlife™ is much more than just a single bag. The collection features a series of super-lightweight, casual yet sporty bags: the messenger and a neo-skin for the netbook/iPad, a
Skooba Design Introduces the Techlife™ Collection Read More
Barnes & Noble just announced the next version of their Nook eBook reader. It’s the NOOKcolor. It has a 7″ 1024 x 600 color display. However, unlike the original Nook, the entire display is touch enabled. It’s also interesting to note that the display is 169 dpi. By comparison the iPad is 132, iPhone 3gs
Barnes & Noble NOOKcolor Unveiled Read More
The folks at Cool-Invent subscribe to the motto that two is always better than one. Case in point, their new Dual Docker iPad / iPhone docking stand. It’s a CNC machined aluminum stand made in the US, that has an articulated dual ball joint that allows independent adjustment of the iPad and iPhone at various
Two Docks are Better than One Read More
Western Digital, maker of the popular WD TV media player family has just announced the WD TV Live Hub media center. This is a 1080p media player with a 1 terabyte built-in network hard drive. In addition to playing the videos you store on the HD and available through shared network drives, it will also
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The new Dock.id series of universal chargers from Paxon Energy is taking a modular approach that allows simultaneous charging of 3 devices. With its interchangeable adapters, the Dock.id is compatible with most portable devices of the market. Their first offering is the Dock.Id Mobile edition, which is available in 3 different packages: the Dock.Id Mobile
Paxton Introduces a Universal Modular Charger Read More
If you normally clean your teeth with a sonic toothbrush but you find them too big and clunky to travel with, you’ll want to check out the Panasonic Doltz Pocket Sonic Toothbrush from Japan Trend Shop. This toothbrush uses 16,000 vibrations a minute to clean your teeth better than a manual toothbrush. With the cover in
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Marshall, a company known for their rocking guitar amps for the last 50 years, will soon start offering headphones. There isn’t much information available yet, but we do know that they will launch on November 15th. I wonder if they go to 11?
Marshall Goes From Amps to Headphones Read More
We’ve posted several news items and reviews of Grid-It! products from Cocoon. I’m sure you’re familiar with the “rubberized woven elastic object retention system for gadget organization” by now. We’ve seen the Grid-It! organizers as stand-alone panels you can add to your own bags and as integrated panels in bags from Cocoon. This time, Cocoon has
Sun Visor Grid-It! Organizer from Cocoon Read More