News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Seagate introduces the world’s first 1.5TB ultra portable external drive. The new FreeAgent GoFlex drive offers USB 3.0 connectivity that has the ability to transfer a 25GB file in under five minutes versus the 14 minutes it would take using a traditional USB 2.0 drive. 1.5TB can comfortably hold up to 60 HD movies, 750 […]
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eHolster has just introduced a new Front Pocket Wallet with Cell Phone Pouch. It’s a soft leather wallet, with a pocket to hold your phone. It has an ID slot, 2 card slots and a zippered currency slot. It has been designed to be worn in your front pocket – for guys of course 🙂
eHolster Front Pocket Wallet – Holsters aren’t just for Cowboys Read More
HandHeldItems is offering a premium silicone skin cover for the tiny new 6th-generation iPod nano. These cases cover up the pretty metallic body of the new nano, but they protect it from scratches. The clip and the connectors are left free; the power and volume buttons are covered by the silicone. The cases are available
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How’d you like to take a quick math quiz to know what time it is? The Math Clock app for Apple devices displays time as mathematical expressions so you get a quick mental-math exercise every time you glance at the clock. There are three levels of difficulty: “easy” which uses two terms for the hours and
Math Clock App for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Read More
Napster released an app that’s compatible with iPhone/iPod touch/iPad iOS 3.0 or later. The Napster app is free, but it does require a $10/month service. So long as your monthly service is current, you can listen to an unlimited number of songs on your Apple device. You can download songs, albums, or playlists to listen even
Enjoy Streaming Music on Your Apple Device with the Napster App Read More
Roomba isn’t the only robotic cleaning device on the scene now. The new Mint automatic floor cleaner is designed specifically for hard surfaces like wood and linoleum and uses most popular disposable cleaning cloths (Swiffer) and re-usable microfiber cloths for dry sweeping and wet mopping floors. The square shape allows it to reach all the way into corners.
Look out Roomba, the Mint Sweeper uses GPS Read More
I’ve been spending a lot of time at the Sony website recently (trying to find out when my new Sony reader will ship), and I stumbled across a nice-looking dock and wireless speakers set for iPod/iPhone. The ALTUS ALT-SA31IR dock charges your iPod while you listen to music in two rooms using the high-output, premium wireless speakers. There’s
Sony ALTUS Wireless Multi-Room Music System for iPod and iPhone Read More
Blue Microphones has announced the Mikey for Flip, a professional-quality external microphone that lets Flip Video camera users capture even better sound for their Flip videos. As part of their new Designed for Flip accessory line of products, Mikey for Flip connects to all FlipPort-enabled Flip video cameras and features Blue Microphone’s premium capsules for
Improve the Flip Video Camera’s Audio Capability with Blue Mics Mikey Mic Read More
The A-Line Bag from Speck is for women who prefer a more stylish bag for their netbook or iPad. The fabric bag comes in gray with purple accents, brown with red, or black with gray. The main section has two fleece lined pockets – one for your netbook, iPad, or ebook reader, and one for an
Speck A-Line Bag for Netbooks and iPad Read More
The inPulse Bluetooth watch looks like a pretty useful accessory for BlackBerry owners. It functions as a regular watch, but when paired with the phone, will provide visible information about incoming calls, SMS and emails on its large 1.3″ OLED display. I can imagine how something like this would be very handy when your phone
When your BlackBerry rings, check your inPulse wristwatch instead Read More
Danish company NanoWatch wants you to wear the new nano on your wrist. They have designed a silicone strap with a special notch that the nano can easily clip on, turning it into a wristwatch. Available in 6 colors that match the color range of the new nano, the NanoWatch is available for € 18.00
Will the new iPod nano revive interest in wristwatches? Read More
We all know that making and answering calls with a mobile phone while driving distracts you from the task at hand – actually driving the vehicle. Solutions to this problem include various hands-free systems like Bluetooth headsets and speakerphones. Plantronics has just introduced a new addition to the last category. It’s the K100 Bluetooth in-car
Plantronics introduces the K100 Bluetooth in-car speakerphone Read More
This skin from Topdecal on Etsy can give your iPhone 4 the look of a Leica camera. You can choose from a Leica X1, M8, or M9 look for $9.90 each. The skins are precision-cut from vinyl that has a 3-5 years outdoors lifespan. The vinyl skin can be removed without damaging your iPhone and without
Turn Your iPhone 4 into a Leica Camera Read More
Earlier this summer, I posted a short news article about the NextWorth trade-in service. It prompted an interesting discussion about their valuation practices. Some people complained that they were given low offers after sending in their old devices. Well now NextWorth is taking their service to local retail stores like Target. You can walk in
NextWorth Trade-in Service goes Retail Read More
I’m not much of a water drinker, but the person I live with is. And since I’m the chief cook and bottle washer in our household, I get the task of washing three of the water bottles she uses every week. Making sure they are clean is a bit of a pain because you can’t
Clean Bottle – Gunky water bottle? Problem solved. Read More
The SOG Micro ToolClip maybe be small, but it packs a formidable compact plier – with the precision to cut paper, the power to cut wire and the determination to grip screws. It does it all with a spring return and features a knife blade, two screwdrivers, and a file. It can be carried in
SOG Multi-tools Shrink and Come in Pink Read More
I drive a 2006 Mazda 3 5 Door and love it except for two things. The A/C is crappy and so is the stock stereo. I keep toying with the idea of replacing the stereo and these new Sony Xplod in-dash units might make me finally pull the trigger. Sony has introduced 4 different radios
Sony Announces New Xplod In-Dash Car Stereos Designed For Connectivity and Customization Read More
The mophie juice pack™ chargers I’ve seen in the past are for one specific device, but their new juice pack™ powerstation will charge most anything that’s charged with a USB cable. Mophie says they designed it with Apple devices in mind – any generation iPod or iPhone and even the iPad. They say “if you’d like
Charge Most Any Device with the mophie juice pack™ powerstation Read More
When I first heard this bit of news, I thought, “Please, not another Straight Talk …” Thankfully it is not. Walmart Family Mobile, Powered by T-Mobile has just thrown its hat into the race with a pretty competitive price point for service. Will it be a deal budget-junkies can’t resist? Or will the handsets being
Walmart The CellPhone Co. Read More
Quirky’s latest community developed product is the Boil Buoy kitchen gadget. Its function is to let you know when your water is boiling on the stove. The Boil Buoy is made from 100% food and heat-safe materials and features a small buoyant chime that sits in your pot and rings when the water starts boiling.
Know When it’s Time for Tea with the Boil Buoy Boiling Water Chime Read More