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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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I know this isn’t exactly a gadget, but it sure is eye catching. It’s a collection of 3D car replicas that double as shelves for your wall. Made of resin and glass, these colorful front bumbers of some classic car models from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s would be perfect for any man cave (or
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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.
Techlife™ Netbook/iPad Messenger from Skooba Design Read More
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
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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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
Ditch your Mouse – Contour Design RollerMouse Pro2 Read More
Remember the Rubiks cube? I used to spend hours trying to solve that puzzle when I was a kid. Brando is offering a new puzzle challenge. It’s the Gear Wheel IQ Cube. As you turn the sides, gears cause other pieces to rotate. I was never any good at figuring out the Rubiks cube (till
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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man with limited edition notebooks from Moleskine. There’s a mixture of plain and ruled notebooks in black or yellow hardcovers – each with a different image. There’s also a set of four large, softcover Volant notebooks in a case. The Pac-Man notebooks aren’t available yet, but you can sign up
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Ok, this is too cool… Giant LEGO bricks that double as storage boxes. Officially licensed by LEGO, these bricks come in three different sizes (they also sell a LEGO head storage container) and several colors. You can even stack them just like the real bricks. I would love a set of these, but unfortunately, they
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The Cable Collar is quirky’s latest community-developed cord wrap product. If you’re not familiar with quirky, it’s a site where people can submit their product ideas and actually have them built and sold. The Cable Collar fits between a power adapter and a standard wall socket, providing a channel to wrap excess cord. As of
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This somewhat rustic leather case was designed and made by an American craftsman called Mountain Mike in Idyllwild, California. This pouch is made of cowhide, and it just fits an iPad inside. There’s a double layer of leather on the back to protect your screen. There’s a shoulder strap that can be removed if you
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So you say you already have a hub with what, 4, 7, 16 ports? Obviously you’re not serious about your USB needs otherwise you’d have this 24-port monster! Coming at at roughly 6″ wide and a inch and a half tall, the majority of the ports are piggy-backed on each other around the diameter, with
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Australian based company foof offers handmade protective fabric sleeves for the MacBook, iPad, iPhone and other devices. These sleeves have a simple open topped design void of zippers, velcro flaps, etc. Available in a variety of eye catching fabrics that will appeal to both men and women, they have a soft lining that will protect
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Graphics tablets are much easier than trying to use a mouse, but I can still have trouble using tablets because of the disconnect between the tablet and the screen displaying my work. Wacom has a couple of interactive pen displays that let you work directly on an LCD screen. The new Cintiq 12WX has a
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