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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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The Raw Talent Guitar learning system uses a guitar-to-USB cable that you can use with virtually any guitar and a Windows PC. It doesn’t require you to go out and buy special instrument like the FretLight. The system includes video lessons, a software effects system and an evaluator that actually ‘listens’ to you play and
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Engadget’s been invited to an Apple Event on Oct 20th, at 10am PT. As you can see from the invite, there’s a Lion hiding behind that logo making folks think Apple will preview ‘Lion’: The next version of the Mac OS. Hopefully new Mac hardware will make the rounds too, like a redesigned Mac Pro
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There’s a new Etch A Sketch from Ohio Art that makes it easy for you to draw curves. Instead of the traditional knobs, the Freestyle has a joystick controller. Of course, you still shake to erase. One free “fun screen” picture to copy is included, and you can download others to trace. The toy is recommended
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Are you tired of your kid misplacing or losing expensive game cartridges for their Nintendo DS? So was an Australian mom, who was inspired to invent something to keep the games always with the console. With the GAMETAG, you can corral up to eight games. The GAMETAG is a ring with eight tabs. Each tab
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The Flip-Cage from Gary Fong is a folding, tabletop stand for your iPhone 4. You can use it hold your iPhone while you watch movies or talk on Facetime or as a small tripod for using the iPhone’s camera. The mount can be removed and used on any traditional tripod. You can also use the Flip-Cage
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The iFolio from NewerTech is an iPad case with room for business cards and other papers. There’s even a leather and elastic loop to hold a pen. The iFolio is handmade in the US from premium imported Brazilian leather in eleven colors. The cases have nickel-plated hardware, a detachable shoulder strap, and an elastic-backed grab handle
NewerTech iFolio Premium Leather Case for iPad Read More
We went camping a few times when I was a kid, and I remember my dad lighting up his Coleman kerosene lantern with the little fabric mantle. My mother was always afraid one of us kids would somehow set herself on fire with that thing. She would have been much happier if my dad had owned one
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You’ve probably seen something similar to this – a desk lamp with a charging dock for iPod/iPhone in the base. Rotaliana, an Italian company that seems to specialize in lighting, has turned a simple product into art. The Diva is made from polycarbonate and aluminum. There’s an aluminum arm, hinged at the top, that opens
Rotaliana Diva Combines a iPod Dock, Speakers, and Lamp Into a Stylish Package Read More
I’ve had a beautiful pair of red Full Metal Jacket earbuds from Skullcandy for a couple of years now. I think they sound great and they look great. I’ve seen several Skullcandy products, but they always seemed to be made of metal or plastic. I was surprised to see Holua Galaxie earbuds, because they are
Holua Galaxie Earbuds from Skullcandy Read More
A few weeks ago, M-Edge announced they would be producing cases for the new Kindle 3 from Amazon. They now have some cases available for shipment in their store. Nine cases for Kindle 3 are planned, but only three are available at the moment. (You can sign up to be notified when the others become
Kindle 3 Cases Now Available from M-Edge Read More
I’ve seen lots of speaker sets for iPhones and iPods, but I’ve never seen one like the Macally AmpTune. This speaker and charger system has two docks, so you can connect your iPhone or iPod in horizontal or vertical orientation. The AmpTune runs on batteries or AC power; your Apple device will be charged when
Macally AmpTune Dual Dock Speakers and Charger for iPhone and iPod Read More
When I think of multi-function pens, I think of pens that have multiple ink colors and a mechanical pencil. I think of a pen with a flashlight or a stylus inside. I’ve never thought of a pen whose fifth function is to protect me from germs. This retractable ballpoint pen, from PM Company, LLC, has a cushioned grip, and
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Pogoplug has added a new version of the Pogoplug, available today. We have covered the Pogoplug updates in the past as they added printer support and a wireless adaptor, and added the Pogoplug Biz. This appears to update and replace the Pogoplug, with the following features: Built-in wireless capabilities All-Black Same $99 retail place as
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It has a funny name, but the Solarrific Solar Portable Power Supply from Convenient Gadgets and Gifts has a serious purpose. This external power supply comes with eleven connectors to fit most any digital device, including iPhones and iPods. The Solarrific is 3.25″ X 2.25″ X 0.59″, so it’s small enough to fit in your bag
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We’ve seen various covers for iPad that were knock-offs of the iconic Moleskine notebook, and we’ve seen DIY instructions to make your own Moleskine-style cover for iPad – but now we can have a real, official Moleskine cover for our iPads and iPhone 3G and 3GS! Moleskine has announced they are adding two new hybrid
Official Moleskine Covers Announced for iPhone and iPad Read More