News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Designed for kids ages 8 and up, the iSafe backpack has a built in security system, which is powered by batteries and can be activated by the wearer pulling on a cord. Once the cord is pulled, the bag sounds off as loud as a car alarm and can run up to 2 continuous hours […]
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This HyperMac Stand for iPad from HyperShop looks surprisingly like the GroovyStand Dual I reviewed some time ago. The HyperMac Stand is made of plastic instead of wood, and it has rubberized slots to protect the iPad. It also has two slots that can accomdate the iPad in horizontal or vertical orientation, and it will hold a naked
HyperMac Stand – the World’s First iPad Stand and Battery Read More
If the pen is mightier than the sword, the lightsaber pen must be mightier than … everything! ThinkGeek has three Star Wars Lightsaber Pens to help you hone your skills. The pens arrive in a collector’s tin, and you can choose from red, green, or blue. They are only $19.99 each – a small price
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According to many news sources on the internet, including my hometown paper, Target stores will begin selling iPads beginning October 3. They will apparently be offering four models, both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi/3G models. Prices will match Apple pricing, but Target credit card holders will be able to get a 5% discount on the iPad beginning October 17.
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The MyArk Ti-6Al-4V Alligator Wrench is a key ring multi-tool made from Ti-6Al-4V, which is an alpha-beta titanium alloy with medium to high strength. The tool features a bottle opener, a ratchet wrench for nut sizes from 3/8”- 3/16” on one end and metric 10mm- 4mm on the opposite end (perfect for car battery terminal
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I had the opportunity to see the Skitterbot in action last February when I attended the International Toy Fair in NYC. The Skitterbot is a small bug shaped robot that is crazy fast. It can travel at one foot per second. You can control the Skitterbot with the 5 function remote that includes controls for
Skitterbot – A Bug You Won’t Want to Squash Read More
So, you just got a new Kindle 3 and you want to keep it protected and looking nice. You don’t want a book-style case, nor a silicone case because you prefer to use your Kindle case-less. This JAVOedge sleeve case will protect it while you’re not reading, and the beautiful poppy design looks as good as the
A Bouquet of Poppies for Kindle 3 From JAVOedge Read More
Toshiba and Best Buy have teamed up to create a full sized laptop just for kids ages 5-10. Besides featuring an Intel Celeron processor, 13.3-inch diagonal HD display, built-in DVD drive and Webcam, the L635 has a cleanable keyboard and a no-gloss Dura-cross textured finish that helps resist fingerprints. It also comes loaded with special
Toshiba Satellite L635 – A Kid-worthy Laptop Read More
Booq has just announced their new line of Cobra gear bags for laptops and the iPad. The iPad bag is the one that catches my eye most. I like vertical oriented bags, so Cobra courier XS fits that criteria nicely. Each Cobra bag is made of Black 1680 denier ballistic nylon with a water-repellant coating
Booq Announces new Cobra line of Gear Bags Read More
A company called Headcase makes this offically licensed Etch A Sketch case for iPad. It looks fun, but it’s functional, too. The case is made of impact-resistant plastic to protect the iPad. There are rubber feet and felt backing inside the case to further protect it. Cut-outs allow you to access all the ports and
The Cutest, Most Fun iPad Case You’ll EVER See! Read More
The makers of the Peek Pronto have introduced a new device; the Peek 9. Great! What is it? Is it a phone? A scientific calculator? A digital dictionary? I got it, it’s an Electronic Foreign Language Translator! Actually it is none of those things. It is an Email Device. It probably should be some or
A couple of days ago, Julie posted a news item about the NanoWatch silicone straps for the new iPod nano. One of our readers – Mark Rosengarten – said he was holding out for a leather wrist strap. A company called iLoveHandles has a black genuine leather band they call the Rock Band. This strap
You Ask, We Find – Leather “Watch” Band for iPod nano (6th gen) Read More
Those geniuses at ThinkGeek have done it again! They have introduced the Star Trek Pizza Cutter – in the shape of the NCC-1701 Enterprise. The entire “ship” is about 8.5″ long (including the 4″ diameter stainless blade) and weighs 9.8 ounces. The blade is laser etched with “USS Enterprise” and “NCC-1701”. It has a solid zinc-alloy chromium-plated body.
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Joby’s Gorillapod Video has been designed specifically for mini-camcorders, so you can seamlessly capture video wherever you go. The omni-directional positioning video head allows for easy orientation at any angle, with seamless 360 degree pan and 135 degree tilt. Constructed of anodized aluminum, the lightweight design is engineered for durability and capture on-the-go. The Gorillapod
Joby Gorillapod Video gets all bendy for mini camcorders Read More
Gameloft just released Real Golf 2011 HD for iPad. This game lets you “play” on prestigious courses, like Bethpage, Evian and Harbour Town, around the world. Pro golfers like Vijay Singh, Greg Norman, and Annika Sorenstam are included in the game. The courses are rendered in 3D, and motion capture technology is used to make the
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Need a Bluetooth keyboard for use with your smartphone, iPad, or other device? The new Jorno keyboard from Cervantes Mobile LLC may be just what you need. The Jorno folds up to the size of a deck of cards, so you could even carry it in a pocket. When opened, the keys are about 85%
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Amazon has issued a lighted cover for the newest gray Kindle. This cover is leather on the outside and lined with a microfiber suede fabric. There’s an LED light that pulls out of the upper right corner to illuminate the Kindle when needed. The Kindle is attached with metal hinges, and they also act as
Lighted Leather Cover for the Latest Generation Kindle Read More
Not sure what’s going on, but all of a sudden it seems that everyone thinks that the Flip Video camera has crappy audio and needs to be fixed. Ok, not everyone… But just yesterday I posted a news item about the Mikey Mic from Blue Mic and now today we have news from Scosche with
Scosche Wants to Boost your Flip Video Camera’s Audio Too Read More
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
Seagate puts 1TB in your Pocket Read More
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