News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
You’ve seen a few reviews of vibration type speakers here on The Gadgeteer and the jury is still out as far as just how good they sound. I have another one for you to consider. It’s the Rock-it Portable Vibration Speaker from Pyramid Distribution. The idea is that you stick this device on any surface […]
Rock out with the Rock-it vibration speaker system Read More
After reading Robin’s post yesterday about her dog being attacked by off-leash dogs, I remembered seeing the Dog Dazer while surfing the Sky Mall site. The Dog Dazer emits a high-frequency sound that’s painful to dog’s ears, but inaudible to humans. Use a 1-2 second burst to startle and hopefully deter a threatening dog from
Dog Dazer Ultrasonic Dog Deterrent Read More
Today Apple announced 4 updated products. The iPod shuffle, AppleTV, iPod touch, and iPod nano. Of the bunch, the nano is the one that I want to try the most. I don’t need one, that’s for sure, but I can’t help but want one! It’s a matchboxed sized multi-touch music player. Who wouldn’t want one?
The Incredible Shrinking Apple iPod Nano Read More
For the third time in a month, my dog has been attacked by other dogs (unleashed) while out on our walks. I started carrying a pepper sprayer after the second incident but this last time I could not get it whipped out fast enough, determine where the nozzle was, and could not fumble for the
Mace Pepper Spray Gun Read More
The Sony Style website has been updated to show three new eBook readers. There’s no release date yet, but you can leave your email address to be notified when they are released. All three Reader models have been updated to use the latest E-Ink Pearl technology, which offers higher contrast because of its whiter background.
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On August 25th, Sony held a small reception for members of the press and public to showcase their upcoming product lines for the holiday season. You better really like 3D, because it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon, and it’s going to be pervasive come the 2010 holidays. The Sony offerings were confined
Sony Innovations 2010 Meetup – Quick Peek at the Holidays Read More
If you have a lot of remote controls for your home theater or audio system, you may find it difficult to keep up with them. The Remote Control Organizer from Sky Mall is designed to organize and help you find your remotes. The silver plastic Organizer holds four remotes upright for easy selection. You can
Remote Control Organizer from Sky Mall Read More
Pogoplug is updating their existing product to support printing to some USB-connected printers or network printers on the same network as the Pogoplug. They USB-based printing works on any HP or Epson printer made since 2005 that is connected to the USB port of the Pogoplug. In addition, Pogoplug is shipping a Wireless Extender that can been
Pogoplug Update and New Products Read More
Maybe this doesn’t technically count as a gadget….but… I live in probably the largest metropolitan area in the country without subway/light rail public transportation, the Detroit Metropolitan area. “Car Capital” means you travel in this area by CAR. Public transportation be damned. Fortunately I have visited many major cities worldwide and have seen some awesome
How to Get Great Public Transportation Directions Read More
I found this on the Hammacher Schlemmer site — “The Always Cool Pillow”, $90. I’ve tried a cool pillow that was on sale at a certain drug store a while ago that but was disappointed in it– you had to fill it with water and listen to sloggying noises (not to mention getting your head
Always Cool Pillow – But Does it Really Work? Read More
The Standing iPhone Case for the iPhone 3G/3GS has a pivoting arm built into the case body which allows users to position their iPhone at multiple angles so that they can either watch movies, take group photos, or record videos of themselves hands free. It’s priced at $25 and is available now.
Give your iPhone a kickstand Read More
If you spend a lot of time using your laptop in the family room because you like to surf while watching TV or because you don’t have a dedicated office space, a convertible coffee table could be a back-saver. I’ve seen these tables in lots of styles and price points at furniture stores, and now even Hammacher
Convertible Coffee Table to Make Surfing in the Family Room Easier Read More
The ZooGue iPad Smart Case combines a protective play through case for the iPad, with an innovative stand that can be adjusted to any angle. The case uses a built in prop with Velcro feet that easy allow you to change the display angle to whatever works best for you for viewing or typing on
ZooGue iPad Smart Case – Weird Name, Neat Case Read More
Nymgo is a VOIP provider based in the UK, but they provide service for customers world-wide. You simply download their software, then you can use your computer to make calls for less than a penny per minute. You can call within the US, or from anywhere to the US, for $0.008/minute. Nymgo provides service to
Nymgo VOIP Service Announces 30 Minutes of International Calls for Less Than a Quarter Read More
ThinkGeek fooled some of us with their iCade April Fool’s joke, but the Pinball Magic “[app]cessory” from New Potato Technologies seems to be legit. You connect your iPhone/touch’s docking connector to the pinball-machine frame from New Potato and download the free Pinball Magic app from iTunes and turn your iPhone or touch into a realistic pinball machine –
Pinball Magic for iPhone and iPod touch Read More
My daughter is starting high school this year. She’ll be taking French, and she needs a bilingual dictionary. We’re getting her a Langenscheidt French/English paper book to use at school, but I wondered if there was a dictionary for her iPad as well. I wanted an app instead of just an ebook, because I was
SlovoEd Bilingual Dictionary Apps for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad Read More
Now you can dress up your iPad in cases that look like your favorite sports gear with the new Axis cases from JAVOedge. Available in Basketball, Baseball and Tennis ball designs, these cases will not only protect your iPad while transporting it, but will also convert into an adjustable stand for comfortable viewing. The Axis
JAVOedge now offering sports themed iPad cases Read More
The Tapi from DreamFarm adds a water fountain capability to your regular tap. Just squeeze-n-snort. It doesn’t impede the normal flow and comes in a range of colors. $5 [Via OhGizmo!]
A Fun Way to Squirt Water Up Your Nose – Tapi Read More
The USB Multi-Touch Smart Pad from Brando replaces your mouse or trackpad and adds a numeric keypad. With the flick of a switch, you change from the numeric keypad to a multi-touch smart pad that lets you scroll, click, zoom in/out, and magnify a portion of the screen display using two-finger gestures. Three-finger gestures let
Brando USB Multi-Touch Smart Pad Read More
Wanna play international spy or probably more appropriate, concerned parent? Install this cell phone spy software from Spy Gadgets on a Symbian, Android, Blackberry or Windows Mobile smartphone (sorry, it’s not compatible with the iPhone), then login to a special website to see all the activities of that phone. You’ll be able see all incoming/outgoing
Spy Gadgets – Cell phone tapper Read More