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Sony announced on their blog the new NEX-VG10 digital camcorder. This is the video camera they teased everyone with back in May. It uses the same sensor as the NEX-5 and NEX-3 and will use the same e-mount lenses. It will also support the mount adaptor that will let you use the catalog of A-mount lenses for […]
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Until the time the iMacs start sporting an HDMI input, the Kanex XD is one of the easiest plug and play conversion solutions for using the 27″ iMac as a display for HD gaming systems and Blu-Ray playback. It features a single HDMI input and a Mini DisplayPort out. Simply connect your HDMI-enabled source of
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For you mega geeks out there (you know who you are!) you can now walk around town, safe in the knowledge that you’ll never miss a decent Wi-Fi hotspot ever again, all thanks to the Wi-Fi Detecting T-Shirt. These cool, 100% cotton T-shirts have a Wi-Fi detector built into them, which is rather awesome I think. Powered by 2
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What’s more fun than scooping up poo on your dog walk? Doing it with a new gadget. The Shapoopie ($25) is a telescoping rod with a fetch pocket (ahem) at the very end. Position the device under the uh, hot spot (ahem) and voila — no bending, scraping, squatting (er uhm well you know what
ICON offers some uniquely designed flashlights that are both eye catching and useful. We’ve reviewed the ICON Rogue and the ICON Modus torches in the last year and I’m happy to see that they’ve added two new flashlights to their lineup. The Link and the Solo. The Link (love the Orange aluminum case) has a
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Darnit, I didn’t know that today was a holiday just for me! Apparently today is Embrace Your Geekness Day and ThinkGeek.com is offering the perfect garment to help you celebrate it – literally. It’s the BeerBot Bottle Opening T-Shirt. It has a handy bottle opener sewn right into the front of the shirt. You can
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GEAR4, a UK-based iPhone/iPod audio brand, has announced its entrance into the U.S. market. Its product range includes a wide variety of speaker dock systems, power and charging solutions, FM/connectivity and device cases. GEAR4’s focus for its October U.S. launch is on its iPhone/iPod Touch speaker systems like the SoundOrb Aurora, as well it’s new
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LaCie has some unique USB flash drives that look like coins. The CurrenKey flash drives are available in three capacities: 4GB (bronze), 8GB (silver), and 16GB (gold). Each “coin” is marked with the capacity so that it looks like the monetary value. The CurrenKey flash drives are available directly from LaCie for $19.99, $29.99, or
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Blackberry 6, RIM’s soon to be released update to the BlackBerry OS, is shown off in an action packed new video. The next big release for RIM is looking to be a touch-focused affair with a slick new look, and it’s as clean and purposeful as ever. Social media looks to be integrated gracefully, as
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The HandlePod is a folding tripod that you can hold in your hand or brace against a solid object. The cool part about it is that it has 4 feet that will aid significantly in steadying your camera for low light shots. The camera mount can rotate on 3 axis, for easy positioning. You can
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ION Audio hopes you will with their new Drum Rocker Pro drumset controller for Rock Band. Available later this year for the holiday season, Drum Rocker Pro will be compatible with Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 versions of the popular Rock Band video game. The set includes four drum and three cymbal pads and a
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Ah, summertime. The kids want to chuck school and chillax, but how do you keep their brain juices flowing (at least as a background process) till fall? Check out SYNC. It’s an online community that’s working to build the audience for and promote audiobooks among readers 13+. SYNC is a great way for teens to
Teens: classic & new audiobook summer downloads Read More
The folks at I Want One of Those are offering a skin for your iPhone that makes it look like a cassette tape. Remember those? 😉 It even comes packaged in a cassette tap case that doubles as a stand. Right now appears to be out of stock, but it’s priced at £12.99 if you
Get Nostalgic with the iPhone Cassette Stand / Case Read More
If you are tired of the way your recessed can lights look, you can convert them to pendant fixtures in minutes without paying for an electrician. These Instant Pendant Lights from Solutions simply replace the bulb in your old fixture. You can adjust the length of the fixture without having to cut the wiring, and
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The Sima 12-foot inflatable kit lets you turn your backyard into a theater. The giant screen system comes with tie-downs and an electric pump for quick inflation. The screen has a 16:9 widescreen ratio, but is compatible with 4:3 video. The screen is bright, white vinyl that can be used with any front or rear projector.
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Some cars today come with tire pressure monitoring systems so you can easily see if your tires are properly inflated. If your car doesn’t have this system, you can add it with the TireMinder wireless tire pressure monitor from The Sharper Image. The system consists of four wireless transmitters that act as valve stem caps,
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The Borders eBook app, powered by Kobo, is now available for iPhone and iPad. It offers the ability to browse and buy over a million eBook titles. Readers can also search by title, author, topic, or keyword and enjoy automatic bookmarking, print quality resolution, smooth transitions between pages and chapters, and customized fonts and type
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Did you have a Lite-Brite when you were growing up? I didn’t, but I wanted one. Here’s my chance to have one on my iPad (requires iOS 3.2 or later). The Bright Bright app for iPad lets you draw pictures with little “pegs”. You can use stencils or draw freehand, and you can save an
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These are maybe the most unusual speakers I’ve seen. These plush, pink bears from Juicy Couture have speakers inside, and they come with a cable to connect with the audio out jack on any MP3 player. The bears have articulated arms and legs, one is wearing a necklace with the Juicy Couture logo, and one has a
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Mobile Deluxe is a mobile gaming company that has recently produced two games that are making a difference in both the environment and cancer research. Bliss is a color / shape matching game and Sudoku Deluxe Green Version is a version of the popular number grid game. How can games donate to charity? As you
Play Games and Earn Points for Charity and the Environment Read More