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Artamata has introduced their Artist’s Touch app for iPad. With this app, you apply paper, canvas, or other textures to a photograph. You then add color that looks like brush strokes, charcoal, watercolor, pencil, or other effects. You don’t have to be an artist to produce a work of art with Artist’s Touch. The app is […]
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CarCheckup is an automotive information system that can be used to monitor driver performance as well as tell you in plain English why your check engine light is on. While plugged in to the OBDII port, it records telemetry like speed, RPM, hard braking, hard acceleration, miles traveled, average speed and more. To read the
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This 4 port USB 2.0 hub from gadget4all.com isn’t licensed by LEGO, but if you’re a fan of the stackable plastic bricks, it might be close enough to add to your collection. It costs $10 and is available in Black and White.
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JAVOedge has introduced three new iPad sleeve cases. The Poppy Sleeve Case is made of canvas and is available in tangerine red, sky blue, or sunny yellow. The Kyoto is a canvas sleeve case printed with a kimono-inspired design. The Fiber Sleeve Case is a “modern, graphic alternative to traditional leather cases” and is a more masculine
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The Nimbus Tote from Totes for Devices, LLC has a clear plastic sleeve on the outside that functions as a “play-through” case and display for your iPad. The 16-gauge vinyl protects your iPad, and the padded bag functions as a stand. You can stand it up on a table for watching videos, lay it flat for
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If you’re tired of carrying around a plain water bottle, Original Wraps, Inc. and Nalgene have combined forces to allow you to create a customized, full-color, photo-quality vinyl wrap for a Nalgene water bottle. If you already have a Nalgene bottle, you can buy just a wrap for $8.95 (16 oz bottle) or $9.95 (32 oz bottle).
Get a Personalized Skin for Your Nalgene Water Bottle Read More
iHome offers two wired keyboards that incorporate a built-in dock for charging and synching your iPod or iPhone. The IH-K230MB (in black) is for Windows PCs, and the IH-K231MS (in white and silver, shown) is for Macs. The keyboards have a cover to conceal the dock when it’s not in use. There are illuminated media keys to control
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The AViiQ Portable Laptop Stand provides an optimal ergonomic angle of 12 degrees. It is made from Hylite, a composite material comprised of aluminum sheets bonded to a polypropylene core. I’m not sure what the heck that is, the stand is very thin, stylish and folds down to 1/4” for extreme portability. It’s available now
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The RealView V-Screen Depth Enhancer accessory for PSP 1000, 2000, and 3000 uses patented “depth enhancing screen technology” to give an almost 3-D appearance to the screen. RealView says the V-Screen works especially well with racing and platform games. The V-Screen also incorporates a protective case for your PSP. It’s available in the US through
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The Munkey is a mobile device stand which is compatible with various devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, Zune HD, Blackberry Storm and others. The unique feature of this product is that it doubles as a hanger for the device. So in addition to using it as a stand on a flat surface, you
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The new Sound ID 510 Bluetooth headset performs like most headsets except for one unique feature – it can be controlled by an iPhone app. When using the Sound ID 510, an iPhone and the free EarPrint App, you can do sound preference tuning while on a call by moving your finger over the face
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ProClip is known for making mounting brackets and device holders that allow you to install holders for cell phones, GPS units, etc. in your car without damaging your dashboard and without using suction cups. ProClip has announced a line of holders for the Apple iPad. You can mount the iPad on your dash – where hopefully
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The Inchworm is an EDC (Every Day Carry) tool from TEC Accessories that you keep on your keychain. It’s a 3 inch long 6Al-4V grade titanium rod of 3/16″ diameter with grooves cut at 1/8″, 1/2″ and 1 inch increments with a bead blasted matte finish surface. Having a small ruler always at your fingertips
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NitroPDF has just introduced an alternative to the Adobe Acrobat PDF reader. NitroPDF is a free reader for Windows operating systems that also allows you to create PDF files from over 300 different formats. You can even drag-and-drop files onto Nitro Reader’s desktop icon, for instant, one-step PDF creation. Unlike other free products, there are
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Bag TV London offers a handbag that lets you carry and display a 7″ DVD/mp3 player. The device is carried in a special pocket that allows the player to show through a clear vinyl panel so you can watch a video or display your pictures through the side of your purse. There’s also a panel that buttons
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The QSTARZ BT-Q1000XT is a travel logger / geotagger on steroids. This power efficient GPS trip logging device is able to turn on and off based on vibration. Allowing it to collect data for up to 42hrs per charge. It can get a fix on satellites in about 15 seconds and can help you avoid
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Have you seen A Christmas Story? Remember the “oh fudge!” scene when Ralphie is helping his dad change the flat tire and dropped all the lug nuts in traffic? Ralphie could have been spared having his mouth washed out with soap if only his dad had owned a MagnoGrip wristband! The MagnoGrip wristband from ThinkGeek
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Pyramid Distribution is now carrying another handcrafted Motz wooden speaker. Their first speaker was shaped like an acorn, while this one has a more traditional box shape. It’s made of apricot wood includes a USB connector for charging the internal Lithium Polymer battery and a standard 35mm jack to connect to audio sources. It also
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In my article Are Gadgets Just for Guys?, I was complaining that perfume was listed as a “gadget” gift for women. I said that unless it came in an air compressor, perfume couldn’t be a gadget. Swiss Army cologne doesn’t come in an air compressor, but it probably is as close to a gadget as perfume
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What is a Spot? It’s a special holder / clip to hold earbuds or Bluetooth headset. There’s a Spot for your earbuds ($12.99) and a Spot for your Bluetooth headset ($10.99). I really like the idea of the earbud Spot. Right now I’m using a little magnetic clasp thingy that is basically an updated twisty
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