News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Magellan has announced their new rugged and waterproof ToughCase for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The case meets IPX-7 waterproof standards which enables your device to be submerged at a depth of 1-meter for up to 30 minutes. The integrated 1840 mAh battery will double battery life and the built-in high sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS […]
Magellan Launches Rugged, WaterProof ToughCase for iPhone & iPod Touch Read More
The Emerald Observatory app for iPad from Emerald Sequoia LLC is a clock and so much more. In addition to the 12-hr and 24-hr analog time, you can see a heliocentric orrery (display of planets in orbit around the sun) and their rise/set times and altitude and azimuth. You can determine the beginning and ending
Emerald Observatory App for iPad Read More
Built for the job / construction site, the Bosch Power Box 360 is one tough radio / sound system. It was first introduced in 2004, but has been updated with two new models that retain the signature roll-cage design. Both have a 5 speaker design with an integrated sub woofer. They have a special weather
A Sound System on Steroids – The Bosch Power Box 360 Read More
Let’s face it. Our gadget lust is largely a selfish urge. But what if we could buy a product that would not only sate our gadget appetite, but also help someone at the other end of the supply chain? The Steven laptop sleeve from Krochet Kids intl (KKi) is one such product. The construction of
Help fund education with KKi Steven knitted laptop sleeve Read More
Amazon announced a free Kindle reader for Android. You can access the Kindle store from your Adroid device, and books you buy will be delivered wirelessly. If you have multiple Kindle devices, Whispersync will automatically synchronize your last page read and annotations between devices. The download is free and works for all Android OS 1.6
Amazon Announces Kindle Reader Software for Android Read More
The JayBird Sportsband headphone may look retro, but don’t let the 80’s style fool you. These are Bluetooth headphones with apt-X audio feature that provides CD quality sound. Priced at just $99, they come in nine color schemes: limonade green, sonic blue, orange crush, runner’s red, toffee-apple red, midnight black, polar blue, powder-puff pink, snow
JayBird Sportsband Headphones have a Retro Style with Modern Features Read More
In an effort to continue the fight against vampire power suckers, Belkin’s new Conserve Valet power station gives us an energy efficient way to charge up to four of our electronic devices at a time. The benefit of the Valet is that it shuts itself off once all the connected devices have been charged. This
Fight Power Suckage with Belkin’s Conserve Valet Read More
The How-To Guide to Windows 7 – Free eBook [affiliate link] is practical guide on accomplishing everyday tasks in Windows 7, including finding and managing files, networking, wireless, security, and more. There are a few hoops to jump through to get this guide, but it helps The Gadgeteer to earn some some affiliate fees that
Snag a copy of “The How-To Guide to Windows 7 – Free eBook” Read More
‘Round these parts, with summer comes camping, and with camping comes gadgets. And one gadget no camper should be with out is the flashlight…or is it the lantern? With the UCO MightyMight Compact Lantern and Torch by Industrial Revolution, you get both in one device. With an LED bulb and aluminum body, it’s durable, long-lasting
Flashlight or lantern? Bring both in one Read More
Starting today, 21 web sites will be giving away a brand new Lenovo A70z all in one PC exactly like the one I reviewed here a few weeks ago. The Gadgeteer is lucky enough to be the first site to start our contest! The other sites will have their own type of contest and start
Win a Lenovo A70z All-in-One Desktop PC! Read More
The Fascinations company offers “wonders created by physicists.” Their City Lights globe is a little different from most globes. There’s a light source inside that illuminates the major cities on earth. The globe automatically rotates on its axis, as well. The globe comes with a 11oV power supply. The City Lights Globe is available in 6″ or 10″ diameters from various retailers. The Discovery Channel
Fascinations City Lights Globe Read More
Check it out, it’s an itty bitty plunger that can be used as a stand for your iPhone (or any other device with a slick surface). It’s called the iPlung and looks like a miniature toilet plunger, which might turn off some people. But I think it’s cute as a button. You can’t beat the
A plunger for your iPhone Read More
This new USB keyboard and optical mouse from Brando are made of eco-friendly bamboo. The keyboard has 106 keys and works with Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Linux. It is 15.6″ X 6″ X 0.8″ and weighs 1.9 pounds. The USB optical mouse is 4″ X 2.5″ X 1.2″ and weighs 3.0 ounces. The mouse is $19.00,
USB Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse from Brando Read More
If you are equally handy with “needle, thread, and battleaxe”, you can make yourself a D20-shaped handbag (called a dice bag, if you’re male). The ThinkGeek kit contains all the components you need to make the bag; you just need to supply the sewing machine, thread, iron, and the skills. The DIY Dice Handbag kit is
DIY Dice Handbag Kit Read More
The Smart Chime wireless doorbell from SmartHome has a push button for people, as you’d expect, and it also has a special paw-shaped doorbell trigger for your pet. You’ll hear a musical chime when the door button is pressed. You can set the pet trigger to “dog” to hear a bark or to “cat” to
Smart Chime Wireless Pet Doorbell Read More
SoundPaper is a powerful note-taking app for iPads. While you are typing in notes and using the drawing tool to add sketches, SoundPaper is recording audio so you don’t miss a detail. During playback, you can tap a word or a sketch, and SoundPaper automatically advances the audio playback to that point. The audio portion
SoundPaper App for iPad Read More
I covered the Eigenharp late year in a short news item. At the time I thought it looked like the coolest electronic instrument that I’d ever seen. Way way too spendy for my blood though at over $6,000… So I put it out of my mind till I received an email the other day from
Seasoned Musician Reviews the Eigenharp Alpha Read More
MoreWireLess is a video series produced by Broadcom, the leader in Bluetooth technology. This series has been developed to educate consumers with simple instructions on how to use the most popular Bluetooth devices on the market. So far they have 2 videos available, but plan to have a new video each Wednesday. Check out their
MoreWireLess Bluetooth Online Video Series Read More
The Onhand X-Band from TKO Solutions is a holder for your iPad that consists of four leather corner loops that are connected to a neoprene and nylon X shaped strap. A user can slip their hand under the strap to give them an easier way to hold the iPad in one hand for presentations or
Turn your iPad into a Shield Read More
Messenger bags have been around for close to 200 years. Booq’s new Mamba Catch takes the classic style and kicks it up several notches to bring it into the 21st century. The Catch is a unisex laptop messenger bag with pockets galore (over 20 of them!). The one thing it doesn’t have though, is a
Booq Reinvents the Messenger Bag Read More