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For those of you with electric guitars, this is kind of cool — a portable mini amplifier. Runs on a 9V battery, no A/C required. So now you have no excuse not to drag your bass to parties. This one (the Ampu Plug-n-Play, $30) also has a headphone output and an extra input for, say, […]
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Cavius makes a compact, easy-to-use travel alarm. The Cavius has a 130-decibel alarm that offers 4-way protection. It acts as an optical smoke detector, for extra protection while staying in a hotel or anywhere that seems to be lacking adequate smoke detectors. Activate it while attached to your handbag, laptop bag, or luggage, and the alarm will
Cavius 4-in-1 Personal Safety Device Read More
Back in March, Panasonic announced two new cameras – the Lumix G2 and G10. The latest additions will both feature a 12.1 megapixel sensor, a three-inch LCD touchscreen and will both be capable of recording HD video in 1280 x 720p at 30 fps. They will also come packing an interchangeable 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 lens, plus a host of other glorious,
New Panasonic Lumix cameras priced up and coming next month Read More
Yes, I know these aren’t gadgets, but I still can’t help but like them. Can you guess what they are without checking the answer after the jump? Here’s a hint… Look at the word written below them. Give up?
Not a gadget, but still neat Read More
Think touchscreens are cool? What about touchskins? Skinscreens? However you decide to coin the term, Chris Harrison – former intern with Microsoft Research and “Skinput” developer – wants the process of navigating personal technology *literally* in the palm of your hand. If you’re confused (or scared), here’s how “Skinput” works: with the help of an
Microsoft to demo “Skinput” technology Read More
Today Ford is announcing an innovative new SYNC feature called AppLink, which will make Ford the first automaker to be able to voice control smartphone apps inside the car. The first application partners are Pandora internet radio, Stitcher “smart” radio, and OpenBeak which is a Twitter client. Ford is also announcing the first phase in
2011 Ford Fiesta to Receive New SYNC AppLink Capability Read More
Including their signature high-quality audio and is designed for the new or casual BT headset user, the new Plantronics Explorer 395 universally compatible Bluetooth headset is attractively styled and easy to use with separate buttons for volume, power on/off, and call answer/end. It’s reasonably priced at $49.95.
Plantronics Announces Explorer 395 Bluetooth Headset Read More
Cirago is offering one lucky Gadgeteer reader a CiragoTV Mini USB Media Player. Full contest details after the jump.
CiragoTV Mini USB Media Player Giveaway! Read More
This looks like a cool wrist gadget for those of you that like to do covert video recordings. It captures JPG still images at a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and video at 1280 x 960 pixels, 30 frames per second. It has 4GB of built in memory and a rechargeable battery. It’s available
Be a Secret Agent with a Spy Sport Watch from Brando Read More
If you have a lot of photos, slides, or negatives to scan but don’t have the time or equipment, SkyMall offers the ScanCafe Regular Photo Scanning Ship Kit that can save you. You’ll receive a pre-paid kit that you fill with the selected number of slides, negatives, and prints (up to 5″X7″ size, color or black
Photo Scanning Kit from SkyMall Read More
The Fit-U mouse from Rainbow is the first mouse I’ve seen that has the ability to change from large to medium size by replacing the top cover. The covers are available in different colors and the mouse is switchable from 800, 1600 DPI. The Fit-U is offered in wired and wireless versions and is currently available
A Mouse for Large and Not So Large Hands Read More
Padster announced a iPad bag almost as soon as Steve Jobs introduced the iPad. They are now accepting pre-orders for the Padster Original, with shipping by May 14, 2010. The Padster is 13.5″ X 11.5″ X 3″ and made of full-grain cowhide, 1680D ballistic nylon, cotton-blend lining, and metal hardware. There’s a stretchy neoprene pouch
Padster Messenger-Style Bag for iPad Read More
The BlueKlip is a simple accessory that sticks on your car’s dash, your mobile phone’s case or any other handy location. Its purpose is to hold your Bluetooth headset when you’re not using it. The$6.99 price seems pretty reasonable considering you get 2.
Keep your Bluetooth headset handy with the BlueKlip Read More
Wee-Meng Lee sent in a nifty tip for those of you that own a Pilot Varsity disposable fountain pen and would like a relatively easy way to refill the ink instead of throwing away the pen. Wee-Meng has created a video that demonstrates his method. If you have other gadget tips like this one, please send them
Recycle Tip – Refill Pilot Varsity Fountain Pens Read More
Got a lot of running or gym gear you find yourself lugging about? Have a look at the Endurance Ultra from Endurance Bag Company. Though it’s designed for runners, it’s got a ton of compartments that any fitness enthusiast would find useful. Vented shoe and wet clothes compartments, two insulated water bottle pockets (with a
Endurance Bag has spots for all your fitness stuff Read More
Are you going to Europe soon? Would you like to re-enact scenes from The Da Vinci Code? You can get your very own Da Vinci Code Cryptex from SkyMall to aid your efforts. The Cryptex is made of die-cast metal with an aged finish. It comes with the pictured box. You can set your own password.
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If you’re a basketball coach, player, or just a devoted fan, you can now use your iPad as a playbook. Use the PlaybookBball app from Daren to create step-by-step plays on a court drawn to scale. Select high school, NCAA, FIBA (Oct. 2010 rules), or NBA courts; select the number of players per team and their
PlaybookBball App for iPad Read More
By now I’m sure most Apple/iPhone fans, or general gadgetophiles, are aware that last week Apple unveiled a sneak peak of the this summer’s upcoming iPhone OS 4. If you’re curious but didn’t feel like taking the time to watch the hour-long keynote, here is some addition info.
More details on upcoming iPhone OS 4 Read More
If you love robots and you have an iPhone or iPod (Julie, I’m looking at you!), hurry over to Etsy to see this hand-made iPhone Holding Robot by TinHeartMfg. The little guy is made of copper and brass with a heavy steel base for stability. He has felt on his torso and in his “hands” to prevent
Apple recently announced updates to its MacBook Pro line of laptops. The 15- and 17-inch sizes now include Intel Core i5 and i7 dual-core processors, boosting performance up to 50%, next-gen NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics and extended battery time of 8-9 hours (10 hours for 13-inch). Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading and an Integrate Memory Controller
Apple adds horsepower to MacBook Pro line Read More