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The Messless Universal Charge Station from Hedonics lets you charge up to four devices in an 8″ diameter space. The Messless charger comes with ten connectors that will allow you to charge a multitude of devices. You get connectors for mini USB, micro USB, Apple iPod, Nokia mini, Nokia, Sony Ericsson t28, Sony Ericsson K750, […]
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That’s what I thought too when I saw this on GadgetVenue. But it’s legit, and on sale for $30 at Defensive Devices. These are actually rechargeable and includes an integrated flashlight and safety pin (in case, I guess, if you forget what it’s for and try to do a quick touch-up). It purports 350,000 volts,
You can make special photo keepsakes using AutoCollage from Microsoft Research. You simply specify pictures from one or more folders, and you’ll see your collage in just a few minutes. AutoCollage uses face detection, advanced object selection, and blending technologies in the creation of the photo collages. You can choose 4″ X 6″, 5″ X 7″, or
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The-Gadgeteer post for the getting-started-guide-for-Linux reminded me of this useful site: devcheatsheet.com. The best thing? You can post your own cheat sheets and help others grok perplexing and poorly documented libraries and programs. The next best thing? You can download many of them as PDF files and put ’em on your e-reader.
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The Secure Logic 20700 Biometric wall safe keeps your important papers and valuables secure. The stainless steel vault installs between two 16″ on-center wall studs with the included installation kit. The vault recognizes and opens for up to three different fingerprints, and there is a key entry backup. The Secure Logic wall safe runs on
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Here’s a Friday Freebie for you: A Newbie’s Getting Started Guide to Linux [affiliate link] is a guide that will help you learn the basics of the Linux operating systems. Get to know what it is all about, and familiarize yourself with the practical side. Basically, if you’re a complete Linux newbie and looking for
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Grilling season is nearly upon us, and here’s something that will free you from being chained to the grill. The Grill Alert thermometer has a wireless transmitter with a probe and a separate wireless LCD receiver you can hook on your belt. You simply insert the probe, select the type of meat and the desired
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If you’ve not yet jumped over into the world of eBooks, BookAse is an online price comparison shopping engine that allows you to compare prices for books and helps you the find the cheapest possible prices.
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Opedix offers several interesting garments: the first is a set of tights that claim to provide knee support, targeted towards runners (there is also a set for skiers). The second is a posture-improving-shirt. I’m always on the lookout for knee support so I downloaded the Opedix running tights’ information sheet. It looks like they may
Kneed Support? Opedix Knee Support Running Tights Read More
Microsoft Research says “everyone has a song inside”, and their Songsmith program helps you create it. Songsmith will create backing music for a singer’s voice – just choose a style and a tempo. You can also play an instrument instead of singing. You’ll need a PC running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7, and a microphone. After
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In honor of Earth day, here are a list of applications available on the Android Market to help you help Mother Earth. Scan the code provided from your Android phone using a bar code application to get to each app. Most are free. These apps save your phones battery life, give you green advise, provide
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I’ve thought about buying an external battery for my iPhone 3GS, but I never follow through with the purchase because the ones I’ve seen are always so bulky looking. I like the size of my iPhone and don’t want to turn it into a brick. It looks like I may have found the right external
World’s Thinnest External Battery Case & USB Charger for iPhone 3G & 3GS Read More
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
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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?
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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
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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.
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Cirago is offering one lucky Gadgeteer reader a CiragoTV Mini USB Media Player. Full contest details after the jump.
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