News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
This entry fits into Julie’s series of compact charging pockets for small devices. The reviveLITE from Scosche plugs into a wall socket to provide a compact charger for your iPhone or iPod without using any charging cables. The reviveLITE also has an LED nightlight that can be switched off for energy savings. Scosche includes a variety […]
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Amazon has the Plantronics 925 (white, cerise, and gold) for $39. I reviewed this bluetooth headset back in 2008 and still use it today. From a call-quality and comfort point of view, the Plantronics 925 is just as good as their most recent model, the 975 at a fraction of the cost.
Plantronics 925 Bluetooth Headset for $39 Read More
Amazon has released the long-anticipated “Kindle for Mac” app today. The application, which is free, allows users with or without a Kindle to access the 450,000 e-books from Amazon’s Kindle Store. If you are a Kindle user, you will experience a seamless integration between your Kindle device and the application on your Mac (Intel-based machines
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Tired of the same old laptop bag styling? Loop laptop bags may be just what you’re looking for. Featuring curved shapes and zip-around flaps that allow you greater access to your stuff. Available in briefcase, messenger, tote, and sleeve styles and the new Transit series, as well as several different color combos. Prices vary by
A loopy twist on laptop bags Read More
Love the Apple Magic Mouse but hate the super-flat design? This simple fix just might be the trick. For $10, the Magic Mouse, Fixed is a simple white palm rest that attaches to your Magic Mouse with a suction cup. That’s it. Does it work? I’ve got one on order and hope to find out soon!
Get a grip on the Magic Mouse Read More
The Archerfish Solo is the world’s first “thinking” camera. Developed by Cernium, Archerfish Solo is a compact, wireless, IP video camera designed for homes and small business with the smarts to watch for what matters to you. It can be installed indoors or outdoors and uses built-in homeland security technology, allowing it to tell the
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Feeling a bit more Irish than usual today? Hoist a pint of Guinness to your health and try out the St. Patrick’s Day Songs iPhone app available for free on iTunes. It streams a collection of folk music and other Irish-themed songs through your data connection. Sláinte!
Sláinte! St. Paddy’s Day Music iPhone app Read More
This AM, Engadget posted a leaked picture of an Australian ad of Apple’s (hopefully soon to be released) MacBook Air, Pros and Mac Pros. If the ad is real, it appears that Apple is increasing their pricing. Personally, I will be very disappointed if the new MBAir really is $2.4k and the rest of the
New Macs (very soon)??? Read More
The Four-Function Ruler pen from Uncommon Goods was designed by Adrian Olabuenaga to be the world’s thinnest four-function pen. There is a pen with black ink, a highlighter, a mechanical pencil, a PDA stylus, and a hidden eraser under the cap. The pen is also marked with inches and centimeters. The Four-Function Ruler pen is $35.00. Refills are available from
The Four-Function Ruler Pen from Uncommon Goods Read More
MacBook owners are familiar with MagSafe, the breakaway magnetic plug design that prevents damage if the power cable is yanked away from the laptop. Replug can help do something similar for 3.5mm headphone jacks. It features a flexible elbow and a non-magnetic breakaway plug tip that can protect your device from undue stress. Available in
Save your jack with Replug Read More
The Cloak Bag is the world’s first shoot-through camera bag that allows a person with a DSLR or SLR camera to take photos without removing their camera from the safety of the bag. It’s the perfect fit for travelers or any photographer who has missed a shot simply because the camera was left in the
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Have a dark side? Flaunt it with an officially-licensed Incipio Star Wars case for your iPhone 3G/3GS or iPod Touch 2G. Available in soft silicone and hard slider versions, and with either full or half Darth Vader or Stormtrooper visages, it also comes in any color you want, as long as that color is black.
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Vaja Cases have designed the Retro Slim Jacket for the iPad. This gorgeous leather slipcase is made from their grainy-textured floater leather. It seems to be available only in black with a lime green accent stripe and interior lining right now. There is a .925 silver Vaja logo on the front of the padded case.
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Remotes – like socks – tend to venture off into a vast abyss that no mere mortal can discover…either that or we forget to check under the cushions. You can buy all the remote control cradles you’d like, but if you would prefer to consolidate the process, you might be interested in the RedEye mini
Channel Surfing Via iPhone Read More
Even before the legendary “Costanza wallet” became the subject of a Seinfeld episode, there are those of us who have been searching for the seemingly unobtainable “thinnest wallet ever.” The Mighty Wallet from Dynomighty Design might actually be it. Made from Tyvek (think express mail envelopes) consisting of thousands of plastic fibers, its shape comes
Mighty Wallet May Actually BE Thinnest Ever Read More
We’ve featured Geekware before on The Gadgeteer because I love the fact that Nicole Harper makes all her geek inspired gifts from recycled electronic waste. Nicole’s latest offerings are fun and quirky clocks made from items such as old Atari, Commodore and other game cartridges. They are fun gift ideas for your favorite geeks and
Cool Clocks from Recycled Geek Junk Read More
At least the Split Stick, a double-ended USB stick from Quirky, will keep your home and office files separate. Each end of this stick houses a retractable 4 GB USB drive. The Split Stick is made of rubber-coated anodized aluminum; available colors are black, pink, or orange. You can choose from a variety of etched designs to identify
Quirky Split Stick Helps Keep Your Office and Home Life Separate Read More
Benny Johansson sent in a link to his site where he demonstrates how to make your own holders for flashlights, bicycle pumps and other items. His photography and clear instructions are great. I’ve bookmarked the site for future reference. Go check it out.
DIY holders for flashlights Read More
Levenger offers a nice lap desk with room to read, write, or use a laptop computer on its cherry wood surface. There’s a bean-bag cushion on the bottom for comfort and to protect your lap from heat when using a computer. There are two elastic bands to hold small items in place, and one band has
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The Philips 818566 LivingColors LED lamp produces 16,777,216 different colors of accent light. The lamp’s four LEDs (two red, one blue, and one green) can generate 256 different hues, 256 levels of saturation, 256 brightness settings and up to 120 lumens. By using the small remote’s touch-sensitive color wheel, you can wash a wall, corner,
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