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Automobile aficionados can put the pedal to the metal with the Case-Mate Vroom. A standard-looking, black silicone iPhone 3G/3GS case from the front, but the back features a tire-tread pattern reminiscent of speed-rated performance tires. All controls are accessible and a lip gives chrome bezel protection and a “lay on the table” design. Also […]
Vroom iPhone case feels the need for speed Read More
The Flexi PC Pet ID Tag gives you one more way to identify your pet to help you get him back if your dog ever is lost. The Flexi PC Pet ID Tag is a 64 MB USB drive housed in water- and shock-proof housing. It has an autorun program that lets you easily enter your contact information, contact
Wish you had a place to stow your iPod while running or traveling? Koyono‘s BlackCoat-T and -Tx line of cargo T-shirts features two specially-designed, hidden pockets that are interconnected by a single passageway. A central zipper opening provides easy storage and removal. Use it for an iPod an a cell or whatever combination of person
Stealthy gadget storage in your T-shirt Read More
Victorinox have released a few USB / Swiss Army Knives in the past, but there latest version, the Secure Pro is (according to the company anyway) ‘un-hackable’ and looks like a real gadget geeks dream! The company actually offered a prize of £100,000 to the first professional hacker who could crack the drive. Nobody could manage
Latest release from Victorinox is now un-hackable! Read More
Cocoon, the same company that makes the Grid-It organization system, offers an unusual laptop bag designed for women. The Women’s Laptop Tote is a tear-drop shaped bag that’s 20.2 inches wide X 4.5″ deep X 17.2″ high and comes with a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap. Inside, there’s a removable, cushioned neoprene sleeve that can hold up
Women’s Laptop Tote from Cocoon Read More
When it’s a Duracell-Powered Neuton mower which can be charged on only 10 cents worth of electricity. Neuton’s are the quietest lawn mowers available and are powered by a rechargeable 24 or 36-Volt Duracell battery so they don’t require gas or oil, which means no more messy, smelly stuff on your hands and clothes. They
When is a lawnmower a gadget? Read More
Those of you that frequent Starbucks and other coffee shops are quite familiar with the thin cardboard collars that can be slid over your cup to keep your hand from melting. The guys at amronexperimental.com have come up with a much niftier alternative. It’s the Heatswell coffee cup. I has the insulating collar built right
Auto Generating Coffee Cup Cooling Collar Read More
I don’t want to say how often I misplace our TV remote. Smartfinder 4-in-1 can help. Attach one of four color-coded, adhesive-backed receivers to something, then hold down the correspondingly colored button on the RF transmitter to trigger an audible alarm on that receiver. Also includes a suction hook to attach the transmitter to
Use this gadget to find your lost gadgets Read More
Here’s a Friday Freebie for you: The Mac Manual [affiliate link] is a guide that supplies you with numerous tips, tricks and free applications. Get the hang of the interface and discover what your Mac is really capable of. There are a few hoops to jump through to get this guide, but it helps The
Snag a copy of “The Mac Manual” for FREE Read More
ThinkGeek has some really cute USB devices to make the mundane more fun. They have a 2 GB USB storage drive that transforms into Tigatron. Trypticon and Grimlock will transform into 800 dpi mice with 3 buttons and a click wheel. They’ll work with Mac OS X and with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7.
Transformers USB Devices from ThinkGeek Read More
If you have a habit of dropping your iPhone, then give it the ultimate in protection (and peace of mind for you!) with the iBand. The iBand is basically a protective band that fits around your iPhone and unlike a standard hard case, it will offer 100% protection from knocks and drops. It’s produced using a
Protect your precious iPhone with the iBand Read More
What could be more fun than smacking a birdie into your friend’s eyeball or dropping a horseshoe on your foot? Doing it in the dark! Finally it looks like manufacturers have begun to put some good use to LED lights. These two implementations, from Impact, look pretty cool and there are other such types of
Is your desk area strong with the Dark Side? Ward it off with this USB lightsaber lamp. Sitting patiently in its USB-powered charging base, it emits a soft blue glow. Remove it at a moment’s notice for dueling agents of office evil. Over 13 inches long including blade and hilt. $25.99 from ThinkGeek, but a
Lightsaber USB Lamp keeps the Dark Side at bay Read More
iSpotSwap is an iPhone app that helps you find a parking spot or lets you alert others when your spot will be free. You can use your current location to search for a nearby available parking spot that others have listed in the iSpotSwap database. You can also create a list of favorite locations and search
Can’t Find a Parking Spot? There’s an App for That. Read More
Tired of plain old texting? With social networking app developer Brightkite‘s GroupText, you can text up to 25 of your friends for free at once, making it quicker and easier to do things like getting all your friends together at one pub to watch the Final Four. And from any type of mobile phone, they
Add party line to your texting with GroupText app Read More
The guys over at Revo recently put their heads together and came up with this, the Revo Heritage Deluxe Table Radio. There are many DAB radios on the market, but none look as good as this! The solid walnut and aluminium casing gives it a real retro look and feel, but don’t be fooled. It packs a
iPod dock goes retro… but with added DAB! Read More
Last week Janet let us all know that Vaja was going to be making a slipper case (Retro Slim Jacket) for Apple’s iPad. Today, they have announce/pictured 5 additional cases that appear to be up to their usual, very stylish and form-fitting standards. Looks like they have designed a book, 3 ivolution styles (standard, SP,
New Vaja iPad Cases Announced Read More
Timbuk2 knows that sometimes you need a messenger bag and sometimes you don’t. So they created the Hidden Messenger. It’s a small messenger bag (12.40″ x 6.49″ x 4.92″ in) made of 90% recycled PET rip stop fabric that folds down into a small zippered pouch when it’s not being used. It’s 100% machine washable
Timbuk2’s Magic Messenger Bag Read More
Intrinsic Software International has introduced the Destinator 9 iPhone/iPod navigation app. Destinator 9 uses voice turn-by-turn directions and 2-d or 3-d maps to guide you. On-board maps keep you on track regardless of your connection. You get traffic conditions, points-of-interest information, and weather informaton where available. You can plan a multi-destination route with the trip-planning
Destinator 9 iPhone App Read More
The Kisai Escape C Wireless Bluetooth Receiver from Tokyoflash is a multi-function device that you can wear around your neck like a piece of geek fashion. It can be paired with your mobile phone to make and receive hands-free calls, use it with your Bluetooth enabled audio player to listen to your favorite tunes, use
It’s a pendant, it’s a Bluetooth receiver, it’s a watch Read More