News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
The Vibe and Shake speakers from Tunebug are designed to turn any flat surface into a speaker. I’ve reviewed similar speakers here before and usually ended up disappointed (although the Kerchoonz K-box Gel speaker was great) in the sound quality. The Shake caught my eye because it includes mounts for bike, skateboard and ski helmets. […]
Tunebug – Turns any flat surface including your head into a speaker Read More
Recently, Julie posted that she still gets a lot of interest in the old MailStation email device more than ten years after it was reviewed. People still want to provide some method for getting email to older relatives who have no interest in using a computer. The HP Printing Mailbox uses the Presto service used
HP Printing Mailbox with Presto Service Read More
One of the interesting purposes of the Vibram FiveFinger foot glove (floove?) is to allow the user to walk or run shoeless yet avoid toe hazards such as rocks, glass, thistles and other callous-causing objects. There are several different models designed for various activities including running, hiking, and kayaking. Some people are of the opinion
Vibram FiveFingers – A Glove for the Foot Read More
Seagate’s new 500GB BlackArmor PS 110 portable external hard drive with the performance kit which includes a USB 3.0 PC Card, will give you three times more speed over pokey USB 2.0. Faster is always better, so you know you want one. They are available now directly from Seagate for $179.99.
Step up to USB 3.0 with a Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 External HD Read More
If you like to share your photographs and you don’t have an Eye-Fi card, you are missing out. I just bought my first one about a month ago, and I love it. Fortunately for us mobile shutterbugs, Eye-Fi just announced their latest model, the Pro X2. At 8GB, it doubles the max capacity of their
Eye-Fi Pro X2 adds 802.11n, 8GB capacity, Endless Memory Read More
Recently we had a post about a digital frame with a built-in scanner. Now here’s the iMo Photo Frame with a built-in printer! Pictures display on an 8″ 800 X 600 pixel LCD screen. The frame has 1 GB internal memory, and it has slots for USB, SD, CF, and other memory cards. The built-in printer
iMo Digital Photo Frame Printer Read More
Wearable Inc. has put up a barebones website for their new AirStash device, which is billed as a “wireless media server” for mobile devices (the iPhone is mentioned specifically). Not much information is given, other than the fact that the AirStash will be officially unveiled at CES 2010 — no price, no availability date, no
AirStash promises portable wireless storage Read More
I’ve watched entirely too many scary movies this past weekend, so when I saw the PeepHole Viewer from Solutions, I thought it looked like a great idea. It’s a device that replaces the existing peephole in your door and displays the image on a 2¼”x1½” LCD screen that is powered by 2 AA batteries. It
I See You – PeepHole Viewer Read More
I seem to be obsessed by USB flash drive jewelry, but apparently I’m not the only one. ThinkGeek has a man’s watch with an 8 GB USB drive hidden on the back of the watch face. The watch is black polyurethane with a stainless steel “frame” around the watch face and a mineral crystal. In
Man’s Watch with Hidden USB Flash Drive Read More
The iRecord automatically converts any incoming analog audio or video signal into mp3 (audio) or mpeg4 (video) and saves it directly to a connected iPod or to a USB flash drive or USB hard drive. They claim that any input device that can be connected using the included RCA and S-video cables can be used with
iRecord Allows You to Record Audio/Video Content Directly to an iPod Read More
Lok8u has created the world’s first GPS locator device specifically designed to be worn by children. The nu.m8 is a child’s digital watch which cannot be removed or deactivated without your knowledge. If this should happen an instant alert is sent straight to your phone and/or email with your child’s location. You can even set
Keep a watch on your child with the nu.m8 Read More
I like this laptop stand / cooler from Targus mainly for its simple yet funky design. The CoolWave is designed as its name suggests, it has a wave-like shape that allows hot air from the laptop’s base to quickly dissipate. It has non-skid feet and slots for routing cables. The sub $15 price tag is
Wave Goodbye to Heat with a Targus CoolWave Laptop Stand Read More
Griffin has a polycarbonate case for the iPhone 3G that offers a macro lense for the iPhone’s camera. Griffin says the iPhone’s camera normally takes 18 inches to focus. Slide the Clarifi’s lens into place over the camera to take close-up photos requiring only 4 inches to focus. The polycarbonate cover is available in white or black,
Griffin Clarifi Case with a Macro Lens for iPhone 3G Read More
Theemth kind of thilly, but thith ith a really neat idea. The ThumbThing ($4) gives you a convenient method to hold a paperback book open for reading with just one hand, or for just helping to keep the book open. Don’t think it works on E-Readerth, though.
Thumbthing Uthful for Readerth Read More
When The Gadgeteer has had news posts about solar chargers in the past, many commenters said that chargers for a single specific device seemed a waste of money. The Icetech I-9005 comes with seven different connectors that work with a variety of phones, iPods, and other mp3 players. The Icetech units have a battery capacity of 2500
Icetech I-9005 Solar Portable Solar Charger Read More
The Urbanite by Eagle Creek is a small gear bag for daily use or travel. It has two exterior zipper pockets and a fleece-lined electronics pocket. The bag uses a safety toggle closure to prevent theft, and the electronics pocket has an audio port for your earbuds cord. It’s made of ballistic and ripstop nylons and is
Urbanite Gear Bag from Eagle Creek Read More
The Gravida’s Nurse is marketed as a prenatal education device for expectant mothers to use to view educational material, but it’s really just a touch screen digital media player. It has a 4.5 x 3.35 inch color display with a resolution of 1600 x 1200, a touch screen, an all in one flash card slot,
Touch Screen Media Player for New Moms? Read More
Tiko makes a folding stand that will support your iPhone or iPod touch for hands-free viewing. It can be used as a charging stand for your desk, or fold it up and put it in your pocket or bag for use while travelling. The Tiko folding stand works for a variety of other devices, too. Tiko says
Tiko Folding Stand for Electronics Devices Read More
Le Trung, a 34 year old inventor from Canada has created a custom robot that he named Aiko. That sounds perfectly fine right? Well, the sad and creepy part is that he spent Christmas with this robot and even bought her presents. Apparently, Aiko is like a real woman and ‘Like a real female she
£30,000 Fembot – Creepy and Sad Read More
Hammacher Schlemmer has a voice-activated remote control for many versions of the iPod. The 1.5 X 1.5 X 0.5 inch device plugs into the dock connector of the 1st and 2nd generation touch, 2-4 generation Nano, and many other iPods. (Check Hammacher Schlemmer for a complete listing of compatible iPods.) Clip the remote to your
Control Your iPod with Your Voice Read More