News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
If you’d like a beautiful USB flash drive, but the sparkly Samsung lock necklace isn’t for you, check out the Monteverde Invincia USB pens. The Invincia USB is available in two designs, the chrome cap with carbon fiber body as shown in the picture, and with a black cap and a black-and-white tile patterned body. […]
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You’ve no doubt heard of skeleton keys. They were keys from many years ago that were made to open any lock regardless of the make or model. The TAD Gear Skeleton Key won’t open any lock, but it does have a skeleton engraved on it. 😉 It’s a titanium keychain tool that has a built
Modern version of the skeleton key from TAD Gear Read More
The Beamer iPhone case is the latest offering from Quirky, an online product development and production company that allows anyone to submit and profit from their product ideas if they are selected for production. The Beamer case is a 2-piece, hard plastic shell for your iPhone. It has a built-in LED on the back that
Beamer – The iPhone Case that Shines Read More
Still not on the eBook bandwagon? Then check out BookSwim, a book rental club that offers newly released novels and nonfiction bestsellers published in hardcover format. $9.95 per month will get you one book at a time with free UPS shipping on returns (you have to pay $3.99 to get books sent you). Other plans
BookSwim is NetFlix for books Read More
The iWallet (come on, can we please stop putting an ‘i’ in front of everything to make it sound cool?) is a cabon fiber wallet with a built in biometric fingerprint reader. It also has a Bluetooth alarm that pairs with your smartphone and buzzes when there is too much space between the phone and
Crazy expensive fingerprint reading wallet with a Bluetooth alarm Read More
Are you already thinking about your New Years’ resolutions? Are you going to need some help to stay motivated to work on those resolutions? i-Grasshopper has some iPhone applications that can help motivate you to work on your health (physical and financial), success, and spirituality. Use these applications to “reprogram your deep subconscious mind and
Affirm-a-vision iPhone Apps Read More
If you are looking for a way to mount your netbook to surfaces in your home or car, Aileron Designs has introduced an extensive line of hard shell, netbook computer cases and mounting systems. The Minimount case for netbooks is an all-aluminum hard shell enclosure with a quick connect mounting feature. The cases are available
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The Gboard is a plug and play USB keyboard that has 19 multicolored keys that map to a variety of Gmail shortcut commands. It’s compatible with both Windows and Mac computers and costs $19.99. Would you buy one? Personally, I would just learn the built-in GMail key press combinations that this keyboard is mapped to.
Would you use a special keyboard just for GMail? Read More
Are you a geeky, yet fashionable girl – or do you know someone who is? Would you like to wear your data around your neck in something a little nicer than those utilitarian plastic capsules? Amazon has a line of usb jewelry by Samsung that is just what you need. They offer a few designs,
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If either the Epson Artisan 800 printer or the Epson WorkForce 610 printer, both recently reviewed here on The Gadgeteer, is on your gift list, you’re in luck. Epson is offering both printers at greatly reduced prices and with free shipping if you order by December 5. The Artisan 800 is $129.99 directly from Epson,
Sale on Epson printers (ends 12/5/09) Read More
If you are my age (erm… 29 and holding!!!), you probably have a bunch of old LPs and cassette tapes that hold music that means a lot to you. Some of it may not even be available on iTunes or even on a cd. If you’d like to have this music in mp3 format, check out
Bring your old vinyl albums and cassette tapes into the 21st century with ion U RECORD Read More
How about a rolling beverage cooler that you can control with a handheld remote control? Is this the product for obese tailgate party attendants or brilliant geeky party hosts? Either way, it’s a fun product that has room for 12 cans or bottles with ice. It can roll up to 40 feet from the host
Further proof that Americans are lazy or brilliant – Remote Controlled Rolling Cooler Read More
If you live in a cold climate, you know that wearing gloves to keep your hands warm isn’t compatible with using an Apple touch screen. Julie had a post last week with a link to an article with a DIY fix for your gloves. If you aren’t the do-it-yourself type, check out Echo Design for the
Echo Touch Gloves Let You Use Your iPhone or Touch in the Cold Read More
Have you ever wandered around in a parking lot trying to find your car because you forgot where you parked it? I know I’ve done that on more than one occasion and each time I feel like a complete moron looking up and down the aisles trying to find my car. Fynder’s are keychain transceiver
Never lose your parked car again – Fynder Read More
Bang & Olufsen is known for their uniquely designed products. The BeoTime alarm click is one of their latest. If you’re like me, it will remind you of a flute. Three FSTN LCDs display the time, while the navigation button allows you to set all the features. The clock can wake you up in the
Flute shaped alarm clock – BeoTime Read More
Have an iPhone or iPod touch? Want to become a DJ? If so then Touch DJ is the app for you! This app is the first and only DJ app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Now you can DJ anywhere with real time independent manipulation of 2 MP3/M4A files. It also supports the common
Touch DJ for the iPhone and iPod touch Read More
From this… to this… Check out (and contribute) to one of the more informative Ebook Reader Matrices: MobileRead_Ebook_Comparison_Chart
EBook Reader Comparison Chart Read More
Do you hate stepping on the scale each morning to check your weight? Anticipating your current poundage level can be a scary thing this time of year, with all the turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, homemade yeast rolls and pumpkin pie. Anyone would be terrified. To help alleviate that fear, we have the Quantum Scale which
Battle of the bulge – Don’t fear the scale Read More
Do you have an aging parent or grandparent with vision or manual dexterity problems? These physical changes can make it difficult for them to use a regular cell phone, but make it important that they always be able to call for help. I know I wanted my Dad to have a cell phone with him
Cell Phones for Seniors Read More
Everyday carry fans will love the Screwpop tool. It’s a 4 in 1 keychain tool shaped like a key, that has a Phillips screwdriver tip #2, flathead screwdriver tip #2, 1/4” hex. nut driver, and a bottle opener. At only $4.95, it would make a great little stocking stuffer.
Screwpop 4-in-1 Keychain Tool Read More