News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
I have a drawer in my office that is dedicated to receipts. When I get a new receipt, I just open it and shove it in. I don’t organize them at all. Then when tax time rolls around, I kick myself for being so lazy. I think I found a cool solution to my problem […]
Tame the paper monster – NeatDesk Receipt Scanner Read More
Check out the new sleek and compact wireless Inspire S2 speaker system from Creative. This 2.1 system includes a 17-watt subwoofer and 2 palm sized satellite speakers. It makes a great companion for notebooks, PCs or mobile devices and provides wireless music playback via its built-in wireless receiver (using the apt-X Audio Codec) or any
Bluetooth Laptop Speakers – Creative Inspire S2 Read More
Appswell launched yesterday, releasing a free iPhone application (also called Appswell) that uses crowdsourcing to identify and build the next great iPhone app. Appswell allows users to submit creative, entertaining and useful application ideas and receive immediate community feedback and votes. Winners will have their iPhone app developed and sold, and in return they will
Your iPhone app idea could earn you $1000 Read More
Some gadgets are useful and some are just cool. The Faucet Light from Science Toy Store can be both. The blue Faucet Light is just cool. It is switched on by the pressure of flowing water and turns your water stream a pretty blue. The light turns off when the water flow stops. This light
Faucet Light from Science Toy Store Read More
Protect your Kindle 2 or original Kindle eBook reader with the Kozette from Monkey Lisa. Like a traditional book cover, this wrap and tote slips over an existing Kindle cover. Reflect your own style by choosing from several designs. Each Kozette is reversible, giving you two, interchangeable designs for one price ($19.00). It’s washable too.
Keep your Kindle Cozy with the Kozette Read More
The In Your Face iPhone and iPod Touch Stand features a clip, a flexible 8” neck and an adjustable swivel head. Use it on a plane, at your desk, on your treadmill or in your car for maximum screen visibility. You can get one of your own for $29.95.
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The Blackfire CLAMPLIGHT is a flashlight that uses a 1 watt Cree White XR-C LED that outputs 65 lumens and is powered by 3 AAA batteries that can provide light for 26 hours (max output for 7 hours). That all sounds pretty ordinary, but what makes this flashlight unique is the built in clip, swivel
Clip, Swivel, Illuminate – Blackfire CLAMPLIGHT Read More
The purpose of the Smooth Away Hair Removal System is to rid one’s self of furry follicles from the extremities by way of a “crystallized smoothing pad”. The main advantages are: removal of said particles without the need for a razor; without water; without soap; without waxing; without pain; and (if you read some product
Fact or Fiction: Smooth Away Review It Works No It Doesn’t Yes It Does No it… Read More
This has to be the niftiest home appliance that I’ve seen in a long time. It’s the Dyson AM01 Desk Fan. Who cares about desk fans you scoff? Well this one doesn’t have any blades! It uses Air Multiplier™ technology to generate smooth, uninterrupted airflow with no unpleasant buffeting. Ummm… whatever… it doesn’t have any
A fan with no blades? Dyson of course. Read More
Robin sent this to me this afternoon and I thought it was worthy enough to share with all of you. Do you suffer from cold hands? I sure do. Here’s a neat solution that can actually kill two birds with one stone. It’s the ValueRays Warm Mouse. It’s a regular USB mouse that heats up
Cure for frostbit fingers – ValueRays Warm Mouse Read More
If you have an HTPC (Home Theater PC), it can be a pain to navigate your media from your couch. Sure, you can use a wireless keyboard, but they take up space and can just be awkward to use. The new GlideTV Navigator has been created to solve that problem. It’s a palm sized wireless
A mouse for your couch – GlideTV Navigator Read More
Earlier this year, we reviewed the Clickfree Portable Backup drive. Now they have an even smaller solution with more features. The new Clickfree C2 is a Windows and Mac OS X compatible drive. It is available in 250 or 500GB capacities and has a built in USB cable that snaps into the body when not
Lose your Sidekick data? Don’t let the same thing happen to your PC – Clickfree C2 Read More
Remember the Case-Mate ID iPhone wallet case that I showed you a few weeks ago? Now we have another iPhone wallet case to choose from. This one is the PocketPack and it differs from the Case-Mate by the fact that it is dockable. It also has a built in LED flashlight. It’s available in several
Dockable iPhone Wallet Case – PocketPack Read More
Openmoko announced today the availability of WikiReader, a palm-sized electronic encyclopedia containing the more than three million English language articles of Wikipedia that can be accessed immediately anytime, anywhere without requiring an Internet connection. This small instant-on device has a monochrome touch screen and is powered by 2 AAA batteries that are claimed to work
Put the Wikipedia in your pocket with the WikiReader Read More
The Traveler series of cases from idox look pretty cool because they flip open to create a stand that puts your iPhone, Touch or nano in landscape mode. Handy for in-flight viewing or when you want to use your device as an alarm clock. Remember the Kensington Nightstand? I’d rather use this case instead…
Flip it and watch it – idox Traveler cases for iPhone, iPod Touch and Nano Read More
The iTech Dynamic SolarVoice 908 Bluetooth headset has all the typical features one would expect from a headset. It has A2DP, multipoint, and noise reduction features. But, it has one feature that no other headsets have (yet)… It has a built in solar panel that will allow you to recharge its batteries via sunlight. Pretty
Let Mr. Sun recharge your Bluetooth headset – i.Tech SolarVoice Read More
Just when you thought you’d seen an iPhone app for every imaginable task under the sun, comes Pet Acoustics. Pet Acoustics provides soothing music that enhances the lives of dogs, cats, horses, and their people to maintain balance and well being in their living environment. Janet Marlow, composer and the leading authority on music for
Stressed pet? There’s an app for that… Read More
It’s the Smart Accordion Wallet, a 4″L x 3″ W x .75″D (2 oz.) zippered wallet made of Italian leather with 10 slots for organizing up to 20 cards and bills. Includes an exterior coin pocket on one side and easy ID window on the reverse side. I really like the idea of being able
Is this Weird Al Yankovic’s favorite wallet? Read More
There are plenty o’ devices and gizmos out there to help keep your coffee hot, but for those who prefer refreshments at the opposite side of the thermometer there is only a dearth of either lame Styrofoam “coozies” or tepid “peltier effect” boxes with fans. But I had forgotten about The Fridge — a freezable
Equal Time for Cold Drinkers – The Fridge Read More
I have crummy posture, so this gadget / clothing product caught my attention when I saw it in the latest Skymall catalog on my flight back from Fort Myers Florida this past week. The PostureTek Biofeedback Apparel System is available in a shirt or bra design. An adjustable controller is located in a hidden pocket
Stop slouching with the PostureTek t-shirt or bra Read More