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Put the Wikipedia in your pocket with the WikiReader

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 […]

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Flip it and watch it – idox Traveler cases for iPhone, iPod Touch and Nano

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 12, 2009 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, Spotlight Gadgets / 2 Comments

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…

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Let Mr. Sun recharge your Bluetooth headset – i.Tech SolarVoice

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 12, 2009 / News / Bluetooth, Headset, Solar, Spotlight Gadgets / Leave a Comment

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

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Stressed pet? There’s an app for that…

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 11, 2009 / News / iOS, iPhone, Pet Gadgets, Spotlight Gadgets / 2 Comments

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

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Is this Weird Al Yankovic’s favorite wallet?

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 11, 2009 / News / Gear, Spotlight Gadgets, Wallets / 3 Comments

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

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Equal Time for Cold Drinkers – The Fridge

By cobinrox / October 11, 2009 / News / Beverage, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

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

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Stop slouching with the PostureTek t-shirt or bra

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 11, 2009 / News / Clothing, Gear, Health and fitness, Spotlight Gadgets / 4 Comments

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

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iPhone apps are everywhere, even on your fridge

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 10, 2009 / News / iOS, iPhone, Magnet, Spotlight Gadgets / 2 Comments

Check out these cute handmade iPhone app magnets from bear duck designs. You can get all 20 standard iPhone icons in one mega-pack or choose 4 of your faves! Stick them on your fridge, filing cabinet, or anything metal. They are 1/2″ (13mm) square and 1/8″ (3mm) tall and have a strong neodymium magnet on

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Make your own coffee pods – Perfect Pod Maker

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 10, 2009 / News / Coffee, Home and Kitchen, Spotlight Gadgets / 8 Comments

The Perfect Pod Maker allows you to make your own coffee pods for most brands, including Senseo, Melitta, Simple Human, Juan Valdez, Bunn Home Cafe, Bunn-o-matic, Mr. Coffee, Hamilton Beach, and more. Unit comes with a starter set of 40 pod papers. Just fill the little filter cup with your own ground beans, place it

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Talk to your BFF while you’re exploring the Titanic

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 10, 2009 / News / cell phone, Spotlight Gadgets / 3 Comments

The next time you’re diving into the murky depths of the ocean, you can tell time with your 20000 FEET CX Swiss Military Watch and talk to your BFF with the OCEAN REEF UWCP Underwater cellular phone system. It’s a special interface box with a 40 meter cable that attaches to full face mask. You

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Bluetooth headset that can record your conversation

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 10, 2009 / News / Bluetooth, Headset, Spotlight Gadgets / 2 Comments

The Celltronix VR1 looks like an ordinary headset, but it is the first Bluetooth headset that can record up to 8 minutes of incoming and outgoing calls. You can also use it to record voice memos. I’m not convinced that this product really solves a problem, but I suppose the voice memo feature could be

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Use your iPhone to monitor your car – Kiwi Wifi

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 10, 2009 / News / Car Gear, iOS, iPhone, Spotlight Gadgets / 6 Comments

If you own a 1996 or newer vehicle and an iPhone, you can use the Kiwi Wifi to monitor your car’s engine sensors, MPG, etc in real time on your iPhone’s display. The Kiwi Wifi is a plug and play wireless device with an attached 6 ft OBDII cable for easy installation. Applications available from

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Static Electricity Eliminator at Think Geek

By Janet Cloninger / October 6, 2009 / News / Gear / 10 Comments

I have a terrible problem with static electricity. I am not exaggerating when I say that I once got shocked touching the car window glass getting out of my car in the rain. By the end of winter, my poor dog cringes when I reach to pet him. It’s so bad that my husband won’t

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No – you don’t eat ’em

By cobinrox / October 5, 2009 / News / Do-It-Yourself / 3 Comments

Only one of these won’t do In fact, neither will just two You really need three For stability

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Return of Spy Vs. Spy? What is that?

By cobinrox / October 5, 2009 / News / 5 Comments

These little things look like cheese. But don’t bite into them please. They’ll save you some time. Make your results sublime. And they’ll make your λΘ♣¶Ωing a breeze. What are they? Tune in tomorrow for the answer.

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Renaissance Art Custom Leather Lined Book Pouches

By Janet Cloninger / October 4, 2009 / News / Cases and Covers, eBook Readers, Gear, Spotlight Gadgets / Leave a Comment

Do you read with your Kindle, Sony ebook reader, or other ebook device “naked”? Do you have your ebook reader in a case, but you’d still like a little more protection for when you carry it in your backpack or bag? Check out the Renaissance Art custom-made leather lined book pouches to protect your electronic

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Kindle Keeper -small, cheap, does the job

By cobinrox / October 4, 2009 / News / eBook Readers, Kindle, Kindle case, Travel Gear / 2 Comments

I recently spent a lot of time in waiting rooms and found that when I got bored with my Kindle and wanted to swap it out for my MP3 player I had no easy place to put my reading glasses. (This was before I saw the review on the Periscope Lighted Folio. ) I was

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How many Mac users are tempted by Windows 7???

By Dave Rees / October 1, 2009 / News / 28 Comments

To begin with, I have to state I am a long time, die-hard Mac user. But recently, I have been using Windows 7 on my (formerly hackintoshed) HP 2140 netbook (the past couple of weeks). I have been a bit tech-bored lately and wanted to give it a try. A Windows-friend of mine gave me

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Vtech DS6321 uses Bluetooth to download your cell phone contacts

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 28, 2009 / News / Bluetooth, Spotlight Gadgets / 4 Comments

Vtech’s new DS6321-3 is a 3 handset system that has the ability to download your mobile phone contacts via Bluetooth. This is the first analog phone system with this ability. The system costs under $100, which is a great deal for a system with 3 handsets (it only requires one phone line connection to the

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Win a Saddleback Leather Laptop Bag!

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 27, 2009 / News / contest, gadgeteer, Gear Diary / 287 Comments

Saddleback Leather Company bags are fantastic handmade rugged leather bags that will last a lifetime and now you can win a Saddleback Leather Laptop Bag to protect your laptop! Winning is easy, get the details after the jump.

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