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Install the Parrot Asteroid receiver in your car, and you’ll be connected to the internet, GPS, telephone, radio, and your mobile device. Main functions are accessible using the jog wheel, but you can also control the unit with voice commands. The Asteroid comes with a GPS dongle, so you can navigate without requiring a […]
Parrot Asteroid – Apps, Web, Phone, and Music in Your Car Read More
I was watching a rerun of Dr. Oz yesterday, which had a segment on kitchen gadgets. One of the products that caught my attention was the iSi Twist ‘n Sparkle beverage carbonation system. Instead of using a kitchen counter cluttering appliance like the SodaStream product that I reviewed 2yrs ago, it just uses an easy
Twist ‘n Sparkle – Make your own soda without cluttering the counter Read More
Just new on Kickstarter but already fully funded in just over a day CineSkates is a set of three wheels that attaches to a Gorillapod Focus tripod and enables fluid, rolling video in an ultra-portable package. “CineSkates can produce shots that have previously been impossible or only possible with bulky and expensive equipment. Here are a
CineSkates – Get ya (camera’s) skates on Read More
I recently reviewed the Epson iPrint iOS app that let me print and scan directly from my iPad and iPhone. Epson just announced that they have an Android version of Epson iPrint. You’ll be able to print files or photos directly from your Android device to any compatible Epson printers on the network. You’ll also
Epson iPrint App Now Available for Android Read More
Guys, it’s never too early to think about the perfect gift for the lady in your life. Next time you need a present for your Significant Other, why not give her your heart? This Anatomical Heart Necklace from ThinkGeek let’s you show your love without compromising your scientific standards. The pewter pendant hangs from a
Give Her Your Heart – Not Quite Literally Read More
A lot of Apple mobile products now include cameras, so I find myself taking more photos than before. When I take a photo with my iPhone 4 or iPad 2 that needs a bit of tweaking, I have to transfer it to my laptop because I have no editing software for those devices. I recently
Snapseed Photo Editing Software for iOS Read More
QR codes are everywhere now, so why not have your own? The QR Code Necklace Pendant from Blend Creations is a stainless steel tab laser-etched with a QR code of your choice. The pendant is 7/8″ X 7/8″ X 5/8″, and you can choose to have it engraved with one of three ready-made messages (I
Identify Yourself with a QR Code Read More
Researchers have used rapid pulses of light to transmit information at speeds of over 500 megabytes per second at the Heinrich Hertz Institute in Berlin. Dubbed Li-Fi (not to be confused with Light Fidelity) is this a viable competitor to conventional wifi ? “At the heart of this technology is a new generation of high-brightness
Li-Fi – Internet at the Speed of Light Read More
If you can’t wait until 2020 to take a vacation on Virgin’s Spaceship to an orbital tour of outer space, then make a reservation in 2016 for the Russian Space Hotel. The cost is a bit steep at $818,000 to travel via a Soyuz rocket to the hotel, and then another $163,000 for five days
Have a few extra million to spend: Take a vacation on the space hotel Read More
LG has released their LSM-100 Mouse with built in scanner. Push the scan button and swipe the page in one go and save your image in a multitude of standard formats including OCR for editable Word documents. It will scan up to an A3 page. To see how it works check out the preview video
LG LSM-100 Mouse Scanner – Save space on your desk Read More
Lipstick Shades offers a line of bright, colorful cases and stickers for iPhones. When you order from their website, you can get them personalized with your name or initials for $56 for an iPhone 3G/3GS or an iPhone 4 case; you can choose from a multitude of styles. You can choose monogrammed iPhone 4 decals
iPhone Cases for the Girly-Girls Read More
Bracketron will be unveiling their new stylus at the IFA in Berlin at the end of this month, but they’re giving us a sneak-peek. The Style-iT combines a ballpoint pen with a stylus that will work with all touch screens. The ballpoint is hidden under the cap, which has a clip to keep it securely
Bracketron Introduces the Style-iT 2-in-1 Stylus + Ballpoint Pen Read More
3D printing is a form of manufacturing technology where three dimensional objects are created by laying down successive layers of material. Industrial 3D printers are available but aren’t the cheapest item around. The Makerbot Thing-O-Matic is an an open source 3D printer for substantially less. Using a 3D CAD program and plastic filament you can
Makerbot Thing-O-Matic 3D Printer Read More
UPDATE: The HP App Catalog is reporting that the current inventory of free apps has been depleted. Hewlett-Packard is offering six free apps to owners of its recently discontinued HP TouchPad. If you were lucky enough to grab one of the heavily discounted tablets you can now download the following apps at no charge from
HP Offering TouchPad Owners Six Free Apps Read More
You can buy customized Tshirts, Mugs, Mousepads, Photo books etc with your own artwork, but how about an audio speaker? That’s new right? Zazzle gives you the ability. You can choose from a large selection of existing styles, or upload your own image to create a one of a kind speaker. Hey, that speaker above
Zazzle Speakers – Customized with your Graphics Read More