News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Our very own Android guru Bryan Sherman was recently interviewed for a local FOX network news program on the emerging market of tablet computers. Check out the video. Way to go Bryan!
Bryan Gets Some Face Time on TV! Read More
If you’ve ever made homemade bread, you probably have seen a recipe expressing ingredient amounts in weights instead of volume. Cooking results are much more reproducible if you use weights, but not every one has a kitchen scale. ThinkGeek is offering the Precision Spoon Scale – a spoon with an integral scale. The scale is
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Saw this on SlipperyBrick; the FretLight system is a learning system for guitar. The specialized hardware connects to your PC via USB and has built-in lights which illuminate the frets to guide you through the fingering. This looks like something we need to review! Sorry, doesn’t come in ukulele size tho Julie. Roughly $300 and
Be a REAL Guitar Hero – FretLight Read More
The next time you are out partying with your friends and think that you’re fine to drive home, make sure with your own personal alcohol breath tester from EFO. Blow into it and it will show your BAC level within 20 seconds. It has a built-in LED flashlight too. The price is only $11.50, which
Avoid Accidents and a DUI with a Keychain Breathalyzer Read More
As a long distance runner, I always take a drink out with me when running, especially as I know that I should be well hydrated before, during and afterwards. I’ve tried many different types of drinks bottles, from straight forward sports bottles, to the more specially designed running varieties. However, regardless of which bottle I use, after a
A water bottle for the 21st Century! Read More
In coordination with The 2nd Annual Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band Competition, the generous people at MTV games and Harrahs are giving 5 gadgeteer readers a copy of the yet unreleased Rock Band game Green Day: Rock Band. Find out out to win a copy of this game after the jump.
Win a copy of the Rock Band game Green Day: Rock Band! Read More
novero has announced the Victoria Collection, a line of contemporary Bluetooth earpieces that double as jewelry. These Bluetooth headsets are designed to be worn as a necklace and are constructed with precious metals and gems. I recently reviewed their TalkyOne Bluetooth speakerphone, which I’m continuing to use because it works well and I like the
Bluetooth + Fashion = Novero Read More
The Sony HID-C10 Dash Personal Internet Viewer lets you watch videos, TV episodes, and movies with apps from Netflix, YouTube, Slacker, and other services. You have access to more than 1,000 apps from Chumby for news, games, and other internet content – you can even read email. The Dash connects wirelessly to your broadband connection. It
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Nicola Harper, our favorite gadget junk recycling queen has been busy adding new products to her site GEEKWARE. If you’ve never visited her site before, she transforms obsolete electronic waste into fun and geeky gifts. A few of her latest offerings include cuff links made from the keys of a Macbook and magnets from the
GEEKWARE shows some love to Commodore and Apple Read More
I love it when someone comes up with a cool accessory idea that does more than one thing. Enter the iANGLE. On one side the iANGLE is an earbud carrier that keeps the cord tangle free and easily accessible and on the other side it’s a stand that holds your iPhone or iPod Touch for
iANGLE – Two in one iPhone & iPod touch accessory Read More
The DODOcase for iPad was inspired by the iconic Moleskine notebooks and journals. The DODOcase is handmade in San Francisco of faux leather, an elastic band closure, and a bamboo insert to hold the iPad. All ports are accessible while the iPad is in the case. The case folds back to be used as a
The Texthook is a special holder for your iPhone or Blackberry that allows you to mount to handlebars, a stroller handle, treadmill, shopping cart, etc. Now you can easily interact with your phone even when you’re shopping or working out. It’s priced at $25.99 and is available in Black or White.
Handlebars, strollers or treadmills, we have a mount for that Read More
Sony has finally announced their new camera to compete in the Micro 4/3 segment. You can check out all the details on their web site. If you are not familiar with this segment, it is characterized by smaller size compared to dSLRs and larger sensor than point and shoots. These cameras also have the ability
Sony Announces NEX-5 and NEX-3 Read More
The old Polaroid cameras are gone, but there are still some “instant” cameras around. Urban Outfitters is offering the Fuji Instax Mini 7 instant camera. The camera has auto-focus, auto-flash, and a built-in lens cover. All you have to do is check the LED exposure indicator before snapping the picture. The Fuji Instax Mini 7 produces full-color, credit card
Fuji Instax Mini 7 Instant Camera Read More
If you remember, a few months back, I broke the “big tech” story on The Gadgeteer with Mattel’s new offering of Software Engineer Barbie. She had all the nerdly accouterments and stylish outfit to boot. Mattel’s intention (?!) was to “empower” young girls and motivate them towards exciting careers in computer technology. However, I will
Barbie Goes Geek Follow Up Read More