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Build Your Own Harry Potter Whereabouts Clock

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If you are a Harry Potter fan and are mechanically inclined, you can make your own magic Whereabouts clock like the Weasley family owned.  The clock in the picture is a one-of-a-kind creation, built by a man who was inspired by a conversation he had with his sons – yes, the magic in Harry Potter […]

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Kindle Beta SDK

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From Engadget and the Amazon Kindle forum, looks like the wish-lists for the Kindle may become a reality.  Below are links to Amazon’s information on the Software Development Kit (SDK). The primary language is Java (micro-edition) and has a few Kindle Application Programming Interface (API) libraries. Amazon SDK Information Amazon SDK FAQ So what is

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Protect your iPad with a Hard Candy Case

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While we all wait to get our hot little hands on an Apple iPad, we can at least drool over the accessories that keep being announced. Hard Candy Cases have some interesting offerings that range in price from $34.95 to $49.95. These cases have zippered or snap-on screen protectors that prevent damage to the iPad’s

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Oregon Scientific’s Diamond Weather Station

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Maybe it’s because we had 8″ of snow last Friday and we’re expecting 3″ more this Friday (NOT common in my part of North Carolina), but I suddenly find myself very interested in weather stations.  Oregon Scientific has many to choose from, but the Diamond Weather Station seems to combine art with weather forecasting.  The Diamond

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Will There Be a Google Tablet?

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According to a story on CNNMoney, Google announced – two days before Apple announced the iPad – they are also entering the tablet arena.  Google has announced they are working on a proprietary, open-source operating system.  The Chrome OS will focus on netbooks, but will probably also work for a variety of other devices, including tablets. 

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Jitterbug supports the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement

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Jitterbug has announced the new Jitterbug J by Samsung in Red. People who buy this phone will receive official American Heart Association Heart Healthy Tips text messages on the Jitterbug that they can implement in their own lives and share with loved ones. This phone also has a LiveNurse feature, which offers unlimited, 24-hour access

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EZ Read Electronic Reading Aid

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The EZ Read Electronic Reading Aid may help people with impared vision to more easily see small print or fine details.  Connect the EZ Read to a TV with the included video cable, place the mouse-like scanner on the printed material, and view the full-color enlargement on your television.  Amount of magnification depends on the size of

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Manta Ray helps reduce neck pain during squats

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This may only be of interest to a small subset of you gadgetites out there, but I found it interesting nonetheless.  The Manta Ray from Advanced Fitness, Inc. is a patented device that can help alleviate neck pain when performing a squat exercise.  Made of molded polyurethane, it features a notch that grips the squat

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