Not a fan of tea? Then how about some piping hot Hoth cocoa or a cuppa Dark Side roast coffee. Now you can drink the officially licensed beverages of your favorite Stars Wars heroes and villains. We all know that when a beverage is officially licensed, it tastes so much yummier than the non-licensed variety. […]
Yoda loves green tea and so should you Read More
I hate to sound like Andy Rooney but have you ever noticed those bulky camera straps that hang around your neck? They’re supposed to hold your camera and supposed to allow you to port your camera about and it’s supposed to be easy. Have you ever noticed how heavy and bulky wearing your camera around
LensLoop Camera Strap Review Read More
Mimo Monitors has just announced their Magic Touch 10.1″ Capacitive Touchscreen. While a touch screen is nothing new and neither is video via USB connection, the Magic Touch manages to combine both and can be connected using a single USB 2.0 cable. Running a resolution of 1024X600 it’s only fully touch compatible with Windows 7 and
Mimo Magic Touch – Capacitive Touchy Feely for your PC Read More
Plug the 45,000 Station Car Radio from Hammacher Schlemmer into your car’s 12V power outlet, connect it to your iPhone via Bluetooth, and you can stream any of 45,000 AM/FM and internet radio stations to an open FM station on your car’s radio. A free iPhone app streams the stations, including nationwide NPR stations as well
The 45,000 Station Car Radio Read More
Why carry around that big screen notebook or tablet or on the other hand have to put up with a small smartphone-sized screen when you can run Android on almost any device with a USB or HDMI port and a screen? The Cotton Candy from FXI Tech is a prototype USB-sized stick that allows
FXI Technology Cotton Candy – Sweet Android on a Stick Read More
This year, you won’t have to wait to find A Charlie Brown Christmas on television – you can have it as an interactive pop-up book on your Android or iOS phone or tablet. Loud Crow Interactive has created an interactive version of this Christmas classic that’s complete with scenes and dialog from the original program
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Kensington Computer Products Group is one of the old-timers in the computerperipheral business having launched their first product (Apple II System Saver) back in 1981. Kensington’s most ubiquitous product is the K-Lock security slot that is found on many laptops. As Kensington is an established company with a history of quality products I felt relatively
Kensington AbsolutePower Laptop, Phone, Tablet Charger Review Read More
You may want to reconsider using your friend’s cell phone to make a call or send a text. According to KeepingItKleen.com, 16% of all cell phones have poop on them. And when you use a computer keyboard at the office or in the school’s computer lab you may want to bring a disinfecting wipe with
16% of cell phones have poop on them – what are you going to do about it? Read More
The Gadgeteer has told you about some laptop bags with built-in solar chargers. Those are great, but what if you already have a bag you love? The Fuse 4W Solar Charger from Voltaic can add solar charging capability to any bag. Connect this pouch to your bag, and you’ll add two 2W solar panels and a 3,000mAh
Turn Your Favorite Gear Bag into a Solar Charger Read More
Dear Gadget Diary, Gadgets have been keeping me busy the last couple of weeks with the iPhone 4S and now the Kindle Fire. I’ve only had the Fire for a few days, but my initial impressions are that it’s no iPad. But for $199, it’s a nice little tablet. I don’t want to make any
Julie’s Gadget Diary 11-20-11 Read More
You’ve trained for the better part of your life for your flight to outer space with countless simulations, time in a deep water tank designed to simulate the weightlessness of space, rode the “Vomit-Comet” through parabolic arcs, and are suited up and ready to go to the launchpad. What is your ride of choice for
How do the Astronauts get to the launch pad? In a 27 year old Astrovan Read More
When Julie and I recently reviewed the newest, cheapest Amazon Kindle e-Reader, I mentioned that I had ordered the lighted cover for it. The Kindle readers use eInk screens, which don’t have any backlighting. A lot of people say the more paper-like nature of eInk screens is easier on the eyes, but apparently their eyes
Kindle Lighted Leather Cover Review Read More
Finding it hard to get your old film negatives processed these days ? Process and print them yourself…..on your clothing. Lumi’s Inkodye Photo Fabric Dye Kit uses a dye that develops photos on materials like fabric or wood when exposed to sunlight. You can use negatives or even small objects to create images out of silhouettes.
Photo Fabric Dye Kit – Be in your own photos Read More
I received a handful of iPhone 4 cases to review over the last several months, including the Crimson Aluminum Frame Case. Its design and form-factor set it apart from the rest of the crowd. My hope was the design would allow better reception while not compromising on usability or protection….we shall see. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin
Crimson Aluminum Frame Case for the iPhone 4 Review Read More
There’s a lot of software available for the iPad that lets you record and edit music, but you need some sort of adapter to connect the instrument to the iPad. Instead of needing an arsenal of different adapters, the Alesis iO Dock Pro Audio Dock for iPad and iPad 2 lets you connect any of
Alesis iO Dock Pro Audio Dock for iPad & iPad 2 Read More
Duct tape artisans can now enjoy a wide variety of patterns in their favorite cloth tape. Want to create a polka dotted duct tape wallet? Now you can with Platypus Designer Duct Tapes from Fortis Design. There are 14 designs to choose from, that range from plaids and paisley to wicker and leopard. Each
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I love my iPad 2, but I have to admit that its speaker is lacking. I find myself cupping my hand around the back of the iPad 2 to try to redirect the sound to the front – where my ears are. The iSP210 MusicPac Portable Stereo Speaker Case for iPad from iLuv is a
iLuv iSP210 MusicPac Portable Stereo Speaker Case for iPad Read More
I’m sure I wasn’t the only person who was disappointed a month ago when Apple failed to announce the iPhone 5 after many months of rumors and speculation. Instead, we were offered the iPhone 4S – an evolutionary instead of revolutionary update to the one year old iPhone 4. Even though I wasn’t eligible for an upgrade,
Apple iPhone 4S Review Read More
The VueZone system from Avaak is an easy to setup wireless security camera system that we’ve reviewed here on The Gadgeteer. Before today, the VueZone cameras weren’t meant to be used outdoors because of a lack of weather resistance. Now the cameras can go outside when they are housed in the new water-resistant outdoor camera
Avaak Announces New Mounting Options for VueZone Camera System Read More
You may have noticed that I seem to have a lot of bags and purses. Some of them are cheap and some are expensive, but I want to keep all of them clean and nice-looking for as long as possible. I do not want to set my bag in the floor in public places, where
Protect Your Bag from “Bagteria” Read More
