You build with LEGOs and you build with Tinkertoys, but you can’t build with LEGOs and Tinkertoys – until now! F.A.T. Lab and Sy-Lab have created a set of 80 universal connectors that “enable complete interoperability between ten popular children’s construction toys.” (See the F.A.T. Lab site for a complete list.) You can’t buy the […]
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Kids seems to be drawn to our gadgets and always want to play with them, and some parents are brave enough to let them. 😉 And there are a lot of apps, educational and/or entertaining, for kids. Even though the game is safe for your kid, there’s nothing to stop your child from exiting that
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I have been testing id America’s Spark Aluminum In-ear Headphones for a few weeks, and I have to say that this is the first time I have reviewed a product that’s the opposite of its name. When you hear “spark”, you might think of sharp, aggressive, electrical excitement. However, the Spark earphones are anything but that.
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Recently a spate of videos showing a smartphone treated with Neverwet being dipped in water was doing the rounds; however, Ross Nanotechnology’s product goes well beyond that. Neverwet is a spray on or dip application that applies a super hydrophobic coating that completely repels water and heavy oils. Any liquid placed on the coating literally just
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Most of you might know of Incipio. They make great accessories and amazing cases for most of the popular mobile devices and electronics. They have a great case for the iPhone 4/4S called Le Deux. It’s a hybrid case made up of a polycarbonate frame and a brushed stainless steel backing. The polycarbonate frame will
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The anticipation for a new gadget can often be more exciting than getting the actual product in your hands. Apple’s new iPad definitely offers some nice updates with the Retina display, 4G and improved camera, but is it a worthy upgrade for someone that already has an iPad 2? Janet, Dave and I are here to
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Filed directly into the “Things we don’t really need but will want as soon as we see them” category is the Pinza. What is it? It’s a hand polished stainless steel cable manager that prevents cords from sliding off your desk or out of reach. Available in two sizes and priced at $12 for the
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I know lots of us Gadgeteers love stuff like creating and building things with LEGO. Well Nathan Sawaya is a New York based artist who’s taken things to another level. He builds with LEGO for a career 🙂 As a full-time freelance artist Nathan accepts commissions to design and build custom creations. His work has graced photoshoots,
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My daughter has her learner’s permit now, and I’m really not relishing the idea of her being on the road by herself in the near future. The Tiwi Driver Mentoring Solution system could be just the thing she, or any beginning driver, needs to remind her of safe driving practices when an experienced driver isn’t
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Owning an iPhone comes with the responsibility of taking care of it as well. Most of us Gadgeteers would tell you to get a case or protective stickers to protect your iPhone. That’s like one of the first things you do when you get an iPhone. But what if you want a naked iPhone in
CalypsoCrystal’s CalypsoPad Is The Tempur-Pedic For Your iPhone Read More
We’ve told you about the GRID-IT! system from Cocoon Innovations before. These panels are covered in interwoven elastic straps that grip and organize your smaller items. These panels come permanently installed in some laptop and gear bags from Cocoon, and they are also available as separate panels that you can add to your own laptop
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As music storage becomes more computer-based, listening to music – whether it’s from a desktop or laptop model – requires compromises. One of those tradeoffs is sound quality. It’s a badly kept secret that computer sound cards are not that good. Heck, some of them are just awful. It doesn’t matter how much money you
HiFiMAN Express HM-101 Portable USB Soundcard Review Read More
Hokay, I’ll admit it I’m not really a video kinda person I’m more a stills kinda guy. One of the reasons I don’t like video is I don’t have the time or patience to go through a full days shooting to find the highlights, to cut them out into individual files and do all the
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The GPS Watch from runtastic records important parameters from your run: pace, laps, calories, distance, target HR zones, speed, duration, time, elevation and heart rate. After the run, connect the watch to your computer with the included USB cable to transfer your data to your profile at runtastic’s website to analyze your metrics. The watch
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The ODOC iPhone dock is another Kickstarter project. The ODOC is made of aluminum, with glass inserts in the ends and stainless hardware. This dock weighs 2.7 pounds, so it’s heavy enough to allow one-handed removal of the iPhone. The ODOC accommodates most cases, and the cylinder acts as a passive amplifier for the iPhone’s
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I have looked for a solution for a long time to connect my laptops to my various TVs. I have avoided buying converter boxes because I simply didn’t want the hassle of buying yet another device to go in my entertainment center and then have to fish the cables out when I wanted to move
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From design company Frank Etc. comes the concept of the Spider, a mobile solution for connecting to the Web. The Spider Computer is an ultraportable device with a built-in projector and laser keyboard that you can easily carry with you. When folded the Spider can also be used as a mobile phone. “Its three legs can
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When I reviewed the South of Market Audio Dock from Audyssey, I was blown over by the sound, the bass, the size, the… well, just about everything. Everything, except the Bluetooth wireless. As I have said before, I am not a fan of Bluetooth. Maybe the new Bluetooth 4.0 will change my mind, but for
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In my last gadget diary post a few weeks ago I mentioned that I had been day dreaming about my favorite Android feature – desktop widgets. I love my iPhone, but I would love it even more if it had widgets. I’d be overjoyed if I could just display my next several appointments on the
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I never liked the idea of using those blankets and pillows they passed out on airplanes, but traveling with my own took up my entire carry-on bag. Travelrest has a 4-in-1 Travel Blanket that fits into your carry-on without filling it up. Use the 4-in-1 Travel Blanket as a head, neck, or lumbar pillow while
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