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 […]
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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
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Zenok Leather is an Etsy shop. They sell beautiful handmade leather electronics cases and Moleskine covers. An example of their work is this Handstitched Leather Briefcase (shown, left) made from Italian natural beige leather (2mm thick). The bag is 15″ X 11″ X 3.5″, big enough to hold many laptops. It comes with a brown
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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
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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
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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
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Whether it’s my mobile phone or tablet it seems I’m always looking for new ways to make text input easier and faster. I already own a slew of Bluetooth keyboards, different on-screen Android keyboards, voice input, and somewhere I have a weird stylus that feels like I’m writing with a Slim Jim. The folks at
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Vroom, Vroom….this case definitely makes me think of engines and gear-heads. The Gasket case from id America is unique in the iPhone case world. It is cut from a single piece of aircraft aluminum in the shape of a car engine’s head gasket. A cool idea in a flooded market. The Gasket case is compatible
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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
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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
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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
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The L5 Remote, released by L5 Technology and debuted in 2010, can be used with your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. It connects to your device with a universal dock connector. L5 Remote is a tiny accessory and free app (from iTunes App Store) that acts as a powerful universal remote, helping you control the cable
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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
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We all know that we should exercise regularly to stay fit and healthy, but doing so can be a real chore. Using gadgets to keep us excited about our workouts is just one way to stay inspired to keep up good habits. One such gadget that can help you keep track of your fitness activities
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The Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet is now up and available to “Buy Now” on the Lenovo online store. Models available are 16GB, WiFi-only for $499 and $569 (32GB) and $669 (64GB). Preorder now with delivery of these 10.1″ Multitouch Display (1280×800) , NVIDIA Tegra 2-powered tablets expected to start on 29th August. Preorder from Lenovo *Edit: Some confusion around
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The motion-sensing Wizard Stick from Genius connects wirelessly with your PC (USB connector included) and lets you play games using more realistic motions. With the Wizard Stick with G-Sensor, you can move like you’re actually swinging a tennis racket or golf club or steering a car, for example. With the bundled AIWI gaming platform, you
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Brando has a new external power supply for iPad 2 that can be attached to the Smart Cover so it’s always there if you need it. The Anytone Smart Cover Power battery is 3,000mAh Li-ion polymer (5V, 1A) and recharges from USB using the included USB to micro USB cable. It also comes with a
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This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that…” ideas. The Cardstick is a set of 3 vinyl stickers that you can wrap around the edge of one of your existing credit cards. The stickers do not interfere with the normal operation (swiping) of your card and will provide a 3 inch ruler
Cardstick – A Ruler for your Wallet that Requires Zero Space Read More
If you’re an iPhone user that also happens to be shopping for a new head unit for your vehicle, you might want to check out Oxygen Audio’s new O CAR stereo which has been designed specifically for the iPhone. The O CAR features a built-in RDS-enabled AM/FM tuner, Bluetooth connectivity and a 4-channel, 55-watt amp
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This camera mount from Novoflex is designed to work with certain fisheye lenses to make spherical panoramic photography a snap. The VR-System SLANT mount holds the camera at an angle that makes it possible to get a complete spherical panorama for internet applications like virtual tours with only 3 or 4 overlapping exposures. It works
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