Apple Remote 2.0

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Apple’s released a new version of its Remote app for the iPad/iPhone/Touch family, and it’s bringing some long asked-for updates. The biggest one is support for the large iPad screen, making this a true iPad app finally. The other big feature is the Retina Display upgrade, making everything look great on the iPhone 4. Besides

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Popular Mechanics Posts 2010 BREAKTHROUGH Awards

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Popular Mechanics lists 10 products and innovators in science and technology that they believe moved society forward in 2010. The winners vary from vehicles, to mobile processors, to a battery powered hedge trimmer. Who knew that keeping your bushes neat and tidy could be a life changer? 😉 Full press release after the jump. SHARE

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Sony PRS-650 Touch Edition eBook Reader Review

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It’s September, and that means updated readers from Sony!  I’ve been a devoted fan of the PRS readers since 2006 – first the PRS-500, then PRS-505, and the PRS-600 last year.  I’ve loved my Sonys and spent thousands of hours reading on them over the years.  Unfortunately, the PRS-600, while beautiful, eventually fell out of

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The Limited Edition DROID R2D2 from Verizon will be available Thursday

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If you’ve been waiting for the special edition Star Wars R2D2 Droid 2 smartphone from Verizon, you’ll be happy to know that will be available on September 30th. Show off your geekiness by sporting a Droid 2 with cool R2D2 graphics on the back and exclusive Star Wars inspired content such as: Exclusive content comes

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Scosche Launches the motorMOUTH II Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit

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Scosche has announced the motorMOUTH II, plug and play Bluetooth handsfree car kit and streaming audio receiver. This is a compact device that plugs directly into the front Aux-in/MP3 jack on your car’s stereo. If you don’t have a front jack, Scosche provides a relocation cable along with a Y adapter for users that prefer

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Saddleback Leather Company Macbook Laptop Sleeve Review

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Saddleback Leather Company offers a variety of rugged leather bags, suitcases, duffles, wallets and accessories that have earned the reputation of becoming heirloom quality items that your family will fight over after you’re dead. I don’t know if Macbook Pro laptops will be around at the time of my demise, but if they are, I

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My Thoughts on the Motorola Droid X After One Month

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It’s been 30 days since I terminated my contract with AT&T, ditched the iPhone 4, signed up with Verizon and purchased a Droid X. For the most part, the move has been a good one. Verizon’s call quality and 3G coverage in my area are significantly better than AT&T. But has the transition been all

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MobileEdge ScanFast Element Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bag for Women

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This TSA-approved laptop bag from MobileEdge is  pretty and practical and designed for women.  The ScanFast Element is made of faux brown leather with pink, brown, or green suede accents and has a striped satin lining.  There’s a large, zippered organizer pocket on the front to hold pens, phones, and other small gadgets.  There’s even a Wireless Security Shield

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Get Fit with Wahoo Fitness and your iPhone

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I’m guessing that there are 100’s of fitness related iPhone apps in the app store right now, but there aren’t many hardware/app solutions other than the Nike+ which has been designed to track running and walking. Now there’s an alternative. It’s the Wahoo system which makes your iPhone, Touch or iPad compatible with ANT+ sensors.

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Keep your kids iSafe with an alarm enabled backpack

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Designed for kids ages 8 and up, the iSafe backpack has a built in security system, which is powered by batteries and can be activated by the wearer pulling on a cord. Once the cord is pulled, the bag sounds off as loud as a car alarm and can run up to 2 continuous hours

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Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones Review

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How do you judge a pair of headphones in this pristine, digital age when you’re listening to a new track from Jónsi and Alex that has analog noise added for effect? I have no idea, but boy, does it sound ethereal and haunting. The track is “Daníell In The Sea”, which may not be your

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HyperMac Stand – the World’s First iPad Stand and Battery

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This HyperMac Stand for iPad from HyperShop looks surprisingly like the GroovyStand Dual I reviewed some time ago.  The HyperMac Stand is made of plastic instead of wood, and it has rubberized slots to protect the iPad.  It also has two slots that can accomdate the iPad in horizontal or vertical orientation, and it will hold a naked

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Wield the Force with the Lightsaber Pen from ThinkGeek

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If the pen is mightier than the sword, the lightsaber pen must be mightier than … everything!  ThinkGeek has three Star Wars Lightsaber Pens to help you hone your skills.  The pens arrive in a collector’s tin, and you can choose from red, green, or blue.  They are only $19.99 each – a small price

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Target Stores to Sell iPad Beginning in October

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According to many news sources on the internet, including my hometown paper, Target stores will begin selling iPads beginning October 3.  They will apparently be offering four models, both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi/3G models.  Prices will match Apple pricing, but Target credit card holders will be able to get a 5% discount on the iPad beginning October 17. 

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Seagate FreeAgent® GoFlex™ TV HD Media Player Review

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I’ve read reviews on The Gadgeteer for media players that hook up with your TV or home theater setup and let you view your home videos, pictures, movies, and even play your music files.  I’ve always been interested in them, but I’ve never had one of these devices.  I had looked into an Apple TV

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An Alligator for your Keyring

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The MyArk Ti-6Al-4V Alligator Wrench is a key ring multi-tool made from Ti-6Al-4V, which is an alpha-beta titanium alloy with medium to high strength. The tool features a bottle opener, a ratchet wrench for nut sizes from 3/8”- 3/16” on one end and metric 10mm- 4mm on the opposite end (perfect for car battery terminal

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ElementCase Vapor Case for iPhone 4 Review

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If ever a manufacturer has handed third-party accessories manufacturers a blank check, it was Apple with the iPhone 4.  Whereas the third-party smartphone case market traditionally sets its sights on those who want to protect or personalize their phones, the widely-publicized “Antennagate” issue has effectively ensured that practically every iPhone 4 owner will purchase a

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