If you have a child with diabetes, you know how vital frequent blood glucose checks are for his or her health. However, kids often resist these checks because they hurt. Bayer has developed the Didget Blood Glucose Monitoring system that gives kids an incentive to do frequent blood checks. The Didget meter comes with a game cartridge for Nintendo DS or […]
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Remember those virtual reality headsets that Hollywood teased us with for years? Looks like Vuzix may have taken a step or two closer to making them a true reality. Feast thine eyes (pun intended) upon the Vuzix Wrap 920. Touted by Vuzix as the “world’s most advanced sunglass-style video eyewear”, it projects video from any
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LOOPZ from Mattel looks like a cross between a Simon game for the 21st century and a fun new musical instrument similar to one that I saw at the International Toy Fair this past February. First of all it’s a memory game that challenges you to repeat patterns of light and music by waving your
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I have had the opportunity to try many high-end headphones and earbuds over the years; from the Bose QuietComfort 2/3 headphones to Future Sonics’ atrio m5 professional earphones. I have become increasingly finicky and judgmental about which earbuds I use to listen to my music. My current favorites are the Etymotic Research hf5 High-Fidelity earphones;
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The U.S. Government has a small number of apps for mobile phones that allow you to do a variety of things. You can learn about product recalls, get information about TSA rules, news from the White House or the EPA, see the FBI’s most wanted, find and contact the nearest US Embassy from anywhere else
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IvySkin has introduced its first in a line of protective covers for the Apple iPhone 4. Measuring in at a tiny 0.6mm thin, it utilized a crystal clear Polycarbonate material which is 0.8mm on the sides to clear contact with iPhone 4’s new antenna system and super thin 0.6mm on the back for the ultimate
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I’m always on the hunt for spacing-saving, lighter-weight gadgets for my gear bag. I’d been trying out a few different travel mice when a colleague at work showed me a “little dinky Bluetooth mouse” he had just bought, which turned out to be the IOGEAR Bluetooth Optical Mini Mouse. It was even smaller than the
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You might remember Andy’s review of the IDAPT a few months ago. They have just updated this multi-charger with an extra USB port, a glossier and finish, and a few new features including compatibility with the iPhone 4 & iPad. The IDAPT i4 is available now in black, white or silver for $59.99 MSRP. The
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Aluratek’s “Libre” eBook Reader Pro is being added to Borders’ growing lineup of eReaders. Pre-orders are now being taken at www.borders.com/libre with shipments to begin on July 20. The Libre will be available at Borders for just $119.99, significantly lower in cost than many of the eReading devices now available. The Libre offers multi-function features such
The stock keyboard in the HTC EVO and some other Android phones is not generally considered to be the best on-screen keyboard available, but the good news is that it is that there are some good options out now. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Dock. Pair. Play. iSkin makes it that easy to enjoy audio from speakers up to 30 feet away from your smartphone. Once plugged into your speaker system’s dock connector, the Cerulean RX waits to be paired with your iPhone or other Bluetooth-capable device — no drivers, downloads, batteries or charging needed. It also automatically re-connects
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If you’re in the market for a Sony Reader Pocket Edition ebook reader and you like books by Elizabeth Gilbert, the new limited edition Sony Reader Pocket Edition bundle is for you. The bundle celebrates the “Eat, Pray, Love” movie premiere. You get the silver Pocket Edition ebook reader, a special cover, and coupons for Elizabeth
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Thanks to HDTV, we have more multi-media content than ever before, and its growing. But there are still issues: computer proximity, the bird’s nest of cables and whether you can even connect to your TV at all. To solve all that, Wisair introduces their Wireless USB Audio/Video Adapter Set. Featuring HDMI A/V support and VGA
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When Julie asked everyone if they would like to review the Texthook, I immediately jumped at the chance. I thought it would be a great opportunity to review a gadget when I’m ‘out and about’, so to speak. I was quite intrigued by the Texthook to say the least. It’s a gadget which allows you
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Hint: I found this at a real brick-n-mortar store and have never seen it again. Too bad, cause it works pretty well. What do you think it is? SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Typical waterproof fabrics are coated with a chemical that leaves the fabric feeling plasticy or rubbery. The Shinnorie Go! Sleeve for iPad uses new CrossClimate™ microfiber fabrics that have interstitial areas that are smaller than water molecules, so water can’t penetrate the fabric. Air molecules can still penetrate the openings, so heat can dissipate. The
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Avid book readers that like to keep track of the books that they have read and ones they want to read in the future need to take a look at Electric Pocket’s BookLover iPhone app. This is an easy to use application with a nice interface and a promising set of features. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin
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If you are an outdoors(wo)man or a person who lives in an area with a lot of disruptions to city services because of weather, you may sometimes find yourself without a safe source of drinkable water. The LifeSaver 4000 Water Bottle from Hedonics is the world’s first all-in-one ultra-purifying water bottle. The 750 ml bottle
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I don’t play my guitars much these days, but the SpiderCapo from Creative Tunings makes me want to. Even if you aren’t a guitar player, you probably already know what a capo is and does. It presses across the strings on a guitar fretboard to change the pitch of the strings. The SpiderCapo is the
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The Charcoal Companion Steak Station was designed to make your time at the grill more productive and relaxing by letting the Steak Station keep track of the meat temperature while you relax and enjoy your beer. So does it work? How does it compare to those digital meat thermometer forks that we have all used
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