Microsoft to demo “Skinput” technology

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Think touchscreens are cool?  What about touchskins?  Skinscreens?  However you decide to coin the term, Chris Harrison – former intern with Microsoft Research and  “Skinput” developer – wants the process of navigating personal technology *literally* in the palm of your hand. If you’re confused (or scared), here’s how “Skinput” works:  with the help of an

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2011 Ford Fiesta to Receive New SYNC AppLink Capability

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Today Ford is announcing an innovative new SYNC feature called AppLink, which will make Ford the first automaker to be able to voice control smartphone apps inside the car. The first application partners are Pandora internet radio, Stitcher “smart” radio, and OpenBeak which is a Twitter client. Ford is also announcing the first phase in

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Plantronics Announces Explorer 395 Bluetooth Headset

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Including their signature high-quality audio and is designed for the new or casual BT headset user, the new Plantronics Explorer 395 universally compatible Bluetooth headset is attractively styled and easy to use with separate buttons for volume, power on/off, and call answer/end. It’s reasonably priced at $49.95. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Be a Secret Agent with a Spy Sport Watch from Brando

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This looks like a cool wrist gadget for those of you that like to do covert video recordings. It captures JPG still images at a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and video at 1280 x 960 pixels, 30 frames per second. It has 4GB of built in memory and a rechargeable battery. It’s available

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A Mouse for Large and Not So Large Hands

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The Fit-U mouse from Rainbow is the first mouse I’ve seen that has the ability to change from large to medium size by replacing the top cover. The covers are available in different colors and the mouse is switchable from 800, 1600 DPI. The Fit-U is offered in wired and wireless versions and is currently available

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Padster Messenger-Style Bag for iPad

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Padster announced a iPad bag almost as soon as Steve Jobs introduced the iPad.  They are now accepting pre-orders for the Padster Original, with shipping by May 14, 2010.   The Padster is 13.5″ X 11.5″ X 3″ and made of full-grain cowhide, 1680D ballistic nylon, cotton-blend lining, and metal hardware.  There’s a stretchy neoprene pouch

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Keep your Bluetooth headset handy with the BlueKlip

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The BlueKlip is a simple accessory that sticks on your car’s dash, your mobile phone’s case or any other handy location. Its purpose is to hold your Bluetooth headset when you’re not using it. The$6.99 price seems pretty reasonable considering you get 2. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Recycle Tip – Refill Pilot Varsity Fountain Pens

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Wee-Meng Lee sent in a nifty tip for those of you that own a Pilot Varsity disposable fountain pen and would like a relatively easy way to refill the ink instead of throwing away the pen. Wee-Meng has created a video that demonstrates his method. If you have other gadget tips like this one, please send them

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Endurance Bag has spots for all your fitness stuff

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Got a lot of running or gym gear you find yourself lugging about?  Have a look at the Endurance Ultra from Endurance Bag Company.  Though it’s designed for runners, it’s got a ton of compartments that any fitness enthusiast would find useful.  Vented shoe and wet clothes compartments, two insulated water bottle pockets (with a

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Robot iPhone Holder

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If you love robots and you have an iPhone or iPod (Julie, I’m looking at you!), hurry over to Etsy to see this hand-made iPhone Holding Robot by TinHeartMfg.  The little guy is made of copper and brass with a heavy steel base for stability.  He has felt on his torso and in his “hands” to prevent

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