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Panasonic announces the availability of apps for their Viera Connect TVs

By I Yarom / April 10, 2011 / News / Apps, Audio, Video, TV / Leave a Comment

At CES 2011, Panasonic released an SDK to enable applications development for its Viera Connect TV line. The SDK should help to increase the amount of applications available for Viera TVs. Panasonic promises an ease-of-use experience when using applications over IPTV, including sports, games, health and fitness, video-on-demand and others. The first application for 2011, NBA […]

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Watch Online Shows on Any TV with Orb TV and Your Smartphone

By Janet Cloninger / April 9, 2011 / News / Android, Audio, Video, TV, iOS, Video Streaming / Leave a Comment

The Orb TV device is about the size of a coaster, but it’s a powerful tool that works with your computer, Android or Apple smartphone, and your WiFi network to transfer music, photos, or video from your personal collection or from internet services. You install the Orb Caster software on your computer (Apple or Windows),

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Pantech Laser Mobile Phone Review

By Andy Jacobs / April 9, 2011 / Reviews / Mobile Phone, Wireless / 18 Comments

The last several years have seen an explosion of mobile phones, more and more of which are able to access features and apps via wireless broadband. Most of the attention has been on the big players with their “smartphones,” such as Apple’s iPhone, RIM’s BlackBerry and the many Google Android-based devices from various hardware makers.

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Piolo iPhone 4 Stand

By Janet Cloninger / April 9, 2011 / News / iOS / 1 Comment

The Piolo stand is small enough that you carry it on your keychain or in a pocket. It’s so lightweight (3.1 grams) that you’ll hardly notice it’s there. However, the Piolo stand is designed to hold your iPhone 4 in either the horizontal or vertical position so you can use FaceTime or watch videos for

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Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 Review

By Elizabeth Daugherty / April 8, 2011 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Computer Gear, HD, Webcam / 4 Comments

Logitech HD Pro Webcam. Whoopity doo. Honestly, I hate to sound negative but I just do not get what the big deal is. I get HD. I do. Maybe not in the same obsession as anyone with a television or cellphone or video camera. That group is a whole different breed. I’ve seen

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Invisible Money Clip

By Janet Cloninger / April 8, 2011 / News / Gear, money clip / 6 Comments

Here’s an unusual accessory – it’s a money clip that doesn’t look like a money clip. The Invisible Money Clip is a sticker that you glue to the back of a dollar (or Euro or British pound, or whatever), and the magnets in the sticker turn that bill into a money clip. You can keep

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MLB.com at Bat 11 for iPad

By Janet Cloninger / April 8, 2011 / News / Apps, iOS / Leave a Comment

Here’s another iPad app for sports fans. With MLB.com at Bat 11 for iPad you’ll be able to watch every out-of-market game in April with a free MLB.TV trial. You’ll be able to see key plays and pivotal moments without blackout restrictions, archived games from 2011 available on-demand, home and away radio broadcasts, breaking news,

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iPad Traveler from Copper River Bags

By Janet Cloninger / April 8, 2011 / News / iOS / 2 Comments

Copper River Bags makes a line of rustic leather bags for laptops, iPad, and most anything you need to carry. These bags are made in the US, but they can be shipped internationally. Shown is the iPad Traveler Bag No. 10. This bag is handmade with leather, microsuede, and solid metal rivets. It has been

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Acme Made 13” Clutch for MacBook Pro or MacBook Air Review

By Janet Cloninger / April 7, 2011 / Reviews / Laptop bag, Laptops and Gear / Leave a Comment

I recently reviewed the Acme Made Lombard Sleeve for 13” MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. The Lombard was a pretty, feminine bag designed for carrying your 13” MacBook Pro and not much else. If you prefer a more unisex look or you’d like a bag with a bit more storage, the Acme Made Clutch is

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Watch The Masters Tournament Live on Your iPad

By Janet Cloninger / April 7, 2011 / News / Apps, iOS / Leave a Comment

The Masters Tournament app for iPad (running iOS 4.0 or later) gives you constant access to this year’s tournament underway now in Augusta, GA. If you are in the US, you can watch live simulcasts of CBS’s weekend coverage, plus eight other live streams of video content – like live tournament play at holes 15

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Never Lose Your Valuables Again with CobraTag

By Janet Cloninger / April 7, 2011 / News / Android, Security / 3 Comments

Attach the CobraTag fob to your keyring, computer bag, purse/gear bag, load up the application to your BlackBerry or Android smartphone, and this security system from Cobra will protect your gear from loss. The application continually monitors the distance between your phone and the protected device; an alarm sounds if they get separated. The application

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Your guitar’s new BFF is the Strumbuddy Troubadour

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 6, 2011 / News / Guitar, iOS, iPhone, Music Gear / Leave a Comment

If you play guitar and also happen to own a smartphone like the iPhone, Droid X and others, or even the iPod Touch, the Strumbuddy Troubadour is a nifty bracket that you can attach to the headstock and then to the back of your device. You don’t have to use a special case with this

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Hercules Introduces Their Latest Generation of eCAFÉ™ Netbooks

By Janet Cloninger / April 6, 2011 / News / Laptops and Gear, Netbook / 1 Comment

The newest generation of the 10″ eCAFE netbooks from Hercules are very thin and light, but they aren’t light on features. Both the Slim HD and the EX HD can playback 720p HD video, and both allow you to surf, check email, shop, and more. They have 10″ screens, 3 USB ports, an Ethernet port,

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STM Asks “Does This Case Make My iPad 2 Look skinny?”

By Janet Cloninger / April 6, 2011 / News / iOS / 2 Comments

The skinny case from STM is a for the person who wants full coverage for their iPad 2 without adding a lot of thickness and bulk. The skinny has a hard-shell back cover that snaps over the corners of the iPad 2 and leaves all ports and controls accessible. The front cover has the magnet

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OtterBox Commuter Series Case for the Samsung Fascinate Review

By James Goforth / April 6, 2011 / Reviews / Android, Cases and Covers / 2 Comments

I asked Julie if she had heard of OtterBox, a friend of mine has the Droid X and he has the Defender series case from OtterBox on his phone, and it looks indestructible. When Julie told me she could get me one to review for my phone I was more than happy to do it.

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Is That a Duck in Your Tub?

By Morgan Bornstein / April 6, 2011 / News / Bathroom, iOS, iPhone/iPod speaker, Kid Gadgets, Wireless speakers / 1 Comment

Bath-takers of the world, no longer will you look upon your showering counterparts and their radios with envy! Your music can now blare loud and proud through your…”rubber” duckie! The iDuck, besides being adorable, is a floating waterproof speaker. Its corresponding transmitter is in the shape of an egg which attaches via headphone jack to

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Songbird Clear Sound Enhancing Device

By Janet Cloninger / April 6, 2011 / News / Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

The Gadgeteer has discussed various gadgets and devices designed to make the lives of the aging safer and more tech-friendly. The Songbird Clear is a device to help anyone with difficulty hearing things as clearly as they used to hear. The Songbird uses Texas Instruments technology to provide outstanding sound quality with low distortion. It

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Rokform – an iPhone and iPad stand from outer space

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 5, 2011 / News / iOS, iPad, iPhone, Stand / 3 Comments

Alright, they are not from outer space, but they look pretty spacey right? The Rokform Rokstand’s are available in 2 versions: desktop and folding, made of anodized aluminum with sound enhancing speaker ports. The desktop stand which is $169.oo has 6 viewing angles and can be used with the iPad. It’s available in a large

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True Utility Keychain Tools Review

By Janet Cloninger / April 5, 2011 / Reviews / Gear, Keychain, Travel Gear / 2 Comments

A while back, I posted a news item about a small capsule-shaped lighter for your keyring sold by ThinkGeek. Turns out the FireStash lighter is made by an English company called True Utility. They sent a variety of their keychain gadgets and gear to The Gadgeteer, and Julie selected me to give them a try.

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Keep an Inventory of Your Possessions with the GearID App for iOS

By Janet Cloninger / April 5, 2011 / News / Apps, iOS / 3 Comments

You know you should have an inventory of all your possessions for insurance purposes in case of fire, theft, or natural disasters. However, it can be difficult to collect and maintain all the information you need for the inventory. The GearID app for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad (running iOS 4.0 or later) lets you track product information

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iPhone Duo brings a folding screen and side-by-side apps to Apple’s phone

DUVA ONE sleep earbuds generate soundscapes and guided meditation that adapt to you

ODYSS N1 hands-on: This AI necklace makes food tracking feel automatic