Speech bubble speaker
The Speak-er is a set of speech bubble shaped speakers for your computer or MP3 player. They will be available this summer for $120. Pricey, but cute. 🙂 SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Zoom audio quality + video = Q3 Handy Video Recorder
Zoom wants to get in on the mini camcorder market with their new Q3 Handy Video Recorder. They’ve long been highly regarded for their audio recorders, so it’s cool that they are coming out with something new. But, for some reason they are not riding the HD wave that other mini cameras are riding. The
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Female gadget reviewers wanted (guys can apply too)
I’m wanting to add a handful of new contributors to The Gadgeteer’s already outstanding team of writers. We currently have 15 people on the team (including myself), and all but 3 of us are of the male variety. Don’t get me wrong, I love the guys on my team, but I think we need a
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Connect all your laptop peripherals with one USB connection
My three year old 24″ iMac is starting to act a little flaky, which is prompting me to think about upgrade options. I have been considering not getting another desktop and just going with a laptop as my main computer. If I do decide to go that way, I found a cool looking docking station
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Who needs a desktop PC – Sync your phone with Google
At the beginning of this year I began my journey into cloud computing by moving my server based IMAP gadgeteer email to Gmail for domains. The process was relatively painless and it left me asking myself why the heck I hadn’t done it sooner. My favorite features have been the awesome spam filtering, searching and
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Epraizer card reader – compact and reads SIMs
I wouldn’t normally find a USB card reader interesting enough to post as a spotlight gadget, but this one from Epraizer caught my eye for a couple of reasons. First of all, it’s small and has a swivel USB connector. I like the fact that you don’t carry a cable with you to use it.
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Tiny ElectraShields – Protect your laptop from surges
Tiny ElectraShields are small modules that plug in between a laptop’s power brick and power cord. It will protect your laptop computer and other sensitive electronics that use C6 and C8 power cords from the damaging effects of power surges and spikes. An indicator light lets you know it’s protecting your computer. Following a destructive
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Thirsty Light – Turn your Black thumb Green
The Thirsty Light is a digital moisture meter that takes the guess work out of watering your plants. It’s a metal probe with a leave shaped module at one end, that houses an LED. Stick the Thirsty Light in a potted plant and when the LED blinks, you know it’s time to water your plant.
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EZ Mount – Wall mounted charging station
Here’s another one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” products. The EZ Mount is a replacement outlet plate for your wall, that provides handy shelf for your phone and hook for keys. The key hook doubles as a clever post to wrap and hide the extra AC adapter cord. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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slice Precision Cutter – Cut stuff with style
Here’s a gadget for all you crafters out there. Instead of using an Xacto or razor blade to cut shapes from paper, there’s the slice Precision Cutter from designer Karim Rashid. The tip is a never-rust ceramic blade that lasts longer than steel and stays sharp forever. It never needs sharpening. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Noreve Leather MacBook Sleeve Review
I have reviewed several Noreve cases over the years. All of which had that initial new leather smell as you open the box, top-quality leather, and fine ‘old-world’ craftsmanship. The Noreve leather sleeve for Apple’s 13″ MacBook is no different. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Polar Cardio Gx – Heart rate stats coming to a gym near you
Polar is taking their heart rate monitor experience and making it live, on-screen for health club group exercise classes, like spinning. Class members simply wear a Polar chest strap (no watch required), and their live heart rate data (% of max HR, target zones) is beamed onto a digital checkerboard screen. The data helps people
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Testing a new search feature
Ever since we moved to WordPress last December, I haven’t been very happy with the built in search functionality. It’s pretty bad when the owner of a site can’t find her own stuff. 😉 So I finally made time to install a new search feature. Check it out, it’s at the top of the Right
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Deskstandz let your laptop get vertical
Save precious desk space with these minimalist laptop stands from Deskstandz. $29.99 will get you a stand for your Macbook, Macbook Pro or any PC laptop up to 17″. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Ditch your wallet with the Phone Slipper
Here’s an interesting idea. It’s the Phone Slipper. It’s a silicone case for your iPhone or Blackberry 8300, 8310, 8320 or 8330, that will protect your phone, as well as act like a wallet. There’s a slot in the back where you can slide several credit cards and some cash. It seems to be a
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Lip enhancement gadget – AKA Brad Pitt bait
This is a the dumbest thing I’ve seen in awhile. This lip enhancement kit from SkyMall of all places, claims to make your lips fuller and sexier instantly. Ummmm… ok… Apparently you slather on the included Micro Collagen Plumping Balm and then use the squeezie thing to suction your lips. What I think is funny
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CableDrop Cable Clips – No more cable diving
If you don’t have a hole in your desk for cables, this set of 6 peel and stick clips will keep the various cables cluttering your desk from falling on the floor. They can also be used to route cables for a more tidy desk. The are available from ThinkGeek for $9.99 a set. SHARE
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Flipside 2 – A leather wallet alternative
Back in February, I told you all about a polymer and aluminum RFID shielding wallet called the Flipside. The makers of this product listened to your comments to that original post and comments from their customers, and have come up with the Flipside 2. This new version is thinner, smaller and easier to use than
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Classics2Go iPhone eBook Reader App Review
Electronic Books (eBooks) are huge news these days. From the Kindle to Barnes & Noble’s latest offering, portable readers are the news of the day. While some think this is the wave of the future, I have come full circle from my non-comvergence stance: At some point in the future, there will be a single
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Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605 Review
The Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone (VM-605) is a pretty, slick new device from RIM that combines a hands-free speakerphone with an FM transmitter to let you hear your Blackberry over the car’s speakers. In appearance and function, it is a piece of art. Besides a hands-free speakerphone, it is also billed as your gateway to
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