10 Really Crappy Apps for the iPhone – Literally

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The other day I was searching through the iTunes app store for a new game to play on my iPhone. I checked the puzzle games section, the card games section and then the racing games section. As I was flipping through the pages of apps, one particular game icon caught my eye. It was for […]

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Keep your data safe with a Data Locker drive

The Data Locker from Origin Storage is a device that combines a external USB hard drive with an added layer of security. It has a touch screen interface that can be programmed with a password of up to 18 digits. There’s also a self destruct response feature if it detects a brute force attack. There

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Multiple LCDs or one ginormous one?

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Do you have multiple LCDs connected to your desktop or laptop computer. Would you trade them for this 41 inch wide monster from Ostendo? The CRVD has a 43 inch diagonal curved display with a maximum resolution of 2880 x 900. It’s actually a projection monitor that uses DLP technology. It has DVI and HDMI

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Hand shaped custom guitar hangers – Grip Studios

Check out these made to order resin and steel reinforced wall mounted guitar hangers from Grip Studios. They are available in different colors and shapes, including human hands, skeleton hands and monster hands. They are priced from $39.99 up to $119.99. I need some of these for my ukuleles 🙂 SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Wacky USB device of the day – Ultrasonic Mosquito Repeller

Nothing can ruin a nice day outside quicker than unwelcome mosquitoes. Keep them at bay with this USB powered, ultrasonic insect repeller from Uxsight. It generates a low buzz, inaudible to the human ear while the mosquitoes do not like it and stay away. It is completely safe for adults and kids, as well as

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Sony PRS-600 Touch Edition Reader Review

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Last month, news of two new Sony readers leaked when someone found repair manuals for new devices called the PRS-300 and the PRS-600.  Gadget sites were rife with speculation about these devices and when they’d be released.  Sony quickly confirmed that these new devices would be released at the end of August, and they even

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Extra power for your iPhone without extra bulk – Lenmar PowerPort

There are a bazillion companies selling external battery chargers for the iPhone and other USB enabled devices. This power packs are really convenient when you’re away from your computer or a wall outlet and your favorite gadget is low on juice. But it seems like most of them are pretty bulky and expensive. I just

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Brenthaven combats gear bag boredom – Switch MB

Brenthaven has just released a messenger bag that includes a feature that I thought of a long time ago.  Since I don’t manufacture gear bags, that idea has just been floating around in my mind with no where to go. 😉 I’m glad that Brenthaven thought of it too. It’s switchable messenger bag flaps. Each

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Get ergonomic with the Goldtouch Go! Travel Keyboard

We’ve seen ergonomic keyboards like this for our desktop computers, but this is the first time that I’ve seen one made especially for laptops. The Goldtouch Go! Travel Keyboard that offers similar key feel and travel distance as found on the standard desktop keyboards. Typical laptop “mini” or “compact” keyboards can have shortened key travel

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Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 Review

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Like a lot of us, I travel for work fairly often, lugging my rotator-cuff rending Lenovo T60p (with extended life battery) and its builders-grade power brick through airports and hotels.  Because of this, I am rather fanatical about accessories that can help me save time, weight and space, both on my daily grind commute and

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An entire magazine devoted sneakers? Who knew?

Yesterday I was stopped by a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Bloomington, IN and spent about an hour perusing their magazine racks for cool things that I thought you guys would like to know about. We all know that there are magazines about almost any topic you can think of, from sports, computers, news, hobbies,

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Velcro gets an upgrade – Steel Velcro

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There’s a new version of Velcro in town and it’s called Metaklett. German engineers have taken the familiar nylon hook and loop fastening system and re-created it in steel. This new material can support both extreme weights and temperatures and may soon be used for building facades and car assemblies. Just like regular Velcro, this

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Clocks that listen to you – Moshi Voice Control Alarm Clocks

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These two clocks from Moshi will listen to your voice commands without any speech training. Use your voice to perform actions like setting the alarm, turning off the alarm, hearing the temperature, date, etc. There’s a full size and mini version of the clock, priced from $24.99 up to $49.99. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Apple fanboy must have!

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Even when you need to be formal you can still show off your geeky side. For once, lose the pocket protector and let your accessories do the talking, or at least let them show your inner nerdiness. These iPhone cufflinks will definitely do that for you! They even come loaded with you favorite apps 🙂

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Tune, record and stay in time with one device – Tascam PT-7

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Available in October, the Tascam PT-7 shoves three devices into one small package. The PT-7 starts with a high-speed chromatic tuner, adjustable to 7 alternate scales, adds a metronome that plays from the speaker or headphone at rates form 30 to 300bpm in six time signatures. And throws in a mono recorder that employs the

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Low profile laptop backpack from BUILT

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Gear bags are all the rage these days, most sporting voluminous cc’s of storage space and a plethora of pockets and compartments for storing our gadgety goodies.  The BUILT Laptop Backpack follows a bit different philosophy.  Looking like a cross between a sport parachute pack and a bullet-proof vest, this über slim and contoured carrier

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