I’ve wanted to ditch my analog phone for years now, but keep holding on to it due to the fact that I have a T1 line in my home and it’s needed for support reasons. If I didn’t need that line, I’d definitely consider the TK6000 from netTALK. Unlike some VOIP (Voice over IP) products […]
Ditch your landline for the netTALK TK6000 Read More
The TED 5000 series of smart meters allow home energy monitoring in real time. You can even view your electricity usage from any Internet-connected device, including your mobile phone. This device is compatible with Google PowerMeter. Kits start at $199.95 SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Let TED monitor your electricity usage in real time Read More
These kisses from the Hidden Art Shop look like those yummy little chocolate drops, but please don’t try to eat one. They are nifty little holders for CDs that you would otherwise leave laying on your desk. It helps prevent scratching and makes it easier to pick the CD back up. They are definitely more
When is a Hershey Kiss not a Hershey Kiss? Read More
Love your iPhone but tired of having to strip it from its protective case to enjoy the convenience of a docking cradle? Try the Innodock Jr. Desktop Cradle by Seidio. It features a dock connector mounted on a compliant spring hinge. This allows the iPhone to be placed in it vertically, then tilt backward slightly
Non-naked iPhone charging with Seidio Innodock Jr. Read More
To be honest, I have not used a mouse pad in years at either home or work. I walked through my floor at work and found that about one out of 20 were using a mouse pad. With the advent of the laser mouse and the roller ball a thing of the past, mouse pad
Saddleback Leather Company Mouse Pad Review Read More
TerraCycle is a company that converts ordinary trash into consumer goods. They work with schools and non-profits to obtain the materials they use. TerraCycle provides the groups with collection kits and pays them for the waste material they send in. TerraCycle upcycles things like chips bags, drink pouches, and candy wrappers into backpacks, clipboards, buckets, and cleaning solutions. Now TerraCycle has introduced the
TerraCycle Frito-Lay Speakers Read More
The big question for those early-adopters of the iPad: Which version are you going to buy? Whether you are going the thrifty 16gb route or getting the 3G 64gb Cadillac, I’m just curious which one you are going to buy and why? Also, are you going to skip work to stand in line or wait
Question for those Early-Adopters of the iPad…. Read More
This is going to be a very short review. Not because I don’t like the product, but because there really isn’t much to talk about. The iSmartCase is a protective case designed to keep your iPod touch safe. There are a million and one different cases out there that you can buy. However this case
iSmartCase iPod Touch Case Review Read More
Do you have your eye on a multi-device charging system, but don’t want to fork over the $’s to buy one? Have you ever considered making one? That’s exactly what Gadgeteer reader Robert Grenader decided to do. Check out his handy work. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
DIY – Multi-Device Charging Station Read More
AudioCubes has some cute, Lego-inspired earbuds they say “block the unwanted noise from interfering with your music”. These in-ear buds come with XS, S, M, and L ear pieces for a perfect fit. The PlayBrick earphones have a 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug. The 9.5 mm diameter drivers reproduce frequencies in the 20 Hz to 20,000
Elecom Sundries PlayBrick Stereo Earphones Read More
I get quite a few emails every week asking for advice on which laptop to purchase, what mobile phone to buy, help with picking a gear bag, etc. Unfortunately, I don’t always have time to offer advice or I don’t have enough knowledge on the subject to answer the question in the first place. As
Reader Questions – Netbooks and HP Tablets Read More
Single-purpose items are so 2009! Why invest in a flashlight that merely illuminates your surroundings when you can have one wielding enough power to light matches or prepare breakfast?! Enter the Torch Ultra-Bright Flashlight! Billed as the most powerful consumer flashlight, the Torch Ultra-Bright Flashlight packs enough power (4100 lumens) to roast marshmallows, burn plastic,
Light up your life! (And cook some eggs while you’re at it) Read More
Some weeks ago, I wrote an article wondering if gadgets were only for guys and bemoaning the lack of accessories and gadgets designed for women. Memoggy makes a beautiful line of MacBook sleeves designed for women. These sleeves use imported hand-loomed fabrics decorated with hand-painted or hand-embroidered designs. They are lined with a soft fabric to protect your
A MacBook Sleeve for Women Read More
The Cord Catch from OXO is one of those extremely simple little gadgets that you never knew you needed until you had the opportunity to use one. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
OXO Good Grips Cable Catch Review Read More
Did you collect bugs as a kid? I remember doing an exhibit for the 4H fair one year where I collected various local bugs. Catching them was fun, but I found the whole killjar thing a bit distasteful. Even as a kid, I was a tree hugger… or would that be bug hugger? HEXBUG Nanos
Why go outside to collect bugs when you can buy a HEXBUG Nano instead? Read More
If you like your gadget accessories to be unique, check out the handmade leather cases in the Moxie and Oliver Etsy store. In addition to a variety of wallets, watch bands, bags, and other accessories, Moxie and Oliver offer an iPhone case decorated with a sugar skull. They also have a leather Kindle DX case that’s different from
Handmade Leather Gadget Cases Read More
Just looking at this joystick brings back memories of playing Pacman, Donkeykong and Pitfall Harry. The Clear Classic USB Joystick from Retro Thing is modeled after the iconic joystick that us 40 somethings remember from the 70’s and 80’s. It plugs into a USB port to play retro games on a modern PC or Mac.
Nostalgic joystick brings back gaming memories of your youth Read More
The One For All Universal Multi-Charger can charge up to three devices simultaneously, with no sloppy wires. There is an LED light for each charge slot. Once each device is fully charged, that slot shuts down automatically and the LED goes out – so, as well as saving energy, you can tell the charging process
End “charger clutter” and reduce power consumption Read More
It’s only been a day since the big iPad announcement and even though the device isn’t yet available to the public, accessory makers are out in force, hawking their wares. iLuv is showing a wide assortment of goodies, from covers to screen protectors and skins. The entire line of new Apple iPad accessories will be
Here Come the iPad Accessories Read More
Serendipity is a term used to describe a situation that turns for the better without any effort on the part of the receiver. This is how I would describe the finding of these Lights-of-America LED lights that are replacements for the GU10 Halogen bulbs that I have in the track lights above my kitchen sink.
Lights Of America LED GU10 “Accent” Bulb Review Read More
