Back in the mid 80’s when I was getting my Computer Tech degree, I remember seeing a guy in one of my classes spinning and twirling a Bic pen around his thumb. I loved watching him do it, but I was too shy to go up to him and ask about it. This was before […]
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I’m a big fan of green devices and ways to save electricity and money. I currently use a Belkin Conserve power strip and love it. The PC and TV TrickleSavers from TrickleStar are similar products, but in addition to the US, there are also versions available for Australia, New Zealand, UK, Italy, Denmark, Germany and
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Check out the iZel. It’s a $25 universal device stand that can be adjusted for portrait and landscape viewing. It has rubberized arms to hold your phone, video player, etc and can be adjusted for different viewing angles. It even stores flat, which makes it nice for travel. Go watch Jason Dunn’s video review over
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The USB Fingerprint lock from BrickHouse Security has taken the standard biometric door lock to a whole new level. This electronic lock has a USB port that you can use to export an access report to a USB flash drive. It will tell you who has been entering and exiting, and when. Very handy for
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Augmented reality advertising is taking off. Do you remember when Dave and his son Jacen discovered the cool new 3D model display feature at their local LEGO store? And then there was the 3D model of the starship Enterprise for the new Star Trek movie. Well, if you can’t get enough of this sort of
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Everywhere you look, small USB and hard drive based media players for your TV are popping up on the market. From obscure products like the Cirago MultiMedia Center, to the extremely popular WD TV HD Player and the Popcorn Hour Media Tank. LaCie has been an overachiever, releasing not one, but six different multimedia hard
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The Split Ring Key Blank is a genius idea from Amron Experimental, the same folks that brought us the Endo Magnet. It’s a key blank that you can take to the hardware store / Walmart to grind into a key. But really the cool part is that the top of the blank is a split
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I’m going to warn you all right now – I’m currently obsessed with finding unique writing instruments. Namely, small ball point pens. In my surfing adventures tonight, I have found the BaliYo. This ‘device’ resembles a butterfly knife, but is actually a ballpoint pen that contains a Fisher Space Pen pressurized ink cartridge. The interesting
Is it a pen, a yo-yo or a weapon? Read More
ThinkGeek’s UV Monkey is a small keyring gadget that will assist you by checking UV levels so that you know when to charge solar devices and and when to go indoors to protect your skin. Once exposed to sunlight, the center will change to different shades of purple to indicate increasing levels of UV light
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Do you have a readily available collection of supplies in case of an emergency? Ice-Qube emergency kits are the first such kits that make a great gift. All Ice-Qubes are organized in a cube to ensure easy access and maximum support and relief when difficulties occur. Many Ice-Qubes are small enough to store in your
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Desk DOTs are a set of six .79 inch (20mm) ceramic magnets. Use them as unique paper clips, fridge magnets, or a fun geek toy to keep you amused while at work. They remind me of a giant version of the CyberCube. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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The new iPhone 3G s has video recording capability, but the microphone faces the opposite direction when you’re capturing video, causing the audio quality to be weak. Brando’s Workshop has come to the rescue with their Flexible Mini Capsule microphone. It can rotate and bend to point at your subject, resulting in a much better
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I started exploring PC based digital multi-track recording well over a decade ago, when it was expensive and impractical. After investing over $5,000 in the endeavor, I eventually wound up with a system that exceeded my much maligned cassette based 4 track portable studio. Fast forward and Cakewalk just sent me their most recent solution,
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The Blackbird Camera from superheadz is a twin-lens reflex camera: one lens is used to expose the film, while the other is used like a viewfinder. This style of camera which goes back to the 1920s, typically uses larger 120 format film. The blackbird, fly uses 35mm film – which can be processed at any
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One of my main complaints about most Bluetooth headsets are the buttons that you use to control them. Fumbling around with your fingers trying to find the location of the button to answer a call or change the volume can be a pain – literally. Have you ever pressed a button on a headset and
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The Grab-it Pack is another gear bag variant that I would persosonally not be caught dead wearing as an every day carry solution. That said, I can see how this type of holster might be very useful for hikers, outdoor photographers, etc. The prices are actually quite reasonable. What do you think, would you wear
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If you’re not a fan of Bluetooth headsets, but still wish to remain hands free while driving, there is an alternative – speakerphones. One such device is the Parrot MINIKIT Bluetooth speakerphone. Let’s take it for a spin. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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I’m always on the lookout for unique pens. Expecially small ones that lend themselves well to carrying in a small gear bag. I think I found one that may replace the Inka Pen that I’ve been using for awhile now. It’s the Valiant Concepts Stainless Steel EDC Pen. It’s made from a bar of Titanium
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T3 is searching for the greatest gadgets of 2009. Cast your vote and you might win big. They have come up with a list of over 150 gadgets in 18 categories for what is being described by some as “the gadget Oscars”. Head over to T3 Awards, check your favorite boxes and you’ll be entered
Samsill Corporation has announced the launch of Altego™, a new corporate brand. The Clear Laptop Sleeve represents Samsill’s first product launch under this brand. They are available in 5 sizes and have a transparent front panel to allow you to see the outside design of your laptop or netbook. They are also water resistant and
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