I usually look past most novelty USB hubs, but this one from gadget4all caught my eye not only because it’s cute and unique, with the airplane shape, but the propeller doubles as a fan. There are 4 USB ports and an on/off switch for the fan. Another cute feature is the airplane motor noise that […]
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The Rhythmring is a small polycarbonate tube filled with beads that you wear on your hand to add some extra rhythm to your guitar and ukulele playing while you strum, without hindering your playing. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Astraware makes some of my favorite games for mobile platforms. Now you can have their Solitaire game for Palm, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, Symbian and the iPhone, for just 99 cents (make sure you use this link – which isn’t an affiliate link or anything like that). That’s a great deal considering it includes 12 different
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I was watching some recorded TV shows last night and as I usually do, I fast forward through the commercials (I have a DirecTV DVR). Something VERY odd caught my eye as it sped by, so I rewound and watched what I was sure had to be a joke. It’s the Potty Putter – a
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The Orpheus Wallet from Braithwaite Wallets has been designed specifically with guitar players (maybe even a few ukulele players – you never know) in mind. It’s made of leather with a silk lining and can hold 6 credit cards and some cash. The exterior of the wallet has slots for 3 guitar picks, so you’ll
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Are you good at pattern matching puzzles? Do you like games that move at your pace, not the game designer’s pace? hExistentialism – the “Casual Puzzle Brain Game” by Ayumusoft might be for you. Just resist the urge to fling your iPhone into the wall while you’re figuring out how it works. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin
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If you’re trying to fight pocket bulge and are looking for a minimalist wallet, the aluminum Swiss Wallet from Wagner might be a good solution. It looks nifty enough with its colorful anodized finish and card ejecting mechanism. It’s available in several colors including Blue, Black, Red, Orange and Green. It hold 5 credit cards
Whether you have a mutt or a supposed pure bred, The DNA Breed Identification kit from Viaguard, Inc. will show you which breeds your pooch has descended from along with possible genetic health concerns and personality traits. They send you the kit for free, but the processing will cost you $71 and some change. If
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I have been riding motorcycles for over two decades; nearly twice as long as I have been a true tech-junkie. While I love putting around on my bike, I have always wanted to ride with music playing. I have attempted to make this happen many times over the years but nothing I have tried was
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The Zip Pen is a compact 0.5 mm point pen that is worn on the middle finger of your writing hand so you always have a pen ready while you type on your computer, read your mail or are on the phone. They can be found at Office Depot for $2.99. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Would you pay $100 for a device that could tell you why your infant is screaming his lungs out in the middle of the night? If you answered yes, then you need to check out the Cry Baby Analyser from ThinkGeek. It’s a small battery powered gadget that displays the temperature, humidity and uses advanced
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Yay, my favorite cloud app is getting some new features. I just read on the Gmail blog that instead of having a collapsible label list, that labels are now moving under the Inbox. Don’t worry though, you can hide the labels you don’t use that often. Which is great if you’re like me and have
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It’s no secret that I’m not a girly girl. Give me some old jeans, a tshirt and a pair of sneakers and I’m perfectly comfy. Same goes for my gear bags. I don’t want a froo-froo bag with flowers or Hello Kitty on it. I like like simple unassuming bags that don’t look too shiny
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Ever wish you could compete in a track and field competition while waiting in line at the store, commuting, or otherwise sitting around like a blob? Grab your iPhone or iPod Touch, be sure to stretch first, and then load up “International Athletics” by Ghostlight Ltd. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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The K-box Gel Speaker from Kerchoonz is not your typical speaker. It uses whatever surface it is sitting on as a soundboard. We’ve reviewed similar devices here before. Most recently it was the Free-D i-Ball and several years ago it was the Olympia Soundbug. Neither provided what I would consider ‘good’ sound. When the folks
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I’m a big fan of the Slacker G2 personal radio and have been interested in taking a look at their USB dock for awhile now. One showed up in my mailbox the other day, so here we go. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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“New Media. Original Content. On Demand.” Mediafly is your source for video and audio personalized channels including podcasts and more delivered to virtually any media-enabled device.” I don’t really do audiobooks or podcasts- I’m just too visual of a person to focus on that sort of thing for too long. My mind wanders and the next
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HP announced it would offer its customers a free upgrade to Microsoft Windows 7. HP customers can visit www.hp.com/go/windows7upgrade to check for upgrade eligibility, register and get answers about their PCs and current operating systems. The full press release is included after the jump. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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For some reason, these little ball shaped USB speakers look so cute to me. They are available in 5 colors, blue, orange, pink, white, green for $19.95 from gadget4all.com. How many less than useful USB gadgets do you have hanging on your desktop or laptop right now? SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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If you’re like me, you may have a problem with wanting to keep your new toys shiny. For years, I struggled with this issue on my laptops. For some reason, those “Invisible Shield” type skins never work out for me because I could never get dust and bubbles out of them, and the imperfections bothered
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