Last year at this time, I reviewed my very first RC helicopter. It was the PicooZ from HobbyTron. I guess it’s only fitting that almost one year later, that I review a step up from the PiccoZ; today I’m going tell you about the Hornet 3.
HobbyTron Hornet 3 Series Mini RC Helicopter Read More
The Kroma and U2 Ultra are both exceptionally well designed and constructed
LED flashlights made by SureFire. Overall their basic form, function, and technologies are the same. Both are small enough to carry in your computer bag, backpack, purse, or coat pocket. And while they are not really a tech-toy, they certainly qualify as a well crafted piece of equipment.
SureFire KROMA and U2 Ultra LED Flashlights Read More
This toy doesn’t require batteries, firmware updates, cables, screen protectors or a case. It does require careful handling and some training though… After 2 years with out a dog, I finally caved in and got new puppy today. He’s an 11 week old schnoodle (cross between a poodle and a schnauzer) and as you can
I just bought a really cool toy! Read More
A few weeks ago I posted a link to a site that offered Christmas ornaments made of circuit boards. Here’s another such site, but this one offers different types of jewelry. Debby Arem Designs has some really interesting offerings. I especially like the key chains, clip boards, and bookmarks. You might get some holiday gift
Jewelry made from circuit boards Read More
What kind of case do you use for your iPhone? For me, I tend to keep it naked, but if I did want to use a case with it, I would pick something that added the least amount of bulk and weight. ezGear offers several case options that fit that criteria. They sent me their ezSkin Max and ezSkin Slimline iPhone cases to try out. Here’s what I learned…
ezGear Slimline and Max skins for the iPhone Read More
As of today, the comment system that was only implemented for the gear diary posts, will now be operational for reviews and articles. Posting via the VBBS forums will be turned off later today. Everyone will still be able to see old posts in the forum area, but they will become view only. All new
The new comment system has been implemented site wide Read More
Being an overweight diabetic is a pain in a lot of ways, but one of the biggest is the ongoing job of trying to lose weight- which always seems to find its way home. I welcome any tool in the fight, and CalorieKing’s Handheld Diet Diary was brought to my attention as a possible ally.
CalorieKing Handheld Diet Diary: Palm OS Utility Read More
Cute earbud cable holder that contributes part of each sale to charity. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Earbud Jack Read More
One of my co-workers at my day job (Cummins Inc.) has just started a new blog called A Better Geek. She co-authors the site and from what I’ve seen so far, it’s got a good mix of gadgets, Windows OS talk, Mac talk and general propeller head fun. Check it out. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
New geek blog to check out Read More
This is pretty much off topic, but that’s never stopped me before has it? I just wanted to mention that I started up a second review website over the weekend. It’s called Ukulele Review and I’ll be reviewing CDs, DVDs, books, instruments and accessories that relate to this little four stringed instrument. I might have
Kingston, long known for their computer memory products, have added some new USB flash drives to their DataTraveler line of offerings. Today I am going to tell you about their Mini Fun and Mini – Migo drives.
Kingston DataTraveler USB Flash Drives Read More
This time of year (or anytime for that matter) is a good time for a gadget like this one. Zibra Open It helps you open those horrible plastic packaging that products all seem to come in these days. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Cure Wrap Rage Read More
Toshiba isn’t normally a brand name that comes to mind when a conversation about portable media players takes place. Today I’m going to take you on a tour of two of their gigabeat players, the T and U-Series portable media players.
Toshiba Gigabeat U and T Series Portable Media Players Read More
Most of us are back to work today. Yay! Not… I slept through my alarm this morning. Argh! In case you weren’t aware, today is Cyber Monday, which is the online version of last Friday’s Black Friday. Today is the day when a lot of people are doing their online holiday shopping. Not me though,
It’s just another cyber Monday Read More
Strong neodymium, silicone and steel fridge magnet that doesn’t have springs or clips to wear out and break. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Spotlight Gadget: Endo Magnet Clip Read More
I’m wondering how many of you were crazy enough to get up early and go shopping today? Me? No way! I didn’t drag myself out of bed until almost 9am ;o) My preferred method of shopping is in my pajamas in front of my iMac! If you share my lazy shopping style, here is a
Today is Pink Friday, not Black Friday Read More
I want to wish all of our readers a very happy Thanksgiving. You don’t have to be an American to appreciate the idea behind today’s holiday. Everyone should take a couple of minutes and reflect on what they are thankful for. I have so many things that it would take an hour to write this
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Read More
Do you like your gadgets to have some color and that retro-style? Well if so, boynq’s iCube II speaker and docking system might be something to add to your collection.
Super fancy USB flash drives made of exotic “Merbau†wood, silver and natural stones such as amber and striped flint. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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