What do you get when you combine an author who is a former LEGO Group product designer and a trusty robot companion named Brickbot? You get The LEGO Adventure Book, Vol. 2 by Megan H. Rothrock. This is a 196 page hard cover book that features 100 example LEGO models from the world’s most creative […]
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Dave Rees recently told us about his experiences when he and Ryan Chapman bought Apple‘s new iPad Air on release day. I also bought a new iPad Air on release day, and I had been happily using it as a replacement for my first-gen iPad mini. Eventually both Dave and I replaced our new Airs
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There are a lot of multi-purpose flashlights on the market today with a lot of different options and sizes. So how do you make your multi-purpose flashlight stand out? The ZEROHOUR modular tactical USB battery backup flashlight, a Kickstarter project from Amy Truong and Aaron Son, does it by being versatile and modular. As the
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Let me start off by saying the Scosche boomBOTTLE is a really nice speaker for cycling, or for wherever you want to carry your music. This speaker has high quality construction, great sound, durable rugged exterior, splash proof design, and it fits in most bicycle water bottle cages and cupholders. If you frequently participate in outdoor activities
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Show your Christmas and Android spirit with this fun little ornament from newPCgadgets. Santa will know to leave a new Android gadget under your tree if you decorate it this ornament. Ok not really… But it will definitely add a cute and geeky flair to your tree. The clear acrylic ornaments are 3 1/2″W x 3
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From all of us here at The Gadgeteer to all of you, have a wonderful Thanksgiving day. Even if you’re not located here in the US, don’t like turkey (I’m looking at you Janet) or pumpkin pie (with Cool Whip), please take some time today to count your blessings and give thanks to all the
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This is rather expensive for a USB car charging station, but could it be any cuter? The R2D2 USB Car Charger from ThinkGeek sits beside you in a drink holder; his arms adjust so that he will fit in most holders. Plug him into your car’s power outlet, and he’ll be able to charge two
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When it comes to activity trackers and pedometers, Fitbit is at the top of the list in brand recognition and popularity. They’ve been around for several years and their fitness products continue to evolve and improve. Earlier this year, they came out with their first wrist worn device – the Fitbit Flex. Now six months
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If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably got more than a few USB-charged devices. How many iDevices, smartphones, tablets, and gizmos do you have craving a nightly fill-up? To complicate matters, larger devices (iPads, tablets) usually require a charge that’s beefier than your regular phone charger. Enter the IPEVO USB SuperCharger to the rescue! SHARE ON
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If you use your iPhone a lot for taking photos but find yourself wishing for more versatility, you may find what you’re looking for with the Ultimate iPhone Lens Kit from Bazaared. The kit includes an 8X telephoto lens, fisheye lens, wide and macro lens, a 2X telephoto lens, and a 60X magnifying microscope. The lenses have
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Who reading this doesn’t have a cell/smart phone? With mobile technology today, I would venture to guess a lot of our readers have done away with an old-fashioned line (landline or VOIP) in favor of cellular service. But, what if you have both a cell phone and a line service, or what if you just
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Tokyoflash Japan has recently introduced some new watches with wooden cases and bands. Their newest offering, the Kisai Polygon Wooden Watch, has a dark sandalwood case and a leather band. The face is available in blue or mirror. The watch displays the time and date on the “always on” LCD display; it also has an
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The Slate Mobile AirDesk is a new Kickstarter project that just launched yesterday and has already surpassed the funding goal of $6500. It is made in Tempe, Arizona from a solid block of hand sanded bamboo. A grid of holes has been drilled through the block to help with air flow and heat dissipation. There
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Portable music has been a hit, especially since Sony first developed their Walkman players and then Apple introduced their iPods. But usually these portable players require wired headphones for you to enjoy your music, or you had to plug them in to huge speakers to fill the room with music. Kitsound‘s Hive Wireless Speaker solves the
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We’re about to enter the holiday season, and what can make the holidays even more enjoyable? Music! The generous folks at Audioengine have offered to give one lucky Gadgeteer reader a set of their premium A2+ Powered Desktop Speakers that will make your favorite holiday tunes sound great! We also have a second place prize
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Happy Hour Timepieces celebrate happy hour, with each of their watches highlighting the 5 hour marker. The Ish, for example has a slightly frosted mineral crystal that’s only clear “where it matters most”. Instead of traditional hands, it marks the hours and minutes with their Splash graphic. The screw-back case is made of brushed or
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The tablet stand is a totally new market, yet another that has sprung into being since the advent of the iPad and similar tablets in 2010. Two years ago, when you searched for iPad stand, or tablet stand, you got a few custom-built device holders, crafted in wood or acrylic, and most were more concerned
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If you need to take good pictures for items you sell on eBay or say, review for a website, you need a well-lighted, clutter-free spot for taking pictures. There are folding studios for just this sort of work, but many of them need a large flat space to set them up, and most of them
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The Fitbug Orb is a relatively inexpensive activity tracker that not only helps you track your steps and aerobic activity, but it can also track your sleep and comes with a digital coach named KiK who gives you a little kick when you you need some inspiration to get moving. Let’s see if the Fitbug
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Using your iPhone’s built in GPS to navigate from point A to point B is easy to do as long as you have a cellular signal. But get off the beaten trail and you’ll quickly find yourself lost. If you want to add a high performance GPS to your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad that
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