Don’t leave home without your gadget again

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If you have an unfortunate habit of leaving your keys, purse, wallet, phone, or other personal items behind, you’ve probably wished you had some magic way to find whatever you’ve lost before someone else does.   With the inSite Anti-Loss Bluetooth Smart Proximity Alarm and free iOS app, you’ll save time and effort searching.  Attach the wallet […]

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Facebook public post embedding announced

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Is Facebook moving away from a mainly private social network?  Until now, there wasn’t an easy way to embed Facebook status updates, posts, or your favorite photo/video of the moment into other news websites or blogs.  Well, today that all changed.  Facebook wants to branch out into more “live” web events – think Twitter-esque.  Only a handful of

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iPhone + 22 tools = There’s a case for that

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Last November, I told you about an indiegogo project for the TaskOne iPhone case. The project surpassed their funding goal of $32,000 and they are now taking orders. The TaskOne is a thin profile case for the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 that effectively turns your phone into a multi-tool. You didn’t read that wrong,

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Philips compact fluorescent bulbs with built-in photocell automatically turn on your porch lights

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I recently reviewed the Belkin WeMo Switch and said it was one of the steps I was taking to automate my home and increase its security. The Switches work great to control lamps plugged into outlets inside my house, but my porch lights don’t plug in to an outlet. I had first thought that I

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You’ll say OMG for Brando’s MicroUSB OTG 4-port hub

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If you think Brando’s MicroUSB OTG 3-port hub with smartphone stand which I reviewed recently is cool, you’re going to flip over the MicroUSB OTG 4-port hub also from Brando. It has one more port so that you can connect an extra USB gadget to your Android powered smartphone. Imagine connecting a regular USB keyboard,

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Brick Joystick – Another gadget that claims to improve your mobile gaming experience

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Last week I posted a review of the Invisible Gamepad Kickstarter project, which are easy to use stick-on gamepads for smartphones and tablets. I found that the Invisible Gamepad worked better than other stick-on joysticks that I’ve tried in the past (see related reviews at the bottom of this post), but it still lacked a

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Vaja Leather Grip Hardshell Case for iPhone 5 review

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This is the third case I recently received to try with my iPhone 5 from Vaja Cases.  The Leather Grip Hardshell Case for iPhone 5 is a leather-wrapped hard backcover case.  It’s quite different from the Vaja flip-cover cases I recently review.  (Check the related links at the bottom of the review.)  This case is for the person

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The Summit AUTOSEAL Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle keeps its cool when it’s hot

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If you are like me, you are always looking for ways to be a good steward to Mother Earth. One way I do this is by using a water bottle instead of buying bottled water. The issue I have with most water bottles (and bottled waters for that matter) is that they don’t keep my

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Kwikset Kevo lets you open your front door with a gentle caress

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Kwikset, longtime makers of locks and keys, have announced that their new Kevo deadbolt lock will be available for pre-order starting today. The Kevo looks like a standard deadbolt style lock that you might find installed in most doors. But it uses Bluetooth Low Energy™ 4.0 technology to turn your smartphone into an electronic key

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Travelon introduces a waterproof tablet pouch with a built-in stand

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I’ve seen a lot of waterproof pouches for smartphones and tablets, and they all seem to be a variation of a Ziploc baggie on steroids.  They will protect your electronics against water damage, but that’s it.  The new Waterproof Portfolio for Tablets from Travelon adds a stand function to the waterproof case, making it easier

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UpWrite desks are height adjustable and can even take your messages

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Back in the olden days when CRTs had glass screens, I used to use a dry-erase marker to leave myself a note right on the screen for important things I needed to do first thing after getting to work.  I don’t dare write on my screens with anything now, so I just have to put

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Eagle Tech Neptor ET-KB300BF-WH Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard for Tablets & Smartphones review

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Bluetooth keyboards tend to come in two varieties: a case for a tablet you are using with a keyboard built in, or a universal Bluetooth keyboard that is not device-specific. The Neptor ET-KB300BF-WH Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard for Tablets & Smartphones by Eagle Tech, USA falls into the second category.   It’s a portable keyboard that can

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Waterproof, drop proof, dirt proof cases for the Samsung Galaxy S3 are now available from LifeProof

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San Diego based LifeProof has just announced 2 new protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy S3. The nüüd and frē cases offer extreme protection and usability for this popular Android smartphone. Features include: Waterproof down to 6.6 feet / 2 meters for 1 hour Shock proof to Military Standard 810F-516 to withstand drops and shocks

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