Logitech’s newest touchpads replicate a touchscreen experience for Mac or Windows users

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Logitech has introduced two new touch pads with smooth glass surfaces that replicate a touchscreen feel.  There are versions for both Mac and Windows computers.  Both versions have a large touch area and both are USB rechargeable.  The Rechargeable Trackpad for Mac (top) connects to your Mac computer via Bluetooth and allows you to control […]

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Basis brings style and fitness into a single watch

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Keeping track of your overall fitness normally involves pesky pedometers and uncomfortable chest straps. But these do not cover everything, and its your responsibility to put the information together. Basis has come up with a watch that incorporates a pedometer, heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and more. The Basis band collects and analyzes your data

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Valve has released Steam for Linux

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Hooray!  Valve has finally released the popular gaming platform, Steam, for Linux users. Right now it’s only supported under Ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10, using the Unity, Gnome or KDE desktop environments.  Steams says that more Linux distributions will be fully supported if/when time permits.  Perhaps they will include other popular distributions such as LinuxMint (a fork of

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FocalPrice Portable Plastic Fold-UP Stand review

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I like to travel. When I travel, I am almost never without my iPad and various accessories (cables, headphones, keyboard). The one thing I have yet to find is a portable stand that is not only lightweight but robust enough to stand up to the rigors of my travel. The Portable Fold-UP Stand from FocalPrice

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Google opens up Project Glass to non-developers

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Google has announced that they are starting a contest for non-developers to purchase Glass ahead of the retail release.  Explorers are required to submit in 50 words or less to Twitter or Goggle+ what they would do with the interactive, web-enabled glasses.  The deadline for applications is February   27th, 2013.  It is not cheap however!  If

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I-MEGO THRONE Gold and Poison headphones are tuned for your musical taste

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The Gold and Poison THRONE over-ear headphones from I-MEGO have a great retro design that would look perfect with my Musubo Retro iPhone case (see related links).  Inside are 40mm drivers that reproduce a frequency range of 20-20,000Hz, with 105 +/- 5db sensitivity, and 32 ohms impedance.  They each have 4-ft cables with gold-plated 3.5mm connectors

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Ubuntu on Phones preview now available

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IOS and Android finally have some real competition! Ubuntu has announced that the Touch Developer Preview will be available at the Mobile World Congress. The first phone to be supported with Debian Linux derivative operating system will be the Nexus 4. Other phones will, including existing models, will be support later in 2013. Detailed information

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The PowerFlask supplies enough juice for a gadget party!

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If you travel with a lot of power-hungry devices, you probably also travel with backup power.  Instead of needing a different emergency charger for each device, you can charge everything with one PowerFlask charger from Digital Treasures.  The PowerFlask has a 13,000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery with enough power to add hours of use to your USB-chargeable

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Craving Girl Scout cookies? WaterField Designs will give you a free box with every order!

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Hankering for a tasty Girl Scout cookie? Need a new gear bag?  WaterField Designs has a special treat for you when you make a purchase between today and the end of February 2013.  They’ll include a box of Girl Scout cookies with each purchase of their great gear bags.  If you need a new laptop

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Krups XP1000 Solo Steam Espresso Machine review

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If you’re a coffee person, chances are you’ve owned a Krups product over the years.  They run the gamut in small appliance product offerings from toasters and blenders to juicers, panini presses, and high end pump espresso machines.  It was a Krups drip coffee machine that got me through my college years, and although I

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Keep a tough beast in your pocket by carrying the Rhino Multi-tool

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The Rhino Multi-tool is a interesting new pocket/key chain multi-tool from Yeople. The Rhino Multi-tool is given its name because of its unique shape (if you look hard it does kind of resemble a Rhinoceros) and its toughness. The Rhino Multi-tool can be used as a: 3/8″ (9.5 mm) wrench 1/2″ (13 mm) wrench 9/16″

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Phonak exits the earphone business

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This is a bummer for fans of in-ear monitors. Phonak, one of the more respected brands of earphones, has decided to cease operations of the Audéo line of earphones and concentrate on their core business: devices for the hearing impaired. Phonak spokesperson Harris Gilbert stated that Audéo earphones will continue to be available in the US

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Wirelessly control your Celestron Telescope with the SkyQ Link WiFi Adapter

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New for 2013 is the SkyQ Link WiFi Adapter from Celestron, which allows wireless control of most Celestron motorized telescope mounts that use the hand control computer. There is an IOS interface with telescope alignment mode and a planetarium interface that immediately aims at any celestial object you tap from the SkyView screen. SkyTour generates the

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Add a clip to the back of your new 7th-gen iPod nano

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When I read Larry’s recent review of the new 7th-gen iPod nano, I noticed he said he was very disappointed the new nano didn’t have a clip on the back.  While digging around on Amazon, I found a cute little case that protects the iPod and adds a clip to the back.  The MiniSuit JAZZ Slim

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Williams-Sonoma Smart Tools tablet stand and Bluetooth speaker

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If you use your tablet in your kitchen while making recipes, watching cooking lessons, or just listening to music, you are aware of the challenges of using it while keeping it protected.  Williams-Sonoma offers three items in their Smart Tools line which they have designed to make it easy to use your tablet in a

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Android app spotlight : Friendcaster app for Facebook

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I’m not a big Facebook user, but these days it’s a bit of a necessary evil. In my opinion, the official Facebook app for Android is nothing short of atrocious. It appears just to be a different interface to the mobile web site. Friendcaster is an alternative client that makes using Facebook just that little

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Iain Sinclair EON Classic Flashlight review

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Iain Sinclair is known for their wallet sized gadgets like the Cardsharp credit card knife, which I reviewed last fall. They recently sent me their EON Classic Flashlight to review. The EON is another credit card sized device that can be stored in your wallet, enabling you to carry a flashlight with you at all

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