In my recent How to prevent your child from making in-app purchases on your iPad article, I mentioned that Apple should make it possible to restrict access to only certain apps for kids. Little did I know that there was already a way to lock a user into only a single app. Combine this feature with blocking […]
Here’s the Kid Mode for iOS devices that I mentioned earlier Read More
Sometimes you really don’t want to be tethered by wire to your phone or MP3 player, and these days Bluetooth speakers and headphones are commonplace. Satechi was good enough to send us a pair of the BT Lite Headphones to review. Now I’m used to being “Wired for Sound”, and I figured surely being wireless has
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The Raffinato Color-Block bags come in three sizes to meet your EDC needs. Like all bags from Levenger, they are made of beautiful leather. These are made of softly-textured, full-grain Italian leather in shades of sienna, dune, and caramel; the interior is lined in faille. The Raffinato Color-Block Satchel (top, left; click for a larger view) is 16″ W
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Chances are you have more alarm clocks than uses for them. They’re on just about every mobile electronic device you own on top of what’s currently sitting at your bedside. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t want to navigate a bunch of menus or slide the correct buttons just to wake up at
An alarm to “Flip” over Read More
You know what a go-to-lunch wallet is if you’ve been reading here for a while. Tory Burch has a nice looking wristlet that would make a perfect go-to-lunch wallet – and a perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Unlike many smart phone accessories, the Robinson Smart Phone Wristlet isn’t designed specifically for any single phone; it
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A new entrant into the crowded field of portable power supplies has recently arrived from a trusted mobile vendor – Just Mobile. It sports some unique features without missing any of the standard items. The Gum Max Duo (GMD) is Just Mobile’s top-of-the-line USB charger, and it packs quite a wallop: 11.2 Amp/hours of power! Let’s
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GettingWeddy is an Etsy shop that makes and sells handcrafted leather goods, jewelry, and other things. The above image (click it for a bigger view) shows their iPad sleeve on the left and the iPad mini sleeve on the right. They make the exteriors from oil-tanned or vegetable-tanned tooling leathers, and the interior is lined
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The USB Utility Charge Tool looks like multi-tool or pocket knife, but it’s really a multi-bladed charging tool. There are several “blades” that you can use to charge your gadgets, including a 30 pin connector for the iPhone or iPod, a micro USB and a mini USB connector. There’s also a USB adapter to connect
USB Utility Charge Tool – A pocket gadget charging multi-tool Read More
Did you ever see one of those old, wall-mounted telephones that you had to crank to get the operator’s attention in old movies? Well, the Crankerator isn’t like that. This accessory from Photojojo is a backup battery with an emergency power source. It works with smart phones, cameras, and tablets, and a fully charged Crankerator
This gives “crank telephones” a whole new meaning… Read More
In both my personal and professional life I have collected stacks of business cards. When I was offered the opportunity to review the Worldcard Link Pro business card scanner and software from Penpower, I jumped at the opportunity. Let’s see how it works. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Here’s a stylus that will turn heads. Instead of those short, skinny styluses that cause your fingers to cramp up, add a Stylus Cap from More/Real to your Sharpie. Sharpies are a good size to hold comfortably, and the added stylus cap means you’ll be able to use it with your tablet or smart phone
Forget styluses! Use a Sharpie on your capacitive touchscreen tablet! Read More
It’s been almost a year since my last test drive, so I’ve really been missing that new car smell. Lucky for me, I was offered an opportunity to do another test drive a couple weeks ago. This time it was for a fully loaded 2013 Kia Soul. It was delivered to me with a full
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The Side Effect started out as a waist pack, but Tom Bihn decided to change it after reading about all the ways customers were modifying it to meet their needs. The new Side Effect can now be worn or carried in a variety of ways, but it still has plenty of room to carry your
Tom Bihn introduces the new Side Effect Read More
The iDuo2Go Charge and Sync Cable for iPod, iPhone, and iPad with USB 3.0 SD Card Reader from Atech Flash Technology is a surprisingly useful if simple bit of mobile gear. It’s a USB 3.0 SD card reader, or an iPhone/iPad 30-pin sync/charge cable. Why bring two things on your next trip when one will
The “Tiny Monster” TM26 flashlight from NiteCore is stated to be the world’s smallest 3500 lumen flashlight. It has a 5.6″ length, 2.0″ tube diameter, and 2.8″ head diameter and weighs 15.5 ounces without the batteries. It has four CREE XM-L LEDs and is powered by either four 18650 Li-ion or eight CR123 batteries. It’s made of
NiteCore’s “Tiny Monster” is perfect for when a regular flashlight just won’t do Read More
Although I’ve written a lot of case reviews over the years, I personally prefer NOT to use one on my phone. I just don’t care for the added bulk. Unfortunately my current phone, the Samsung Galaxy S3, is so slippery that I was forced to use a snap-on back cover to give it some extra
Egrips Non-Slip Strips review Read More
This Bloobury cable replaces three cables in your EDC charging kit, at least for Apple device owners. The retractable cable has a standard USB plug on one end, and the other end has a 30-pin Apple connector, Apple Lightning connector, and a microUSB for charging most other portable devices – Bluetooth headsets, or even Android
One Bloobury replaces three cables Read More
When you need to travel with a clean shirt or suit – whether it be by bike, walking or airplane – the big problem is keeping your clothes neat and pressed. Whether I’ve folded them into a carry bag or put them into a traditional suit bag, my first job when I get to my
Henty Wingman review Read More
Volkswagen recently introduced the iBeetle at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. The new models of the Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet will be the first “of the Volkswagen Group in which the iPhone will become an integrative component.” The car’s dock holds the iPhone 5 as seen in the image, and you can access all your normal iPhone
Fully integrate your iPhone into your car with the Volkswagen iBeetle Read More
Timbuk2 wants to help you celebrate Earth Day by providing a 20% savings on some of their more eco-friendly bags like the ones shown above, which are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. If none of those bags strike your fancy, customize one with your own specifications and choose from 2 eco-friendly materials at no
Help the planet and save some money with Timbuk2’s Earth Day offers Read More