LEGO bricks are fun to build with, but if you want a change of pace, check out nanoblocks from The Ohio Art Company, makers of the famous Etch A Sketch. Nanoblocks are miniature building blocks that let you build detailed models that will fit in the palm of your hand. The folks at Nanoblocks is […]
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I became an iPhone owner just a few weeks ago, after years of disgruntled Android usage. I’m almost embarrassed to admit that one of the key deciding factors in the switch over was the bevy of peripheral “toys” that can be added to an iPhone, including impressive case options. I have always had my heart
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The latest offering from Tokyoflash Japan is the Limited Edition Kisai Quasar Silicone Watch. The Quasar watch shows time as either a normal numeric format or as a pattern mode. It has a silicone band and body with a inner metal casing. It also has date and alarm modes, stop watch function, animation, and an electroluminescent
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Instead of a Bluetooth headset or one of those old-fashioned telephone handsets, attach the CB Radio iPhone Handset to your smart phone for some Smokey and the Bandit fun. It has a mute button that silences the other side like a real CB radio handset, so it’s not going to qualify as a hands-free device
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Pad & Quill have been creating handmade tech-accessories with old-world craftsmanship for many years now. Kari and Brian (Mr. and Mrs. PQ) pride themselves on not creating “cheap, mass produced crap” but incredibly well constructed items they would be proud to give their “discriminating” friends and family…and thankfully the rest of us as well. Recently, they
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Best Android Browser: Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Opera vs. Dolphin is a free 17 page guide that talks about Android web browser applications. In addition to Chrome (Android’s default browser) this guide looks at three other popular third-party browsers: Firefox, Opera and Dolphin. The browsers are graded on their user interface, speed, special features, standards and
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If you have a MacBook, you know the chargers have built-in cord winders. The problem with the winder is that it can put a lot of stress on the thin cable where it attaches to the charger. This stress leads to broken cables, which leads to purchasing an expensive replacement charger. The folks at Juiceboxx
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The Wyzer Wall Clock is just a pair of hands – no numbers, no markers, and no face. It’s made of PET plastic, and it measures 23.6″ in diameter. It requires a AA battery to power the German movement, and you’ll have to provide your own battery. You can use it as it is, with
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Three years ago, Janet and I posted a dual review of two of Roku’s latest video streaming devices at that time, and we’ve been using those devices ever since. Over the years, I’ve used similar devices like the Apple TV (original model), Boxee Box, Popcorn Hour and WDTV. Of all those devices, my favorite has
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There seems to be a plethora of Bluetooth audio products out these days. I had been interested in wireless headphones but the price has been a huge factor in why I don’t have them. Battery life is also an issue…when you have a compact device, you are really limited in how long you’ll be grokking
Levenger is having a sale this week on their Carezza Day-to-Night Clutch. Like the other bags that Levenger sells, these bags look like regular handbags, but they function like gear bags. You can use this bag as a strapless clutch bag, or you can add the strap (25.5″ drop) and carry it as a cross-body
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So, you have decided to take your iPad use to the next level and use it for working situations. If you’re in an office all day that’s no problem, but what if you are on the go or in the field a lot – how do you carry and keep up with it? The Hands
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With the Lumsing 11000mAh 5 x USB External Battery Pack, you can charge up to five phones or two tablets simultaneously. The 11000mAh lithium-ion battery holds more than enough power to keep a gear bag full of mobile devices going during your longest trip. The five 5V USB ports output between 0.6A up to 2.1A. The integrated
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The GoPro action cameras are synonymous with capturing exciting video. But what if you want to hold the tiny camera instead of strapping to your helmet or the handlebars on your bike? The Kamerar KamPro Handle Kit is a flexible and clever way to do just that. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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This past week, the Gadgeteer Kid and I had the opportunity to attend the “Build 4 Good” LEGO MINDSTORMS Robo Challenge at The EMP Museum here in Seattle. The premiss of the competition was to use MINDSTORMS to solve real problems or otherwise improve someone’s daily life. I have been playing with LEGO as far back as I
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You work hard to make beautiful, tasty pie crusts, cookies, and other pastries, so you should be proud to have everyone know you made them. With a Personalized rolling pin from ValekRollingPins on Etsy, you can have a rolling pin custom engraved with your name. The rolling pins are made of beech, and they are
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Since we updated the website layout at the end of last year, I’ve tried a couple different search plugins that didn’t end up working very well, so I finally decided to go back to using Google’s search because it’s faster and works better than all the others I’ve tried. Here’s a quick tutorial that I
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In the past few years, I have reviewed many gadgets for the Gadgeteer, mostly involving audio. I just love headphones and speakers, so I usually stick to that. While I may be more discerning than many regarding audio quality, I don’t consider myself an audiophile and I try not to write like one. That’s not
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If you use your laptop outdoors for work or recreation, you may find it’s impossible to see your screen on bright, sunny days. Throw a Pixel Sunscreen V2.0 in your gear bag, and you’ll be able to work outdoors, no matter how sunny the day is. It’s made of polyurethane-coated nylon and ripstop taffeta, and
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Let’s just get this out of the way: If you even have a shred of geek cred, you probably saw “AT-ST” in the title and wondered if this had anything to do with Star Wars. Well, the IPEVO AT-ST Articulating Video Stand isn’t for Stormtroopers, but for gadgets such as the iPhone and iPod Touch.
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