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An iPhone case/clip/wallet for the Day of the Dead

CRANIA REVOLUTIS iphone case

I’ve always loved those little decorated sugar skulls that are used in the celebration of the Day of the Dead.  This case from Joshua Harker uses that iconic image in an iPhone case for iPhone 4/4S or iPhone 5.  The Crania Revolutis case is a bumper-style case with the decorative skull added to the back.

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Sir Lancelot’s Armor Holy Grail Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 4/4S review

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We bring our smartphones everywhere with us, and we want them to last.  Well, to last long enough to get through the 2-year contract so we can upgrade to the next one.  Part of the device protection that many people opt to use is a screen protector.  Although many of the smartphone manufacturers claim that

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Add sound to your outdoor decor with the Sedona PlanterSpeakers

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If you have a beautiful outdoor area for entertaining, you’ll want to have music in the area.  Many outdoor speakers I’ve seen look like rocks, but “boulders” scattered across your entertainment area may not be the look you desire.  With the Sedona PlanterSpeakers from Madison Fielding, you can add high-quality speakers disguised as planter stands.

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Sony changes form and future of mirrorless cameras plus three new lenses

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A New Sony DSLR camera was announced today – but hold on, it only “looks” like a DSLR.  The Sony A3000 is actually an E-mount mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera cloaked as a DSLR.  If you want a mirrorless that has a wrap-your-fingers-around proper DSLR-type handgrip, this might be an interesting choice.  The specs look pretty good, but definitely shout

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Withings Pulse activity tracker review

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Hey potato, get up off that couch and let’s take a walk to healthy town. Just 30 minutes of brisk walking per day offers a lot of health benefits, but I know it’s sometimes hard to get started, so here’s a fun little gadget to motivate you. It’s the Pulse activity tracker from Withings. I’ve

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Help your child (or yourself) conquer a fear of medical injections by removing the pain

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When my daughter was much younger, she had to suffer through a lot of allergy testing and allergy injections (sometimes as many as three a week).  Because this testing started when she was barely a year old, you can imagine she quickly developed a fear of needles because of the pain of the procedures.  I

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Eagle Tech Neptor 5600mAh portable battery pack review

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Several times over the last couple of years, I’ve been left high and dry because my smartphone battery was so drained I wanted to “save” it in case of an emergency. There were still calls/texts/photos/global positioning I needed to do, but with no convenient place to recharge my phone, I was out of luck. That

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Time flies with Tokoyoflash Japan’s new turbine-style watch

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Tokyoflash Japan‘s latest watch was “inspired by aviation and automotive themes; Kisai Blade features a custom made turbine-style lens beneath which digital tube LEDs rotate like a propellor to display the time in an easy to read way.”   The Blade’s case and strap are made of stainless steel in black, gold, or silver, and

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Make your pedaling count for something with the AllPuter Bike Dynamo

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The Bike Dynamo from AllPuter.com looks like the perfect gadget for cyclists. It installs on the rear wheel of the bike and provides a USB connection that will allow you to charge your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, GPS or other devices (see site for compatibility list) while you’re riding from point A to point B. To

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Interesting Ring Clock project on Indiegogo

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This Indiegogo project caught my eye this past week. The Ring Clock is a relatively high-tech timepiece made of 316L surgical stainless steel. It has an ultrathin LED light array and 6mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery that enable it to operate. Time is displayed by the three exterior rings rotating independently. Setting the time and charging the battery

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This waterproof Bluetooth speaker takes your sound anywhere you go

slingshot bluetooth waterproof speaker

The Slingshot by BlueFlame is a Level-IPX4 waterproof speaker that can even be used in your shower.  The speaker supports Bluetooth V2.1+EDR, A2DP, AVRCP, and HFP devices, and it produces “big, beautiful sound with increased bass response and sonic radiator technology.”  It even has a microphone, so you can use it for hands-free calling with your

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Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad review

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In the past few months, I have been fortunate enough to be able to test out three different Bluetooth keyboards for my iPad. The first one was a snap on/off keyboard cover for the iPad, the second was a folding keyboard, and the this most recent one is the Ultimate Keyboard Case for the iPad

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Levenger introduces new smartPlanner “paper apps” to tame your schedule

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There are a multitude of smartphone and tablet apps that help you control your schedule and track the tasks you must accomplish.  But what about those of us who prefer the old-school paper calendar?  You’ll probably have little trouble finding a paper calendar that meets your needs, but you’re on your own for organizing to-do

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PNY introduces StorEDGE flash memory expansion modules for the Apple Macbook

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The PNY StorEDGE is a flash memory card that fits in the SDXC slot of the 13-inch MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Pro with Retina display and provides extra storage without the extra weight or bulk of a traditional USB hard drive or even USB thumb drive. Unlike other solutions that you plug in,

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Make it yourself – Midori Traveler’s style leather Moleskine Cahier or Field Notes notebook cover

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A couple years ago I reviewed the Midori Traveler’s Notebook and commented that it was too expensive at $60 and that I could easily make one of my own for $20 or less. After I posted that review, I ended up buying all the supplies I needed to make my own covers. The next year

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Just Mobile HeadStand Headphone Hanger review

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With all the headphones I’ve reviewed, I’ve never had a place to hang the phones, until now. Just Mobile – an award-winning maker of aluminum accessories – has come out with their version of a headphone hanger, the HeadStand. The HeadStand has one purpose only; a place to hang your over-ear or on-ear headphones. That’s

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Mod-3 Radius case for iPhone 5 review

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For some reason I can never find a case for my iPhone 5 that I truly like.  The truth is, the iPhone 5 feels great in the hand, and most cases spoil the smooth, sleek design.  The Mod-3 Radius case (provided by BiteMyApple.co) protects the corners with a bare minimum of bulk.  Here’s a closer look. SHARE

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