A few days ago Janet posted about Mini X TV Box from Brando that turns your TV into a smart TV by making it a monitor for Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). I thought it sounded like a really cool product until I heard about a new Kickstarter project called Pocket TV. The Pocket TV is an HDMI […]
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Next Sunday is Father’s Day. Do you have a gift for dear old Dad yet? If you’re still trying to figure out what to buy him, ThinkGeek has some pre-packed tins that feature a collection of geek worthy goodies. Priced from $39.99 up to $79.99, these Father’s Day tins include items like astronaut ice cream,
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I’m a huge fan of TV shows like ABC’s Shark Tank and the Food Network’s Invention Hunters. It’s so fun to learn about new inventions and see how the inventors become successful. If you have an idea for a new product, there’s a way to get help. George Davison (www.davison.com) is the founder of Inventionland, the
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Trying to design a better iPhone case ranks right up there with designing a better mouse trap. Everyone thinks they can do it, but only a rare few have. Most iPhone cases bore me because they all look relatively similar and have nothing that makes them stand out from all the other cases on the
Chrono iPhone Case Straps you in for a Secure Grip Read More
I don’t play any instruments, but my husband, Butch plays guitar and piano. He’s always had an interest in recording his music, and over the years has purchased several expensive effects processors and recording devices. These items are all tucked away because they are clunky to use and take a lot of space to get
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One of the weirdest ‘Catch 22’s’ of portable electronics is where do you put it when you are not holding it? Whether it is because your hands are full, your desk space is limited, or you have troubles holding things, we often crave some way to hold our devices just right exactly there. The SpiderArm
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The Grip 3 Case from ColorWare fits the iPad 2 and the new iPad, and it will give you a solid grip on the iPad as you carry it around. The Grip 3 has a billet aluminum frame with rubber inserts for a secure fit. The back insert is made of fiberglass and is removable.
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How do you rinse the toothpaste out of your mouth after you brush your teeth? Do you use a cup or your hand? The Rinser Toothbrush from Amron saves you a step by providing a special channel in the handle that creates a stream of water when you hold the toothbrush under the faucet. The
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These Bandits Rubber Bands from Quirky can do most anything you need them to do. These elastic rubber bands have a hook made of glass-filled polypropylene. They come in three sizes, and you can use them as cable ties, to hook a water bottle to a stroller, bunching up pencils and pens, or has hook
Quirky Bandits – Rubber Bands With a Hook That Can Do Most Anything! Read More
The Clique from Henge Docks is a thin, rigid plastic tray with form-fitted recessions engineered to unite your Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Trackpad. The Clique not only combines your Apple peripherals, but allows you to use your keyboard and Trackpad without needing a flat surface to place them on, making it perfect for your
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The cables for all your devices can make the back of your desk look like a nest of snakes, making it difficult to see what cable goes to what device. It’s even worse when you have a laptop, because the cables for power and peripherals can fall back into the mess when you unplug them
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One for Bill to review? Logitech has released the Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear Reference Monitors designed for professional studio engineers and producers. Each pair is custom tuned to individual needs using your Personal Reference Tuning Box. The earphones include 5 individual armatures with a three-way crossover. They have detachable braid cables that can be removed, and the
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In the image above, Prince and Princess of Monaco are sporting Monster headphones. Prince Albert has a pair of Inspirations and the Princess is trying the Diamond Tears. Monster recently attended the Monaco Grand Prix, one of most prestigious car races, showcasing their Diesel VEKTR, Inspiration, and Diamond Tears headphones. The Diesel VEKTR’s are on-ear headphones that blend
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I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect Bluetooth keyboard case for the iPad, and I’ve come to the conclusion that the Apple Wireless Keyboard can’t be beat as a travel solution. One big drawback of the Apple keyboard is that it has no function keys to control the iPad. Another is that you
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Last week I was on vacation up in Michigan and took a brand new camera that I had purchased especially for the trip with me only to figure out that it was too bulky to carry around. The Olympus OM-D EM-5 is a fantastic mirrorless camera if you don’t mind the size and weight. I did. So
The Sony DSC-RX100 Might be my Next Travel Camera Read More
I love flashlights and sometimes spend hours looking at them on various retail web sites. But you have to admit, other than size, style and lumens, there really isn’t THAT much of a difference from one torch to another. That’s why I was really excited when I stumbled upon the Bushnell HD Torch during a surfing session. I’d
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The FlatWave FL5000c Translucent HDTV Antenna from Winegard is another of those flat television antennas designed to work well indoors. This antenna is only 13″ X 12″ X 0.6″ thick, and it’s almost invisible hanging on your wall or laying on the table beside the TV. The FlatWave uses highly-conductive, real silver elements for maximum
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The Stad Compass from JetPens makes me miss geometry class a little bit. This writing instrument has a refillable 0.5mm mechanical pencil with a hidden needle that folds out so you can draw arcs and circles. It’s available in 4 colors (Blue, Green, Red and Silver) for $10. It might be a fun gift for
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Inside this small box resides a powerful device to add smart TV functionality to your normal HD TV. The Mini X Android TV Box from Brando has an A10 chipset and runs Android 2.3; it has 4GB of NAND memory and 512MB of DDR memory. It supports the Google Chrome browser and wireless networking access
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In the past, getting ruggedized protection for your phone meant giving up cases with built-in battery extenders. Now, with the juice pack PRO from mophie, you can have both. The 2500mAh built-in battery, the largest ever included in a juice pack, can be used to constantly keep your iPhone 4 or 4S topped off at
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