The Misfit Shine is the latest device in a string of pedometer / activity trackers that I’ve had the opportunity to put through their paces – see what I did there? 😉 The Shine was a successful crowdfunded Indiegogo project last year that has since started selling to the general public. It’s a uniquely styled […]
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There are a lot of docks out there that allow you to use your iPhone as an alarm clock, but Snooze from DistilUnion says their working snooze bar separates them from the pack. The body of the dock is made of maple wood; the snooze bar is made of a rubbery material with an internal
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I have a fascination with nixie tubes, or vacuum tubes that ThinkGeek calls the LEDs of the past. These tubes aren’t being manufactured any longer, but there are still some available that are being used to make Steampunk things like clocks and thermometers. You’ll need to know how to read schematics and how to solder
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The Genius Energy Mouse is a 2.4Ghz wireless scroll wheel 1200dpi mouse that hides an extra feature inside its non-furry little tummy. It features a 2700mAh rechargeable Li-polymer battery pack that you can use to charge devices that have a micro USB connector. Four LEDs indicate charge status as well as the amount of power
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PureGear has a line of accessories to protect your brand new Moto X phone. Seen at the top, the GripTek flexible cases add an extra shock-absorbing layer at the corners for extra impact protection. The grooved design improves your grip as well as adding interest. The GripTek is available in blue, black, green, or lavender
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Halloween is coming, and you want to go dressed as one of the crew from the original Star Trek TV show. Don’t despair! You don’t have to make do with cheap costumes; you can have a uniform shirt as authentic as Roddenberry Entertainment can make it. “Using decades worth of accumulated research and access to
Boldly go – and know you have the most accurate uniform out there! Read More
Before deciding if you want – or need – the CMOY Headphone Amplifier, there is something any buyer should ask themselves: Why do you want one? Seriously, this is important, because many people will buy a headphone amp for all the wrong reasons. Consider this: If you want an amp to make your music louder and
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If you have houseplants, you’ve most certainly experienced the tragedy and self blame that comes along when your neglect causes their untimely demise. You don’t have to be a plant killer anymore, the Moistly easy to use plant buddy is here to help you. What is it? It’s a sensor that will beep and blink
It’s good to know that we live in a day and age where technology is increasingly making our lives safer. When you’re out on the road, OnStar keeps you ready for anything with services like Stolen Vehicle Assistance and Automatic Crash Response. OnStar is a powerful built-in technology available in most GM vehicles that connects
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Several years ago, we told you about the Zoku Quick Pop Maker, a kitchen gadget for making your own popsicles. That Zoku made three popsicles at a time and a maximum of 9 popsicles per session before needing to go back into the freezer. If you live alone or if perhaps you have a hungry
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Left Field Design has a Kickstarter project that takes an old-world design and evolves it for modern times. The LFD CardClip is a machined (money) clip-style slim wallet, engineered to securely carry your identification, a few credit cards, and paper money. I have been considering trying something like this for too long now. So, when Julie offered
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Anyone knows a rock concert’s not worth listening to if there isn’t a wall of Marshall amps on the stage. You can’t have a wall of amps in your home, but you can have a Marshall. The new Stanmore speaker has the classic look of a Marshall amp, right down to the included coiled cable.
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How many of you have a smart phone? How many have some sort of protective case on it? How many of you wish that your smart phone case did more than look pretty and protect your phone? The folks at IN1 probably felt this way when they designed their IN1 case for the iPhone 5
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I had a strange feeling of déjà vu when I pulled the SYNC Burn Fitness Band activity tracker out of its packaging a few days ago. I quickly realized it was almost an exact replica of the Smart Health LifeTrak Core C200 activity tracker that I reviewed back in June. Are they exactly the same
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We’ve featured a lot of pet gadgets on The Gadgeteer. There seem to be more and more of them on the market, which indicates how devoted pet owners are to their pets. I know my little Teddy seems like a child to me, and I hate having to leave him home alone for long stretches
Your pet doesn’t have to be lonely when he’s home alone Read More
There are a lot of choices in watches today. You can choose a simple watch or you can choose a tiny computer that you wear on your wrist. The problem with the tiny computers is that they are expensive and something you probably don’t want to wear while engaging in sports because of the potential
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I am what is considered a “cord cutter”. I’ve decided to not to pay to watch traditional TV via a cable or satellite TV provider. Instead, I read and/or watch my news on my computer, phone or tablet via subscriptions to YouTube channels, Netflix, and various online services. I recently got to review a popular
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I will admit that I am a pocket multi-tool lover. I guess I picture myself as a closeted Boy Scout, aways wanting to be prepared. So when I see a different design for a pocket multi-tool, I like to post about it. The Parachute Multi-Tool, a Kickstarter project by Jeff Morin, recently caught my eye.
It may not slow your fall, but the Parachute Multi-Tool can fix things once you land Read More
The Minx Xi from Cambridge Audio lets you access and enjoy music regardless of your source. This Bluetooth audio streaming device plays music stored on a smart phone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled device. In addition to “Standard Bluetooth CODEC (SBC), Minx Xi also supports the much higher quality Bluetooth system, aptX, which sounds even better
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There are a number of ways to get your music streaming from your home to your sound system. New Potato Technologies has TuneLink Home that provides a Bluetooth connection for your audio as well as the ability to use your phone as a universal remote. The device comes with a number of connections, including: Infrared sensor and transmitter
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