The way we protect our portable technology these days comes in every shape, size and color constructed from every material imaginable; from a thin plastic film to platinum encrusted with diamonds. Well, the folks at Pad & Quill create cases that look like old leather bound books from days gone by. Historically, they have focused […]
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Like boating? Like relaxing in the hot tub? Why not combine the two? From the Nederlands company Hot Tug, the Hot Tug is a boat and a hot tub all in one. It’s a stable boat capable of taking six to eight people, but it can also be filled with water and turned into a wood-fired
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Logitech has announced that their award-winning Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad 2 and the new iPad is now available in pure white. The Bluetooth keyboard serves as a protective screen cover when not in use. Magnets in the cover connect to magnets in the iPad to keep the cover securely in place; they also work
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If you read Bill’s recent review of the mrBEAMS ReadyBright Home Power Outage System and thought it was a great idea but you’d like a portable light, too, you might want to check out the ReadyBright Lantern. (This is an IndieGoGo project currently seeking funding.) The ReadyBright Lantern is an add-on to the mrBeams system, and
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You’re probably familiar with Pad & Quill’s Moleskine-like cases for by now. If you love that hand-bound book look for your mobile devices, you’ll be interested to hear that they are now accepting pre-orders for their Little Pocket Book Case for iPhone 5. This case is leather inside and out, and it has the elastic
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Everyone, except, of course, the tech “pundiots” (pundit idiots) of the world, knows that iPads and iPhones and even the lowly iPod Touch can be used for more than just playing music or games. There are hundreds of thousands of apps out there, as well as cases, speakers, holders, lens attachments, and tripod mounts for
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Although I’ve tried and / or reviewed universal remote controls in the past, I have yet to actually adopt one for my own home theater setup. I think the time has come though and the new Harmony Touch remote from Logitech might be the one to do it for me. The Harmony Touch features a
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Here’s a product for those of you who indulge in sports where you have to wear gloves, like skiing or motorcycle riding, but want to enjoy your music while doing it. (Personally, I’ve never felt comfortable listening to music while riding a motorcycle.) The BEARTek Bluetooth glove allows you to control your MP3 player or
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I’ve been using X10 products to remotely and automatically control some of the lights and appliances in my house for years. Insteon is the next generation of X10-compatible devices sold by SmartHome. I’ve been considering updating the devices in my house to take advantage of the new technology, so I thought I’d start with
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If you live in a cold climate, then you’ll know the issue of trying to use your capacitive touchscreen on your phone or tablet with gloves on. The Hi-Call glove from Hi-Fun in Italy fixes that with capacitive threads in the fingertips. But that’s not all! Integrated into the left glove is a Bluetooth microphone and speaker; using
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The Shutter Thumb Rester from Brando is a add on for your camera that provides a resting place for your thumb. The idea is that it allows for a more relaxed/natural grip on your camera, so that it will prevent shaking. The accessory is made of a “high quality material”… Not sure what the actual material
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Aperion Audio announces ARIS, the first speaker certified compatible with Windows 8 (also works with 7). Using the Windows “Play To” function, you’ll be able to send music wireless from your PC, tablet, or smartphone to the ARIS speaker. The ARIS connects to your home network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), or with a simple on-board setup
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There are two approaches to reviewing earphones or headphones and which direction I take is determined mostly by price. Earphones that sell for less than $100 are judged on a different level than those costing double or triple. The market for the under $100 earphones is huge and only getting bigger, plus the sound quality
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Always losing your remote controls? Sat on the couch and remembered you left your tablet on the dining table? Well with the Eastpak Sofa you’ll have a pocket for everything. Made from polyurethane foam and cordura, the couch has multiple pockets to store all your couch potato gear. Measuring 27.2″ H X 55.9″ W X 36.6″ D with
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Samsung seems to be on a roll with their last few devices. The Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and now here comes the Galaxy Note II. This 8 minute video highlights some of the features that this smartphone / tablet hybrid have to offer. With a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 4G, Jelly Bean
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Want a case for your Nexus 7, iPad 2/3 or Kindle Keyboard that’s just that little bit different? Treegloo might be for you. Custom-made and handcrafted using environmentally friendly and sustainable materials, Treegloo offers 10+ cover colors, 27 interior designs, 6 frame finishes and 4 closure options. Creating a unique case that fits your personality shouldn’t be too
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It’s not illegal yet to talk on your phone while driving in North Carolina, but it’s still difficult and dangerous to juggle a phone while you’re trying to drive. My Subaru Outback didn’t come equipped with a built-in hands-free Bluetooth system, and I find most Bluetooth headsets uncomfortable to wear. Plus, I find trying to
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We’ve done a lot of reviews of various models of Eye-Fi cards here at the Gadgeteer. Check the related posts (after the jump) to see a list of some Eye-Fi reviews. These SD cards have built-in WiFi to give your camera the ability to transfer photos to your computer, tablet, or smartphone wirelessly, so you
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It’s about that time of year where the leaves begin to change color, if you live in a fall folliage area. But if you don’t? A designer in Japan has crafted paper leaves that are sensitive to temperature change. At room temperature (68-77°F), the leaf remains green. Temperatures below that point will turn the leaf
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Real TomTom employees in Amsterdam were filmed doing the robot dance to celebrate the fact that their navigation app is now available for Android. Their app has been available for iOS devices for quite a while, but now Android smartphone users will get a chance to try it. Why would you want to use TomTom
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