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You can have a 3D Star Wars Stormtrooper figurine with your face on it

If you’ll be at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the next few weekends, you can have yourself immortalized as a 3D Stormtrooper figurine for only $99.95 (plus shipping and taxes). The D-Tech Me experience is a 10-minute process that uses the “world’s highest-resolution, single-shot 3D face scanner created by [Disney’s] Imagineering scientists with Disney Research labs. That […]

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OP/TECH USA Utility Sling Strap review

If you think all camera straps are the same, then think again. Did you think about it? Well, then you know that the camera strap is basically connected to the camera and hangs around your neck. Pretty simple, right? Well, it can get a little more complicated than you think. When you consider the comfort, the

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Keep the power cord connected to your Mac laptop with the MagStay MS-01

By Janet Cloninger / May 13, 2013 / News / Laptops and Gear, Macbook accessory / Leave a Comment

The purpose of a MagSafe connector is to have the power cable disconnect without pulling your laptop off the table should something snag the cable, but the MagStay MS-01 offers you a way to keep the cable firmly connected to your laptop if that feature bothers you. The MagStay Power Connection Lock for MagSafe 2 accessory

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Etón BoostSolar now available

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 13, 2013 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Outdoor Gear, solar charger / Leave a Comment

The BoostSolar splash-proof solar-powered backup battery pack from Etón provides power to hand-held devices with its interchangeable, rechargeable lithium battery (5000 mAh). The BoostSolar features an LED battery charge indicator, rugged rubberized and IPX-4-rated splash-proof exterior in addition to fastener holes and straps to hook to a backpack for portability. This solar charger can be fully

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Trongs – Eat with your fingers, skip the mess

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 12, 2013 / News / Home and Kitchen, Outdoor Gear / 7 Comments

If you dislike the greasy, sticky fingers that go along with eating BBQ ribs, wings, corn on the cob and other foods, consider using a pair of Trongs next time. Trongs are made of food-safe polypropylene and have been designed to help you grab food with your fingers, without actually touching it. These one-size-fits-all flexible

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Pittasoft BlackVue DR500GW-HD Car Camera review

By Andy Chen / May 12, 2013 / Reviews / Camera gear, Car Gear, dash cam / 12 Comments

Since my review of the Dash Cam Dually in 2010, I’ve had my eyes open for a quality in-car video recorder that wasn’t so large. The Pittasoft BlackVue DR500GW-HD car camera is a tube-shaped device that promises to be just that, and it’s packed with some interesting features. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Keep your phone dry with the Amphibian waterproof case for the iPhone 5

By Ryan Chapman / May 12, 2013 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 5 cases and covers, Waterproof / 7 Comments

Like to go to the beach but hate worrying about your phone getting wet? InnoPocket now has the Amphibian waterproof case available for the iPhone 5. The case has a 2-in-1 design that allows it to be used as an everyday shell case, and when going to the beach, you can add the waterproof casing.

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Beacon The Phoenix Portable Bluetooth Speaker review

By Steve Holt / May 11, 2013 / Uncategorized / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth speaker, Music Gear / 3 Comments

I have owned a bunch of portable speakers over the years. Ever since my first boombox in high school my love affair with portable music has led me on the quest for the perfect portable audio companion. My ideal companion must be small, have big sound, crazy battery life, cheap, high quality workmanship, and multiple

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Seagate Slim hard drive giveaway!

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 11, 2013 / News / contest / 57 Comments

Seagate and The Gadgeteer want to help you celebrate Mother’s Day by giving away a super skinny new Seagate Slim portable hard drive. Today’s mom is busy, connected and looking for ways to keep everything balanced and organized. So this Mother’s Day, why not give mom something to keep it all together? With thousands of

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One ring to secure them all

By Janet Cloninger / May 10, 2013 / News / Android, Gear, iOS, Smartphone accessory / Leave a Comment

This Anti-Drop / Anti-Theft Sticker / Ring for iPhones / iPad / Phone from Allputer promises to give you a secure grip on your phone or tablet, which is something many of us need as our phones get sleeker and thinner. The device consists of a metal ring on an adhesive plastic tab that you attach

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Korg Pitchclip guitar tuner review

By Larry Geisz / May 10, 2013 / Reviews / Guitar, Music Gear, ukulele / 5 Comments

Guitar tuners, what can I say about them? They come in various shapes and sizes. They are digital and analogue. They have inline and audio versions. But what I can say about me and guitar tuners is, I can never find one when I need one. The Pitchclip from Korg helps solve that issue. Korg

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Turn nearly any empty bottle into an LED table lamp

By Janet Cloninger / May 10, 2013 / News / Gear, Home and Kitchen, LED lighting / 1 Comment

Just as the title says, you can turn almost any empty bottle into a USB-powered LED table lamp with this kit from Satechi. The Touch USB LED Lamp allows you to save two ways: by recycling a bottle for the lamp base and by using LED lights that consume only 1.2W of power. They don’t

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One dog leash to rule them all

By Morgan Bornstein / May 10, 2013 / News / Pet Gadgets / Leave a Comment

If you own a dog, this scenario is probably quite familiar to you: coming home to a dog just itching to get outside, unable to wait for you to get together all of the doggie essentials; in your haste to get him outside, you forget the all-important treat or, worse, the waste bag. And the

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The OCDock is a sleek Lightning dock that becomes part of your Mac’s display stand

By Janet Cloninger / May 9, 2013 / News / iOS / 1 Comment

The OCDock began life as a very successful crowd-funded project, and now it’s in production. This sleek aluminum, Lightning-connector dock has a glass bead-blasted, anodized silver finish that matches the stand of your iMac or Thunderbolt display, and it has what they are calling the world’s thinnest iPhone cable. The cable is paper thin and

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Clarivue XT Glass Screen Protector review

By Dave Rees / May 9, 2013 / Reviews / Android, Cases and Covers, Samsung Galaxy S3, tempered glass screen protector / 5 Comments

I am forever spoiled ever since I installed the Spigen tempered glass screen protector on my iPhone 5, I have determined that I will NEVER go back to plastic screen protection for my smart-devices. Sadly, Spigen’s selection is rather limited at the moment, and I needed to look elsewhere for high-end screen protectors for my

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You’ll soon be able to pick up a 3D printer at Staples

By Janet Cloninger / May 9, 2013 / News / 3d printing, Computer Gear / 6 Comments

Staples is the first major US retailer to announce they’ll be selling 3D printers. In June, Staples will begin offering the Cube 3D Printer from 3D Systems in some select stores, but you can order a Cube 3D from Staples online now. They are offering the printers for $1299.99. The printer is “ready to use

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A canoe from Wonder Woman’s repertoire

By Morgan Bornstein / May 9, 2013 / News / Health and fitness, Outdoor Gear / Leave a Comment

Imagine gliding across the water, peering down into the crystal-clear depths directly below you without anything in your way. Instead of having to crowd on a glass-bottomed boat, pushing and shoving other people for a better view, what if you were able to recreate that magic in your very own canoe? Oceans aside, I watched

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Renny is the original Bluetooth home ringer for your cellular phone

By Janet Cloninger / May 8, 2013 / News / Bluetooth, Bluetooth speaker / 8 Comments

My family, like so many others these days, got rid of our landline a few years ago and rely solely on our cellphones. That saves us some money, but it does introduce some aggravations. My husband and daughter both tend to miss calls because they don’t remember to take their phones off silent when they

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Powerstick+ USB Drive/Power Charger review

By Raul Sanchez / May 8, 2013 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Flash Memory / Leave a Comment

Since many of us carry around mobile devices such as smartphones, iPhones, handheld games, digital cameras, MP3 player, and the like, having emergency backup power is almost a necessity when it comes to preventing your device from shutting down when a power outlet is out of reach. Powerstick+ from Ecosol is a portable charger that can keep

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Learn to play The Beatles on ukulele with this iOS app

By Janet Cloninger / May 8, 2013 / News / iOS, Music, Music Gear, ukulele / Leave a Comment

If you play or are learning to play the ukulele, check out this iOS music app. The Ukulele Songbook: The Beatles app is a universal iOS app that teaches you to play 19 of Beatles songs. Each song is complete with lyrics and chords, and there’s even an enhanced chord library where “you can view large

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