This past March when Samsung announced the Galaxy S4, I had been using my Samsung Galaxy S3 for only 6 months. I remember the anticipation while waiting to hear all the details of the new S4. But once the cat was out of the bag, I was a little disappointed because the S4 didn’t seem […]
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Do you need a portable stylus? How about a portable smartphone stand? Can’t find that flash drive? What if you could have all three devices in one cool gadget? The AER Infinity promises to be such a product. The AER Infinity is a 3-in-1 gadget that functions as a stylus, a smartphone stand, and a
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Ostfold is selling some elegant premium Italian vegetable tanned leather and Merino wool felt tablet cases on Etsy in the US. They have sizes to fit the iPad (2nd-gen through current) or the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. Both cases feature a perforated leather pocket on the front that holds an included 16-page kraft paper notebook and
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I wouldn’t think that I am alone in my observation of our increasing use and reliance on mobile devices in our everyday lives. I also wouldn’t think I was alone in noticing that those devices seem to run out of juice at the most inopportune times. There has been more than a few occasions in
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Geodesic domes have been used for everything from playground climbing equipment to homes, and now you can camp in one. The Cave from Heimplanet doesn’t use poles, but instead uses inflatable tubes from which you suspend the tent. It’s big enough to sleep 2-3 people, and it has storage pockets built in to help hold
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This new project, recently launched on Kickstarter, should look a little familiar to any kid of the 80s. Taking inspriration from the design of a ViewMaster and the technology behind sterographic images, Poppy is a lightweight, low cost peripheral for the iPhone that will let you produce and view 3D stills and video. Poppy works with
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Canon have put themselves back in the game with the release of their latest innovative 20.2 Megapixel APS-C DSLR, the EOS 70D. Due to be released on or possibly before September 13. The 70D features a new ‘Dual Pixel CMOS AF’ sensor that is receiving very positive (pre-production) reviews. The new ‘on-chip technology’ (new phase detection autofocus that utilizes the
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The name Jabra should be common to anyone who uses their smartphone as an extension of themselves. They have been making wireless headsets for years and have developed a well-deserved following. Recently, Jabra has jumped into the highly competitive headphone arena with the Vox earphones and Revo (wired and wireless) headphones. This review will cover
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The Retro Game Cases from PureGear add battery free fun to the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, while also providing added protection. You have a choice between 3 styles/games: Groovy – concentric maze in blue and green. Amazing – labyrinth style maze in turquoise and red. Undecided – combination of pinball and the Magic 8 Ball
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Wired or wireless? That is the dilemma we often face when trying to choose the right pair of headphones for our listening pleasure. The Privates from Outdoor Tech have solved that problem and more. Expected to be available in late July, 2013, the Privates offer a stylish yet rugged take on the everyday headphones. The
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Bem Wireless, known primarily for their wireless speakers, is branching out into mobile projectors. Their new Kickstand folding projector is seeking $100,000 funding through Kickstarter. With only 17 days left in the project, they have yet to collect 10% of that amount in pledges which is kind of a bummer, because this projector looks like
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Ah, leather! One of the oldest and most durable materials humans have found to use, yet it still causes us to react warmly when we feel the texture or smell the scent. Whether it reminds us of new school shoes as a kid or that folio we were given at graduation, we all have a
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In March of this year, I purchased (and reviewed) the new Roku 3 because I could use it to add Time Warner Cable programming to my bedroom TV without needing to rent a cable box. I now have sharp, clear cable channels on that TV that supplements the over-the-air network channels I get using an
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We all know that to stay hydrated, we should be drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. The only thing is though, that water is… well… boring. My beverage of choice used to be Diet Coke, but I was able to wean myself off of it by switching over to ice tea. I
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Grove makes beautiful bamboo cases and covers, and The Gadgeteer has featured many of them over the years. They have just announced a line of new Bamboo Back covers for iPads and MacBooks. The covers are made of all-natural, renewable bamboo veneer, and they adhere with a 3M adhesive that can be removed without leaving
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Looking for that unique way to show your USA pride? Want that item to be functional as well as fashionable? Do you like to be a trend setter? If you answered yes to all of these, and have €199 (approximately $259.44), the Fluoa Fusion USA backpack is just what you are looking for. This aerodynamic leather
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Back in May, I posted a news item about the Newer Technology miniStack MAX. As I said in that post, the miniStack MAX is “an external drive, SD card reader, one charging-only USB-A port, 2 USB 3.0 A ports, one USB 3.0 B port, eSATA port, 2 Firewire 800 ports, and an optical drive with
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Although I haven’t used it in years, I have a degree in chemistry. I’ve always loved laboratory glassware, but I’ve never found practical applications for a lot of the flasks and beakers I’d love to own. ThinkGeek has a set of four shot-sized glasses that appeals to my love of the lab. Their Laboratory Shot
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If you enjoy drawing, doodling and even writing with a stylus on your iPad, you will be interested in learning more about the Pogo Connect Bluetooth 4.0 stylus from Ten One Design. The Pogo Connect is a capacitive stylus with super powers. When used with a certain selection of drawing and note taking apps, line
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We always take our dog, Teddy, along when we travel. He’s an anxious little guy, and his car seat is next to a window (won’t fit anywhere else in the car) so he’s always in the sun. Those two things, combined with his heavy coat, keep him a little overheated as we ride along. We
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