How can you make the HTC One better than it already is? Give it stock Android. Google just announced that they will be selling the HTC One starting in late June for those who want the true Android experience, without the bloat that can come with one from the manufacturer. It will be available from […]
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As you have become aware, Julie challenged us to open our everyday carry bags to share what has become our standard gear. It was an interesting exercise, I used the opportunity to get rid of some gear that has remained in my bag, but when I was done, I still had a lot. You
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I love to play electric guitar. I love to turn my amp up not to 10, but to 11 (some may get the reference). But what happens when you live in a small house and your housemates don’t have the same opinion of the rock god-like skills you possess? The amPhones AC30 headphones from Vox
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If you find your mobile device produces wimpy sound, even through headphones or earbuds, you may need to boost the output with the Mobile Music Pump. NuForce says that today’s mobile devices usually aren’t powerful enough to drive many of today’s quality headphones/earbuds. The Mobile Music Pump (MMP) increases the gain by 3X or 5X
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There’s been some interest in electronic cigarettes as a way to cut down or stop reliance on tobacco cigarettes. What if you are a pipe or a cigar smoker, though? ePuffer offers pipe and cigar replacements. Their cigars come in disposable models (bottom right) that can replace from 5-6 up to 10-12 cigars; they are
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This Holga lens with built-in filters and prisms will let you play around with filter effects without having to break the bank. Granted, this lens kit isn’t going to be professional quality, but it will work with digital or film SLR cameras with Canon EF or EF-S mounts or Nikon F mounts. You just mount it
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I am always searching for the perfect case for my iPhone. Every case I have tried has its perks and its drawbacks. Until now, I had yet to try one made of leather, so when CalypsoCrystal offered me the CalypsoCase Cabrio for the iPhone 5 to review, I was happy to oblige. Let’s see if
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I think most states joke about mosquitoes being their state bird, and North Carolina is certainly a state that could make the insect their official bird. It’s been warm here for a while, and I’ve already gotten bites. Terminix has a line of AllClear mosquito “solutions” that looks interesting. Instead of using light to attract
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Are you still trying to figure out what to give your dear old Dad for Father’s Day? If he’s a coffee or tea drinking commuter, the ThinkGeek Hot Rod Heated Travel Mug might be a good option. This insulated mug features a 12-volt DC adapter that you can plug into your car’s power socket to
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Most cord organizers I’ve seen are made of Velcro or plastic or even fabric, but very few of them are made of leather. The Cord Taco 5-Pack from the This is Ground shop on Etsy has five leather cord organizers for the price of a single leather organizer from some companies. Each Taco is a
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All the other team members are showing off their wares, so suppose I’d better join the herd. 🙂 Problem is I actually have more than one EDC bag depending on things like day of the week, mode of transport, and destination. Things just seem to move in and out of different bags. I’ve just grabbed
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I’ve always been on the hunt to make my own at-home security camera. I’ve fiddled with low-res webcams and my Raspberry Pi, which have given me interesting results. When I recently got the opportunity to review a small form-factor security camera, I jumped at the chance. Let’s take a look at the Intelligent Security Z12 Camcorder by
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Does your Dad (or your hubby) fancy himself the lord of the BBQ? Father’s Day is coming soon, and here’s a gift that could make him the true king of the grill. This Five Cooking Method Grill from Hammacher Schlemmer puts five cooking methods at his fingertips. (Click the photo for a larger image.) This
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Ever wish you had a way to prop up your smart phone for reading, Skyping or watching your favorite videos? The Keyprop by Integral Design may be the simple, stylish and portable solution you are looking for. The Keyprop is made out of polycarbonate and is over-molded with a rubberized TPE material. This means the Keyprop is
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A little late to the EDC party, but then again I was busy cleaning out my bag for spring cleaning! I regularly carry a laptop bag with me on a daily basis since my laptop is my daily work computer as well as my work-at-home computer. Not pictured are a couple of ink pens,
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I am not sure if I should cue the theme to Mission Impossible, Raiders of the Lost Ark, or MacGyver… And we all know if you are considering theme music, it is the start of a fun review. That difficult decision aside, the review item I am discussing is the No. 11 Survival Belt from Colonel Littleton
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This Lightning cable from iLoveHandles is $19.95, basically the same as Apple’s Lightning cable. The Trunk doesn’t look like Apple’s cable though, other than the Lightning connector on one end and the USB connector on the other. The cable itself is short, thick, and bendable, so you can bend it into a charging stand for
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If like me your Android devices are rooted and running alternate ROMs then you’ll be sick of downloading 200+MB files everytime an update comes out. If you’re running Cyanogen 10.1 nightlies then you’ll be downloaded these files, well, every night. CyanDelta Updater is an app that does incremental downloads of your CM 10.1 nightly downloading only
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Q-BA-MAZE kits are a collection of plastic interconnecting building blocks that you can use to build cool marble maze sculptures. The blocks are made of translucent colored plastic and when combined with other blocks, create tracks and runs for marbles to slide through. They are designed for anyone… adults and kids ages 5 and up.
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In the portable world of digital music, it seems that most people are happy with whatever setup they have – whether it’s a laptop, iPod or smart phone. Ironically, the most expensive device from this list also has the worst audio output: your computer. That laptop or desktop (iMAC, for instance) computer has about the
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