Attacknid – Resistance is Futile

From Wow Stuff in the UK, the self proclaimed “Greatest Toy in the Universe” has now been named the Attacknid. Battle against your friends or enemies with this six-legged, multi-directional, remote control robot.  With customisable armour and weapons, knock your opponents armour off,  hit ’em three times, and they’ll be assimilated. Smyth’s Toys in the […]

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Tokyoflash Japan’s Newest Watch: Kisai Online

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Tokyoflash Japan is known for their unusual, artistic watches.  Their newest, the Kisai Online, was inspired by a customer suggestion.  The watch bezel and bracelet are stainless steel, and they are available with a black or natural finish.  The LCD displays are available in natural, blue, or red.  The Online has time, date, and alarm

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Complete Your iPad Painting Experience with ARTSi

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This is another Kickstarter project.  Because it can be hard to hold your iPad one-handed while you sketch, Dan Almazan has developed a holder that he calls ARTSi.  The device looks like a traditional artist’s palette, but it holds an iPad instead of paints.  The ARTSi will be injection-molded, and it will work with the

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LEGO Ultimate Collection B-wing Starfighter

The newly released B-Wing Starfighter is part of the LEGO Ultimate Collection. “This fantastic model features everything you would expect from our premium collector range, including rotating, self-levelling cockpit and realistic wing configurations for landing and flight. And when you’re finished battling in the skies above Endor or helping to restore freedom in the galaxy,

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Positive Grid JamUp Plug and JamUp Pro iOS App Review

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I’ve mentioned that my husband is an amateur musician who has an interest in recording his own music.  Julie recently allowed us to review a Behringer USB link to connect a guitar to a computer, with Butch doing the evaluation and me doing the writeup.  She’s now allowing us to review the JamUp Plug from

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Digipower FM-CS100 2-in-1 Bumper Case with Built-in FM Transmitter for iPhone 4/4S

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The Digipower FM-CS100 2-in-1 Bumper Case with Built-in FM Transmitter protects your iPhone 4/4S and lets you transmit sound wirelessly to any FM radio.  The FM transmitter is built-in to the polycarbonate and silicone bumper-style case, and it works with worldwide adjustable frequencies.  With the case, you can charge your iPhone and a second device

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Keep Your Valuables Safe and Hidden with a TowelMate

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Beach season is finally here, and hotter than ever.  Ditch the need to lug a beach bag, chair, towel, and protective electronics cases from the car and through the hot sand with the all in one TowelMate. TowelMate’s beach line products tout hidden waterproof zippered pockets around a built-in, removable pillow.  The pockets are accessible

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Touchfire Screen-Top Keyboard for iPad Review

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Over the years I have reviewed quite a few keyboards for mobile devices. My all time favorite is still ThinkOutside’s Stowaway keyboard which I reviewed over 12 years ago. I would pay good money for an iPad compatible Bluetooth version of their original model right now. But since I don’t have that luxury, I keep looking

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Charge Your Smartphone in a Cube

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This is another Kickstarter project.  The Cube: Home for Your iPhone + Android is a cup-like charger and dock for your Android smartphone or iPhone.  You simply insert the device’s charging cable through the bottom of the Cube, and it will be held securely in place to make docking/undocking easy.  The shape of the cup

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DigiPower Introduces the ChargeCard Emergency Power Supply That Fits in a Wallet

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At only 3.25″ X 2″ and weighing about an ounce, the DigiPower ChargeCard is small enough to fit in your wallet. This emergency power supply from Mizco is available in iPhone and universal smartphone models.  The cards have a leather-like finish and are available in black, red, or white.  They have a fold-away cable, and

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Styló Capacitive Stylus Review

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The Styló capacitive stylus from Just Think Design has a unique two-tipped design that caught my eye. I ordered one to add to my growing collection of styluses and received it yesterday. I know that posting a review with only one day of testing is typically not a good idea, but styluses aren’t that complex of a

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Bike Frame Handle Makes Carrying Bikes Easier

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Ever had to lug your bicycle up a set of stairs or onto public transport?  Bikes can be an awkward thing to move around.  A new Kickstarter project, the Bike Frame Handle (aka “The Little Lifter”) is a simple yet elegant solution.  Made of leather, the strap wraps around your frame and gives you an

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WaterField Designs Introduces New Bags for the Apple MacBook with Retina Display

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Did you buy Apple’s new 15″ MacBook Pro with Retina display?  If you did, you may be in the market for a new laptop bag to carry it in.  WaterField Designs has announced a bevy of cases, sleeves, and bags that are custom-designed to fit the sleek new laptop.  Among their offerings is the SleeveCase

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