With this 30-pin accessory, you can watch live TV broadcasts on your iOS device. You don’t need WiFi access, and you won’t use your data plan minutes, either. You do need to be in certain geographic areas in the US to use the Dyle mobile TV unit from Belkin, though. Dyle mobile TV broadcasts live […]
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If you’ve been keeping up with my recent gadget diary posts, you’ll know that I’ve been interested in wirelessly charging my Samsung Galaxy S3. After a couple different cradles and a custom ROM, I’m happily charging without wires using the Qi wireless charging standard. That’s why my interest was piqued when I heard the news that
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Toyota Prius will offer in-vehicle Qi wireless charging Read More
A bored kitty is a destructive kitty. With the Solar Powered Cat Tantalizer from Hammacher Schlemmer, your cat will be too entertained to have time to shred the toilet paper and up-root and chew your potted plants. Stick the toy in a window or glass door with the industrial-strength suction cups, and the solar panel
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Remote control cars are always fun, but the downside of the classic remote control cars is that they are fairly large and require an even larger area to play on. Then someone invented those micro RC cars that are pocket-friendly, but those RC cars only go one speed, which is super fast and right off
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Well, you’ll at least be able to stop replacing your in-car device mounts if you purchase the Innotraveler Universal Car Mount from Seidio. This mount has a baseplate and two re-useable adhesive pads to hold your phone, GPS, MP3 player, or other small device (up to a 5.5″ screen) securely in the mount. You anchor
Stop replacing all your accessories every time you get a new device Read More
To me, LEGO bricks represent childhood, imagination and fun. This new book from Starch Press on the other hand, does not. The 232 page BrickGun Book by Jeff Boen has step-by-step instructions for building five handgun replicas from readily available LEGO pieces. Model plans include the classic Berreta 92FS and a rubber-band-firing MAC-11. Maybe it’s
This LEGO book makes me sad Read More
The ChefPad from Archos is a full-featured Android tablet that’s been pre-loaded with the best apps for cooking enthusiasts. The tablet has a dual-core 1.6GHz CPU, a quad-core GPU, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB capacity (expandable via microSD card) and is powered by Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It also has a 9.7” 1024 X 768 capacitive screen, 2MP
Archos introduces the ChefPad, an Android tablet especially for cooking enthusiasts Read More
Getting fit and staying fit requires daily effort that can quickly turn into drudgery if you lack motivation. I’ve found several things that have helped me stick to my fitness activities. One is the Virgin Healthmiles program that everyone at my day job (Cummins Inc.) is enrolled in. We get a simple pedometer that counts
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Apple’s Camera Connection Kit will let you transfer photos to your iPad, but it doesn’t allow you to copy files off the iPad. It handles several image and video file formats, but nothing else. With The Only Read and Write iPad Flash Drive from Hammacher Schlemmer, you can, as you might guess, both read and
Read and write flashdrive for your iPad and other iOS devices Read More
If you are one of the many users that were upset by hearing that Google Reader was being retired, then take a look at Ino Reader. It’s a free, browser-based RSS reader that has a simple and easy to use interface. You can sign in with Google, Facebook, or create a new login with email. You can
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Others have posted their everyday carry bags, so I thought I would post mine as well. However, I am a homemaker who focuses on karate, so my EDC bag is much different than my fellow Gadgeteers. I do not have a backpack or special bag for everyday; I just use my purse. It’s boring and
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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
You can have a 3D Star Wars Stormtrooper figurine with your face on it Read More
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
OP/TECH USA Utility Sling Strap review Read More
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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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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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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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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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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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
Beacon The Phoenix Portable Bluetooth Speaker review Read More
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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