Did you ever see one of those old, wall-mounted telephones that you had to crank to get the operator’s attention in old movies? Well, the Crankerator isn’t like that. This accessory from Photojojo is a backup battery with an emergency power source. It works with smart phones, cameras, and tablets, and a fully charged Crankerator […]
This gives “crank telephones” a whole new meaning… Read More
In both my personal and professional life I have collected stacks of business cards. When I was offered the opportunity to review the Worldcard Link Pro business card scanner and software from Penpower, I jumped at the opportunity. Let’s see how it works. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Here’s a stylus that will turn heads. Instead of those short, skinny styluses that cause your fingers to cramp up, add a Stylus Cap from More/Real to your Sharpie. Sharpies are a good size to hold comfortably, and the added stylus cap means you’ll be able to use it with your tablet or smart phone
Forget styluses! Use a Sharpie on your capacitive touchscreen tablet! Read More
It’s been almost a year since my last test drive, so I’ve really been missing that new car smell. Lucky for me, I was offered an opportunity to do another test drive a couple weeks ago. This time it was for a fully loaded 2013 Kia Soul. It was delivered to me with a full
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The Side Effect started out as a waist pack, but Tom Bihn decided to change it after reading about all the ways customers were modifying it to meet their needs. The new Side Effect can now be worn or carried in a variety of ways, but it still has plenty of room to carry your
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The iDuo2Go Charge and Sync Cable for iPod, iPhone, and iPad with USB 3.0 SD Card Reader from Atech Flash Technology is a surprisingly useful if simple bit of mobile gear. It’s a USB 3.0 SD card reader, or an iPhone/iPad 30-pin sync/charge cable. Why bring two things on your next trip when one will
The “Tiny Monster” TM26 flashlight from NiteCore is stated to be the world’s smallest 3500 lumen flashlight. It has a 5.6″ length, 2.0″ tube diameter, and 2.8″ head diameter and weighs 15.5 ounces without the batteries. It has four CREE XM-L LEDs and is powered by either four 18650 Li-ion or eight CR123 batteries. It’s made of
NiteCore’s “Tiny Monster” is perfect for when a regular flashlight just won’t do Read More
Although I’ve written a lot of case reviews over the years, I personally prefer NOT to use one on my phone. I just don’t care for the added bulk. Unfortunately my current phone, the Samsung Galaxy S3, is so slippery that I was forced to use a snap-on back cover to give it some extra
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This Bloobury cable replaces three cables in your EDC charging kit, at least for Apple device owners. The retractable cable has a standard USB plug on one end, and the other end has a 30-pin Apple connector, Apple Lightning connector, and a microUSB for charging most other portable devices – Bluetooth headsets, or even Android
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When you need to travel with a clean shirt or suit – whether it be by bike, walking or airplane – the big problem is keeping your clothes neat and pressed. Whether I’ve folded them into a carry bag or put them into a traditional suit bag, my first job when I get to my
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Volkswagen recently introduced the iBeetle at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. The new models of the Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet will be the first “of the Volkswagen Group in which the iPhone will become an integrative component.” The car’s dock holds the iPhone 5 as seen in the image, and you can access all your normal iPhone
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Timbuk2 wants to help you celebrate Earth Day by providing a 20% savings on some of their more eco-friendly bags like the ones shown above, which are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. If none of those bags strike your fancy, customize one with your own specifications and choose from 2 eco-friendly materials at no
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Are you a doomsday prepper or real world survivalist? Do you like to be prepared for any situation at anytime? Do you need an EDC tool that is multi-functional as well as practical? Do you need that tool to fit into your wallet? Tool Logic‘s Survival Card 2 may give you that peace of mind you
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The Apotop DW09 Wi-Reader is a palm-sized device that allows you to share videos, music, pictures, and documents with up to 3 iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices at the same time through a built-in SD card / USB Flash drive. It has a rechargeable battery so that it can be used to share files
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The Clipless clip system gives you the ability to secure any device to clothing, with or without a belt or pockets. It’s held by a safe (shielded), industrial strength magnet and can be useed around the house, at the office, when working out at the gym, and even in the car. Clipless can be secured
Clipless – No pockets, no belt, no problem Read More
The Léaf Opener is a Kickstarter project currently seeking $3800 funding. It’s a minimalist multi-tool that has been laser cut from solid sheets of stainless steel, and will feature 3 functions: box opener, bottle cap lifter and 1/4in hex tool bit holder. The edges are dull and not sharp, so you don’t have to worry that you’ll
Léaf Opener is your credit card sized box opener and bottle cap lifter Read More
Like it or not, iPads have become ubiquitous. We see them everywhere, in food courts in the hands of toddlers, in schools, as cash registers in coffee shops and restaurants, and in that last bastion of low tech, the business boardroom. I read the other day that somewhere north of 90% of all Fortune 500
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Nearly everyone who’s familiar with electronic games has heard of Tetris, and ThinkGeek has capitalized on this to make a nostalgia-inspiring Tetris Stackable LED Desk Lamp. You can customize your lamp into various configurations using the seven interlocking pieces, which are of course, shaped like classic Tetris shapes. The base shape is the four-block straight
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This motorcycle helmet from Helmet Dawg is for the person secure in their own… Well, I’m not quite sure what they’d be secure in, but if you really like Batman and you ride a motorcycle, you need to check out the Dark as Night helmet. This is a serious helmet that has been designed to
This motorcycle helmet will have people asking “Batman, is that you?” Read More
The Power Jacket for Nokia Lumia 920 from Brando is an extended battery/case that can nearly double the battery life for the Lumia 920, if you’re willing to accept the trade-offs that come with it. So what are the trade-offs? Let’s look at them. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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