Here in Australia, wearing an Australian Standards-approved helmet is mandatory when riding a bicycle. I know a few people who won’t wear bicycle helmets because of the bulk of the helmet, or because it might muss up their hair-do 🙂 So it’s either risk a fine if you’re caught (as well as risking head injuries), […]
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Are you one of those people who is constantly snapping your own picture to post on Facebook for all your followers to comment on? Yes, you’re too sexy for that shirt and yes your new hair style looks fabulous. At least I think it does… I could tell a lot better if your whole face
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With this case from Optrix, you can change your iPhone or iPod touch into a rugged sports action camera. The Optrix XD encases your iPhone 4/4S or iPod touch (with an optional adapter) in a protective case that conforms to MIL-STD-810F (meaning it meets requirements for drop-, particle-, and water-resistance). It has a 0.5mm-thick touchscreen
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The USB Solar Charger Tree from Brando can charge most any USB-chargeable mobile phone or other devices. The charger contains a 3000mAh polymer battery that can be charged by the sun or by AC power. It outputs 5V/1000mA of charging power, and it comes with a variety of adapter tips for mobile phones. (There’s apparently
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If you are a tech-loving snowboard or ski fanatic, the Recon MOD HUD. The engineers at Recon Instruments have created a heads-up display that can be integrated into Recon Ready goggles, enabling the wearer to see real-time telemetry as they are zipping down the slopes. The tiny color LCD screen sits just below your right
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Make panning and tracking shots with your smartphone or POV camera smooth with the iStabilizer Dolly. Approximately 8” W x 3” H x 5” D (20.5 x 7.5 x13 cm) with an 11″ adjustable arm, the mount expands to accept devices up to 2.75″ (7cm) wide. It weighs in at 1.25 lbs and will accept
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ChargeCard is a clever USB cable for the iPhone that will never get in a tangle or knot. One end has a standard USB connector and the other end has a 30 pin iPhone connector. The cable folds up into a flat credit card shaped package that then fits in a card slot in your
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Yesterday, Barnes & Noble introduced Nook for Web, “an innovative and free new browser experience that offers readers the ability to explore the hottest digital titles and bestselling books right from their computer – no sign-in, software download or NOOK account required to begin reading” on their PC or Mac. With the Nook Cloud service,
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I love taking night or long exposure photos; however, keeping your camera still is always the issue. There are tips and tricks to hand-hold and steady your camera, but often with long exposures, they’re still not good enough. Yes, if you’re planning your photo session, you could carry a full size tripod with you. However,
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Grace Digital is offering the MatchStick Kindle Fire Speaker and Charging Dock. The MatchStick has 2″ X 3″ full-range stereo speakers with a low-distortion 16W class D digital amplifier. The dock charges the Kindle Fire when connected to AC power. You can tilt the dock 38 – 50 degrees for the best viewing angle, and
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There are hundreds of different type of styluses out there. All of them seem to have a similar design where there’s a simple capacitive tip on the end of a plastic or aluminum barrel. Adonit just announced their new stylus called Jot Touch. The Jot Touch is a pressure sensitive stylus for your iPad. It
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Julie: The Samsung Galaxy SIII from Verizon Wireless is one of the most anticipated Android smart phones of the past year. I’ve been anxious to get my hands on this phone and was very happy when Verizon was kind enough to send me a loaner for a week. Lucky for you guys, you won’t just get
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This HDMI Pocket Projector from Brookstone works with most smartphones, tablets, computers, video players, and cameras. Brookstone says “advanced DLP® technology delivers an incredibly sharp, clear 1080p HD image up to 60″ diagonal on any flat surface. And full screen replication displays 100% of your device screen in the projected image (select devices that support
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These aren’t the first steampunk-style accessories I’ve seen, but iDockit seems to have the largest selection. They have charge/sync stands for iPads with built-in Bluetooth keyboards, stands for iPhones with Bluetooth handsets, a microphone stand, and even modified computers. All accessories are made of hardwoods, many with brass accents. Prices start as low as $4.50
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Portland, Oregon based Toast is a company that offers real wood veneer back plates for your iPhone 4/4S smartphone. If you’ve been looking for a way to customize your iPhone so it doesn’t look like the rest of the iPhone collective, Toast offers a variety of designs and the ability to use your own artwork
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This is another Kickstarter project. If you use those white Apple earbuds and have trouble keeping them in your ears, you might be interested in SecureTips. These silicone rubber pieces look just like a food processor blade (to me, anyway), and they are designed to hold the freebie white earbuds securely in your ears. You’ll
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Bryan did a great job discussing the details of Verizon’s new Share Everything Plan that was rolled out at the end of last month. He also dove into the fact that Verizon is doing their best to kill off Unlimited Data Plans with their most recent service. He also looked at how this new plan
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The TekCharge Pocket Power Pack is a small battery that can be used to power USB-chargable devices for quite a while. Not too expensive, versatile, and easy to take along – what’s not to like? Let’s take a closer look and see.
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The Phoenix speaker from Beacon Audio is about the size of a coffee mug, but don’t let the size fool you. This Bluetooth-activated speaker has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that’s capable of 8 hours of playback time. It measures 3.2″ X 3.2″ X 3.2″ and weighs 7 ounces, so it’s small enough to take with
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After finding BOGear and Haul, both Australian made bag manufacturers, here’s another one. 🙂 mattt bags is based in central Melbourne, Victoria, and they make a range of backpacks, shoulderbags, and sleeves that are all handmade locally. The bags are made from sustainable materials, and there’s quite a range of different prints that you can get
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