The Tiki Microphone from Blue Microphone is a USB mic that offers two different recording modes. Intelligent Speech Mode has the ability to isolate desirable sounds like voices so that it can minimize background noises like typing, computer fans, etc. It can even mute the mic if needed. This feature improves vocal clarity for online communication […]
BlueMic Tiki Knows What to Record and What not to Record Read More
How many WiFi enabled devices other than your computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets do you have in your home? I have more than the average person. In addition to my 5 computing devices (iMac, Macbook Air, MBP, iPad and iPhone), I have a Boxee Box, Roku and 4 WiFi cameras setup. When I saw the
INSTEON Ships World’s First Remote Control Networked LED Bulb Read More
For those who can’t have too many comforts while camping, Coleman offers the CPX 6 Portable Electonics Charger. Keep your phone, MP3 player, and other USB-chargeable devices powered with this charger. It uses either 4 D-cell batteries or one of Coleman’s CPX 6 rechargeable battery packs – neither are included. (The CPX 6 battery pack
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What must have features do you look for while shopping for an Android tablet? For me the tablet has to have access to the full Google Play market instead of some lame 3rd party version of the market that doesn’t have all the same apps. It also has to have a good price and be backed by a
ARCHOS Announces new ELEMENTS Line of 7,8 and 9.7in Android Tablets Read More
Made in Australia, Made in the USA, Made in the UK. It’s getting harder and harder to find products with these labels on them these days with outsourcing offshore so prevalent due to cheaper labour costs in, particularly, South East Asian countries. It’s always nice to find a product that’s still made locally, employs local people,
BOGear DUB Custom Messenger Bag Review Read More
Easily add a card wallet to the back of your iPhone 4/4S with the Precision Pocket Card Carrier from KILLSPENCER. The Pocket is made by two craftsmen in KILLSPENCER’s LA workshop from premium, locally-sourced rosewood and Alcantara Suede. It adheres to the back of the iPhone with special removable industrial adhesive. The wallet portion is
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Seidio, who has been in the mobile accessory market since back in the Palm Pilot days, just announced that they will be offering cases for the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S3 Android Smartphone. These cases come in several colors and two styles: Surface and ACTIVE. They can be purchased with or without a handy kickstand
Seidio Releases Samsung Galaxy S3 Accessories Read More
Most watches featured on The Gadgeteer have all sorts of high-tech features or blinky lights. The Turntable Metal Wristwatch is just an analog watch, but it might be perfect for the aspiring DJ or the not-so-young person who remembers the days of vinyl records. The silvertone watch is water resistant to 3 ATM. The face
What Time is It? Scratch That – I’ll Just Check My Turntable Wristwatch Read More
Reading eBooks has an advantage that reading paper books doesn’t have: the ability to look up a word without having to reach for the dictionary. With the Point and Click Dictionary from Hammacher Schlemmer, you’ll be able to look up words without having a drag out the Webster’s. You simply lift the integrated flip-up camera
Look Up Words in a Paper Book with a Point and Click Read More
For years I have been a Bluetooth headset evangelist. I have reviewed many Bluetooth headsets for The Gadgeteer (see related links for some of my reviews). I have long since gotten over any self-conscious feelings about looking like an employee in the McDonald’s drive-thru, and I have embraced my inner, and outer, geekness. Then along
VXi BlueParrott Xpress Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Wireless Headset Review Read More
Wear Your Music is offering some unique gift ideas for music lovers and musicians. They sell bracelets made from recycled guitar strings of stars like Eric Clapton, MGMT and Santana. If jewelry isn’t your thing, they also make bowls from vintage records. Prices vary greatly with the bracelets. Depending on the artist, you might pay anywhere
Wear some Rock God Mojo on Your Wrist Read More
Google Maps is great – a GPS system that’s pretty much always with you. The problem is when you don’t have an internet connection, then it is kind of useless. I would love to use Google Maps overseas, but there’s no way I’m paying my Australian Providers horrendous international roaming fees. And there’s still some
Google Maps Goes Offline Read More
Happy Birthday USA, you’re looking pretty good for 236! Most of you are probably outside waiting for your charcoal to get hot, but for those of you that are still indoors enjoying the air conditioning and surfing the net, I thought I’d post a mashup article of miscellaneous thoughts, news, etc. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Julie’s Gadget Diary 07-04-12 Happy 4th of July, Samsung Galaxy III and Other Tidbits Read More
Well, it won’t have the air jets, of course. The iPieces iPad Air Hockey game from ThinkGeek supplies you with two custom capacitive strikers. You download the instruction sheet and the free iPiece Air Hockey app from the iTunes App Store. All that’s left to turn your iPad into a travel-sized air hockey game is to
Turn Your iPad into an Air Hockey Table Read More
New to the Google Play Store, My Android Apps makes app management on your Android devices so much easier. As you can see above, you can now manage each device’s apps separately including the ability to update and uninstall apps all via your web browser. Not only that, if you lose your device and have to replace it,
My Android Apps Makes App Management Easier Read More
Gadgeteer reader Tony N sent me an email asking me to take a look at a Kickstarter project that he thought I’d find interesting. It’s for a very unique stylus that actually rolls up when you want to use it and then unrolls into a flat sheet that sticks to the outside of the iPad’s
Motive Stylus – Unique for the Sake of Uniqueness? Read More
Even though the name would indicate it’s for an Apple product only, the iCookbook app is also available for Android, Windows 8, and Web OS platforms. iCookbook is an award-winning app with more than 2000 recipes using “easy-to-find ingredients, and that have been kitchen-tested and feature beautiful full-color photos.” It also offers substitution charts, timers,
iCookbook, the Voice-Activiated Cookbook App Read More
There is a group of people who could use an alternative to the smartphone. Those would be people in my age group (variously called baby boomers, senior citizens, the wrinklies, or Q-tips), some of whom have problems navigating the complex displays and keyboards of most cellphones. Greatcall has an answer for these folks and has just come
jitterbug plus Review Read More
Pelican Products have long been known as a “world-renowned brand in the military, industrial safety and tactical industries”. Now they are launching a line of protective products, Pelican ProGear, designed for “adventurous people.” They are starting with “Pelican ProGear Urban Backpacks, select cases in the Micro Case Series™ and Hardback™ Series, the Pelican ProGear LED
Pelican Products, Inc. Launches Pelican ProGear™ Consumer Brand Read More
Ever been to a food festival or function where seating always seems to be at a premium? Too scared to go get dessert in case your seat won’t be there when you get back? Well while Fakefoodonline creates fake food meant as props or for children, why not keep one of these in your gadget bag. Then
Excuse Me Sir, I Think That’s My Seat! Read More
