My initial thought when Julie asked the Gadgeteer Team, who would like to review the Sphero was ‘cute but I’ll pass’. But upon further consideration, it occurred to me that I have an 11 yr old, tech-savvy son, spaz of a dog and insane cat at home just waiting for something like this to enter […]
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A floor cleaning robot is one gadget I’ve yet to try, but the ECOVACS Winbot window cleaning robot looks very interesting to me. I hate cleaning windows… a fact that would become immediately clear to you if you were at my house right now. Winbot attaches to the window with suction and cleans using special reusable pads.
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The Cobra Joyride is a 2.1 amp rapid charger that plugs into a 12V power socket in your car and helps make your phone interaction safer while driving. It automatically configures the phone for in-car usage by signaling the companion Android app when you get in and out of your car. A button built into
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Let’s see a show of hands, who remembers Microsoft’s SPOT watches from over 8yrs ago? Smart Personal Object Technology watches not only told the time, but also used a wireless service to display news, stock prices, sports scores and weather. While we’ve seen a few Android based watches and Apple iPod nano watches, Windows Phone
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As any self-respecting gadgeteer parent, I put a lot of thought towards the appropriate gadgets for my son. As Christmas approached last year I had decided to get him a tablet, and had my list down to the V-Tech and LeapPad Tablets when V-Tech offered one for a review. Unfortunately (for me) last Christmas was a hot season
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The Gramophone combines sculpture with sound to create a unique speaker system for the iPhone or iPad that will definitely turn heads (and ears). Designed to resemble a Victorian era phonograph, the base of the Gramophone is constructed of solid walnut and the horn is made of iron and brass. The interesting thing about this
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It’s always a pain to try to find small items at the bottom of your bag when it’s dark out. The Bag Light solves that problem with a super bright LED that is activated with a squeeze. It is made of soft silicone rubber and easily fastens and unfastens with a magnet. Attach it to the
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Despite your best efforts it’s 2am and you’re still awake in bed, tossing and turning, too tired to get up but too awake to fall asleep. You’ve counted the sheep, sipped warm milk, but nothing seems to help. Author and former Gadgeteer staff writer Cobin Rox might have some words to help you out –
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I have a storage fetish. I like little metal tins, boxes, pouches, etc. When I saw these Boxwood Storage Tubes in a Lee Valley catalog that came in the mail the other day, I knew I’d be placing a order. These screw top wooden tubes are made in France by a family known for their wood
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This USB-powered tentacle is firmly ensconced in the novelty department. When plugged in, it wiggles and squirms back and forth, (somewhat) realistically emulating an octopus. However, it holds no other use than being creepy-cool. The current version holds no data, and judging from the consumer feedback, that’s a bit of a sticking point. It’s
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I’m a big fan of drinking… tea that is. 🙂 When I’m not sipping hot tea, I’m gulping iced tea. During daytime work hours, I take my 8 oz glass mug to the hot/cold water dispenser, fill it up and bring it back to the small microwave in my cubicle to get the already warm
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Sears has licensed Star Wars plush slippers for the kids on your holiday gift list. They are available in Chewbacca, Yoda, Darth Vader, and Boba Fett designs in youth and toddler sizes. The slippers are $12.99 a pair. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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I imagine there are still some people around that actually take notes using paper and pen. I admit I do on occasion in my role as secretary for a local club. For the times I take the minutes, I’ve always wanted a way to convert my pen strokes to digital text so I don’t have
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Tom Bihn has extended their line of device sleeves and cases to the iPad mini. The Cache for iPad mini is available in either horizontal or vertical orientation, and t protects your mini with a 1/4″ foam padding. It has a polyester knit exterior and a tricot interior. The closure flap just slides into the
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Still don’t have enough cloud storage? Cubby is a new file-syncing/sharing service from LogMeIn, makers of one of the most popular remote access tools. Previously only available via invitation-only beta, it’s now open as a public beta. Signing up will get you 5GB of storage, and you can refer friends for an additional 1GB, for up to
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I’ve always had minimal cases on my iPads, and I’ve always liked keeping the iPad as sleek as possible. However, that means I usually need a sleeve when I want to put the iPad in my bag to protect the iPad from being scratched by the other stuff in the bag. I had contemplated buying
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The Steady Multi-tool from Gerber has the components you’d expect in a pocket tool like this. It has stainless steel components, fine-edge and serrated blades, screwdrivers (micro and medium flats, square cross), needlenose pliers, wire cutter, and bottle opener. It also has an unexpected function – a couple of legs that fold out and an adjustable
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My grandfather was a shortwave radio user and had a 1930s radio set with headphones that I loved playing with it as a kid. There was a definite retro coolness to it that I appreciate as a designer. As an homage to the days of world-band radios, Geneva Lab – a maker of popular high
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Your kids won’t be losing their earbuds with the HoodieBuddie jacket in kids sizes because they won’t need earbuds. These jackets use HB3 technology to build audio technology directly in. There’s a 3.5mm plug in a zipper pocket to plug in an MP3 player or phone and speakers in the hoodie. Your kid can hear
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Tablets and mobile phones are great tools, and I wouldn’t want to be without either of mine very long. I use both of mine constantly throughout the day, both for work and for personal information. Carrying them around, however, is a pain. Especially an iPad. Shirts and pants have pockets that can handle most smart
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