Ok gadget pals, I put my money where my mouth is and stopped by my local Verizon store after work today. It’s crazy how busy this store is. I think it gets more action than the Best Buy store a few yards away. I had narrowed my choices down to the HTC Droid Incredible 4G […]
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Are you a leaf peeper? Do you plan vacations and weekend trips with the sole purpose of gawking at the colorful fall foliage? If you do, the Leaf Peeper app from Yankee Magazine can help you find the best fall displays. The app lets you make foliage reports, called Peeps, about the conditions in your
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It seems like the general consensus among many iPad owners is that the on-screen keyboard is good for sending a quick email or making a note, but it doesn’t work so well when you need to enter large amounts of data. There have been many attempts to create a compact, convenient physical keyboard that you
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One of my favourites games of all time is Mario Kart, and I’ve played it on every Nintendo console system released so far. Well Nintendo has just announced release schedules and pricing for their new Wii U, another platform for me to get my Karting fix. Their new console will be available in two versions; the White
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I sorta hesitate to post this for the world to see because I’ve been known to change my mind. A lot. After feeling more fizzle than sparkle about Wednesday’s iPhone 5 unveiling, I’ve been going back and forth in my mind about my decision to pre-order one. I have been saving my Verizon upgrade since
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And we’re off! The iPhone 5 announcement is barely over, and the announcements of cases have started. CalypsoCrystal has introduced three beautiful CalypsoCase leather cases for the iPhone 5 with designs by Lara Bohinc. These handcrafted, limited-edition cases are available for iPhone 4/4S now; they’ll be shipping iPhone 5 cases in about 3 weeks. The
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Being surprised while reviewing audio gear can be both wonderful and not so great. The fun is in the discovery of a gem. Even though I am familiar with the Turbine and Turbine Copper earphones (and like them a lot) from Monster, I have been (much) less than thrilled from what I have heard in
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Have you ever checked in to a hotel that promises WiFi, only to find that you have a room with weak, useless WiFi service? There’s only one Ethernet cable in there, but you have several device you want to connect? If you had the mySpot from Kanex, you could create your own password-protected personal network
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Amazon might have just released a bunch of new Kindles but they haven’t forgotten the Kindle 3 (Keyboard). Amazon has released a new firmware update for this model. Firmware update 3.4 includes: Improved Font: We’ve improved the reading font to have more contrast and be more crisp. Parental Controls: With the latest software update for Kindle
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We’ve all been waiting for this day to come and now that Tim Cook has walked off the stage, it’s over. We now have to deal with being bombarded by every tech site’s rehashing of what was announced today, and I’m left feeling a bit like the end of a holiday dinner. You know how
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Who knew that some of history’s most celebrated writers and artists used a GALAXY Note 10.1 to help them create their works of art. 😉 But seriously, watching all these GALAXY Note 10.1 videos makes me very interested in trying one. At least until I can get my hands on a pressure sensitive stylus to
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One thing I’ve noticed about my iPhone 4 is that the battery drains at a much faster rate than the batteries in my old dumb phones did. This is especially true now that I keep Bluetooth turned on all the time to keep the iPhone connected to my V-Tech Bluetooth home phone. There’s nothing worse
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Ever had trouble trying to make a bicycle helmet fit your old noggin? It normally involves buying a size too big and then using heaps of foam padding to make it fit “comfortably”. The foldable helmet from Carrera uses an accordion type mechanism to ensure a much better fit without having to muck about with too
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With the pi Mount, you can charge your iPhone or iPod while safely keeping it off the floor or countertop. The pi Mount slips over Apple’s charger to add a shelf to hold your device as it charges. It’s held where you can see it or use it as it charges, and you don’t have
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The Everpurse looks awesome and I want one. Now. But unfortunately it’s a darn Kickstarter project, which means I have to wait. I hate waiting. What is it you ask? It’s a small zippered purse that will hold your smartphone. Wait, don’t stop reading… It holds AND charges your smartphone’s battery with an internal battery.
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This little invention from Quirky is so simple, it makes you wonder “why didn’t I think of that?” Props fits around your neck and makes sure your earbuds don’t fall to the ground when you pull them out of your ears. Simple! And a bit like those eyeglasses holders I’ve seen dangling around peoples’ necks.
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After years of practically being forgotten, the stylus is enjoying a revival in popularity. The company that introduced the first capacitive stylus will soon be releasing what may be the first touch sensitive Bluetooth stylus. Originally coded named the Blue Tiger, Ten One Design’s latest creation is the Pogo Connect. Featuring what Ten One has
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The LapDawg O-Stand is a strikingly versatile and equally odd-looking stand for a wide range of tablet/reader devices. It arrives in a somewhat imposing box, which hints at the scale of stand you’re about to encounter. Even so, you may not be prepared for the coiled mass that awaits inside. However, if you’ve struggled to
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The new tabeo tablet from Toys R Us fills the niche for kids who want a tablet computer just like Mom’s or Dad’s, but who aren’t old enough for the responsibility of caring for expensive, delicate devices. The tabeo runs Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” on its ARM Cortex A8 @ 1 GHz processor with 1GB
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Recently released by Contour, the Contour+2 is the latest upgrade to their line of Action POV cameras. It’s capable of four video modes up to 1080p video and shoots 120fps in 480p resolution. The Contour+2 has GPS-capability, and it has mobile connectivity to allow you to view and control your camera via your smartphone. The
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