Samsung‘s new MultiView MV800 camera has a 3-inch LCD flip-out touchscreen display that can be angled from 0 – 180 degrees. You’ll be able to take pictures from eye level or waist height by angling the view screen, or flip it completely up so you can see to take perfectly- framed self-portraits. The MV800 has […]
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With Amazon set to announce its new tablet that reportedly will include a subscription to the company’s streaming video service, “Prime”, CEO Jeff Bezos announced that 20th Century Fox had agreed to license much of its TV shows and movies library for streaming. The library will include approximately 2,000 titles including a slew of movies
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I’m a big fan of the iPhone’s camera. All things considered, it takes really good shots. But I’m all for making it even better, so I was happy to take a look at the Wide & Macro Lens Set from Focalprice when they offered to send one for review. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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You know the saying that everything is better with bacon? How about candy? Bacon candy… Does the thought of it make your mouth water? Then you need to enter this contest now! Gadgets and Gear are offering 10 lucky Gadgeteer readers a tin of sweet and smoky bacon flavored candy. You know you want some…
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Skytex Technology and EXOPC have partnered to produce a tablet running Windows 7 Home Premium (Professional is also an option). The Skytab S-series tablet has a dual-core Intel Atom N550 processor with integrated Intel GMA3150 graphics, 9.7″ capacitive multi-touch screen (1024 X 768 resolution, 132ppi) with up to 4 points of recognition, 320GB 5200rpm hard
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We reported on the fastest electric motorcycle, but now Czech company Akumoto has teamed up with national Electric Company CEZ to claim the world record for the longest distance travelled by an electric scooter in 24 hours. Covering 1136.3 kms ( 706.1 miles ) , the scooter only used 40.8 kWH of Electricity which costs
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ShopKeep is a full point-of-sale system using an iPad instead of a cash register. The ShopKeep app is free, but it does require a monthly charge. With ShopKeep, you’ll be able to ring up customers on a screen customized for your products, print a paper receipt, open the cash drawer for change, take credit cards
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If you’re bored with LEGO, how about checking out Playable Metal building sets. Playable Metal sets are made of an aluminum alloy and come in different colors and allow you to build 3 dimensional structures. The parts are connected together with special screws. YoYo.com offers a variety of sets that range in price from $34.95
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I love multi-tools! They are even my ‘go to’ idea for gifts for most people,. Even the non-‘everyday carry’ types often appreciate a pocketable device that has several handy tools built into it. A work buddy pulled out a Gerber Splice to do a repair the other day and I instantly fell in love with
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Down here in Tasmania we’re blessed with some of the cleanest water and air in the World, however many countries aren’t quite that lucky. One in eight people in the World don’t have access to clean drinking water. In India alone over 40 million people suffer from waterborne diseases every year. In rural India , Piramal
Sharp introduces a new audio system to complete your home theater setup. Their HT-SL70 system includes twin sound bars and a subwoofer. The sound bars can be used vertically beside the TV on their included stands or placed together horizontally in front of the set like more traditional sound bars. Each slim sound bar produces
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Sherpa Pen Shells are thin covers for popular disposable pens like Sharpie, Uni-Ball, Pilot pen and Accent highlighters. They are available in a variety of styles from online retailers such as Paradise Pen for around $30. The main question that comes to mind is why? Would you buy one of these for your favorite cheap
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Bored at work? Angry Birds not fun anymore? Then there’s a new toy in town. Desk Pets just released the TankBot. It’s a small tank-like robot, hence TankBot. It has three features: 1) Autonomous – Uses infrared sensors to avoid objects in its path. 2) Free roaming – Random driving around. 3) Remote – Which
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The City of Sydney Council, Australia is considering a system of high pressure underground pipes to collect garbage from inner-city homes. Already in place in a number of European and other cities, the system can be retrofitted into current infrastructure though it is obviously easier to implement in greenfield sites. The system may mean an
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The Power Tube 6600 from MiPow looks like an oversized pencil, but it contains enough power to double the battery life in your iPad. Inside the tube is a 1000mA lithium-ion battery with a 6600mAh capacity. The tube comes with an AC charger; it can be recharged 500 times. It has 10 adapter tips so
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Everybody has read about the technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. We know that it runs the latest version of Android, so it will have access to the world of Android applications. We know we can connect to the world via cellular systems, WiFi, and Bluetooth – and navigate the world with GPS.
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Dear Gadget Diary, Happy first day of Fall! Things have really cooled off here and the leaves are even starting to change a little. I have had the GardenWatchCam snapping pictures of my woods line for at least a week now. I’m looking forward to the time lapse video I’m going to see once the
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Are you one of those lucky people with a “green thumb” and the beautiful yard that’s the envy of the neighborhood? Or are you in competition with one of those people? The Landscaper’s Companion for iPad may be the secret weapon you need to make your yard the winner in the neighborhood wars. This app
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Here’s another camera for your espionage games or nanny surveillance. This HC-GUM Covert Gum Stick Camera/DVR from Smarthome looks like an old-style pack of Wrigley’s Doublemint gum – if you don’t look too closely. (They have the look right, but for some reason it’s marked with “Dangerous Material” and described as a lighter.) It takes still
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BlueAnt’s recently introduced the Embrace headphones, and they’ve graciously sent a pair for the Gadgeteer to review this week. These are BlueAnt’s first non-Bluetooth headphones, using a standard 1/8″ connector, and designed with a focus on sound quality and comfort. They also come with two cables, one regular cable and another with an iPod/iPhone/iPad controller
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