Having played with a number of POV cameras now, one of the options I miss with the GoPro Hero2 is the remote control. Even when not being used for Extreme Sports, the ability to mount your camera and be able to initiate your video or snapshot without having to get to the camera itself has […]
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I’ve mentioned that my husband is an amateur musician who has an interest in recording his own music. Julie recently allowed us to review a Behringer USB link to connect a guitar to a computer, with Butch doing the evaluation and me doing the writeup. She’s now allowing us to review the JamUp Plug from
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Beach season is finally here, and hotter than ever. Ditch the need to lug a beach bag, chair, towel, and protective electronics cases from the car and through the hot sand with the all in one TowelMate. TowelMate’s beach line products tout hidden waterproof zippered pockets around a built-in, removable pillow. The pockets are accessible
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Lately, I’ve stopped using the back cover on my new iPad, and I’ve been looking for a sleeve case to protect the iPad while it’s in my bag. I was intrigued by the Flex Sleeve from JAVOedge. The Flex Sleeve is available in a variety of patterns, like the Paisley shown here, that probably appeal
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Ever had to lug your bicycle up a set of stairs or onto public transport? Bikes can be an awkward thing to move around. A new Kickstarter project, the Bike Frame Handle (aka “The Little Lifter”) is a simple yet elegant solution. Made of leather, the strap wraps around your frame and gives you an
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Hate having to take your messenger off just to take your jacket off? Acronym is a German-based company who makes a pretty funky range of technical bags, pants and jackets. The E-J23 shown above allows you to remove your jacket without taking your messenger bag off. Other jackets are “a hybrid of vintage Japanese kimono and modern
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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
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
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
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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.
Julie’s Gadget Diary 07-04-12 Happy 4th of July, Samsung Galaxy III and Other Tidbits Read More