Here we go with what I plan to be a reoccurring feature on The Gadgeteer. App Spotlight is going to be a quick highlight of 2 or more apps that I’m currently trying out on my iPhone, iPad or Android device. These spotlights won’t be finely detailed reviews, but they will let you know what […]
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We may soon be seeing self-powered LED illuminated tires on our bicycles. NightBrightTyre has announced the CYGLO Tire, which uses a motion sensor within the tire to switch on high powered, tough and durable LED bulbs when the bike starts to roll. These LEDs are built into the tread or wall of the tire and
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I’ve seen cooling stands for laptops before, but they’re usually too big to use with netbooks. The fanBASE from Scosche is designed to be used with netbooks, and it’s portable so you can take it with you. There’s a USB-powered cooling fan and a 3-port USB hub in the base. The legs fold in and the
Scosche fanBASE Portable Cooling Fan and USB Hub for Netbooks. Read More
The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is a 12.1 megapixel camera that can take still photos and videos with sound. It has a lot of cool feature that you expect from Nikon – like face-priority autofocus that automatically focuses on up to 12 faces, functions that warn you if the subject blinked so you can take another shot or
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Not Only Takes Pictures and Movies – It Can Project Them Read More
If you’re looking for the perfect stand for your iPad, that is both portable and functional, you should take a look at the MoviePeg. This stand is made from a material called Thermo Plastic Elastomer (TPE) and is available for the iPhone 3G and iPad (sorry, there is no iPhone 4 version available yet). The
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A few days ago, SanDisk unveiled its smallest USB flash drive in North America. The Sandisk Cruzer Blade is the size of a paper clip and the weight of a penny, making it a perfect addition to your keychain or pocket. Storage capacities range from 2GB to 16GB and the drive is available immediately at
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Are you obsessed with iOS4 apps? There’s a wallpaper for that. At least there is if you’re an OS X user. It’s called AppWall and it’s a free screensaverthat shows an ever changing full screen of app icons. I’m not sure if the changing icons represent newly added apps to the appstore, frequently accessed apps
An OS X screensaver for iPhone and iPad App freaks Read More
The Bluetooth Wristband Speakerphone from Atomic9 is an alternative to wearing a Bluetooth headset or using a clip on visor speakerphone for your car. This one features audio caller ID, voice activated commands, vibration and sound alert options, up to 4 hours of talk-time and 160 hours of stand-by time. It’s available now for $99.99
Bluetooth headset not your thing? How about a wristband? Read More
Being born in the 1970s, I grew up in a world where landline telephones were a central part of every person’s life. Every teenage girl had a princess phone, and every family kitchen had a wall-mounted phone with a ridiculously long cord. Talking on the phone hands-free meant tilting one’s head sideways and using one’s
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In June, Julie posted a news item about a little wooden speaker from Pyramid Distribution. Pyramid calls this unit the Motz Tiny Wooden Emotion Speaker. Unlike some small external speakers for MP3 players, the Motz has its own battery so it doesn’t drain the MP3 player’s battery. The Motz also has a built-in FM radio.
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