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When I upgraded my old fashioned “dumb” thermostat to a programmable / smartphone controllable thermostat a few years ago, it was a huge leap in convenience because I was able to program it to automatically turn the furnace down while I was at work during the day. It would then automatically turn the heat up […]
Allure Energy knows when you’re heading home and starts warming the house Read More
I hate winter with a passion. I think snow is pretty to look at from inside a warm house, but I loathe being outdoors when the temperature drops to less than 40 degrees. I usually get my gloves out by the end of October so I can keep my hands warm when I’m going to and from work. Gloves
Glider Gloves Winter Style Touchscreen Gloves review Read More
At the end of November I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and found it to be one of the nicest Android smartphones to date. Although I liked it very much, I didn’t lust after it enough to end up upgrading to it from my LG G3. It seems that the current crop of high end Android
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review Read More
Adding a second screen to your desktop computer setup is not uncommon, but adding a second screen to your smartphone is a completely new “thing”. Meet the InkCase Plus from OAXIS. The InkCase Plus is a 3.5 e-Ink display that pairs via Bluetooth with your Android smartphone. The InkCase Plus was a very successful Kickstarter
OAXIS InkCase Plus review Read More
If you’re tired of dealing with a stack of remotes to control your home theater system, and you don’t want to break the bank buying a universal remote, turn your smart phone or tablet into your one-remote-to-rule-them-all device. The @7PM Intelligent Universal Remote plugs into the audio jack on your mobile device. The app has an
Turn your mobile device into an Intelligent Universal Remote with @7PM Read More
Have you been wanting to get your hands on one of the OnePlus One phones that offer global 4G LTE on the AT&T and T-Mobile networks, and you are tired of waiting to receive an invitation to purchase one? If so, you’ll be excited to know that OnePlus has decided to make their phones available for purchase every
OnePlus One phones now available without an invitation to purchase Read More
We’ve featured Brando’s premium tempered glass screen protectors for smartphones, but now Brando Workshop is offering screen protection for the Motorola Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch. These durable glass screen protectors protect the watch face from scratches and everyday wear and tear without lessening the touch screen’s sensitivity. The protectors install easily and do not
Brando Workshop now offering premium glass screen protectors for the Motorola Moto 360 Read More
Actually, the Smart 16-LED Warm White Light 3-Mode Fill Light for Mobile Phone works with iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch, Android phones and tablets, and with Windows 8 devices. You’ll need a headphone jack to plug the unit in, and you’ll need the iBlazr software to automatically fire the flash. Apparently, you can also just turn the
This 16-LED flash unit is the cure for dark smartphone photos Read More
With the Neutron S, you can hang your phone or tablet (under 1 pound) in your car, on your computer, on the wall, or even on the fridge. The Neutron S is a small square of machined aerospace aluminum with a shielded permanent neodymium magnet which will never lose its hold. You attach the Neutron S to
Mount your tablet or phone almost anywhere with the Neutron S Read More
As the title says, Martian Watches and GUESS have produced a new smart watch called the GUESS CONNECT. It was introduced at CES 2015, where it was selected as a CES 2015 Innovation Award Honoree in the wearables division. The CONNECT is based on GUESS’ fashionable best-selling RIGOR watch. The watch is “water resistant and will
Martian Watches has paired with GUESS to introduce the GUESS CONNECT watch Read More
The photo of the cased iPhone 6 in space isn’t an artist’s rendering; it was taken by the camera sent up on the weather balloon with this phone. Urban Armor Gear tested their iPhone 6 case by sending it up to the stratosphere and dropping it from 101,000+ feet. During the trip up and down,
The iPhone 6 in this case survived a fall from the stratosphere Read More
Your choice of the best smartphone for you is a very personal one. Just as personal, and almost as difficult, is your decision of how to protect it. Cases and screen protectors can coddle your baby in rugged armor, can show off your personality, or can be very minimal. Lately, I’ve swung toward the minimalist
Phantom Glass screen protector review Read More
The onscreen keyboards we use on our smartphones and tablets work just fine most of the time, but when you need to enter a lot of text, they become more annoying than useful. To remedy that situation, most people opt for a cover that has a built in keyboard. That works ok, but drastically increases the bulk and
WayTools TextBlade is a folding QWERTY keyboard the size of a pack of gum Read More
Before the holidays Verizon was nice enough to send me the LG G Android Wear-based watch to test drive. It seems like I’m always excited about wrist worn gadgets until I actually strap them to my wrist. Once I do, I quickly tire of them. I was hoping the LG G Watch would buck that trend.
I got a new job! Well, that’s not the subject of the review, but because of the job, I’ve been overwhelmed by the number of business cards I receive. They’re all important, so I do want to file them, but the old way of manually keeping them in a business card folder seems so inefficient
WorldCard Mobile business card scanner review Read More
Both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have beautifully smooth touchscreens with curved edges that make it impossible to find a screen protector that can protect the entire glass surface. Traditional screen protectors either stop short of the curved edge (bottom, left) or they end up with gaps at their edges (bottom, right) because
BodyGuardz Crown will protect the curved edges of the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, and Samsung Note 4 Read More
Satechi has revealed three Bluetooth enabled standalone buttons that will allow you to control your iOS and Android devices without reaching for your device. The button series includes the BT Media button, which provides remote control for volume, fast forward, rewind, and play/pause for music or videos. The BT Shutter Button, which is a remote
Satechi BT Button are standalone buttons that control your iOS and Android devices Read More
You want to have a smarter home – one that can notify you of events happening at home through your mobile device – but you don’t have purchasing all new equipment in your budget. You can make your current carbon monoxide and fire detectors smarter just by using a smart battery from Roost. They say:
Make your existing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors smart with Roost Smart Batteries Read More
Being able to read incoming SMS messages on your Google Android Wear smartwatch comes in handy when your phone is in your bag or pocket. But if you want to send a quick reply through the watch, your only option has been to have your dictated voice message converted into text. Some people don’t like to
Coffee is the first touch-based messaging app for Google’s Android Wear Read More
The iFlashDrive from Brando we reviewed yesterday allowed you to share data between your computer and your iOS device. The SanDisk Ultra MicroUSB Flash Drive lets you transfer data between your computer (Windows PC or Mac) and your Android device. It has a standard USB plug on one end for use with the computer and