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SKULLY Helmets announces new P1 HUD (Heads Up Display) motorcycle helmet

By Dave Rees / November 8, 2013 / News / Android, Bluetooth, Car Gear, Motorcycle / 10 Comments

SKULLY Helmets has recently announced the P1, a high-tech motorcycle helmet with an integrated HUD (heads up display). Along with being a DOT approved helmet, the P1 provides GPS navigation, accelerometer, a gyroscope, a compass, rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity to your smartphones music and phone all managed via voice control. Thus enabling you be as connected […]

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Velocity Clip review

By Larry Geisz / November 8, 2013 / Reviews / Android, Camera gear, iOS, Smartphone accessory / Leave a Comment

Let’s admit it, if you own a smartphone you fancy yourself an amateur photographer or videographer. I know I do! The problem I always run into is keeping my smartphone steady while shooting video or pictures. I have looked into many tripod adapters and even some standalone mounts for my iPhone, but most of them

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WalletTrackR review

By Bill Kuch / November 6, 2013 / Reviews / Android, Bluetooth, iOS, Security / 9 Comments

I’ve come to the conclusion that there is an epidemic of people losing phones/wallets as evidenced by the number of tracking devices available on the market. I recently received the TrackR by Phone Halo to check out, and my preliminary impression was very positive. Here was something that I could stick in my wallet or hang on

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Keizus Quadropod review

By Smythe Richbourg / November 4, 2013 / Reviews / Android, Camera gear, iOS, Tablets, Ultra Portables, universal phone stand, Universal Tablet Stand / Leave a Comment

Holding onto our devices during use can be a hassle. Be it a smartphone, tablet, phablet, iPod touch, or anything else, if you want to prop it up to use it to take a photo, watch a video, or have a video chat, an adjustable stand is something that’s going to come in handy. Several

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Fun with USB On-The-Go gadgets from Brando

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 4, 2013 / Reviews / Android, OTG / 5 Comments

If you own an Android device with OS version 3.1 or higher and haven’t heard of USB On-The-Go, then you have been missing out on a very useful feature. USB On-The-Go (often abbreviated to OTG) enables you to attach flash storage, mice and keyboards to your Android device through the micro USB port on the

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Julie’s gadget diary – A week with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 29, 2013 / Articles / Android, gadget diary / 22 Comments

Back in March of this year, I test drove a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 for a couple weeks to see if a phablet was the right device for me. If you’re not hip to the latest gadget lingo, the term phablet refers to smartphones that approach tablet dimensions. I came away with mixed feelings from my

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Withings Smart Body Analyzer WS-50 review

By Dave Rees / October 27, 2013 / Uncategorized / Android, Bluetooth, Health and fitness, iOS, Wireless / 3 Comments

Throughout my life I have worked out diligently in a never ending effort to run faster/further, jump higher, hit harder, etc. As many longtime athletes know, to maintain that same fitness level requires an ever increasing effort and perseverance as the years and decades roll by. Historically I have rarely measured my weight, BMI, or

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Channel your inner Katniss or Robin Hood with your smartphone and the BowBlade

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 26, 2013 / News / Android, Gaming Gear, iOS / 1 Comment

I don’t play any action / arcade games on my smartphone, but that might change after seeing the BowBlade controller for iPod Touch, iPhone and Android smartphones. Install a compatible game, attach your device to the BowBlade with the specially designed clip and you’re ready to immerse yourself in the game. The BowBlade not only provides

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Qitah Wireless Charger rises above the competition

By Janet Cloninger / October 25, 2013 / News / Android, Qi, Wireless / Leave a Comment

If you have a phone that has wireless charging capability, you might want to look at the Qitah Wireless Charger. It lifts your device off the desk at a 40-degree angle that makes it easier to see. The Qitah has a SmartGrip surface that prevents scratches on the back of your phone, too. It’s available

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Hale Dreamer is an Android alarm clock that lets you sleep more. Huh?

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 22, 2013 / News / Android, Clocks, Crowdfunded, Watches and Clocks / 6 Comments

The main feature of every alarm clock is to wake you up, right? The Hale Dreamer Android Alarm Dock does that task, but it also gives you more hours to sleep because it makes sure you’re not disturbed in the middle of the night by phone calls or notifications to your smartphone. The included app

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Let Hammerhead guide your next bike ride

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 20, 2013 / News / Android, Bicycle, Crowdfunded, GPS, Health and fitness, iOS, Outdoor Gear / 3 Comments

The Hammerhead is a crowdfunded handlebar mounted smart and social bike navigator device which features LED lights that show turn by turn directions. The LEDs are able to provide comprehensive route information while keeping your hands on the handlebars. You can pair it up with your iOS or Android smartphone to enjoy social sharing features that

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Mujjo gets fancy with new Leather Crochet Touchscreen Gloves

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 20, 2013 / News / Android, gloves, iOS / Leave a Comment

Winter is in the air here in Southern Indiana. This morning the temperature was a very chilly 38 F (3 C), which means it’s time to break out heavier coats and gloves. When you wear regular gloves, it’s impossible to interact with smartphones and other devices that have a capacitive touchscreen. Mujjo has been offering

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See a new color on your walls before buying a can of paint

By Janet Cloninger / October 18, 2013 / News / Android, Android app, Apps, Home and Kitchen, iOS / 3 Comments

After upteen years at the same address, my family will soon be moving into a almost time-capsule mid-century condo. Moving has a lot of work and a lot of expense associated with it (and I’m not just talking about the mortgage, either), so I want to be sure I get things right the first time.

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Sensu Solo paintbrush stylus review

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 18, 2013 / Reviews / Android, iOS, Styluses, Tablets, Ultra Portables / 3 Comments

I opened my mailbox the other day to find the Sensu Solo paintbrush stylus waiting for me. Sensu isn’t new to the stylus scene, they have been offering what I consider the most realistic feeling paintbrush stylus for over a year. See my review of the Sensu Artist Brush in the related links below. The

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LYNKtec TruGlide Pro Precision Stylus & Paintbrush Tip Bundle review

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 17, 2013 / Reviews / Android, iOS, Styluses / 4 Comments

The LYNKtec TruGlide Pro Precision Stylus is a stylus with interchangeable tips. It can switch from having a traditional style tip to a paintbrush tip with actual bristles. LYNKtec sent me the TruGlide Pro Precision Stylus & Paintbrush Tip Bundle which includes both tips and a handy storage tin. Let’s take a quick look.

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Julie’s gadget diary – Back from vacation, how did the Nexus 7 work out as my laptop replacement?

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 14, 2013 / Articles / Android, gadget diary, Google Nexus 7 / 40 Comments

Last week I was down on Sanibel Island, Florida for vacation. I had the bright idea that I would leave my 13″ Macbook Air at home and use my shiny new Nexus 7 (2013) Android LTE tablet as a laptop replacement. For those of you who are regulars here, you may remember a similar scenario

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Remove the temptation of hand-held phone usage while driving with ORIGO

By Janet Cloninger / October 14, 2013 / News / Android, Car Gear, Device mount, iOS / 2 Comments

Studies tell us that texting while driving is equally dangerous as driving while impaired, yet a surprisingly large percentage of adults – and even more teens – admit to texting while driving. There are apps designed to prevent hand-held usage of phones while driving, but people often find a way to bypass these apps. If

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Selfies and group pics made easier with the Looq Remote Shutter

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 13, 2013 / News / Android, Camera gear, iOS, Photography / Leave a Comment

We’ve seen these arm length phone holders before that allow you to get your phone out in front of you so that you can take a self portrait or a pictures of you with your BFFs. The Looq Remote Shutter adds an extra feature with the addition of a remote shutter button that is built

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