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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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iwerkz Universal Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard review

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 12, 2013 / Reviews / Android, Bluetooth, Bluetooth keyboard, iOS, Windows Phone / 12 Comments

I have never been considered a workaholic, at least not when it comes to my day job. But when it comes to The Gadgeteer, I can’t unplug and to be honest, I don’t want to. I enjoy working on reviews and answering emails, even while I’m on vacation. This year we went to Sanibel Island Florida

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Now you can monitor energy usage with the latest WeMo Switch

By Janet Cloninger / October 10, 2013 / News / Android, Home and Kitchen, Home Automation, Home Security, iOS, Wireless / Leave a Comment

I’ve been using four WeMo Switch modules in my house for a few months now, and they work great for turning lights on and off on a program and for letting me manually control them from anywhere I have internet connectivity. Belkin isn’t resting on their laurels, though, and they have announced the WeMo Insight

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Brando Wireless Power Bank 4800mAh review

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 9, 2013 / Reviews / Android, Batteries and Chargers, iOS, Qi / 3 Comments

I like products that make my life easier and save me time, even if it’s only a couple seconds. The Wireless Power Bank 4800mAh from Brando ticks both of those boxes. It’s a wireless charger that uses Qi (pronounced “Chee”) inductive charging. Some of the latest mobile devices like the Nexus 7 2013 tablet and

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Minisuit Nexus 7 (2013) Keyboard Case review

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 7, 2013 / Reviews / Android, Bluetooth, Keyboard, Tablets, Ultra Portables / 15 Comments

During my vacation planning this year, I decided that I was going to leave my 13in Macbook Air laptop at home and only take my Nexus 7 2013 Android tablet. I figured it was a good way to keep me from wanting to do real work while I was supposed to be relaxing on Sanibel

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AllPuter.com launches new Bluetooth sliding keyboard for Samsung Galaxy S4

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 5, 2013 / News / Android, Bluetooth keyboard / 1 Comment

The Allputer.com Bluetooth Sliding Keyboard for the Samsung Galaxy S4 effectively turns the Android smartphone into a miniature laptop complete with a QWERTY keyboard and tilting display. The input device features Bluetooth connectivity, a rubberized hardshell plastic case and a built-in lithium battery that can support 120 hours of continuously typing after 4 hours charging.

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Leef Bridge USB Drive and Magnet USB 3.0 Drive review

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 4, 2013 / Uncategorized / Android, OTG, USB / Leave a Comment

The folks at Leef sent me two of their USB flash drives to try. What’s so exciting about a USB flash drive you ask? Well, the Leef Bridge allows you to easily move files from your PC or Mac, to your Android smartphone and visa versa, all without requiring WiFi, a network or any extra

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Add 3800mAh of battery goodness to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with the Brando Power Jacket

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 3, 2013 / Uncategorized / Android, Batteries and Chargers, Cases and Covers / 12 Comments

If you just scored yourself a shiny new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and would like to make sure you have enough juice to power you through your daily adventures, the Power Jacket from Brando should have you and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 covered. It is available in black or white and features a slide

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