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As someone who can touch type much faster that I can write with a pen, I prefer to use a physical keyboard with my tablet vs. an onscreen keyboard any day. Especially if I’m working on a review or writing a really long email. Most keyboards designed for tablets can’t be used on your lap, […]
ZAGG offers new ZAGGkeys Folio keyboard case for the Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 Read More
It has got to be a challenge for accessory manufacturers to keep up with the ever-changing world of personal technology. Now, I am sure it is a very profitable game of cat & mouse, but 99% of the form-fitted cases become 100% obsolete as quickly as the smart devices they are protecting do. The folks
Colonel Littleton No. 6 Pocket for Small Tablets and No. 20 Tablet Portfolio review Read More
It’s that time of year again when gadgeteers like us start checking our wallets and bank accounts to see how much extra money we have available for a potential new phone purchase. There are quite a few new phones coming to Verizon and they have been kind enough to send me some demo units of
HTC One Android smartphone review Read More
9 times out of 10, when we hear about a new Bluetooth keyboard case, it’s been made specifically for the iPad. Not this time… Logitech has recently announced new accessories that have been designed especially for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1, 8.0 and 7.0. The new lineup includes the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for
Logitech announces tablet accessories for Samsung Galaxy Tab Read More
The Executive Bluetooth 3.0 keyboard from iWALK offers ultimate portability without sacrificing ultimate productivity. The keyboard is only 0.5” thick and weighs 1.4 lbs. It features a full QWERTY keyboard with media control and a cover that doubles as kick stand to support your device. It runs on a Li-Polymer battery that requires only 2
iWALK’s Executive Bluetooth keyboard turns your mobile device into a portable workstation Read More
The iPazzPort Pearl Entertainment System from EFO is yet another entry into the Android stick/set top box/media player field, using rockchip 3066 internals with the exact same specifications as the ProBox2 I reviewed earlier this year. Not surprisingly the performance of the Pearl is right on par with the ProBox2, but it includes some additional hardware
iPazzPort Pearl Entertainment System review Read More
Windows users who may have looked longingly at Apple’s Magic Mouse, can now have a mouse that is just as sleek and offers a couple other features that the Magic Mouse does not. The Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse has a smooth touch surface that is created by an invisible coating that helps you navigate your
Logitech introduces Ultrathin Touch Mouse Read More
First things first. Do you enjoy listening to clear clean voices with readily identifiable instruments and feel a little uneasy with big booming bass? Then the portable Braven 625s speaker, built for the outdoors thanks to a rugged rubber exterior, should be a Bluetooth speaker at the top of your wish list. I usually stream movies
Braven 625s Bluetooth speaker review Read More
The eleMount is a premium CNC machined all-aluminum mount for smartphones and tablets that can adhere to a multitude of (smooth) surfaces without the need of suction cups or sticky pads. It began as a Kickstarter project that, at the time of writing this article, has already been funded nearly six times its initial goal of
eleMount – premium car and camera mount for iPhone and iPad Read More
Just when you thought your smartphone could already do everything you could ever imagine, we find out it can do even more. The Vaavud Wind Meter is a precise wind speed measurement reading gadget for your iOS or Android device. The Vaavud is compatible with the iPhone 4, 4s, 5, iPad 2, 3 & 4
Vaavud Wind Meter – Now your smartphone can tell you how fast the wind is blowing Read More
The KEEO Keyholder is a German designed Kickstarter project for a keychain alternative. Made of stainless steel with a glass-fiber reinforced housing, the KEEO features a switchblade type mechanism that will flip out your desired key with a touch of a button. The KEEO also utilizes Bluetooth technology to pair with your iOS or Android
KEEO Keyholder is a keychain alternative with a Bluetooth to your smartphone Read More
I have been using a Polaroid PoGo printer for a couple of years to print pictures to stick in my journal. They don’t print the best, but the printer is small and I don’t have to worry about the ink drying up because it doesn’t use ink. It uses special ZINK Zero-Ink color thermal paper. I’m
ZINK hAppy Smart App Printers – Prints color stickers from your smartphone without ink Read More
The Keizus Quadrapod + Clamp is a tripod mount / stand / holder gadget for your smartphone, tablet and cameras which looks more like a poseable action figure than a device mount. The accessory is made up of two parts. You have a clamp which can be used on its own to attach your device
Keizus Quadrapod + Clamp = Crazy action figure or cool tripod? Read More
If you’ve been looking for a small shoulder bag which is roomy enough to carry your iPad or Android tablet along with a few other essentials, the WaterField Design Indy bag should tick all the necessary check boxes on most people’s shopping lists. ✔ Looks great ✔ Well made ✔ Not bulky ✔ Comfortable ✔ Room for accessories WaterField offers the Indy
WaterField Design Indy bag review Read More
Do you like to take pictures with your mobile device but often have issues taking those pictures at night or in low light with your mobile device’s flash? Do wish there was an external flash that synchronized with the camera apps on your mobile device? The iblazr, a Kickstarter project from Vlad Tislenko, may be
See the light with iblazr, the external flash for your mobile device Read More
If you think Brando’s MicroUSB OTG 3-port hub with smartphone stand which I reviewed recently is cool, you’re going to flip over the MicroUSB OTG 4-port hub also from Brando. It has one more port so that you can connect an extra USB gadget to your Android powered smartphone. Imagine connecting a regular USB keyboard,
You’ll say OMG for Brando’s MicroUSB OTG 4-port hub Read More
Last week I posted a review of the Invisible Gamepad Kickstarter project, which are easy to use stick-on gamepads for smartphones and tablets. I found that the Invisible Gamepad worked better than other stick-on joysticks that I’ve tried in the past (see related reviews at the bottom of this post), but it still lacked a
Brick Joystick – Another gadget that claims to improve your mobile gaming experience Read More
Several weeks ago I asked everyone on the Gadgeteer team to write up a quick post about their most used mobile apps regardless of which platform they use – Android, iOS, or Windows Phone. So far we’ve had quite a few great posts detailing a nice selection of applications – some I’d never tried before.
Daily use apps – Julie Read More
San Diego based LifeProof has just announced 2 new protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy S3. The nüüd and frē cases offer extreme protection and usability for this popular Android smartphone. Features include: Waterproof down to 6.6 feet / 2 meters for 1 hour Shock proof to Military Standard 810F-516 to withstand drops and shocks
I always liked the Bumper case I had for my iPhone 4. I liked that it added a little color and some grip to my slick, white iPhone without obscuring the beauty of the phone. I always wished they had included a polycarbonate cover for the back to prevent scratches to the glass, though. Griffin
Reveal case for Samsung Galaxy S4 Read More