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There are a few smart watches on the market, and the promise of more to come, but they mostly seem to be accessories for a smart phone. The Neptune Pine from Neptune doesn’t need a smart phone to pair with. Just insert a microSIM card and it is a smartphone. Neptune says with the Pine, […]
Dick Tracy’s watch is on the way from Neptune Read More
Whether it’s put there by your Telco or your device manufacturer, bloatware is a pain. Utilities that you’ll never use are taking up valuable storage space and system resources. If your device is rooted, you can manually remove a lot of this app-by-app. But every time you get an update for the ROM, you’ll have
Android Apps Spotlight: Remove that bloatware with Rom Cleaner Read More
Kimdecent has released the MK806 Android TV stick. This is a small PC that runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and has a Cortex-A9 dual core chipset, 1GB of DDR3 memory, 4GB of storage, and a microSD card slot for expandable storage. This also has Bluetooth 2.0, which is a new feature from its previous model
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Most families have several media devices, such as the iPad, Galaxy, Surface, or any of the many smart phones available nowadays, and our family is no exception. We have iPads, iPhones, and an Android tablet. Also, with the new Lightning adapter, we have a total of three different charging cables for our devices. This makes
Divoom iFit-2 portable stereo universal dock review Read More
If you’re like me, your Android devices don’t stay stock for very long. Sometimes my devices are rooted and have alternate ROMs on them before I’ve even fired it up for the first time. Siyah Kernel is an alternative kernel for the Samsung Galaxy S3 (and S2) that allows you to adjust things like CPU speed, under-
Android Apps Spotlight: Siyah Kernel – dual boot your Samsung Galaxy S3 Read More
My favorite gadget right now is my Nexus 7 tablet. I don’t go too many places without it, because it has become a natural extension of my work and my leisure. And so, I am always on the lookout for accessories for it. But all accessories are not created equal, as you know. When GearZap
GearZap Nexus 7 Case-Compatible Desktop Sync and Charge Cradle review Read More
The White Stone ARCPEN is a handmade solid wood stylus for capacitive touch screens. It has a luxury high-end look and is available in 3 finishes including Bubinga, Maple Cherry and Maple White with an ergonomic chrome plated grip and a silicone tip. Included with the stylus is a leather case that will protect it when it
White Stone ARCPEN – Handmade luxury stylus Read More
The Slate 7 is the newest Android tablet from HP. The Slate 7 has a “fully-featuered” 7″ screen and front and rear cameras. The back is made of painted stainless steel, which probably explains why this small tablet weighs 13 ounces. This tablet runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), and as HP says, it’s capable of running
HP announces the Slate 7, their new 7″ Android tablet Read More
If you’re like me, you probably listen to music or podcasts when riding in your vehicle. While I’ve never found it particularly difficult to aggregate my content to use in the car, the folks at Inrete think they have a better way to do it using their Automatica device. The device requires a USB port
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I’ve been searching for an ultimate alarm clock for what seems like forever. I even have proof that it’s been at least 6 years… I posted a diary post back in 2007 listing my must-have alarm clock features. Some of which included: 1. Wake up by playing a tune from a specific playlist in iTunes.
Julie’s Gadget Diary – My quest for an ultimate alarm clock has finally ended Read More
IOS and Android finally have some real competition! Ubuntu has announced that the Touch Developer Preview will be available at the Mobile World Congress. The first phone to be supported with Debian Linux derivative operating system will be the Nexus 4. Other phones will, including existing models, will be support later in 2013. Detailed information
Ubuntu on Phones preview now available Read More
I’m not a big Facebook user, but these days it’s a bit of a necessary evil. In my opinion, the official Facebook app for Android is nothing short of atrocious. It appears just to be a different interface to the mobile web site. Friendcaster is an alternative client that makes using Facebook just that little
Android app spotlight : Friendcaster app for Facebook Read More
This morning HTC announced its new flagship smartphone, the HTC One, and boy is it a stunner. Designed with a zero-gap/unibody style sleek aluminum case and a 4.7″ 1080p 468 PPI display, the One looks like an Apple fan’s iPhone 6 fantasy. It features a 1.7Ghz quad core Snapdragon processor and will be available in 32GB
HTC announces the HTC One Android smartphone Read More
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, you’re probably familiar with the very successfully funded Pebble E-Paper Smart Watch for iPhone and Android Kickstarter project. I too got caught up in the hype and paid $115 last May 18th for the privilege of supporting this project. After multiple missed ship dates, it
Pebble E-Paper Smart Watch for iPhone and Android review Read More
I knew this was going to be an odd Kickstarter project the moment I saw the company name – CHERRY on the bag. I expected the product to have a cherry logo or at least be Red in color. It has neither… What is it? CHERRY on the bag is a collection of Black full-grain calfskin
Weird Kickstarter project of the week – CHERRY on the bag Read More
Martian Voice Command Watches started life as a Kickstarter project; they were successfully funded and are now shipping watches to their supporters and taking pre-orders from the public. Martian Watches are available in three styles, but they all do similar functions. They connect to your smart phone (Android or Apple) via Bluetooth to perform most
Stay connected with the Martian Voice Command Watches Read More
I often use my phone one-handed; however, with larger screens like like the 4.8″ screen on my Samsung Galaxy S3, my thumbs are just not long enough to be able to reach some Jelly Bean navigation keys on the other side of screen. 🙂 . LMT Launcher is an alternative navigator which solves this issue,
Android app spotlight: LMT Launcher Read More
There are so many video players for Android out there, but my favorite player is Dice Player. Besides playing every format I’ve thrown at it, Dice Player has a number of handy features, including the ability to adjust the audio sync speed, boost your audio up to 400%, and the ability to adjust the video
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Got a Nexus 7 or a Samsung Galaxy S3? Read about all the advantages of rooting your device, but feel overwhelmed with all the information out there, and you’re scared you might brick your device? XDA Developers member Mark Skippen has you covered with his toolkits for both the Nexus 7 and Samsung Galaxy S3
Android app spotlight: Skip Soft Root Toolkit for Google Nexus 7 and Samsung Galaxy S3 Read More
I’ll admit I’m an advertiser’s nightmare. In all the years I’ve been on the Internet, I’ve probably clicked through on a handful of ads displayed. I can watch the coolest ads on TV and at the end still not know what product brand they’re actually advertising, even after multiple viewings. So why would I want
Android app spotlight: AdAway – block those annoying advertisements Read More