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Kids I’ve seen seem to be fascinated by tablet computers, and many of them want their own. The problem with tablets and children is there isn’t a lot you can do to restrict what they can access with the tablet, and there’s a worldwide-web of things out there that you may not want them to […]
From Russian company Yota Devices, the YotaPhone (confused you must not get ) is a dual-screen Android phone. One side is a normal high-resolution 4.3″ 1280 x 720 LCD screen that you can use to watch videos or play games; flip it over and the other side has a 4.3″ E Ink screen to read a
YotaPhone – Two screens this phone is having Read More
My initial thought when Julie asked the Gadgeteer Team, who would like to review the Sphero was ‘cute but I’ll pass’. But upon further consideration, it occurred to me that I have an 11 yr old, tech-savvy son, spaz of a dog and insane cat at home just waiting for something like this to enter
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The Cobra Joyride is a 2.1 amp rapid charger that plugs into a 12V power socket in your car and helps make your phone interaction safer while driving. It automatically configures the phone for in-car usage by signaling the companion Android app when you get in and out of your car. A button built into
Cobra JoyRide – Intelligent car charging system for Android smartphones Read More
I imagine there are still some people around that actually take notes using paper and pen. I admit I do on occasion in my role as secretary for a local club. For the times I take the minutes, I’ve always wanted a way to convert my pen strokes to digital text so I don’t have
e-pens mobile digipad pro review Read More
There is a wide assortment of game controllers coming out for Android devices at the moment, but what if you’re already using your PS3 controller and just need a neater way of attaching it to the Android device? GameKlip started as a Kickstarter project, but it has now been fully funded and is commercially available. With
GameKlip – Get your game on (your phone) Read More
Check out Ebay and you’ll find a plethora of cheap cases for your Nexus 7, like the Smart Magnetic case I initially purchased. Disappointingly, both the original and replacement eBay cases broke in the same place after a couple of months, so my search continued. On the other end of the spectrum are Noreve’s “haute couture” leather cases, which
Noreve leather case for Asus Google Nexus 7 review Read More
In my house, we have a lot of gadgets that need to be charged and a dearth of outlets. Because all of us tend to have the same types of gadgets, we can usually share chargers, which minimizes how many chargers we have to have scattered around the house. Since I now have a few
Kanex DoubleUp Dual USB Charger review Read More
QVC is offering the FunTab Pro 7″ Android tablet (4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS) for $149.96 as their special value for today (Nov. 30, 2012). The tablet has a 7″ 800 X 480-resolution display with a capacitive multi-touch screen, 1GB processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage (expandable via microSD card), built-in WiFi, and 0.3-megapixel front camera and 2.0-megapixel
FunTab Pro 7″ kid-friendly Android tablet Read More
Last fall, I told you how one of my family members was using an iPad and some apps as he recovered from a stroke. There are a lot of people, like George, who are non-verbal or speech-impaired due to a neurological disorder or brain trauma. There have been many approaches to helping them communicate, and TalkingTILES
TalkingTILES gives everyone a chance to speak Read More
Lets face it, your Android phone’s fine for texting once in a while, but the small screen and even the best virtual keyboards aren’t the ideal for long and frequent message exchanges. MightyText is an app that installs on your phone, and as long as your phone is connected to the internet and you’ve got
MightyText for Android – Text from your phone with your browser Read More
I don’t know how the weather is in your part of the world right now, but here in southern Indiana, we’re already having some sub 30 degree mornings. That means glove weather for me. Regular gloves and smartphones with capacitive displays don’t get along well together. I’ve reviewed a couple different capacitive friendly gloves in
Emitips give your favorite gloves capacitive touch capability Read More
M-Edge is a long-time producer of cases and covers for eBook readers, tablets, and other gadgets. They have just announced the Trina Turk for M-Edge Collection of accessories designed with colorful Trina Turk signature prints. There are a couple of book-style covers for the Kindle Fire or the iPad that incorporate satin fabrics with microfiber
M-Edge announces the Trina Turk for M-Edge Collection Read More
The Lethal Protection Life-Phorm has to be the creepiest gadget mount / stand I’ve seen so far. It looks like something the Mars Rover might bring back from its mission in space. Made of powder coated metal and rubber, the Life-Phorm has been designed to hold tablet computers, smart phones and cameras with its adjustable insect-like
Lethal Protection Life-Phorm is a hands-free stand for your gadgets from planet Zylon Read More
I am a huge advocate for using screen protection on tech-gear. I cannot remember the last time I did not use one on any of my devices, from my MacBook Air to my Suunto Elemental Terra watch. Dorky as it sounds, when a good deal on protectors hits the Net, I buy them for friends
XtremeGuard Screen Protector review Read More
Titanium Backup is one of the essential items in a serial Android ROM flasher’s toolkit. It was one of the first apps that allowed a rooted device to fully backup a user’s apps and data and made restores after flashing a new ROM much easier. But it still meant flashing a new ROM, rebooting, downloading
Titanium Backup – zip through a restore Read More
Most of the speaker systems we feature here on The Gadgeteer are made for iPhones or the iPod touch. But today I am able to tell you about the gdock Speaker Dock from Grace Digital, which has been designed especially for Samsung Galaxy devices like the Samsung Galaxy S3, 2, Note I or Note II
gdock Speaker Dock made for Samsung Galaxy Devices Read More
GoPro might have been a bit premature in announcing that they would be releasing iOS and Android clients for their Wifi Bacpac back at the end of last year. After many months they finally released the iOS version recently but the Android app was still MIA. Well good news for those Android fanbois out there it’s finally available
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You can usually find dozens of cases, including those with backup batteries for iPhones, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find them for other phones. mophie is known for their juice pack cases with backup batteries for iOS products and even for external battery packs, and now they are introducing one for the Samsung Galaxy
Mophie introduces the juice pack for the Samsung Galaxy S III Read More
You’ve probably seen the Samsung Galaxy S3 commercial making fun of people standing in line for the iPhone 5. The commercial shows SGS3 owners touching phones to transfer pics and videos. Florida based company Flomio does not want iPhone and iPad owners to feel left out of the NFC party, so they have created the
FloJack brings NFC to iPhone and iPad Read More