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EDC flashlights are usually either of the clicky or twisty variety. The INOVA Microlight STS (Swipe to Shine) just blew my mind because it is a touch controlled light for your keychain. That’s right, this small 16 lumen LED flashlight does not have any buttons or switches that you have to press or slide in […]
INOVA Microlight STS – Keychain flashlight with touch controls Read More
If you want to increase the visibility of your product or business, consider branding a product that people will need to use every day with your product name and logo. Toddy Gear can custom brand their microfiber cleaning cloths with your company information, so your customers will think of you every time they clean their
Pocket Toddy cleaning cloth keeps your electronics clean Read More
Tech clothing mega designer SCOTTEVEST has teamed up with uber geek shop ThinkGeek to create an exclusive jacket. The Tropiformer Jacket is made of super lightweight, soft breathable fabric that will be great for that trip to the tropics or warm summer months in Southern Indiana. It features 22 pockets, 5 colors and the ability
SCOTTEVEST + ThinkGeek = Tropiformer Jacket Read More
Levenger has developed an impressive line of iPad accessories, and they’ve been expanding their line to include some accessories designed specifically for the smaller iPad mini. Their new Nantucket Mini Easel Stand for the iPad mini is sized to be just right for the smaller iPad, other small tablets, or even a smart phone. It’s
Nantucket Mini Easel from Levenger Read More
With the 1:2 Standalone USB 2.0 Flash Drive Duplicator and Eraser from StarTech, you won’t need a computer to duplicate or clean off your USB flash drives. You can clone a drive to one or two target flash drives or erase two USB flash drives simultaneously. Copying is fast, at 1.5GB/min, and you can opt to
Clone or erase USB flash drives without a computer Read More
City Prints is a map company that produces artful maps of a variety of venues – home towns, states, college campuses, stadiums, and more. They expanded their line to include the Pop Culture series (maps of video game, comics, and TV and movie locations) and Computer schematics diagram prints. The image shows maps for Resident
City Prints maps fantasy worlds and tech landscapes Read More
Remember the Octa TabletTail Vacuum Dock and Whale Tail stand (see related reviews)? They have another TabletTail kit available, the MonkeyTail, and it’s available now at BiteMyApple.co. (BiteMyApple.co only sells successfully-funded former Kickstarter projects that have made it into production.) Just like the WhaleTail kit, the MonkeyTail and the vacuum dock work with most tablets.
Octa’s Monkey Tail iPad stand is now available at BiteMyApple.co Read More
Julie reviewed the iClooly Multi-Touch Pen for iPad some time ago (see related links). That stylus had a hard tip for a resistive screen and a brush tip for capacitive screens. Since then, iClooly has introduced their Elite Multi Touch Stylus Pen. This pen still has the hard resistive tip, but the brush has been changed
Need a new multi-functional item for your EDC? Then take a look at the Tactical Pen from Cybernetic Research Labs. What makes this pen different from others is the addition of a carbide end-piece that can be used as an emergency glass breaker. The pen is built of several connecting sections, allowing for multiple
The Tactical Pen – a pen James Bond would want Read More
I know everybody has cloud storage accounts now and probably never use USB jump drives anymore, but I couldn’t resist telling you about the R2D2 USB Flash Drive Cufflinks from CuffLinks.com. I’ve always had a thing for USB jewelry, and I have a big, flashy USB necklace that looks like a crystal-encrusted padlock. These R2D2
Let R2D2 be your data courier Read More
In honor of Earth Month, Bracketron is helping you to be green while saving serious green! They are offering the Stone GreenZero mobile device charger at a 25% savings from March 20 through April 30, 2013. The Stone GreenZero charger uses Bracketron’s exclusive GreenZero Technology, which they say is “the most eco-friendly way to charge mobile
Do you have a jumbled mess of cables and power cords behind your desk or entertainment center? When you need to unplug something, do you have to try unplugging everything until you find the right one? I was reading Oprah’s O Magazine recently (found in my Next Issue subscription!), and they featured some fun cable
Help for your Gordian knot of cables Read More
Winter is here, and you’re probably wearing gloves when you go outside, so you can’t answer your ringing phone without removing the gloves. The Gadgeteer has reported on lots of conductive gloves over the years, but what if you have a pair of gloves you like and want to continue using? The AnyGlove solution can
Now most any gloves can work with a capacitive touch screen, thanks to AnyGlove Read More
When I first discovered Mimo’s new MimoMicros, I thought they were just mini versions of their ever popular character based USB flash drives. I was wrong, sorta. MimoMicros are actually microSD USB card readers with a built-in keychain, a flip out USB port, and an LED status light. They are currently available in 8 different
MimoMicro – Your fave characters have been turned into microSD readers Read More
I love hearing about how differently-abled people are able to use and benefit from iPads and other tablets. My own family found how useful the iPad was after one of my relatives had a stroke (see related posts). My relative had partial movement in his left arm and full use of his right, so he
I thought it might be interesting and useful for me to capture a visual and text list of my EDC (Every Day Carry) gear on a monthly basis. Seeing my gear might give you ideas for your own EDC and I’m hoping you might make suggestions for things I should look at that might replace
Julie’s Gadget Diary – My evolving EDC Read More
Flopping earbud cords can be a problem when you’re trying to listen to music as you walk, run, or workout. This clever little headphone keeper has a built-in groove that prevents the cord from moving around so much, and it prevents the earbuds from dropping to the ground when you remove them from your ears.
Corral your cords with Klingg Read More
Iain Sinclair is known for their wallet sized gadgets like the Cardsharp credit card knife, which I reviewed last fall. They recently sent me their EON Classic Flashlight to review. The EON is another credit card sized device that can be stored in your wallet, enabling you to carry a flashlight with you at all
Iain Sinclair EON Classic Flashlight review Read More
I like fancy, expensive pens more than is good for me, but I have to admit that few pens I’ve used can rival the smooth ink lay-down of those iconic Bic pens. A medium-point, clear barrel Bic with blue ink is my absolute favorite for doodling. This Classic Pen Stylus from SUCK UK (I know,
Does this stylus look familiar to you? Read More
You wake up and find yourself alone in a dark room with only a fuzzy memory of being grabbed and shoved into a White van with no windows. As you wait for your eyes to adjust to the darkness you realize that you are handcuffed and your feet have been zip tied. Do you panic?
Titanium Escape Ring puts survival tools on your finger Read More