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Does your SO own or want one of those European-style bracelets with the slide-on beads and charms? (I’m talking about Pandora, Chamilia, and Biagi.) Adding a charm to her bracelet is a great gift for Valentine’s Day, and these charms from ThinkGeek are designed to remind her of her favorite gadget lover or of her […]
ThinkGeek has the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your Companion Read More
Here we have a 15 inch long anodized aluminum self defense baton that is shaped like a baseball bat. A 200 Lumen LED flashight is built into the business end of the bat. A clicky switch is located in the handle and features 3 light modes (high, low and tactical strobe settings) which can temporarily
Self defense baseball bat doubles as a flashlight Read More
The Smart LED Desk Lamp from Satechi is the ultimate in energy-efficient desk lighting. It uses a bank of LEDs that use only 1/8th the energy used by an incandescent bulb and less than half that of a fluorescent bulb. A touch panel toggles the lamp through four brightness levels: study mode (brightest, bluest light),
Energy-efficient LED desk lamp from Satechi brightens your space and charges your devices Read More
I am forever on the search for a perfect multi-pen stylus combination, and the Stylex 3-in-1 Writing Tool, a current Kickstarter project by Dexterous, may be the one of my dreams. The Stylex 3-in-1 writing tool combines a stylus, a ball point pen, and a 0.5mm mechanical pencil into a single pen, allowing the user to
It’s a pen, it’s a pencil, it’s a stylus. No, it’s the Stylex 3-in-1 writing tool Read More
When I first saw the Octa stand last year, I thought it was cute and whimsical. Many gadget accessories are very serious and seem to be designed to fit into the most sedate business environment. When designers do decide to mix it up, it’s often just to offer a brighter color in the same overall
Octa TabletTail Vacuum Dock and WhaleTail Kit for tablets and eReaders review Read More
The Wedge from ToddyGear is a multipurpose gadget. It’s a microfiber screen cleaner – plush on one side to clean your screen and silky on the other side to polish the screen. It even has a antimicrobial agent to prevent growth of mold and mildew. This little beanbag can also serve as a stand for
The Wedge stand also keeps your screen clean Read More
Last January, we told you about the SpareOne cellphone (see related links) that runs on a single AA battery and provides up to 10 hours talk time and 15 years standby time. This year, the SpareOnePlus phone launches with even more features. The Plus model adds “include a location-based service which identifies the exact location
Old enough to remember the humble 32MB USB Drive? Well, Kingston memory has just announced their 1 TB DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0. Their HyperX Predator 3.0 is the fastest USB 3.0 Flash drive in the Kingston range, with speeds of up to 240MB/s read and 160MB/s write andSuperSpeed USB 3.0 certification. “Our new DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0
Kingston 1 Terabyte USB Flash – Backup your entire notebook (and more) Read More
Most stands are gadget-specific, so you’re often out of luck if you change brands or even models. You won’t have to worry about an expensive stand becoming obsolete when you upgrade your smartphone with the Touch Base for Smartphones from newPCgadgets. This stand is a solid, 1 pound, 3.75″ X 2″ tall wedge of acrylic
Keep your phone above it all with the Touch Base Read More
When my daughter was learning to tie her own shoes, we found some stretchy shoe laces that made it a bit easier for her to get her shoes on her feet without her having to loosen/tighten her laces, too. The older lady who lived next door wanted some of those laces so she could get
Stop tying your shoes with shoe HICKIES Read More
If you got a new bicycle for Christmas (or already have one) and like a touch of whimsy, this is the perfect bike accessory for you! This cute bluebird attaches to your handlebars and serves as both a warning bell and a light. The Tweeting Bird Bike Light and Horn from Perpetual Kid has a
This new bicycle accessory is for the birds! Read More
I still see lots of those silicone bands around people’s wrists, but I haven’t seen one like the gokey. This band opens up so you can slide the top of your house or locker key inside one end, then you wrap the band around your wrist and close it over the rest of your key.
Keep your key safe in a gokey bracelet Read More
Apparently it took one primary inventor and the input from 910 other people to develop this desktop organizer. The Pen Zen from Quirky has a couple of rubber combs inside that hold your pens, pencils, and markers. Magnets embedded in the bamboo sides can hold a few paper clips for easy access, too. It can be
Store your pens with a peaceful twist Read More
The Globalgig mobile hotspot, just announced by Voiamo, is the solution to outrageous data charges when you travel. You purchase the Globalgig hotspot for $119, choose a data plan, and you’ll be able to use your data while at home or while traveling to other specific countries for no extra charges. When you travel to
Keep data roaming charges under control with Globalgig Read More
Doxie makes going paperless easy with their new Doxie One personal scanner. It’s about the size of an empty paper towel roll, so it fits into a desk drawer or your gear bag. You can scan anywhere, and the scans will be stored onto an SD card. When you get back to your computer (Mac
Doxie One mobile scanner – paperless made personal Read More
When I first saw the TaskOne iPhone case, I was sure it was a joke. It looked exactly like something we’d see as a news posting on April Fools Day. It also reminded me of the the Swiss Army Handspring Visor module we wrote / joked about back in 1999. But guess what? The TaskOne
TaskOne case turns your iPhone into a Swiss Army knife Read More
The RE Factor Tactical Survival Band puts a collection of survival tools around your wrist. Made in the USA by a US Army combat veteran, the Tactical Survival Band combines 12 ft of 550 Black Paracord, 30 ft of 80lb Fishing Line, fishing hook, a whistle, p51 can opener, and a flint fire starter rod.
RE Factor Tactical Survival Band – A MacGyver style bracelet Read More
Winter is coming, and a girl’s thoughts turn to “how am I going to answer my smartphone while wearing gloves?” With the Finga Pocketable 2-in-1 Touch Stylus and Eject Pin, you won’t have to worry. Just carry the Finga on your keychain or attached to your phone, and you’ll have a handy, ergonomically-designed stylus at the
Finga Pocketable 2-in-1Touch Stylus and Eject Pin Read More
We first reported on the Stuffa Jacket back in August; it’s a jacket that with multiple pockets built into it that allows you to stuff it with up to 5 kg (11 lb) of clothes and other items. Well the Stuffa Jacket’s now up for pre-order. Currently available in black for men and red for women,
Stuffa Jacket – Up for pre-order – Stuff it! Read More
This Kickstarter project is already more than fully-funded, but you still have until Nov 25 at 1:00pm EST to get in on the first shipment of these labels. Whooz are designed to quickly identify a charger, charging cable, and even earbuds, and they are available for iPhone/iPod or iPad. You’ll know at a glance which white
Know which one is yours at a glance with Whooz Read More