Spotlight Gadgets

Spotlight gadgets from the-gadgeteer v2

Would you spend $90 on a multi-device charger? – Bluelounge Refresh

The Bluelounge Refresh is a personal or shared charging station for up to four devices at one time. It is compact in size and available in 3 colors (White, Black and Pink). It comes with two iPod connectors, a USB micro, USB mini and also has two USB sockets that you can use to add […]

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Make sure your booze is for reals – Rotgutonix

This a gadget is still in the prototype stages, but I thought all partying gadgeteers might like to get a heads up about it. The Rotgutonix is a small handheld device that can detect adulterated alcohol, which is commonly known as rotgut. It has a built-in chemical sensor that can detect the quality of several

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Sennheiser announces apt-X Bluetooth headphones

PXC 310 BT side

Sennheiser, maker of high-end consumer and professional audio gear, announced yesterday the addition of two Bluetooth headsets to their lineup, the PXC 310 BT and PX 210 BT.  Both models have onboard media controls, a folding design for travel, rechargeable lithium polymer batteries, and include an adapter and cable for listening to devices that do

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Is it a monster or is it a tripod?

digidude

Here’s a quirky product – literally. It’s the DigiDude from Quirky. It’s a portable tripod that you can attach easily to your photo gearbag, so that you’ll have it with you whenever you need it. Just unscrew the head and pop out the retractable legs and you’re good to go. Definitely cute and the price

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Backup your PC to your iPhone – Clickfree Transformer

Clickfree, makers of the Clickfree Portable Backup System that Bill recently reviewed, is introducing the Transformer for iPhone and iPods.  It allows consumers to backup the data on their computer into the excess storage space on their iPhone or iPod. The Transformer can also be used to transfer music from any iPod or iPhone to

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Torture device or pain reliever?

arm massager

This device from Hammacher Schlemmer looks more like a something from the Spanish Inquisition than a product designed to relieve forearm pain. It replicates the Swedish arm massage technique to soothe the inflamed, stiff extensor and flexor muscles that cause forearm pain. Simply place your arm between the compression spring-loaded rollers, turn the dial to

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Hourglass coffee maker – Cold brewer

coffee hourglass

Let it not be said that I’m a tea snob… Here’s an interesting gadget for my coffee loving gadget buddies. It’s the Hourglass Coffee Maker, a cold brewing coffee system. You fill one section with fresh coffee grounds, pour in cold water, leave on the counter over night and wake up in the morning with

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Multi-tool with a wrench – Spyderco Byrdrench

spyderco byrdrench

The Spyderco Byrdrench is unlike any multi-tool that I’ve seen before. The tool’s housing is two stainless halves that join creating slip joint pliers (with a large or small bite) on one end and an adjustable 9/16” crescent wrench on the opposite end. Other tools include a knife, file, hole starter and a bit housing

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Sync and charge 20 iPhones at the same time – Parasync

Wow, I thought I had a lot of iPods and iPhones 😉 The PARASYNC charges and synchronizes content to 20 devices from one iTunes library. It was specifically designed for users deploying large quantities of devices in schools, universities, museums, training/service centers and resorts. PARASYNC accommodates current and past generations of iPod classic, touch, nano

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Let your ears blink to the music – iBlink

iblink

iBlinks are a noise isolating ear buds that have a patented audio-optic technology that causes LED lights on the outside to  flash to the sound output of any device with a 3.5mm jack. The volume level controls the brightness of the flashing lights. The unit comes with a built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery with USB charging cable. Interesting

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One remote to rule them all – YAMAHA neoHD

yamaha neohd

How many remote controls do you have for all of your home theater equipment? Do you know how to use all of them? If you’re reading this site, then you probably do 😉 But does everyone in your family know how to use them? Do you often hear someone from the living room asking you

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Pocket knife / lighter combo – Spyderco Firebyrd

The Spyderco Firebyrd combines three tools into one pocket sized device. You get a cutting blade, a lighter and a bottle opener. It has a notch-joint (non-locking) drop-point blade that opens/closes one-handedly. Its hollow aluminum handle holds a standard-sized lighter (not included) with peek-a-boo cutouts revealing the lighter inside.

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A holster for your iPhone 3GS – AFG Precision HSD

AGF, today adds to its new retail line with the “Precision HSD” case/carry solution for iPhone 3G and 3G S. It’s a holster case for your belt, but it doesn’t attach to the iPhone. It just holds it. AGF offers similar cases for the Blackberry Storm and Javelin. Don’t ask me what the HSD stands

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