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Almost two months ago, a close family member suffered a devastating stroke. It was a Sunday night, and he and his wife were planning to watch The Amazing Race – or whatever reality show is on that night. (To protect their privacy, I’m going to call them George and Gracie.) George was the type of […]
Using the iPad 2 in Stroke Recovery – My Family’s Experience Read More
The Griffin Multidock is a steel enclosed iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch charging system that can charge up to 10 devices (or link 3 Multidocks for a capacity of 30 devices) at one time. Connect a Mac to it to to serve as a host computer to sync your apps, media and other content through iTunes.
You know you have an iPad problem if you need a Griffin Multidock Read More
Bill’s review of the magicJack Plus have been really popular with our readers. Now iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad owners can make free calls to U.S. and Canadian phone numbers or to any magicJack number, anywhere in the world using WiFi or 3G. The calls won’t use your mobile minutes or require any purchase. It’s
magicJack gets an iOS app Read More
Belkin has introduced two new covers to protect the back of your iPad 2. The first is the Snap Shield Secure (right, shown in smoke). This translucent polycarbonate shield has a soft-touch finish, and it snaps over the back of the iPad 2. The camera and all ports and controls are accessible, and the case
Two New Smart Cover-Compatible iPad 2 Cases from Belkin Read More
LEGO Life of George takes iOS gaming into a new direction where games aren’t 100% virtual anymore. This game comes with 144 bricks and a Playmat. The idea is that the iPhone / iPod Touch app shows you a model and it’s your task to build it as quickly and as accurate as you can.
LEGO Life of George – Virtual meets physical Read More
I’ve lived in Greensboro for many years now, and I’m continually amazed by how it’s changed since I moved here. I often notice a new building as I’m driving along and try to remember what used to be there. Many of the houses in my neighborhood were demolished to make way for a cross-town road
Get a View of the Past with WhatWasThere Read More
No one has ever mistaken me for an environmentalist, however, I drive a hybrid car; my previous car ran on E85; I replaced most of my light bulbs with CFLs and I sort my trash for recycling. I do these things, not because it makes me feel good. I do them because it saves me money. Hence, when
i-Ecko Portable Cardboard Stereo Speakers Review Read More
Exercising, working out, getting fit, whatever you want to call it, is a chore that a lot of us don’t enjoy doing. Finding ways to make physical activity actually beneficial can increase the enjoyment. Because, let’s face it, if your workouts aren’t helping you lose weight or get fit, what’s the point in doing them?
Scosche myTREK Wireless Pulse Monitor Review Read More
I’m a big fan of the iPhone’s camera. All things considered, it takes really good shots. But I’m all for making it even better, so I was happy to take a look at the Wide & Macro Lens Set from Focalprice when they offered to send one for review.
Focalprice Wide & Macro Lens Set for iPhone Review Read More
ShopKeep is a full point-of-sale system using an iPad instead of a cash register. The ShopKeep app is free, but it does require a monthly charge. With ShopKeep, you’ll be able to ring up customers on a screen customized for your products, print a paper receipt, open the cash drawer for change, take credit cards
A Full Point-of-Sale System with an iPad Read More
Dear Gadget Diary, Happy first day of Fall! Things have really cooled off here and the leaves are even starting to change a little. I have had the GardenWatchCam snapping pictures of my woods line for at least a week now. I’m looking forward to the time lapse video I’m going to see once the
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Are you one of those lucky people with a “green thumb” and the beautiful yard that’s the envy of the neighborhood? Or are you in competition with one of those people? The Landscaper’s Companion for iPad may be the secret weapon you need to make your yard the winner in the neighborhood wars. This app
Get a Jump on Spring and Plan Your Garden Now Read More
BlueAnt’s recently introduced the Embrace headphones, and they’ve graciously sent a pair for the Gadgeteer to review this week. These are BlueAnt’s first non-Bluetooth headphones, using a standard 1/8″ connector, and designed with a focus on sound quality and comfort. They also come with two cables, one regular cable and another with an iPod/iPhone/iPad controller
BlueAnt Embrace Stereo Headphones Review Read More
Most keyboard cases for iPad 2 are hard-to-hold book-style cases or have the keyboard in a separate piece that snaps over the iPad 2. The new Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad 2 from Logitech fits over your iPad 2 like a silicone case would (top image), though it will add more thickness and weight than silicone
Logitech iPad 2 Case Has a Full-sized Keyboard Built-in Read More
Star Trek’s Universal Translator is here! The Vocre iPhone app from myLanguage “listens” to your sentence, translates it into the selected language, then speaks it. It’s not instantaneous like the Universal Translator, but it’s close. You can choose a male or female voice to speak the translation. The speaking voice sounds like a human, not
Language Isn’t a Barrier with Vocre Read More
Over the next few months, I will be reviewing a half dozen or so iPhone 4 cases to better protect my smartphone. For a long time, I used my iPhone without a case….at least until a very scary tech-moment. I was in the gym working out on an ellipse machine, watching a show. When I
Case-Mate iPhone 4 Jett Metal Case Review Read More
ACME Studios, known for their pens that have been designed by well known architects, designers and artists, have just created an accessory that will convert their any of their standard pens into a stylus. Just unscrew the front section of the pen and replace it with this new front section with a capacitive stylus tip
Convert your ACME Pen into a Capacitive Stylus Read More
I recently reviewed the Clutch for iPad 2 from Happy Owl Studio. When I opened the package, I found they had also sent me a surprise – a back cover for iPad 2. The Leather Shell in Black for iPad 2 is designed to protect the back of the device and to work with the
Happy Owl Studio Leather Shell in Black for iPad 2 Review Read More
The problem with alarm clocks is that they wake you up in the middle of a dream, and not just you, but also all the people at your place. Furthermore, alarm clocks don’t know if you are already awake or not, and therefore they don’t know when to stop the alarm and when to continue
Lark wants to change the way you sleep and wake up Read More
Dear Gadget Diary, It’s been a gorgeous early Fall Saturday here in Southern Indiana. We went to the local Farmer’s Market this morning to check out the fresh produce, baked goods, crafts etc. Then we headed out to our small municipal airport for breakfast / lunch at the Hanger 5 restaurant. I brought along my iPhone
Julie’s Gadget Diary – 09-17-11 Read More