Wireless

News, reviews and articles about wireless devices and accessories.

Turn most any lamp into a wireless speaker

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I’ve seen lamps with built-in speakers before, but they aren’t usually the type of lamp you’d want in a formal living room.  With The Invisible Speaker from Hammacher Schlemmer, you can add a speaker to most any shaded lamp.  You remove the harp (the metal piece that the shade sits on) from the lamp, then […]

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Extend the wireless coverage of any router with the Amped Wireless REC10

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The REC10 High Power 600mW Compact Wi-Fi Range Extender from Amped Wireless will strengthen and extend your wireless coverage throughout your house and even into your yard.  It works with any 802.11 b/g/n wireless router or service provider gateway, and it contains “advanced dual 600mW amplifiers and a high gain 2dBi detachable antenna to extend Wi-Fi coverage

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Use the iUSBportCAMERA and your mobile device or computer to control your DSLR

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Earlier this year, we told you about an accessory that allows you to use your iOS device as a trigger/timer/intervalometer for your DSLR camera.  The iUSBportCAMERA accessory from HyperShop is a similar product with more features.  First of all, you can use this device with iOS and Android mobile devices or your Mac or Windows computer.

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Wirelessly control your Celestron Telescope with the SkyQ Link WiFi Adapter

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New for 2013 is the SkyQ Link WiFi Adapter from Celestron, which allows wireless control of most Celestron motorized telescope mounts that use the hand control computer. There is an IOS interface with telescope alignment mode and a planetarium interface that immediately aims at any celestial object you tap from the SkyView screen. SkyTour generates the

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Travel with your own wireless network with the Satechi Wireless Multifunction Mini Router / Repeater

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The Wireless Multifunction Mini Router / Repeater from Satechi really earns the “multifunction” label.  This little 2.9″ X 0.9″ X 2.9″ device is small enough to fit in a gear bag, and it offers features found in much larger devices.  The Wireless Multifunction Mini Router / Repeater has five functions.  It can serve as your main

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Oplink Mobile Interactive Security System review

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When I purchased my current house, it came with a professionally-installed security system.  I never used it because there is a monthly fee to monitor the premises, which I’m not willing to pay.  Recently I heard about Oplink Security and their Triple Shield Home system which can be self installed and has an option that doesn’t

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Off-desk mousing is possible with the Genius Pen Mouse

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The newly re-designed Pen Mouse from Genius doesn’t keep you tied to a desk.  With the 2.4GHz Pen Mouse, you can mouse on any surface – your hands, your jeans, or almost anything else you find.  The mouse has been redesigned for a more comfortable grip and a pen clip has been added.  Three DPI

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Creating a wireless network without a PC is now a reality with the Almond+ Touchscreen WiFi Router

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We live in a world now where the advancements in tablet devices allows them to replace the home PC. The problem with this new trend is that home wireless networking has not kept up with the influx of these tablet devices, and most routers still require a wired PC for setup and administration. The Almond+,

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Logitech TV Cam HD for Skype works with any HDTV

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With this Logitech camera, you can Skype with anyone in beautiful HD-quality video.  The TV Cam HD works any HDTV and connects to your wireless internet.  After you activate it with your Skype account, you’ll have a great, high-quality picture while you chat with friends and family.  The camera has a built-in speaker, and it

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Kanex Lets You Travel with Your Own Private WiFi Network

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Have you ever checked in to a hotel that promises WiFi,  only to find that you have a room with weak, useless WiFi service?  There’s only one Ethernet cable in there, but you have several device you want to connect?  If you had the mySpot from Kanex, you could create your own password-protected personal network

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Netatmo Introduces the First Personal Weather Monitoring Station for iOS

We’ve all seen those little desktop weather stations that show the indoor and outdoor temperatures and maybe humidity.  They’re useful, but there are many other parameters that could prove more useful in an urban environment, like air quality.  Netatmo has introduced the Personal Urban Weather Station, the first to use your iPhone, iPod touch, or

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Enable Talk Gloves Helps the Hearing Impaired Communicate

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For those who are speech or hearing impaired, sign language can be one of their main forms of communication. The issue is that not everyone knows sign language which can lead to communication barriers.  Three Ukrainian students have just won first place in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup 2012 with their Enable Talk Glove project.  The glove translates

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VXi BlueParrott Xpress Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Wireless Headset Review

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For years I have been a Bluetooth headset evangelist.  I have reviewed many Bluetooth headsets for The Gadgeteer (see related links for some of my reviews).  I have long since gotten over any self-conscious feelings about looking like an employee in the McDonald’s drive-thru, and I have embraced my inner, and outer, geekness.  Then along

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Henge Docks Clique Review

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The Clique from Henge Docks is a thin, rigid plastic tray with form-fitted recessions engineered to unite your Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Trackpad. The Clique not only combines your Apple peripherals, but allows you to use your keyboard and Trackpad without needing a flat surface to place them on, making it perfect for your

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Columbus, Indiana is getting Verizon 4G LTE on 6/21!

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I am sure that the majority of you reading this really don’t care that my hometown of Columbus, Indiana (Seymour too) will be getting Verizon 4G LTE in a little over 2 weeks, but I am really excited about it. I’m actually surprised that we’re getting it this soon. I figured it wouldn’t be till sometime next year. I guess Verizon really is

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