June 2011 Archives - Gadget News and New Gadgets, thegadgetguycolumn.com | Gadget News and New Gadgets, thegadgetguycolumn.com

Safe Drive Deluxe Portable Breathalyzer review

Posted by David on June 30, 2011 · 0 Comment

Do portable breathalyzers do the job they’re supposed to do? We hear and read about drunk driving constantly, and usually a news report on the accident will say what the driver’s blood alcohol level was and what the legal limit for blood alcohol is. A driver might be found to have a level of 0.15, for example, and the legal limit is 0.08. But what do those figures mean? [...]

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Smoke 51 electronic cigarette review (video)

Posted by David on June 30, 2011 · 0 Comment

E-cigarettes are hot! No, not temperature-wise, but popularity-wise. Additionally, the electronic cigarette is getting a lot of publicity lately, and not all of it bad. Basically a battery-operated nicotine delivery system that looks like a cigarette, E-cigarettes are gaining market share rapidly in the US and parts of Europe as smoking bans and health concerns attract consumers to the new technology. According [...]

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Celestron C6-NGT Telescope review (video)

Posted by David on June 30, 2011 · 0 Comment

The Celestron C6-NGT Computerized Telescope with Celestron’s CG-5 Mount is TOPS IN ITS CLASS! So you want to be an amateur astronomer. Well there are plenty of telescopes out there, and the burden of choice is, of course, on you. With the bewildering variety available, it makes it tough to make a good decision. If you ask anybody who knows anything about telescopes, the most [...]

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Windows Phone 7 gets Angry Birds (video)

Posted by David on June 30, 2011 · 0 Comment

Angrier than ever, Angry Birds for Windows Phone 7 available now in the Windows Phone Market Angry Birds has spread its popularity around with the introduction of the super-popular game available for Windows Phone 7 devices. Microsoft originally said that Rovio’s hit game Angry Birds would make its debut in May, but that date was later pushed until June 29th. The game is available [...]

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New Sprint Motorola Android Mini surfaces

Posted by David on June 28, 2011 · 0 Comment

Photos of a new Sprint Motorola Android device has surfaced, and looks to be the follow-up to the Motorola XPRT. From the image, it looks like it’s got a full QWERTY keyboard and a rounded form factor that reminds us of perhaps the HP Veer, although maybe a tad larger. The image has not been confirmed, but we do know that the handset will run Android 2.3 Gingerbread and may offer support [...]

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Microsoft to introduce new Xbox next summer

Posted by David on June 27, 2011 · 0 Comment

Microsoft intends to unveil its next-generation Xbox console at E3 2012 next summer. Sources indicate that the new hardware has been in development since 2006. Microsoft has sold nearly 54.4 million Xbox 360 units since the console’s introduction in November 2005. The video game system is currently the ninth most popular gaming console of all time behind Nintendo’s original NES and just ahead [...]

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Facebook now 750 million strong

Posted by David on June 26, 2011 · 0 Comment

Facebook now has 750 million monthly active users worldwide, according to reports. That’s another 50 million users since 4 weeks ago. At that rate, Facebook could see a billion users by the end of the year. Emerging markets seem to exhibit a lot of the reasons why Facebook is showing such astronomical growth. Brazil’s user base jumped 11.4% in May alone, and U.S. users were responsible [...]

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Sprint HTC EVO 3D and EVO View 4G tablet here (videos)

Posted by David on June 25, 2011 · 0 Comment

Sprint’s EVO 3D Android smartphone and EVO View 4G tablet are now available. The EVO 3D, which offers a glasses-free 4.3-inch 3D display, 4G WiMAX connectivity, a 1.2GHz processor, and the ability to record 1080p video, is available for $199.99 with a new two-year Sprint contract. The EVO View 4G is powered by a 1.5GHz processor, has a 7-inch display, 4G WiMAX connectivity, and runs Android 2.3 [...]

Filed in: Cell Phones, Computers

Motorola Droid 3 could hit market as early as July 14th

Posted by David on June 25, 2011 · 0 Comment

Verizon Wireless might launch the Droid 3 on July 14th. One tech blog is posting a screenshot of an internal Best Buy inventory system. It shows an in-stock date of July 13th for the DROID 3, which should mean that the phone should launch one day later on the 14th. Motorola’s DROID 3 is already official in China as the Milestone 3, so it’s clearly only a matter of time before Verizon [...]

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HP might be cooking up 7-inch tablet by August

Posted by David on June 25, 2011 · 0 Comment

According to reports, HP will follow up its TouchPad launch next month with the release of an unannounced 7-inch tablet in August. Citing information from an Inventec Corp. subcontractor, the Taiwanese manufacturer is said to have received a healthy number of tablet orders from HP. HP has reportedly ordered between 400,000 and 450,000 tablets per month from Inventec, which also manufactures notebook [...]

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Programmer Andrew Russell’s ExEn software will bring Xbox 360 games to iOS and Android (video)

Posted by David on June 24, 2011 · 0 Comment

Programmer Andrew Russell is working on a project that will undoubtedly pique the interest of game developers around the world. His open source sofware called ‘ExEn’ will allow developers to port XNA games to iOS, Silverlight and in the near future, Android and OS X as well. This software gives developers a much easier way to take games they have built for Xbox 360, Windows or Windows [...]

Filed in: Cell Phones, Gaming

Hulu- ‘For Sale by Owners’ (video)

Posted by David on June 24, 2011 · 0 Comment

Yesterday Hulu announced that its Hulu Plus application is now available on 6 different Android smartphones. The service costs $7.99 per month and allows users to browse and play Hulu Plus content directly on their smartphones. It’s currently only available on the following devices: Motorola Atrix Motorola DROID X Motorola DROID 2 HTC Inspire 4G Nexus S Nexus One Hulu says it will add more [...]

Filed in: Cell Phones, Media Gadgets

Dual-LED flash to be included on iPhone 5

Posted by David on June 24, 2011 · 0 Comment

More from the iPhone 5 rumor mill- iPhone 5 may sport a dual-LED flash. Surely this seems like a minor upgrade to the single flash currently available, but if true, it definitely suggests that Apple is including a revamped camera with more robust capabilities. Many recent sources have indicated that the new iPhone 5, which could launch as soon as this August, will be a major update with an entirely [...]

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Mac OS X 10.6.8 update here

Posted by David on June 24, 2011 · 0 Comment

Yesterday, Apple released the latest its latest Mac OS X operating system, version 10.6.8. Here are the Release notes from Apple…. The 10.6.8 update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that: - Enhance the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to [...]

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HTC ‘Status’ Facebook phone hitting AT&T

Posted by David on June 23, 2011 · 0 Comment

The HTC’s ChaCha, the company’s first device with dedicated Facebook button and deep Facebook integration, will be launching on AT&T in the coming weeks. BGR is reporting that the launch could take place as soon as one week from now, and will be dubbed ‘Salsa’. Following some troubles HTC has had with the device’s name, the QWERTY-equipped Facebook phone will land on AT&T [...]

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Google Chrome getting native video chat

Posted by David on June 23, 2011 · 0 Comment

Google has started to build its open-source WebRTC software into its Chrome web browser, according to reports. WebRTC was introduced in May as a new open tech that allows developers to create quick HTML and Javascript APIs for building voice and video chat applications on the web. With WebRTC built into Chrome, users will be able to initiate video chats over Gmail’s Google Talk chat application [...]

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News from Apple: iPhone 5 coming September; iPad 3 will have better display

Posted by David on June 23, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 5 this September, according to reports. The latest specs for the iPhone 5 include a dual-core A5 processor and an 8-megapixel camera. The reports also suggest that Apple is currently testing a new version of the iPad with a higher-resolution display. The report goes on to claim that the resolution on the new iPad Apple is testing is about one-third higher [...]

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DeLorme inReach review

Posted by David on June 22, 2011 · 0 Comment

DeLorme just announced the inReach™, the first Iridium-based personal communicator to bring truly global two-way satellite text messaging; delivery confirmations; SOS capabilities; remote tracking, and an Android smartphone interface. This cool new gadget will revolutionize the way people stay in touch as it is supposed to cover 90% of the Earth’s surface, particularly those areas not covered [...]

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ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Patio Lantern review (video)

Posted by David on June 22, 2011 · 0 Comment

I can certainly do without mosquitoes. They tend to spoil the fun at an outdoor event. Besides their annoyance and the pesky bites, mosquitoes can carry just as many diseases as ever, and summer is their season. That’s where ThermaCell comes in, and specifically the ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Patio Lantern. It can cover a 15′ X 15′ repelling shield from flying insects varieties [...]

Filed in: Home Gadgets, Miscellaneous Gadgets

Radical.FM review- new social music service that gives user complete control (video)

Posted by David on June 22, 2011 · 0 Comment

Radical.FM, Inc. just outed its invitation-only private beta launch of Radical.FM, a new personal internet radio service. Building and expanding on experience gained from Tomsradio.com, an early 21st century Swedish/American pioneer of internet radio, Radical combines tailored radio like Pandora™ and Slacker™, with on-demand playlist functionality like Rhapsody™ and Spotify™, and adds social [...]

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Olympus VN-7200 Digital Voice Recorder review

Posted by David on June 22, 2011 · 0 Comment

The VN-7200 combines the simplicity of analog recorders with Olympus’ renowned audio technology. This digital voice recorder offers tons of hours of recording time, key features to help capture ideal recordings and functional design elements that make it a versatile tool for everything from the classroom to the boardroom. The VN-7200 recorder is the perfect reason to finally get rid of messy and [...]

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Griffin Technology iTrip Auto Universal Plus review (video)

Posted by David on June 22, 2011 · 0 Comment

If you’ve never heard of the company Griffin Technology, you’re in for a treat. Found in major retailers like Walmart and Target, Griffin Technology makes and markets products such as cases, chargers, cables, home & car audio for iPhone, mobile devices and PCs. The company began designing and manufacturing technical solutions with an innovative flair in 1992. They’ve since [...]

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Nokia N9 Smarphone review (with MeeGo) (video)

Posted by David on June 21, 2011 · 0 Comment

Nokia just announced its first MeeGo-based smartphone early Tuesday morning in Singapore, the Nokia N9. It features a gorgeous, elegant hardware and software that Nokia has already announced it will dump in favor of Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform. The decision to move forward with the N9′s release is an interesting one, though it’s likely that the N9 will see limited distribution once [...]

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Flixlab iPhone app review (video)

Posted by David on June 21, 2011 · 0 Comment

Whether you’re taking video of your children playing on vacation, or snapping photos of your teen heading off to summer camp, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to share those stories with your friends and family in just a few taps from your iPhone? Flixlab announced today the launch of its new social video platform, including an initial consumer application for the iPhone that instantly shares video [...]

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Apple preparing Black MacBook Air

Posted by David on June 20, 2011 · 0 Comment

Lots of reports have been indicating that Apple is planning to refresh its MacBook Air family later this month or early next month, and now there’s a new rumor that the refreshed top-end MacBook Air model may also be available with a new anodized black aluminum finish, a color option that hasn’t been seen since Apple did away with the black MacBook. Apple’s refresh is also expected to deliver [...]

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Stok Quattro Gas Grill review

Posted by David on June 19, 2011 · 0 Comment

If you believe that a good gas grill is a by-product of the accessories it offers, then you’ll love the Stok 4-Burner Quattro Gas Grill. The Stok Quattro has removable cooking grate sections you can convert to use as a griddle, vegetable basket or pizza stone, all without turning off the grill or stopping your cooking. The unique design of this grill gives you a tremendous amount of versatility [...]

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Could New Technology Reduce Airport Pat-Downs?

Posted by David on June 17, 2011 · 0 Comment

New Device That Can Detect Security Risks Without Invading Privacy In the pre-9-11 world, getting on a plane was as easy as emptying your pockets and walking through a metal detector. In the post-9-11 world, airline passengers must take off their shoes, their belts, empty their pockets and be subjected to invasive body scans and pat-downs that add dignity and privacy to the price of an airline [...]

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Can anyone compete with the iPad brand?

Posted by David on June 17, 2011 · 0 Comment

According to reports, smartphone manufacturers that are making tablets over the past year are taking a second look at the market. So far only Samsung has been able to make a real dent in Apple’s stronghold on this new market, capturing a 10% share with its Galaxy Tab Android-powered tablet. Samsung’s triumph was due mainly to the Galaxy Tab’s widespread distribution, and other entrants into [...]

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China first to officially announce Motorola Milestone 3 (DROID 3)

Posted by David on June 17, 2011 · 0 Comment

Motorola now has a new flagship Android phone, and they just unveiled the third-generation Droid 3 as the Milestone 3. Here in the U.S., we know the Milestones better as “DROIDs,” and we’re very confident that Motorola’s latest superphone will get Verizon approval soon. But here and now, the Milestone 3/Droid 3 is being released in China (check out the press release below). Beneath the [...]

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IoSafe Rugged Portable hard drive review (video)

Posted by David on June 17, 2011 · 0 Comment

The IoSafe Rugged Portable just came to market a few months ago, and holds the position as the first mobile external hard drive that is as tough as nails. It can handle just about anything including being submerged in water or being cracked by a shotgun. The easy-to-tote, 5.7″ x 0.9″ drive is slightly smaller than a 3.5-inch internal hard drive, weighs about 1 pound, and has a watertight, [...]

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