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Apple iTV preview (video)

Posted by David on November 1, 2011 · 0 Comment

Steve Jobs biography, which debuted last week, quoted the computer industry’s icon as saying, “I’ve finally cracked it.” He was, of course, talking about Apple TV, and this one quote has once again started the enormous rumor mill regarding the prospect of Apple revolutionizing one more media medium….the television. A Flickr user has created a mock-up of what [...]

BellyBuds Pregnancy Bellyphones review

Posted by David on October 11, 2011 · 0 Comment

BellyBuds- The Baby Walkman Bellybuds® bellyphones™ are wearable speakers for pregnant moms that pipe prenatal tunes and sounds into the womb for your baby to enjoy. The possibilities are endless. Really, whatever you can play on an audio device or media player, like recorded voice messages or Mozart or Metallica, bellybuds gently directs tunes into the womb safely so [...]

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Griffin Technology TechSafe Case for iPad 2 review

Posted by David on September 27, 2011 · 0 Comment

It’s not just a protective case; TechSafe provides a vital anchor point that enables the security of a desktop cable locking system You know the iPad app that will help you find your stolen iPad? What if there was a way to avoid the whole stolen situation all together? Enter Griffin Technology’s TechSafe Case for iPad, the latest in a series of Griffin iPad new gadgets. The [...]

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New Gadgets: Toshiba announces the DX735 All-in-One PC with serious Media Hub specs

Posted by David on September 27, 2011 · 0 Comment

The Toshiba DX735 All-in-One PC is equipped with Onkyo stereo speakers and feature Waves MaxxAudio sound processing In the latest gadget news, Toshiba just announced their 23-inch, full HD, multi-touch DX735, the company’s latest All-in-One PC, which performs your daily computing needs and also serves as a serious home media hub. The compact, space-saving All-in-One PC comes in [...]

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Panasonic announces new consumer telephones with MS Outlook Contact Syncing

Posted by David on September 15, 2011 · 0 Comment

Panasonic beefs up their land-line offerings with the KX-TG9470 & KX-TG6670 series KX-TG9471B, KX-TG9472B, KX-TG6671B and KX-TG6672B models Panasonic just introduced some new gadgets, their KX-TG9470 line, a series of multi-line answering systems with a Contact Sync feature that lets your phone work interchangeably with Microsoft Outlook. The line is comprised of a one corded and [...]

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Andrea Electronics SuperBeam earphone line review (video)

Posted by David on September 14, 2011 · 0 Comment

The new SuperBeam earphone/headphone line offers “Boom Free” microphone, HD audio and 3D audio recording Andrea Electronics recently came out with their SuperBeam earphone line, comprised of a couple of “Boom Free” microphone noise cancellation new gadgets, one an earbud and one a computer headset, both which showcase Andrea’s Array Microphone, HD audio [...]

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Wahoo Fitness Bike Pack and Run Pack review

Posted by David on August 30, 2011 · 0 Comment

Wahoo Fitness turns smartphones into a complete exercise computer Ever wonder what the world would be like if robots took over? Well, with the health and fitness industry quickly embracing the technology movement, Wahoo Fitness, a leading maker of hardware and software that delivers real-time fitness and health data to smartphones, is making a “robotic” personal trainer a reality. [...]

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Google Maps 5.7 for Android review (video)

Posted by David on July 7, 2011 · 0 Comment

Google adds public transit navigation and photo viewer to Maps 5.7 for Android Google just released Google Maps 5.7 for Android devices on Wednesday, and the software update adds quite a few new features. The main addition includes Google’s Transit Navigation beta feature, which provides navigation instructions for public transportation in more than 400 cities around the globe. You don’t [...]

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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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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 [...]

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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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Leatherman Skeletool CX Multitool review (video)

Posted by David on June 13, 2011 · 0 Comment

Past iterations of the famed Leatherman tool had everything tucked away in that knife-size utensil except for the kitchen sink. People have loved the Leatherman line for years, but some have complained that their yearly flagship model, you know the one that actually has a kitchen sink, is too bulky and contains too many tools that don’t get used. Hence the company slimmed down their next version [...]

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Skyroll on Wheels review

Posted by David on May 26, 2011 · 0 Comment

Got a joke for you. A man checks a piece of luggage at the airport, gets on the plane, arrives at his destination, and find out his luggage is lost. Funny? I don’t think so. It’s actually one of the worst feelings in the world. You’ve taken the time to discernly, carefully and strategically pack all of your necessary clothing, accessories and toilettries to last you for [...]

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Iomega SuperHero iPhone Backup & Charge Dock review & overview

Posted by David on May 18, 2011 · 0 Comment

You know when you lose all your data on your phone, perhaps the most immediate reflex is to call Suicide Prevention hotline. If you have an iPhone, you’re in a little bit of luck because you can resort to iTunes to restore all your stuff. But if that hasn’t been backed up for a while…well…you’re sunk. Iomega has a solution: the Iomega SuperHero Dock Backup and Charger [...]

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Segway x2 Golf review (video)

Posted by David on May 18, 2011 · 0 Comment

If you’re not a fan of the golf cart when playing a few rounds because you consider it an elderly device, check out the Segway x2 Golf. You might change your mind. It is supported by turf friendly tires, a golf bag carrier attachment that allows for easy dismount and club access, and an integrated scorecard holder with slots for scorecard, golf balls, and tees. A single charge should [...]

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Marvin Watch Sebastien Loeb Limited Edition review (video)

Posted by David on May 6, 2011 · 0 Comment

If you’re a rally car racing fan, you know the name Sebastien Loeb. Yes, he’s the 37-year-old Frenchman who is now a 7-time world rally car racing champion, and recently he had a rare opportunity to work with the fine watchmakers of Marvin Watches to design a couple of timepieces, baring his signature and paying tribute to this popular world sport. Marvin watches is synonymous with prestine [...]

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Sierra Designs Pyro 15 review

Posted by David on April 28, 2011 · 0 Comment

The goose down Sierra Designs Pyro +15deg, 3-season sleeping bag could literally help you survive an arctic blast, and its a measley 2-pounds in weight. How does it do it? Well, this sucker has a lot of technology and design built-in to really achieve almost revolutionary warmth in a physics-defying wieght. The premium 600-fill-power goose down is extremely warm, lightweight and compressible, [...]

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VelEau transforms the CamelPak for the bike (video)

Posted by David on April 15, 2011 · 0 Comment

The Camelpak has achieved huge success amongst the running community, distributing the weight of water one carries with the ingenius invention of a small backpack that carries that water. You drink said H2O through a tube mounted on the shoulder strap. The downside? If it’s a hot day, your back will get very hot and the sweat won’t dissipate. The VelEau is designed specifically [...]

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Inov-8 X-Talon 190 defines Next Gen Barefoot Running (video)

Posted by David on April 11, 2011 · 0 Comment

Inov-8 is a running shoe company that is…well… very serious about running. They design products around the natural function of the human body’s biomechanics, in short, the body’s innate movement. ‘Barefoot running’ has become a recent phenomenon because the human foot is perfectly adapted to accommodate variations in ground orientation. The foot has a natural [...]

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Solar Backpacks announced by Ralph Lauren

Posted by David on April 11, 2011 · 0 Comment

So, Polo has come out with backpacks that contain solar panels to charge your electronic gear. Really? Certainly not the first name in high-tech or “Green” for that matter, the fashion giant is making a stab at an innovative product line that could prove to be fairly popular amongst co-eds and the like. These useful solar-powered backpacks will power your gadgets while on the move. The Ralph [...]

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The Korg Wavedrum Mini: A portable percussion synthesizer

Posted by David on April 10, 2011 · 0 Comment

At the end of last year, Korg annoucned a new Asian version of its famous Wavedrum percussion synthesizer, designed specifically for Middle Eastern music. This year, the company has announced that its Wavedrum technology has been reduced down into a compact, portable, playable pad with a built-in speaker and effects. The Wavedrum Mini also features a clip sensor, designed to allow users to transform [...]

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Babolat Propulse 3 raises your tennis hops (video)

Posted by David on April 8, 2011 · 0 Comment

Want to play like Andy Roddick? It may take more than just a pair of shoes, but it’s a start. The new Babolat Propulse 3 Mens Shoes, endorsed and worn by Andy Roddick and Babolat’s 3rd installment of this line, is killer in looks and features lateral relaunch and velocity, thanks to Babolat’s Exact PRO system. It also sports superb grip and outsole durability thanks to [...]

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Nike+ Sportwatch GPS lightens your running load (video)

Posted by David on April 8, 2011 · 0 Comment

Nike+ has long been an amazing tracking technology for runners, making measuring your time and distance pretty easy. The Nike+ system has always included a chip you insert below the shoe of your Nike+ shoe, and your iPod will display the information. What the shoe innovator has not included in this line to date is GPS technology, that is, until their recent release of the Nike+ Sportwatch GPS. Now [...]

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Casio G-Shock Bluetooth Watch 4.0

Posted by David on March 26, 2011 · 0 Comment

Casio’s next timepiece in the G-Shock line will feature support for Bluetooth 4.0. What does that mean? Well, it allows you to pair the watch with your phone. Aside from alerting you of incoming calls, emails and text messages, it will sync with your phone’s time. As mentioned, this watch will use Bluetooth 4.0, which is apparentely so power efficient that it allows for a two year [...]

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Babolat serves up Roland-Garros line honoring upcoming French Open

Posted by David on March 10, 2011 · 0 Comment

Babolat has just introduced a new line of tennis equipment sporting the official Roland-Garros seal and brand. The new collection of tennis racquets, bags and accessories include the traditional colors of this Grand Slam, the French Open. As the equipment provider of the 2010 French Open winners Rafael Nadal and Francesca Schiavone, Babolat has created a line of high-performance and top-of-the-line [...]

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Uzi Tactical Pen with DNA Collector

Posted by David on February 28, 2011 · 0 Comment

ThinkGeek has this new pen out called the Uzi Tactical Pen. This ball point pen is made of aluminum and accepts Parker and Fisher Space Pen refills. Besides functioning as a pen, it can also protect you from bad guys, with the razor sharp crown at the top. It will definitely leave a mark and as an extra bonus, you can send the harvested DNA to a crime lab, and identify your attacker should he/she have [...]

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Windows Phones coming to Verizon in March

Posted by David on February 27, 2011 · 0 Comment

Verizon Wireless will begin to sell Windows Phone handsets towards the end of March. The HTC 7 Trophy, the same CDMA WP7 handset to be carried by Sprint, could be announced as early as February 28th. The device will have Microsoft’s “NoDo” update (also known as the copy and paste update) and should retail for $199.99 with a signed two-year contract. Anyone waiting for this phone?

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Leica Pinmaster II Golf Range Finder

Posted by David on February 24, 2011 · 0 Comment

The new Leica Pinmaster II Golf Range Finder is outragiously priced, but is pretty smart looking and is an improved version of the first version. It measures the driving distance to the hole and displays it over the viewfinder in an easy to read LED display. Lieca says that it will have no problems discerning between trees and other objects since the tech relies on the very first object in its [...]

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