Monday, April 18, 2011

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Latest News Apr 18, 2011

Midnight/Shot Night Vision Camera

If your ongoing quest to prove the existence of Bigfoot has always been thwarted by his irritating use of the cover of night, ThinkGeek‘s new camera might be for you.  The ...

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Westone 4 Quad-Driver Earphone Review

When I first saw the press release announcing the Westone 4, my first thought was, "OK, now, it's getting a bit silly." After all, I've owned the Westone 3 for a year now and I love them. The bass is a little forward, but so what?  The mids and highs are comfortable. So what is the Westone 4 going to bring to the table that the Westone 3 doesn't … more bass? Please, spare me. But more warmth is what I expected when I found out they added another armature to an already warm sounding Westone 3. Didn't happen. They made the Westone 4 ...

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Logitech Alert (App) for iPad

Logitech has just released an iPad specific Alert security system app. This new app enables you to view HD video (720p) and listen to sound captured by your ...

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Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide

Learn the basics of Windows 7 and apply them to customize your PC and work more efficiently with this free 385 page eBook.

Better Lighting for Your Computer – With F.lux

I’ve read that staring at a bright computer screen or television at night can interfere with sleep patterns.  I often have trouble sleeping, so I was interested to read about f.lux, an application for computers that adjusts the lighting of your computer screen to match the time of day.  F.lux says their application adjusts your screen to look like the room you’re in – brighter like sunlight during the day, and warmer like your room lights at night.  The theory is that the dimmer, warmer lighting at night might not have such a negative impact on your sleep patterns.  F.lux is available for Windows (XP, Vista, and 7), Mac OS X, and Linux computers, and downloads are free. ...

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Weekly Links – Did you miss anything on The Gadgeteer this week?

If you don’t subscribe to our daily email newsletter or our RSS feed, you might have missed one of our reviews or news items. Don’t worry, you can catch up fast by checking out this handy list of everything we posted this past week. ...

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iHome iA63 App-Enhanced Alarm Clock and Speakers System for iPhone and iPod

The new iA63 from iHome is a docking speaker for iPhone and iPods.  It is an app-enhanced device, meaning it works with iHome+Radio and iHome+Sleep apps from the iTunes store.  The iA63 is an alarm clock with programmable snooze time and Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep functions that gradually adjust the volume to gently wake you or lull you to sleep.  The dock doesn’t require inserts; it works with all iPhones and iPods with docking connectors.  The dock will rotate your iOS device to horizontal or vertical positions so you can watch movies or picture slideshows in the orientation that best works.  The ...

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PC Security Handbook - 2nd Edition

Defensive Computing Techniques to Help You Avoid Malware and Data Loss.

iCushions – A Pillow for the True iPhone Fan

I’ve seen pillows used as iPhone stands before. like the Movie Wedge reviewed by Andy Chen.  Until now, I’d never seen a pillow that looked like an iPhone.  ...


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Bluetrek Carbon – the World's First Carbon Fiber Bluetooth Headset

Carbon is the first Bluetooth headset made of carbon fiber, and it weighs only 5.9 grams.  Bluetrek designed the Carbon with Noiselock noise cancellation, a manual on/off switch, and multipoint technology so you can connect with two devices at once.  Colored LEDs and voice alerts in three languages (English, Spanish, and Mandarin) indicate headset status.  Simplified pairing means you don’t even need a pin code with many devices.  It comes with four sizes of Erogobuds Advance tips and a microUSB cable for charging.  The ...


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MobiPetTags Animal Identification Tags Review

If you have a pet you love, you want to keep him safe.  If he's lost, you want clear, up-to-date address and phone numbers with him so he can be returned to you safely.  If your pet has an illness or needs special care, you want to be sure the people who find him can care for him appropriately until you can get there.  I'm not so concerned about my dog, Teddy, getting lost.  But Teddy was just diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, and I wanted a central location to store all his medical records so they could be available at a moment's notice.  At the same time Teddy was diagnosed, ...


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