2012 February

Entries from February 2012

Enhance That iPhone

February 29th, 2012 · No Comments

Ever notice how bad the iPhone’s speakers can be? Probably not if you have Griffin Technology’s AirCurve Acoustic Amplifier.
The AirCurve looks like a little block of ice that sits on the nightstand and holds the iPhone. However, it does a lot more than just give your portable a place to rest at the end of [...]

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Tags: Griffin Technology · audio · iPhone

Man’s Best Friend

February 27th, 2012 · No Comments

There are a ton of screens around the house. Look around and you’ll find HDTVs, computers, controllers, and possibly more. In other words, there are a lot of opportunities for fingerprints, dirt and other smudges.
Don’t even think of spraying Windex on that pricey gadget! Spraying harsh chemicals may seem like a good quick fix, but [...]

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Tags: At Home · Pets · iHome

Hot Headphones

February 24th, 2012 · No Comments

Designer, artist and icon Don Ed Hardy has made his way into plenty of fashion statements. While most of us have seen or owned something with Hardy’s famous name emblazoned on it, you probably haven’t seen (or heard) anything like these Ed Hardy Open Mouth Tiger Headphones.
Destined to stand out in a crowd, these on-ear [...]

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Tags: Ed Hardy · Headphones · Wear It · audio

Another Reason for an iPhone

February 23rd, 2012 · No Comments

Sometimes it’s hard to justify yet another gadget purchase. If you’re looking for an excuse to buy an iPhone or iPod touch, here’s the VooMote One Universal Remote.
The VooMote One snaps onto your iOS device of choice and turns that gadget into a remote control — with the compatible (and free!) app, of course. From [...]

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Tags: At Home · iHome · iPhone · iPod

Beam Me Up – and In!

February 22nd, 2012 · No Comments

There are a lot of ways to add a little Star Trek into the home (such as THIS). However, the Star Trek Electronic Door Chime allows users to beam in a bit of Trek, as well as guests, all at the same time.
Just mount this device by your door and when someone approaches, you’re [...]

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Tags: Star Trek · Weird Stuff

Get Angry on the Go

February 21st, 2012 · No Comments

Nothing gets me steamed more than forgetting or losing important data. Then, I look at Emtec’s Angry Birds Flash Drives and get a little angrier. Well, not because of the Angry Birds, but because I could have used one of these drives to save my stuff!
The Angry Birds theme is just a bonus. These little [...]

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Tags: Angry Birds · Computers · USB

8 Movies for Presidents’ Day

February 20th, 2012 · No Comments

Happy birthday, Mr. President! Today isn’t just another excuse to skip work and snag a few sale items. It’s Presidents’ Day. While a lot of people fight traffic, you can celebrate the occasion without the black tie dress code. There are countless great movies out there that commemorate the good, the bad and even a [...]

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Tags: Holiday Movies · Movies · Presidents' Day · blu-ray · dvd

Do You VUDU?

February 18th, 2012 · 2 Comments

Sometimes you don’t want to run out to Redbox. For those lazy days, VUDU is an excellent alternative. VUDU is a streaming on-demand movie service that can deliver thousands of movie and TV options right to your TV — with many selections available in high-def!
Prices average around $3.99 for rentals. However, there’s usually a little [...]

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Tags: Apple · Movies · Video · blu-ray

Spy Games

February 17th, 2012 · No Comments

The pen is mightier than the sword. It’s also a lot easier to carry around. However, the Swann Communications PenCam 4GB Mini Video Camera/Recorder does come packing a little bit of security.
This spy gadget is a real working pen. However, it also has a miniature video camera and DVR inside. Yes, it can actually capture [...]

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Tags: Security · Spy Gadgets · Toys

Playing it Safe

February 15th, 2012 · No Comments

If you’re letting the kids, your niece or even the dog play with your iPad, you have a lot of faith — or maybe just the M-Edge SuperShell Jacket for the Apple iPad 2.
This protective frame is made from something called ultra-protective closed-cell foam. I’m not exactly sure what that means. However, the company says [...]

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Tags: Cases · iPad