Archive for March, 2010

VTech Launches MobiGo Handheld Gaming System

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

The VTech MobiGo is an innovative handheld that also offers touch-screen technology with a full tactile slide open Qwerty keyboard. Perfect for those parents who are not ready to commit to a Nintendo DSi. We got to spend some time with the MobiGo and I have to tell you we were sucked in. The Shrek [...]

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Scosche reviveLITE II Works as a Portable Night-Light and Charger in a Pinch

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Scosche Industries, announced today the availability of its reviveLITE II. The second generation of the iPod/iPhone charger and nightlight. This new smaller version has been redesigned to include a USB port charge so users can charge another USB powered device while powering up their iPod or iPhone. This basically eliminates the need for carrying a [...]

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External USB Dual Sata Drive Dock/Card Reader/USB Hub

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Easy file backups, transfers, and more! If you’re a geek, chances are the things you value the most are invisible. No, not your imaginary friends – and aren’t you a little old for those? – we’re talking about data on your hard drive. There are all sorts of documents, photographic rememberings of important and not-so-important [...]

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Mixtape Memory Stick

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Mixtapes are an art lost in a dead medium The Mixtape is a fine art that is threatened by the loss of the medium. Two channel analog magnetic tape is disappearing in favor of MP3 files. A mixtape is a snapshot of your musical and social tastes during the brief period in which you created [...]

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Lexar Media USB 2.0 Multi-Card Reader (Mac/Windows)

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

The Lexar Multi-Card Reader offers the most versatility in a memory card reader. It can read them all major memory cards: CompactFlash, Memory Stick, SD, and more. With its USB connectivity, you can take a file from your digital camera, video camcorder, MP3 player, or PDA and move it seamlessly from the device to your [...]

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Toy Fair 2010: Rubik’s Cube Goes High Tech with Rubik’s Slide

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

In celebration of Rubik’s Cube upcoming 30th anniversary, the old favorite is getting a face lift. The Rubik’s Slide, $17.99, is an electronic version of of the classic Rubik’s that incorporates elements of the classic Rubik’s but takes it to a new techy level with new games. The flat electronic version draws upon elements of [...]

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AT&T to sell eco-friendly phone charger

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Are you thinking of new ways to go green this spring? Try getting a new AT&T Zero Charger for your cell phone, which will stop drawing an electrical charge if your charger is plugged into the wall, but the phone isn’t attached. Conventional chargers continue to draw power when devices are plugged into a wall, [...]

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Emergency Preparedness: Etón Solarlink Radio – American Red Cross Edition

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Whether you’re waiting out a routine power outage caused by a winter storm or experiencing a full-blow disaster situation, being without the ability to communicate with the outside world could be the difference between life and death. Depending on the situation, there might not be a single 110V outlet working or any other available power [...]

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Outdoor LCD Window Thermometer

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Simple window-mount thermometer Since the temperature is the one thing that most effects your comfort level you typically want to know what to expect before heading out the door. Sure, you could open a door or window to check your local temperature but we think that is definitely way low tech. This simple but clean [...]

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Splitterbot Headphone Sharing Robot

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Mini Bot Loses His Head Over Sharing Music Some robots are evil automatons hellbent on mankind’s destruction, while others just want to help you share music with your friends. The Splitterbot is the friendly kind of robot. Pull off his head to reveal a male headphone plug… he doesn’t mind. Pop his head on top [...]

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