Gadget

Crammar Gadget unveiled by LeapFrog

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leapFrog unveiled in time for the Holiday shopping season a new useful gadget dubbed the Crammar. The Crammer Study & Sound System is a homework and study device for students in grades three through eight.
The LeapFrog Crammer gadget allows kids to download questions and flash cards to the device and quiz themselves on the go, all while listening to their favorite music. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2008 08:35:58 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Polaroid PoGo is I4U Top 100 Holiday Gadget Gift Guide Tip #46

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The Polaroid PoGo instant mobile printer is not a Digital Camera, but we still list it in the Top 10 Digital Camera Gift tips as it brings back the fun of the Polaroid Instant cameras we used before we all went digital.
The Polaroid PoGo printer is small enough to carry in a pocket or jacket measuring 4.7 x 2.8 x 0.9 inches. It runs on batteries and you can print photos via Bluetooth or PictBridge over USB cable. Most digital cameras support PictBridge today.
This means with the Polaroid PoGo you can print out a digital snapshot under a minute for your friends or family right on the table. Read more

Posted on Fri, 3 Oct 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPhone 3G is named Gadget of the Year

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LONDON (Reuters) - Apple's iPhone 3G has won a public vote to find the year's best gadget, beating strong competition from three games consoles, a budget laptop and a balloon-shaped iPod speaker system.
The latest version of the mobile that combines a phone with a music and video player was chosen by readers of Stuff magazine in its annual Gadget of the Year awards.
The magazine described the iPhone 3G as "a faster, cleverer version of an already remarkable phone." The phone's first incarnation, launched in Britain last year, won the coolest gadget prize at last year's ceremony.
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Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:45:07 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Zagg Introduces Better invisibleSHIELD Film for Gadget Protection

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Zagg has been selling its invisibleSHIELD film for a while now. The film is clear and adds no bulk to the iPhone. It protects from scratches to the screen and body of the device and is nearly invisible when applied.

Zagg announced that it is now shipping a new and improved version of the film that is even clearer than the original film. The film now comes with the Zagg logo on the film backing. Read more

Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:10:54 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Solar Charging Tree for Gadgets

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I have seen my share of solar chargers for all sorts of USB gadgets. Most of them are smallish boxy devices devoid of any cool factor. If you want a solar charger that is different, the PhotonSynthese is the ticket.

The bonsai looking tree is made from a series of section of different lengths and shapes that connect together with connectors that look like headphone connectors. The leaves of the tree are solar panels. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Top 10 Gadgets and Toys Gift Guide 2008

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The Top 10 Gadgets and Toys Gift Guide 2008 is part of our Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide 2008. The top 10 gift tips below will be filled over the 100 days preceding Thanksgiving.
This guide features our recommendations in this category for this year. The ten gift tips listed are not ranked. Check them out to see what is great and what is not so great about them by clicking on the links.

Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Liquid Image Camera Diving Mask is the ultimate Summer Gadget

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Liquid Image offers a diving mask with integrated camera. The Camera Diving mask was introduced earlier this year and is now selling in Japan. The cool diving gear is also listed on Amazon.com, but is not available for purchase.

The Camera diving mask features a 5MP camera or 3.1MP camera, 16MB of storage internal memory, USB port, and MicroSD card slot. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2008 01:50:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

gOS 3 Linux gets Gadgets like Apple Mac OS X

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gOS, the Linux OS known for its debut in the $199 Wal-Mart gPC and NetBooks, today announced the details of the newest version of its Linux operating system for consumers, called gOS 3 Gadgets.
gOS 3 Gadgets instantly launches Google Gadgets for Linux on startup, giving users access to more than 100,000 iGoogle and Google Gadgets that are small, graphically rich applications that can be added to the desktop in seconds over the Internet. gOS 3 Gadgets will also preload WINE, LXDE, and other Google software for Linux to improve the user experience. Read more

Posted on Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Get Lost Gadgets Back with YouGetItBack.com

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The thought of losing your gadgets is bad enough, but thinking of someone stealing them is even worse. Not only are you out the money that the gadget cost, but if there is any important data stored on items like cell phones or laptops things are even worse.

A new service launched that offers protection for stolen phones or laptops. The service is from Yougetitback and you can get coverage for phones, PDAs, cameras, iPods and laptops and the service promises to preserve the data. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:46:03 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Thrifty U.S. Shoppers could bruise Gadget Maker Profits

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By Anupreeta Das

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Fears that belt-tightening U.S. consumers will bruise third-quarter earnings for makers of MP3 players, cell phones and other gadgets, pummeled the stocks of consumer electronics companies like Apple Inc and SanDisk Corp on Tuesday, a day after they issued grim forecasts.
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Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:08:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony teases Mystery Gadget for a Monday Release

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Sony published a mysterious teaser on the SonyStyle home page for a new product that will be announced on Monday July 14th, 9pm EST.

Update:
Sony Mystery Gadgets revealed

The image used shows a green lit power button somewhat reminding me on the Xbox 360 power button.
The brief tag lines talk about style, performance and mobility redefined. Read more

Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:20:44 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Top 10 Summer Gadgets [Video]

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Our latest gadget video show highlights the top 10 summer gadgets.

Watch the Video now.
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Posted on Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony's U.S. Gadget demand good despite rising Costs

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By Eric Auchard

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sony Corp is seeing little or no sign of softer demand among U.S. consumers for its range of digital TVs, cameras and computer goods despite a weakening economy, a top regional executive said on Tuesday.
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Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 02:55:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gadget Video: Make a Rainbow in my Room Gadget

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Want to have a rainbow in your Room? Then check out the Uncle Milton Rainbow In My Room gadget.

This gadget projects the most beautiful rainbows across walls and ceilings.
Watch the video to see it in action. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gadget Video: Cat in the Bag

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Today's gadget video features the wacky Cat in the Bag prank toy.

With the Cat in the Bag you can really fool your friends. Switch on the ball and drop it in the bag. The motorized ball starts spinning and rolls through the room. It will seem like a real cat is stuck in the bag. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:42:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Guide to the Best Eco-Gadgets

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Digital Trends published a guide featuring green gadgets.

The guide features solar chargers, a solar powered lawn mower and many more green gadgets. Read more

Posted on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gadget Buyers seen as assertive, even arrogant: Study

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NEW YORK (Reuters ) - Know someone who loves gadgets and can't wait to buy the newest model? Chances are you would describe them as assertive and a strong leader -- and possibly arrogant, according a U.S. research.
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Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:57:23 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gadget Video: Philips PhotoViewer

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Philips and Epson developed a product that combines their knowledge of home entertainment and digital photography. The Philips PhotoViewer is the easiest way to view digital photos in amazing HD-quality on your TV.

Watch our new Video Report to learn more. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hot ATI Video Card Babe Raquel is I4U Gadget Model of the Month

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Raquel of Playboy fame is our June I4U Gadget Model.
Raquel is posing as ATI Video Card Babe for all ATI hardware fans out there.

In Japan you might call Raquel in this shoot an ATI Idol. Suits may call her unofficial ATI spokesmodel and colleague guys will call Raquel the ATI Babe.
No matter what you call our I4U hot Gadget model of the month - enjoy the photos. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Korea protests a proving Ground for Gadgets, Geeks

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By Marie-France Han and Rhee So-eui

SEOUL (Reuters) - When tens of thousands of Koreans converged in the center of Seoul on Tuesday for a mass protest against the new president, many were clutching two vital items: a candle and a mobile phone loaded with snazzy features.
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Posted on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gadget Video: Loewe Connect at CES Dubai

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Last week was the International CES 2008 in Dubai. Or new video partner was there and published the first report from the show floor in Dubai.

The first stop was at the German high-end TV maker Loewe.
See the Video report hosted by Tommy Sandhu. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

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