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Snaptracs Tagg Pet Tracker (video)

Snaptracs Tagg Pet Tracker (video)

    When your k9 goes missing, it’s never a good feeling.  Let me paint the picture:  You run around the neighborhood with an enormous pit in your stomach, whaling his name, which echoes throughout your entire subdivison.  Believe me, I’ve been there, and it ain’t no picnic.  These are the times when that “teach your dog how to use a cell phone” class would [...]
HEX Code Folio for iPad 3 Review

HEX Code Folio for iPad 3 Review

  The boys and girls over at HEX have just come out with a killer case for the iPad 3, the Code Folio.  It’s spattered in smooth genuine leather and has an elastic-band closure attached.  To close and secure, you simply fold the band over the other side of the case to lock in place.  It keeps your valuable tab safe and sound. Opening the Code Folio up, you’ll find a soft-touch [...]
G-Project G-Go Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker review (video)

G-Project G-Go Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker review (video)

  With water-resistance as its selling point, design firm Boombang’s latest creation, the G-Project $69 G-Go Bluetooth speaker has hit the market with a fury.  It just became available in Target stores, and is available in three stunning colors.  This little baby not only give your portable hi-fi set-up some flair, but it also sound like a speaker that could be significantly more costly. The [...]
Wireless Broadband Counterbalances Loss of Landlines

Wireless Broadband Counterbalances Loss of Landlines

  You are probably aware of the increasing wireless trend. With all the advancements that have been made, it is not surprising that people want to be online more of the time. However, with all the people switching from wired landline connections to wireless internet, operators will have to do something to counterbalance the lost revenue. Listed below are the four most common ways of regaining [...]
Motorola Droid 4 review

Motorola Droid 4 review

    The Motorola Droid 4 ($200 with a two-year contract on Verizon) is the latest keyboarded version of the Droid family.  And while Droid hasn’t had a big push on the keyboard-style designs, this one takes the grand prize in terms of usability and function. The Droid 4 reminds you of the Droid Razr, except significantly thicker, measuring in at 2.75 by 4.98 by 0.50-inches.  It [...]
CamOne Infinity Action Cam

CamOne Infinity Action Cam

      The CamOne Infinity is more than just an action cam.  It offers some sophisticated features in a compact package, including an interchangeable lens system.   Measuring at 1.9 x 1.7 x 1.3 inches, 3.1 oz and shoots in 1080p at 30 fps and 720p at 60 fps. The biggest distinguishing feature of the Infinity is, as mentioned, the interchangeable lens system. The camera marries novice [...]
Acer Iconia Tab A510 (video)

Acer Iconia Tab A510 (video)

    First announced at CES in January, the Acer Iconia Tab A510 is the successor to last year’s Acer A500 Tablet. The A510 can be pre-ordered today in the US and Canada, with a price of $450. Though you can get it in black or white, it’s available in one 32GB configuration for now. Spec-wise, this is a quad-core slate with 1GB of RAM, a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800) display, 5-megapixel [...]
Crux360 keyboard case for new iPad (video)

Crux360 keyboard case for new iPad (video)

      If you’re looking for a keyboard case for the new iPad, look no further than the Crux360 by CruxCase.  This is the next-generation CruxCase, with some newly added features.  First, the clamshell now features a snap in front design that allows for quick access when the case isn’t needed. There is also a “window cover” that now fully protects the rear panel [...]
Commodore Amiga Mini PC

Commodore Amiga Mini PC

    Commodore is following up its retro throwback, the C64x, with a new small-form-factor PC, the Amiga Mini.   Stuffed inside is a 3.5GHz Core i7-2700k CPU, 16GB of DDR3 memory, NVIDIA’s GeForce GT 430 (1GB), a WiFi radio and a 1TB HDD that can be swapped out for a 300GB or 600GB solid state drive. There’s a slot-loading Blu-ray drive by default and internal space for a pair [...]
Yamaha singing Vocaloid Keyboard (video)

Yamaha singing Vocaloid Keyboard (video)

      The new Yamaha Vocaloid Keyboard transforms the Vocaloid software into a ready-to-play device.  16-keys represent consonants and vowels, while at the same time selecting a tone on the keyboard. An LED display prints out each letter as its plays, ensuring that you aren’t making any playing errors.  Experienced musicians who have used the device found that they were able to [...]
Sony Bloggie Sport HD (video)

Sony Bloggie Sport HD (video)

    Adventurers wishing to record their outings on video now have another camcorder at their disposal, the Sony’s Bloggie Sport HD. It’s a ruggedized version of the company’s existing Bloggie camera, which includes a 2.7-inch touchscreen display. The Sport model records 1080p video, and can also capture 5.1-megapixel stills, even while shooting video. It has a dust-proof casing, [...]
Droid RAZR MAXX Review (video)

Droid RAZR MAXX Review (video)

  Let me start by saying that this is my new favorite phone.  In short, the Maxx is the Droid Razr with an extended battery, and despite that it’s doubled its battery life, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx still maintains a very slim, attractive, and durable design with the same gorgeous display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, and fast Verizon 4G/LTE data speeds like its predecessor.   It [...]
Upcoming Motorola DROID Fighter

Upcoming Motorola DROID Fighter

    An image of what could be the unannounced DROID Fighter has published on PhoneHK, a Chinese forum. The handset is said to be equipped with the same whopping 3,300 mAh battery that is found in the RAZR MAXX, and a 4.6-inch high-definition display. The image of the phone also shows that the Android navigation buttons that appear on the RAZR model is no longer present, leading speculation [...]
HTC Vivid gets Ice Cream Sandwich (video)

HTC Vivid gets Ice Cream Sandwich (video)

    AT&T just announced that their HTC Vivid will start receiving the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) update now.  This update also includes Sense 3.6, and it brings the company’s Beats Audio technology to the 4G LTE handset as well.   The ICS update will deliver advanced voice and text input to the device, along with Face Unlock, UI improvements and improved email.  The HTC [...]
Samsung Galaxy S III will have Quad-Core Exynos Chipset

Samsung Galaxy S III will have Quad-Core Exynos Chipset

    An executive at Samsung has confirmed that the company’s highly anticipated Galaxy S III smartphone will be equipped with a quad-core Samsung Exynos chip featuring on-board LTE and WCDMA radios.  Other features would include 1.5GHz speed, a 4.8-inch full HD 1080p display, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a ceramic case, 4G LTE connectivity and Android [...]
Is the HTC One X Sprint’s new Flagship Phone?

Is the HTC One X Sprint’s new Flagship Phone?

    While the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and LG Viper will be the first 4G handsets to launch on Sprint’s upcoming LTE network in the second quarter, there’s a new report that suggests Sprint will follow these models up with a flagship launch early this summer.   Blogger S4GRU on Sunday reports that a smartphone code-named the HTC Jet will hit store shelves on June 10th, nearly two [...]
Snap Folding Skateboard Review (video)

Snap Folding Skateboard Review (video)

      SNAP Skateboard has just created the world’s first folding skateboard, an aluminum board that folds into three segments so that you can easily transport it wherever you go.  The hinged, aluminum board is designed for both tricks and riding, and when this standard wheeled board is folded, you can carry it in a bag or under your arm for those times when you can’t ride it. Instead [...]
Sony Mobile Debuts Xperia Sola with Floating Touch Screen Technology

Sony Mobile Debuts Xperia Sola with Floating Touch Screen Technology

    Sony Mobile just released a video showing their new floating touch screen technology on the SM Sola smartphone. The new technology allows you to hover over the screen to move a virtual mouse pointer around, and when links are highlighted, you can then tap the screen to click on it. The new technology allows you to interact with your smartphone up to 20mm away from the screen. Features [...]
iPad Hits Stores Today (video)

iPad Hits Stores Today (video)

    This post is for those who have been living under a rock for the last month.  Otherwise, you can ignore.  Apple’s latest generation, the iPad, or iPad 3, or iPad HD, whatever you want to call it…..Apple is just calling it the iPad…..IS AVAILABLE IN RETAIL STORES STARTING TODAY!!!  Of course, those following the iPad launch news knew that you could pre-order it two [...]
PRINCE EXO3 Tour 100 16×18 Tennis Racquet review

PRINCE EXO3 Tour 100 16×18 Tennis Racquet review

      The softer feel and an increase in power is what you’re going to get with the new Prince EXO3 Tour 100 16×18 racquet, especially if you’ve used its predecessor, the Prince Ozone Tour.   It’s relatively light at 11.5-ounces strung, and is a very good 100 sq-inch-head racquet if you’re looking for a bunch of control and maneuverability, thanks to its [...]
CompuLab Intense PC, Their Most Powerful Miniature Fanless PC to Date

CompuLab Intense PC, Their Most Powerful Miniature Fanless PC to Date

  Israeli-based CompuLab has announced there most powerful miniature fanless PC to date for a second-quarter release.  Designed for customization and extensibility, and based around Intel’s second generation Core i processors, the Intense PC features a 6Gbps SATA 3 connection for internal 2.5-inch format hard drive or SSD storage, an HDMI 1.4 port with support for up to 1920 x 1200 screen [...]
Sazzi Brings Barefoot Technology to Sandals (video)

Sazzi Brings Barefoot Technology to Sandals (video)

    The ancient Anasazi civilization provide the inspiration for Sazzi Toe Motion Footwear, which extends the individual-toed footwear trend seen on the likes of the Vibram Five Fingers to sandals. “The Anasazi, ancestors to the Hopi people, were truly ahead of their time …” Sazi explains on its website. “Their sandals utilized two toe posts to stabilize their feet [...]
Sprint debuts the ZTE Fury (video)

Sprint debuts the ZTE Fury (video)

    Sprint has announced an entry-level Android-powered device, the ZTE Fury.  This little gem features a 3.5-inch capacitive display with a 1GHz single-core processor and Android 2.3 Gingerbread.  The Fury is also equipped with a 5-megapixel rear camera, a microSD slot, 4GB of internal storage, 512MB of RAM and the usual suite of preloaded Sprint apps. “We realize that there are a [...]
ION Audio IPICS 2 GO Makes Digital Photos, Slides and Negatives from iPhone 4S (Video)

ION Audio IPICS 2 GO Makes Digital Photos, Slides and Negatives from iPhone 4S (Video)

  If you have a few boxes in your closet full of 3×5 photos, and want to scan them into digital versions, you’ve got a long job staring you in the face.  Add the process of also converting the pics into negatives or slides, and you’ll need a whole lot of equipment to accomplish that.  That is, unless you have ION Audio’s new iPICS to Go. The iPics 2 Go from ION Audio uses your [...]
iOS 5.1 Now Available

iOS 5.1 Now Available

    Tim Cook  just announced at the Apple event in San Francisco additional language capabilities for Siri. That disembodied helper, ushered in by the iPhone 4S, is now getting a localized Japanese equivalent as part of the iOS 5.1 update rolling out today and slated to hit Japan over the next few weeks.
Apple announces 1080p Apple TV for $99, available March 16th

Apple announces 1080p Apple TV for $99, available March 16th

  Apple today unveiled their new Apple TV device, which as rumors had suggested runs $99, tops out playback at 1080p and is focused on renting TV episodes for a dollar or new films for five dollars. There’s no hard drive in this incarnation either, with everything streamed via either 802.11n Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity. The latest iteration of Apple TV has a new UI, which reminds us [...]
The new iPad announced, with Retina display, LTE and A5X CPU, available March 16th (video)

The new iPad announced, with Retina display, LTE and A5X CPU, available March 16th (video)

    The new iPad is here.  This is the next generation of Apple’s iOS tablet,  and it’s pretty cool.  As was rumored, it’s sporting a Retina display, potentially making this the most pixel-packed tablet around. The 9.7-inch screen houses 3.1 million pixels in a 2048 x 1536 arrangement , or about 264 pixels per inch.  That’s high-definition at its peak.   It’s [...]
ASUS PadFone Hitting Shelves in April

ASUS PadFone Hitting Shelves in April

  ASUS first announced the PadFone back in May of last year where it was made official.  After several months, we now hear that the company will likely be launching the device in April of this year. The PadFone is unique as it is a mixture of a tablet and a phone that are combined together to work as a single device. The launch information comes from the ASUS Google+ account, which simply [...]
Android Marketplace Launches OnLive Desktop (video)

Android Marketplace Launches OnLive Desktop (video)

    OnLive Desktop for the iPad launched recently. The service allows users to access a virtual Windows 7 based computer remotely so that spreadsheets and documents can be edited and flash content can be browsed online. This app for connecting to that service is now available for Android devices. The service allows software like Word, Excel and PowerPoint to be used on the Android platform. [...]
Wilson Juice 108 BLX Tennis Racquet Review

Wilson Juice 108 BLX Tennis Racquet Review

  Not sure I’ve reviewed a tennis racquet with more marketing hype and popularity in the short time it’s been out on the market than the Wilson Juice 108 BLX Tennis Racquet and the Juice BLX family. The most powerful frame of the new Juice family, the Wilson Juice 108 BLX offers a pretty nice-size sweet spot and is uber-comfortable.  It’s larger head equals very good forgiveness, [...]

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