TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS | march 2010

ZyXEL Mobile Wireless Router
“I need to get online!” is a phrase uttered by mobile people everywhere. The rugged, pocket-sized ZyXEL Mobile Wireless Router is just the device for you and your friends. The router can connect up to five devices to the Web simultaneously through both 3G and 4G wireless connections as well as WiFi. [...]

TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS | february 2010

LOGITECH SPEAKER LAPDESK N700
You’re already using your laptop to listen to music, play games and watch movies. You’re already using it on the couch and on the bed but how comfortable is that? This all-in-one accessory provides a theater-like experience on your laptop for all the comfort in the world. The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 [...]

TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS | january 2010

Energizer Flat Panel Induction Charging System
So you got a Nintendo Wii for a holiday gift? Very cool, but how are you going to play all those hours and keep your Wiimotes charged? No need to keep buying batteries with this smart device. Energizer makes a sleek, flat panel induction charger to keep those Wii wireless [...]

TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS | december 2009

Motorola DROID
This indeed may be the “iPhone killer” that wireless phone companies continue to tout at each new handset release. Launched in early November by Verizon Wireless, the DROID delivers a user-friendly experience that rivals Apple’s ubiquitous smartphone. The DROID is the first smartphone powered by Google’s Android 2.0 operating system. Though a tiny bit [...]

TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS | november 2009


TweetDeck
I have a hard time keeping up with so many online social network sites and trouble keeping up with my and my friends’ status. One of the best “aggregator” sites I found is TweetDeck – call it a social dashboard. This is a free application that shows multiple columns of data from several popular sites [...]

TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS | october 2009

Squeezebox Radio
Radio is a great thing (reminder: tune in to my shows). The Internet is delivering thousands of radio stations across the world, you just need to find a device to tune them in. Put a Squeezebox Radio in your hands. This compact device from Logitech fits on your nightstand or kitchen counter. The Squeezebox [...]