TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS | august 2010
FreeAgent Theater + HD Media Player
You can have all the photos and movies you want on your computer but it is not too comfortable watching them from that stiff office chair. Transfer that entire digital media from your computer directly to your living room with Seagate’s FreeAgent Theater + HD Media Player. It is a [...]
TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS | july 2010
CLEAR Spot Wi-Fi Hotspot
Is that a Wi-Fi signal in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? If you don’t feel like searching for WiFi hotspots, then here is a device that creates one for you. The CLEAR Spot is a pocket-sized gadget that shares your WiMAX broadband connection with up to 8 [...]
TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS | june 2010
iPad Temple Bag
Now that you have that shiny new iPad, you must protect it from the elements. I found this new case that looks cool and gives off that Indiana Jones feel (that’s a good thing).
This distressed leather shoulder bag is from Temple Bags. It has your typical padded shoulder strap and internal pocket, but [...]
TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS | may 2010
RedEye iPhone Remote Control
Why is it that we can never find the remote control but we always seem to have our smartphone glued to our side? Wouldn’t it be great if we could control our appliances with our phone? Now we can, with the RedEye system. Use your iPhone or iPod touch to control your [...]
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 [...]
