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 | 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 | 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 [...]