gizmos & gadgets

Droid 2
by Phil Yanov
9/1/10
The successor to the Droid phone has finally arrived. Actuall, there have been several successors to the Droid smart phone . . . Read More
Dragon Dictation
by Phil Yanov
9/1/10
Dragon dictation for the iPad is simply amazing. It allows you to talk to your iPad and it transcribes every word. Read More
Blackberry Torch 9800
by Phil Yanov
9/1/10
If what you want is an iPhone 4 or a brand-new Droid but the company you work for says it has to be a Blackberry, . . . Read More
Speakal iPig
by Phil Yanov
8/1/10
We are suckers for cool iPod docking stations. It might be because we've got four or more iPods between work and home . . . Read More
Quikpod
by Phil Yanov
8/1/10
Get in the picture by putting your camera on a stick. The gadget is called Quikpod and it allows you to extend your reach when . . . Read More
Backupify
by Phil Yanov
8/1/10
Small businesses and mobil professionals increasingly find themselves putting their data in the clouds. Read More
Runkeeper
by Phil Yanov
6/1/10
Now you can use the GPS in your smartphone to help you lose weight . . . Read More
Picasa
by Phil Yanov
6/1/10
As I write this, it's still national photography month and I was quite surprised at the number of pelple I've talked to who weren't aware . . . Read More
Kin
by Phil Yanov
6/1/10
The Kin is a cell phone that elicits an visceral response from anyone who sees it. It's fun and odd in a cool way, but I'll have to warn you . . . Read More
Apple iPad
by Phil Yanov
5/1/10
I ran into someone this week who had never heard of the Apple iPad. I'm still not exactly sure how that could happen. Anyone within earshot . . . Read More
Canon SC20 IS
by Phil Yanov
5/1/10
When it became time for us to upgrade the camera we use for work, I considered a number of models before deciding . . . Read More
Motorola Devour
by Phil Yanov
4/1/10
Verizon Wireless has now brought a third Android phone to their network. The Devour has a sleek aluminum case with no jagged edges . . . Read More
Paypal Security Key
by Phil Yanov
4/1/10
Sending or receiving money online can sometime feel uncertain. When using Paypal, EBay, or services that connect with them, the Paypal Security key becomes that additional layer of protection . . . Read More
Carbonite Online Backup
by Phil Yanov
4/1/10
The data on your computer may be just one spilled drink away from disaster. Do you know where your backup is? . . . Read More
Samsung HMX-U20
by Phil Yanov
3/1/10
We are suckers for slim and portable camcorders, and the latest release from Samsung offers us something new along with it's good looks . . . Read More
HP Touchsmart600 PC
by Phil Yanov
3/1/10
This is probably not the computer you're looking for, but it may well be the ultra cool touch screen display and second computer you'd like to have on your desk. . . Read More
Nook
by Phil Yanov
3/1/10
When Barnes and Noble first released the Nook, we weren't quite convinced. Sure, it has exactly the same eInk display and access to a lot more books than Amazon's Kindle . . . Read More
Opera Browser
by Phil Yanov
2/1/10
Here's a piece of software that can add hours or days to your life, especially if you are using your computer in a public place. Read More
Drobo
by Phil Yanov
2/1/10
If you've got data you care about, but don't have a big IT department and fancy servers to keep it all safe, then you might find . . . Read More
Motorola Droid Multimedia Station
by Phil Yanov
1/1/10
Surely by now you've upgraded your cell to the uber cool Motorola Droid we highlighted last month. The problem is . . . Read More

Sony Reader Pocket Edition
by Phil Yanov
1/1/10
Looking for an ebook reader on the cheap? Put off being limited to a single vendor for your ebooks? If either of those apply to you, Read More

WowWee Lightstar
by Phil Yanov
1/1/10
At our most recent Gadgetfest, a cheap portable flyer stole the show. No matter how cool everything else was, everyone remembered the flyint toy. Read More
Yike Bike
by Phil Yanov
12/1/09
Want to travel the urban landscape in something completely new, but not up for a Segway? It looks like the YikeBike offers something no one else has even come close to. Read More
Motorola Droid
by Phil Yanov
12/1/09
Despite Obi-Wan's admonition, this may in fact be the Droid you are looking for. Powered by Google's open source Android operating system, this is the Google answer to the iPhone. Read More
Icon A5
by Phil Yanov
12/1/09
The Icon A5 can only be described as a Jetski that flies. In 2004, the FAA created the Light Sport Aircraft category to allow a new generation of flight enthusiasts easier access to the sky. Read More
Kindle
by Phil Yanov
11/1/09
While the Amazon Kindle is now getting some competition from Sony, Barnes and Noble, and others, we still think this is a particularly elegant device for people who like to read and it offers. . . Read More
LG EnV Touch
by Phil Yanov
11/1/09
If you're not already committed to a Blackberry or the iPhone and would like a phone that's full featured, it may well be that the LB EnV Touch is what you're looking for. Read More
Apple TV
by Phil Yanov
11/1/09
One of our favorite and most unsung gadgets is the Apple TV. Simply stated, the Apple TV is an iPod for your television. Read More
Blackberry Tour
by Phil Yanov
10/1/09
The first thing you notice abou tthe Blackberry Tour is that it's a beautiful phone. It's a great looking display and the fit and finish on this phone nearly make it a work of art. Read More
Sun Pak Universal Worldwide Travel Adapter
by Phil Yanov
10/1/09
A professional gadgeteer is lost without electrical power. All of our coolest stuff requires electricity to keep it humming and not everything we own comes with the adapter . . . Read More
HP Smart Wi-Fi Display
by Phil Yanov
10/1/09
Now you can take home with you anywhere you have access to Wi-Fi. The HP 8" Smart Wi-Fi Display is not all like that Digital Picture Frame you bought two years ago. Read More
Omron Pedometer
by Phil Yanov
9/1/09
A little bit of walking back and forth to the fridge, or the filing cabinet, keeps us in shape, it just so happens that it's pear shaped and my doctor doesn't seem to like that. Read More
Exergen Temporal Thermometer
by Phil Yanov
9/1/09
While a temporal scanner sounds like something from Star Trek, actually it is a non-invasive, infrared thermometer that was voted 2009's Most Valuable Product of the year . . . Read More
DNA Mini Portrait
by Phil Yanov
9/1/09
Want a piece of art that's absolutely unique and personal? How about cool and techno looking, too? Read More
Sony PCM-M10
by Phil Yanov
8/1/09
Sony has finally released a professional-grade audio recorder under $400. Forgoing the tapes and mini discs of the past, . . . Read More
Parajet Skycar
by Phil Yanov
8/1/09
Your flying car has finally arrived. Well, at least you can now put a refundable deposit on one. Read More
Altec Lansing T612
by Phil Yanov
8/1/09
Turn your iPhone into a work of performance art with the Altec Lansing T612 speakers. While it will look great on your desk and is small enough to pick up and move around the office or house with you, . . . . Read More
   

 

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