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Hail to the red, white, and blue gadgets
With Independence Day fast approaching here in the States, I thought it would be a nice time to have our own red, white and blue display. Of gadgets, of course. Ready for some bright, fun toys? Here’s a rundown of five I found. 1. The ScandiPhone This thing has apparently gotten great reviews from almost all the people that have used it on the shopping sites I checked out. Although, even I have to admit,…
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iJector projects 50 inch video from your iPod
The iPod and iPhone are great devices for watching video on the go, that’s never really been much of a secret. But, what about when…
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Alice.com wants to make sure you never run out of toilet paper again
Alice.com just launched in beta mode after first making announcements hinting it was coming way back in November. Alice is a website that promises consumers…
Oddball Tech: Power outlets for all, Internet Explorer 8 is the king, and a lightshow
It’s that time again. Welcome to the weird wired world of technology. Can’t find a plug for that laptop or television or one of the other million chargers you have sitting around? There’s a wall for that. While you’ve got your computer plugged in, fire up Microsoft’s latest Internet Explorer. … Continue Reading »
DTV transition largely uneventful
The FCC is reporting that Friday’s transition from analog to digital TV transmissions was largely uneventful. No major outages or problems were reported. Their toll free helpline was flooded with calls - over 317,000 - from people who couldn’t figure out how to operate their new converter boxes, but the… Continue Reading »
Easy to use wireless Internet cameras? That’s what Vue claims
Have an area around the house you want to keep an eye on? Maybe you want to watch a kid’s room, your garage with your prized car, or just your front door. There are a number of webcam solutions that will let you monitor things, but there’s usually a cumbersome… Continue Reading »
Oddball Tech: The future is dirt, USB-powered microwaves, and free kidneys online
Technology is not without its oddball side. This week, we’ve got sandcastles influencing the future of buildings. One day, when you’re in one of these buildings, you could microwave your tiny meal in the world’s smallest microwave. Keep that microwave clear of your internal organs, though. If you zap your… Continue Reading »
Cernium announces new Archerfish; designed to keep your house under 24/7 surveillance
If you live in a bad neighborhood, where those darned teens like stealing your patio furniture, investing in a home surveillance system may be just the solution. However, such a rig is pretty expensive to set up, and then it is hard to monitor, as you can only monitor it… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell Review: Black & Decker 18V Smart Select Drill
Looking to mount that flatscreen television to the wall? Well, you’re going to need a drill. Take a look at the Black & Decker 18V Smart Select Drill that currently sells for under $90 at Amazon. Can it handle your day to day tasks? Gadgetell.com put it through some tests… Continue Reading »
Amazon Kindle DX gets an official release date: June 10
9 days to go and you’ll be able to receive your Amazon Kindle DX. The large screen ebook reader from Amazon was met with a curious response by the press. Why exactly would Amazon release another Kindle so close to the release of the Kindle 2? Some people have even… Continue Reading »
Audiopoint helps the visually impaired use Google Calendar
Audiopoint, the provider of Voice Terminal Services, introduced an upgrade to its services that is aimed at helping those with vision impairments have access to their calendars on Google Calendar. A user accesses the service by calling from any landline or cellphone. Using voice prompts, the user can hear their… Continue Reading »
What’s the real cost of switching to Sprint for a Pre? Find out at BillShrink.com
If you’re like many of us here at Gadgetell, you are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Palm Pre on June 6. You may also be wondering if you can even afford to dump your current wireless provider and make the jump to Sprint with the Pre. BillShrink.com will lay… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell Experiment: Kindle 2 - a blogging tool?
Having recently reviewed the Amazon Kindle 2, I thought I’d explore some alternate uses for the e-reader. Let’s face it, if the Kindle can do more for you than just being an e-reader, the price is a little more bearable. The first alternate use I explored was blogging. To begin,… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
