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While on a quick shopping trip to Staples to replenish ink for my printer (which apparently is filled with gold at the prices they charge) I was handed a sheet of paper listing some trade-in discounts for a myriad of products.  From routers to printers to laptops, the trade-in value… Continue Reading »

Despite uneasy feelings on Wall Stre5et, electronic gadgets are predicted to gain in sales by 3.5 percent over last year’s Q4.  While overall spending is set to decline on holiday shopping, gadgets are somewhat immune.  According the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association), specific gadgets will still do extremely well this holiday… Continue Reading »

A computer that did little but browse the web and do some mundane tasks?  That will never work.  Back in 2000, 3Com (remember them?) came out with the computer for people who didn’t want a full-fledged computer.  The 3Com Ergo Audrey was the device and it never stood a chance.… Continue Reading »

Tough times call for tough actions.  It seems in light of all the economic bad news, lower income folks are ditching gadgets to have just one: the iPhone 3G.  Who needs two iPods?  Who needs a netbook?  Who needs a home phone line? Indeed, one could argue the iPhone is… Continue Reading »

We all have them.  Old gadgets and gizmos tucked away that we don’t use anymore, but for some reason…we just can’t find it in our heart to toss them.  For some, it might be that we don’t want to “clutter the environment,” for others, “but I paid freakin’ HOW MUCH… Continue Reading »

Google launched the redesign of its popular iGoogle portal last week and the complaints began almost immediately.  Users are upset with the new look and furious that the redesigned interface was sprung on them with no prior announcement.  The interface allows users to collect web “gadgets” such as map and… Continue Reading »

The crushing economic pressure here in the USA is feeling its weight around the world and is going to impact us all.  Tech companies often feel their products are luxuries and could be the first thing consumers avoid, potentially making their big time of year: the holidays, a bust.  So… Continue Reading »

There may be some good economic news after all.  During an industry webcast yesterday, the Consumer Electronic Association predicted sales in certain gadget categories will rise despite the gloomy economy.  Flat panel TVs and gaming hardware should do well during the holiday shopping season they predict.  The reason?  The CEA… Continue Reading »

For those of you who ordered your G1 and just can’t wait for it to get here, you can get your G1 fix right now (sort of).  A new site, launched by T-Mobile, offers a G1 emulator  (pictured) so you can play around and get the feel for it ahead… Continue Reading »

So, most of us probably already use the easy route of auto locks for our vehicle and the familiar “beep-beep” as we walk away is nothing new.  The thought of actually having to fumble around and (gasp!) insert a key in the lock is an almost foreign concept these days. … Continue Reading »