Gadgets, gear, games and more
August 2006
August 31, 2006
Read/write data/notes with flash drive/card reader/pen
Authored by Dan Moren at 3:59 PM
Category | Geekery
What is it with building stuff into pens? First it was a Wi-Fi detector, now a Japanese company (of course) has developed what they call the "SpyPen." Because, if every thriller I've ever seen is any indication, spies love devices...
Great coffee via your Nalgene
Authored by Dan Moren at 3:59 PM
Category | Home & Household
My dad is a coffee enthusiast. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the stuff (heresy, I know), but I indulge him. He's kind of a purist though—he grinds his own beans and prefers a manual French press to a...
Black & Deck automatic wrench is all about the nuts and bolts
Authored by Dan Moren at 3:59 PM
Category | Home & Household
You know, I've just realized that my tool kit needs some upgrading. I noticed yesterday that I didn't have a hammer, and today I find myself coveting the Black & Decker Automatic Wrench. What's so automatic about it, you might...
Wireless USB hub to debut in October
Authored by Dan Moren at 3:59 PM
Category | Phone & Wireless
I honestly can't decide if Wireless USB is going to be the next big thing or if it's merely a kludgy solution to a valid problem. The idea is a good one: free your peripherals from the hassle of wires...August 30, 2006
Compact Fluorescent Lights are a bright (and cheap) idea
Authored by Dan Moren at 3:59 PM
Category | Home & Household
Money may make the world go round, but electricity makes it fun. Without electricity, it's safe to say, I would not be writing this right now. Instead, I'd be perched on a soap box in the middle of some crowded...
Rock and Roll the Baby
Authored by Dan Moren at 3:59 PM
Category | Music
This may be the most brilliant idea in music players since the invention of the iPod. You've probably seen those camping flashlights and radios that you can recharge by hand cranking for a few minutes. The Regen MP3 player brings...
Dial-a-dog
Authored by Dan Moren at 3:59 PM
Category | Home & Household
What will happen when every man, woman, and child in the US has a cellphone? Simple: Rover and Fluffy will get one too. The PetsCell is a collar-mounted waterproof cellphone for your dog that you can call whenever you like...August 29, 2006
Wi-Fi Alliance approving 802.11n gear in waves?
Authored by Dan Moren at 3:59 PM
Category | Phone & Wireless
This is some truly odd—and somewhat disturbing—news. We've been following the progress of the next generation wireless standard, 802.11n, which ought to provide theoretical maximum speeds of 540Mbps, as well as increased efficiency over long ranges. And while 802.11n gear...
Format War '06 to run out of arms?
Authored by Dan Moren at 3:59 PM
Category | Home Theater
Blu-ray and HD DVD have been like juggernauts, ceaselessly rolling towards each other until they were to meet in a head-on confrontation, the likes of which has not yet been seen in this century. Nothing could stop these forces, it...
Penny Arcade duo not so hot on PS3 price either
Authored by Dan Moren at 3:59 PM
Category | Games
No doubt you've been in a titter the last few days, wondering exactly what had become of me. Well, rest easy, Gadgetboxers, for I have an explanation: I was attending the Penny Arcade Exposition, a gathering of video game enthusiasts...August 28, 2006
Logitech's Sleek New Speakers
Authored by Derik DeLong at 3:59 PM
Category | Music
[Emru Townsend writes]: Seriously, just what kind of overtime are the elves over at Logitech pulling down? Because they seem to be releasing new products every 20 minutes or so. The latest: their gorgeous Z10 speakers, which incorporate media player...
TiVo finally gets really secure
Authored by Derik DeLong at 3:59 PM
Category | Video
WPA is where it’s at if you want a secure wireless network in your house. Lately though, the problem is that many devices now ship with wireless support (802.11b/g natch) but they totally skimp on the wireless security. The...August 25, 2006
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