Tag: mobile-gear
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Free Peek 9 Upgrades To All Current Peek Owners
By Chris Scott Barr Last month Peek launched their latest piece of hardware, dubbed the Peek 9. The device had more functionality, and higher speeds than the older ones. This was great for those looking to have a smartphone without the phone. Unfortunately for owners of older Peek hardware, it seems the 9 uses a…
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Sony Ericsson Announces New Motion Activated Earbuds
By Chris Scott Barr You don’t exactly see a lot of innovation in the world of earbuds. Sure, a company might make some that sound particularly awesome, or feel a little more comfortable than others. Heck, in-line controls are probably the most advanced thing you’ll see these days. Well Sony Ericsson has created a new…
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Huawei E5 Converts 3G Signal To WiFi
By David Ponce We’re running on translated information with scant details but our understanding is that the Chinese Huawei E5 allows you to convert your 3G GSM signal into a WiFi signal. It’s also allegedly the world’s first to do this. This means you could turn it into a mobile hotspot and allow the connection…
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Use Your Bike To Recharge Your iPhone (And Other Gadgets)
By Chris Scott Barr When I was a teenager, I used to ride my bike everywhere. Sure, that changed once I got a car, but for a couple of years that bike got me everywhere. Since I rode it at night, I had a little light on the front which was powered by a small…
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SolCHAT Hands-Free System Recharges Via Solar Power
By Chris Scott Barr Having a hands-free kit in your car can make a huge difference when talking on the phone and driving. Not only does it free up both hands for steering (and shifting), but I’ve noticed that I pay more attention to the road when using one. Unfortunately such a device doesn’t do…
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Extend Your MacBook’s Battery With The HyperMac
By Chris Scott Barr There’s nothing quite like running out of juice on your laptop when you’re in the middle of something very important and far from an outlet. Many road warriors will pack a spare battery for just such times. However, what if you don’t want to remove your battery (making you shut down…
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OhGizmo! Review – Atrio M8 Earphones
By Chris Scott Barr I spend a great deal of time sitting at my desk, which also means that I’m usually listening to music for a good portion of the day. In fact, unless I’m reading or watching TV, I’ve almost always got some tunes going. When it comes to my iPhone, I’ve still been…
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Throat Microphone Might Work Better Than A Headset, But It’s Still Ugly
By Chris Scott Barr I’ve yet to figure out just what it is about Bluetooth headsets that just instantly make you look like a douche, but I do my best to steer clear of anyone wearing one. I mean, if you’re just standing there talking one one in the street, you look crazy. If you’re…
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Charge Up Your Spare Eee PC Battery
By Luke Anderson If you’re buying a netbook, chances are that you’re wanting to use it for prolonged periods. This also probably means that you’re spending a good deal of time away from an outlet. So what do you do when your battery is low and you’re still hours away from being able to charge…
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The Napbook Is A Commuter’s Dream Case
By Luke Anderson When you take your laptop somewhere, you will most likely store it in some kind of bag or case. This is only logical, since you’ll not only want to protect your hardware, but you’ll also need an easy way to carry it, along with the power cord and any peripherals you need…