23, Dec 2008
XRoad’s Google Maps, Downloaded To Your iPhone

The folks at XROAD have launched a new iPhone application that seems to offer navigation (sorta).  The important part of the application to mention is that it essentially downloads the Google map data (a 932MB package) to the iPhone.  Why is this important?  Because, now your iPhone can be used…

23, Dec 2008
Xenon Flash For The iPhone Camera – Snapture

Let me start off by saying that this gadget for the iPhone is still just a prototype.  The folks at Snapture Labs are looking for a manufacturing/distribution partner at this time. On to the details… This iPhone gadget adds a super bright xenon flash via a plastic sleeve.  The new…

4, Dec 2008
Apple’s New In-Ear Earphones

Apple finally came out with their new in-ear headphones and they are much better than the original Apple headphones.  The new Apple earbuds are powered by two speakers per ear and come with a remote and microphone that works with the iPod Nano 4G, iPod touch 2G, iPod Classic, and…

26, Nov 2008
Too Drunk To Drive? Ask Your iPhone

The holidays are upon us… and if your family is anything like mine… you need to drink heavily to make it through in one piece.  All jokes aside… considering I carry my iPhone everywhere… would be a handy tool to guesstimate my BAC (blood alcohol content) when consuming the booze.…

20, Nov 2008
BlackBerry Storm Review

Any chance the Blackberry Storm is going to put a dent in the iPhone’s armor?  I don’t think so.  We don’t have ours yet… but here is what the folks at Wired had to say. Click screen is a revelation for touch compatible devices. Converts iTunes to BlackBerry media without…

17, Nov 2008
Incase Power Slider – iPhone Case With Built In Battery

We have seen many of the add-on batteries for the iPhone… and frankly most suck.  The Incase Power Slider has to be the best example of a external battery… and heck it even doubles as a hardshell case.  The Incase Power Slider uses a lithium-ion battery, an optimized power management…

12, Nov 2008
Control Your Lights With Your iPhone

The folks at Lutron have come up with a cool app for your iPod Touch or iPhone that allows you to control lights around your house. That lamp you see above is screwed into one of Lutron’s wireless modules and, with a simple app, you can control how bright you…

6, Nov 2008
Go Big Time With Your iPod Or iPhone

Ever wanted to share a movie on your iPhone or iPod with friends but didn’t want to have a group crowded around the tiny LCD screen?  If so… check out the PK-101 PICO Pocket Projector by Optoma.  The PK-101makes it easy to share images and videos from just about any…

23, Oct 2008
Motorola Aura – Expensive Cell Phone

Tired of trying to impress folks with your fake Rolex… try using a $2,000 status symbol of a cell phone… the Motorola Aura. The Motorola Aura sports a 16-Million color display (that is round), a 62-carat sapphire crystal lens, a stainless steel housing (which takes about two weeks to manufacture),…

20, Oct 2008
Bluetooth Bracelet – Secret Incoming Call Alert

Another nifty Bluetooth gadget, the BluAlert ($49.99) Bluetooth Bracelet.  This Bluetooth gadget will silently vibrate when you get an incoming phone call which can be sorta nice if you can deal with having to wear a bracelet.  Still can’t bring myself to wear a Bluetooth headset like Craig. Even better,…