17, Nov 2009
Powerzoa Internet Connected Power Monitoring Outlet Adapters

Powerzoa is basically a tiny cube that sits behind your gadgets power plug and the wall socket.  It will (still in prototype phase) be able to monitor electricity usage on individual devices and post the information to a web based control panel.  The Powerzoa web based control panel also gives…

9, Oct 2009
Netgear WNR3500L Epic Fail

Clearly ignoring Senator Ted Stevens’ axiom that “the Internet is not something that you just dump something on”, Netgear announced their new “Open Source” WNR3500L Router. Backed by mucho hype and astroturfing, Netgear’s spokesperson claimed that, “The debut of our Open Source RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router is significant as it…

5, Aug 2009
Sprint Launches New Broadband Router With WiMAX And 3G The PH300

Sprints latest broadband router, the PH300 (almost the same as the Cradlepoint MBR-1000 pictured above), will take 3G EVDO REV A or WiMAX signals and share them via WiFi.  The bummer is that it will only do four simultaneous 802.11g connections (the MBR-1000 can do 32 802.11N connections).  Look for…

22, Jun 2009
World’s First Web Printer

HP Just announced the HP Photosmart Premium with Touchsmart Web, a web-connected (via WIFI) printer that has a 4" widescreen display on the front. The printer will come preloaded with links to web services like Snapfish, Fandango or Google. There will be links to media sites like USA Today as…

27, Apr 2009
Axxana Phoenix System – Serious Data Backup And Storage

If you are paranoid about keeping your data secure, really paranoid, check out the Axxana Phoenix storage device.  The unassuming black box is waterproof to 30 feet, shockproof to 40 G’s, fireproof for 6 hours at 450 F, and can support 5000 pounds of pressure. The Axxana Phoenix Systems price…

10, Sep 2008
Sling Media – Slingbox Pro-HD And SlingCatcher – Pre-order

If you are a SlingBox junky and are waiting for the new Slingbox PRO-HD or SlingCatcher… they are finally available for pre-order at amazon.  Both units are priced at $299.99 but there is no mention of ship dates. SlingCatcher pre-order for $299.99Slingbox PRO-HD pre-order for $299.99  

30, May 2008
Convergence Gone Wrong, Mouse + Phone = Dumb

Dear Sony, I used to love your products.  They were cutting edge and high quality (and expensive, but typically worth it).  But then you started doing really stupid things.  Without going into too many details/products, let’s just point out one of your latest “stupid things”… the Sony VAIO Mouse Talk…

1, May 2008
AT&T WiFi HotSpots Free To iPhone Users And Crafty Folks

AT&T is offering free WiFi at their hotspots (Barnes and Noble, Starbucks, etc…) for iPhone users after you enter your phone number for validation.  The mischievous part of all of this, is that anyone with an AT&T account can access the free WiFi if they just switch their browser’s user…

3, Mar 2008
D-Link launches Quadband DIR-855 Wireless N Router

Is your current 802.11G router too slow? D-Link might just have the solution for you, the new Quadband DIR-855 Wireless N Router, which “supports true concurrent 802.11n transmission over both 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels at the same time.” The only catch is that your other wireless gear will need to…

27, Feb 2008
Apple’s Time Capsule Shipping

It looks as if Apple will be shipping their new Time Capsule to customers in the next day or two as orders are being moved to the “preparing to ship” phase. Apple hasn’t made any official statements, however customers are noticing credit card charges and order status changes from their…