One of the common challenges with WiFi tends to be the lack of WiFi range. Sometimes it makes it to the far corner of the house, sometimes it doesn't. Netgear is attacking the WiFi range issue with their WN3000RP WiFi extender. The WN3000RP works with an existing Netgear powerline system…
Just about everyone I know with a baby has some sort of baby monitor so they can check in on their little one. Baby monitors make sense, but aren't always that great. Some have a short wireless range or grainy video quality. The Withings Smart Baby Monitor is tackling those…
This is a strange one, Vizio, the maker of decent but inexpensive TV's is getting in to the tablet and Smartphone market. Both the Vizio tablet and Smartphone are named VIA, as in VIA Phone and VIA Tablet. Both Vizio VIA gadgets will run Android and have integrated IR senders…
AOC is pushing the tablet to new places, specifically the under $200 place, let the tablet wars begin. The AOC Breeze Android Tablet was announced this morning at the CES show and sports a 8-inch (low res 800×600) display, Android 2.1, a USB 2.0 port, 802.11b/g WiFi, 4GB of memory,…
Put the ball of string away, you may want to get your cat a robotic spider after seeing this video. This brave and very determined kitten takes on a giant robotic spider despite all odds. Video after the break.
"Even if you're not an investigative reporter, private eye or just plain creepy, there are a lot of times when being able to record a telephone conversation could save your butt. In the past, wires and microphones were an essential part of documenting a call, but now all you need…
Ford announced, today, that the Ford Sync system will support the Apple iPhone voice controls. Ford Fiesta owners can download the AppLink app for free. "The effort is just the latest from Ford to bring mobile connectivity into the car cabin. With iPhone compatibility, AppLink will work with the most…
Aluratek has launched a few new speakers, most of which are wireless. The AMS01F ($49.99) is a tiny boombox that plays music from line-in, SD card, or FM. The AUWS01F ($79.99) works off of a 2.4GHz USB dongle that plugs in to your PC or Mac and has a 60…
A weather forecasting station with a bit of color. The display sports color-changing weather forecast icons. Changes to these icons and colors are determined by the status of the 12 to 24-hour advance forecast. The clock also projects the precise Atomic time and outdoor temperature in large, easy-to-read numbers onto…
What to get for the BBQing iPhone or iPad fanboy in your life? The iGrill of course. The iGrill uses a free app to connect to the $99.99 wireless Bluetooth temperature monitor. The wireless cooking thermometer can work as a standalone temperature monitor or can be checked from about 200…