Author Archive for Shane McGlaun


CalypsoKey Lets You Unlock Doors and More with Your iPhone

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One of the more common bits of technology in the smartphone world that the iPhone is still missing is near field communication. NFC technology allows many of the smartphones on the market to automatically pair with accessories and share

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Nikon Unveils Rugged Coolpix AW110/110S Cameras

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Nikon rolled out several new digital cameras this week including the ruggedized AW110 and AW110s. The two cameras are very similar in only differ in a few minor details. Both cameras offer five times optical zoom and use a

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Pen Sized Scanner Records Voice Memos and Takes Pictures

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If you’re the sort of person that finds you often need to make copies of documents or portions of documents, you may be interested in a new product from Hammacher Schlemmer. The product is called the Pen Sized Scanner.

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Genius Pen Mouse Gets a Redesign

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If you’re in the market for a new mouse and you need something wireless and different from the norm, the Genius Pen Mouse has recently been redesigned. The mouse is shaped like a fountain pen and designed to be

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Orobis Transform offers micro USB and Lighting connector in one cable

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If you really hate having to carry more than one cable to charge your electronic devices including your iPhone 5, iPad mini, and anything else that uses a micro USB port the Orobis Transform might be the perfect project

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Samsung Music Hub is Coming to Hardware from Other Manufacturers

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Samsung has announced that it has plans to make its cloud-based Music Hub available on hardware that it didn’t produce. At the same time, Samsung is announcing that it will be rolling out the Music Hub to all of

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China Considers Lifting Ban on Game Consoles According to Report

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China has banned video game consoles from being sold in the country since 2000. Chinese lawmaker said the ban was to safeguard the mental and physical development of children hundred. However, Chinese citizens have been able to play video

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Pyle Retro Turntable Plays Vinyl, Radio, and Digital Tracks

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If you grew up in the 80s or just like the sound of vinyl music, you might have a large collection of vinyl records laying around. The problem today is that it can be difficult to find a record

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Blade 2 iPhone 5 Case Available for Pre-Order

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X Geared has announced a new iPhone 5 case is now up for pre-order called the Blade 2. This isn’t a sword wielding vampire hunting product, rather it’s made from a clear two-piece plastic shell protecting the front and

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Seidio OBEX case offers incredible protection for the iPhone 5

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If you have an iPhone 5 and you need more than your basic protection from the case, a company called Seidio has announced that it is now shipping a new case for the iPhone 5 called the OBEX. This

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Canadians Can Now Buy the Kindle Paperwhite Via Amazon.ca

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Canadians who want to purchase a Kindle or a Kindle Paperwhite directly from Amazon.ca, the Canadian arm of the online retailer can now do so. Amazon has announced that both of the digital readers are now officially available on

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300 More US Blockbuster Locations to Close Their Doors

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During its heyday, movie rental store Blockbuster was a killer of local movie rental stores all around the country. Once Blockbuster started gouging customers on late fees and rental charges, it left itself open to losing its market share

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