I really couldn’t get along a day without my USB hub that sits on my desk. The thing has a rat's nest of wires running to and from all sorts of hardware like my printer, scanner, external storage, and a wealth of other things that need a USB port. My computer has a single USB 3.0 port on the back … [Read more...] about Trendnet Unveils New USB 3.0 4-Port Hub
Shane McGlaun
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
Hitachi Ships Ultrastar C10K600 Enterprise HDD
Hitachi has been a prominent player in the storage market for a long time, offering a wide range of products tailored for both consumers and enterprise users. The company's latest offering is an enterprise HDD that stands out as the industry's fastest and most power-efficient. This new drive is … [Read more...] about Hitachi Ships Ultrastar C10K600 Enterprise HDD
Concept Alarm Clock Pillow Will Wake the Soundest Sleeper
I learned from an early age living with a brother that when the alarm went off in the mornings, you had better get out of bed in a hurry if you expected to have any hot water or good cereal left. Growing up in a household where resources were limited, it was crucial to be quick and efficient in the … [Read more...] about Concept Alarm Clock Pillow Will Wake the Soundest Sleeper
Case-mate Launches DIY Cases for iPhone and Blackberry Users
When it comes to getting a custom case from most companies, the best you can hope for is getting a couple of colors that you can snap together to make your own creation. Case-Mate has a new DIY series of custom cases that you can really make your own by uploading any image you want to be made onto … [Read more...] about Case-mate Launches DIY Cases for iPhone and Blackberry Users
Cowon X7 PMP Hits Korea with HDD Storage
If you are a fan of media players and digital audio players, you may have heard of Cowon. The company is a Korean firm that has a wide range of offerings and has unveiled a new player in Korea today. The new player is called the X7 and has HDD storage. Storage with spinning HDDs in a PMPs isn’t what … [Read more...] about Cowon X7 PMP Hits Korea with HDD Storage
Sonim Announces XP1300 Core Rugged Mobile Phone
It's hard to talk about Sonim without describing them as the company that had the "unbreakable" phone back at CES that broke during testing by a geek at the show. Despite that hiccup, Sonim has continued to innovate in the rugged phone market. Sonim has unveiled a new rugged mobile phone called the … [Read more...] about Sonim Announces XP1300 Core Rugged Mobile Phone
Hardcore Flight Sim Gamers, Thrustmaster Unveils the HOTAS Warthog Just for You
We tend to use the word epic a lot today for different things that are well beyond the standard realm of cool. The new joystick system for flight simulation fans that Thrustmaster has pulled the wraps off of today definitely deserves the epic title. The new joystick is called the HOTAS Warthog and … [Read more...] about Hardcore Flight Sim Gamers, Thrustmaster Unveils the HOTAS Warthog Just for You
C-3PO Bespin Backpack from ThinkGeek Ships
I just mentioned that the Star Wars Wampa rug from ThinkGeek was finally shipping. At the same time the Wampa rug was announced back in May, ThinkGeek also announced the sweet C-3PO Bespin Backpack. That awesome backpack is now shipping as well. The backpack is based on the scene in The Empire … [Read more...] about C-3PO Bespin Backpack from ThinkGeek Ships
ThinkGeek Star Wars Wampa Rug Now Shipping!
Back in May, ThinkGeek unveiled one of its greatest creations ever - the Star Wars Wampa Rug. The rug had been up for pre-order since then and was expected to be available in August. Although there was a slight delay, the good news is that the rug is shipping right now! Even if you didn’t pre-order … [Read more...] about ThinkGeek Star Wars Wampa Rug Now Shipping!
Sweet Bioshock Casemod is Something Most Geeks can Build
Generally, when I see a sweet casemod, it is well beyond my capability to build one for myself. I have no artistic talent, and when it comes to making stuff for the case, I just can't do it. However, a dude has unveiled a sweet Bioshock casemod that I can build, though. The casemod puts the innards … [Read more...] about Sweet Bioshock Casemod is Something Most Geeks can Build
Joby Launches Gorillatorch Blade Rechargeable Flashlight
I have a few of the Gorillatorch flashlights around my house, and they are infinitely better than a normal flashlight in situations where you need both hands. I use them when I work on my car all the time. There are a few times, though, when I don’t want the tripod the Gorillatorch line has to get … [Read more...] about Joby Launches Gorillatorch Blade Rechargeable Flashlight
Altek Leo Android Phone with 14MP Sensor Gets Detailed
Remember back in May when we talked about that cool Altek Leo 3.5G smartphone? We knew many of the details of the phone back then, but we didn’t have an idea when the phone would hit the market for people to buy. Altek has issued the official PR for the smartphone and offered up the launch window … [Read more...] about Altek Leo Android Phone with 14MP Sensor Gets Detailed
