Back in January, around the time CES was in full swing, TRENDnet talked a bit about a cool router that lets users share wireless broadband connectivity. The router was promised early this month and may have been a bit late, but TRENDnet has announced that it is shipping the router now. The router … [Read more...] about TRENDnet ships TEW-655BR3G 3G WiFi Router
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+.
Patriot Launches World’s Fastest DDR3 RAM for PCs
Gamers and enthusiasts are always looking for an edge when it comes to the performance of their PCs. This means that many users end up overclocking their machines to squeeze all possible performance from them. Overclocking can significantly enhance the speed and responsiveness of a computer, making … [Read more...] about Patriot Launches World’s Fastest DDR3 RAM for PCs
UPS Packing Box Concept is Long Overdue
I hate selling stuff on eBay mostly because the stuff I sell always seems to lure the dregs of the eBay society. It doesn’t matter how well I describe something, someone always asks a stupid question that is already answered or complains that the price is too high. I also hate having to dig around … [Read more...] about UPS Packing Box Concept is Long Overdue
HTC Says No to Palm, Lenovo next
We have already mentioned that HTC was considering the purchase of ailing Palm. Palm is on the ropes as the sales of its new WebOS smartphones, including the Pre and Pixi, continue to disappoint. HTC is now reportedly stepping away from any potential purchase. HTC is said to have had an eye on the … [Read more...] about HTC Says No to Palm, Lenovo next
Onkyo unveils DP312 Smart Top
Say Onkyo and I immediately start thinking about home theater receivers, not computers. However, with the economy being tough over the last year or so and netbooks and nettops selling like crazy, Onkyo stepped into the computer market a while back. Onkyo is unveiling a new nettop today called the … [Read more...] about Onkyo unveils DP312 Smart Top
Pillow Sports a Nice Rack and One Arm
I've been married long enough that boobs have lost some of the marvel they held for me in my younger days. I recognize the fact that there are many geeks out there who might not feel the same way, and some of those geeks probably lack the skills to find a girl actually willing to let them see their … [Read more...] about Pillow Sports a Nice Rack and One Arm
DIY Geek Builds Robot with Fridge, Robot Arm, and BB Gun
Robots are cool and I, for one, am looking forward to the day when I can have a robot clean the house and bring me drinks so I can keep playing video games. One geek has taken his dream of a robot servant to the real world with a new bot sporting a fridge and a means to protect the frosty content … [Read more...] about DIY Geek Builds Robot with Fridge, Robot Arm, and BB Gun
ReZap Battery Engineer Gives Disposable Batteries More Lives than a Cat
You can walk around my house, throw a stick, and hit five gadgets that need batteries. My kids also have many electronic toys that need batteries too, so we tend to go through a lot of batteries. I have a few rechargeables, but mostly we use disposable batteries. The constant need to replace these … [Read more...] about ReZap Battery Engineer Gives Disposable Batteries More Lives than a Cat
iPad European Launch Delay Due to Screen Shortages?
Last week when Apple announced that the iPad launch in Europe would be delayed, there were many upset Europeans looking forward to buying the device. Apple would only say that the delay was due to stronger than expected demand for the iPad in the US. Bloomberg reports that sources are telling it … [Read more...] about iPad European Launch Delay Due to Screen Shortages?
Ford Sync gets voice control for Blackberry and Android apps
A few weeks back, I traded my old car in for a new Ford Mustang GT that comes equipped with the Sync system. Of all the high-tech features on the car, Sync is certainly my favorite. Sync is much more than an integrated hands-free system for your mobile phone; it offers a range of functionalities … [Read more...] about Ford Sync gets voice control for Blackberry and Android apps
Sonic Emotional Pulse of Music Concept Exposes Spinning CD of Death
I am a sucker for a design concept that is of questionable use. I know most of the design concepts that we see will never make it to the real world; they will forever be just cool designs. A new concept music system has turned up at Yanko Design that has a very interesting design. I have seen CD … [Read more...] about Sonic Emotional Pulse of Music Concept Exposes Spinning CD of Death
Garmin Drops iPhone Looking nuvi 3700 Series PNDs
Many drivers out there who use GPS have migrated to GPS applications on their smartphones like the iPhone rather than a traditional PND. I guess Garmin has decided if you can’t beat them, at least you can look like them. The GPS giant has introduced the nuvi 3700 series that look a lot like the … [Read more...] about Garmin Drops iPhone Looking nuvi 3700 Series PNDs
