Category Archives: Gadgets
New Gadgets Like Crack Cocaine?
Look, I like new gadgets, or I wouldn’t have started Gadgetomic. But a recent article in the NY Times takes issue with technology’s role in our lives. Gadgets, they say, have good and bad consequences. I guess every coin has 2 sides.
Essential Gear Spotlight Rechargeable LED Vehicle Light
Are you one of those folks who is out doing things in the dark? I know a lot of catfish fishermen would love this type of thing. It’s the Essential Gear car charged LED light. Nothing fancy, just a useful light that can be charged right in your cigarette lighter.
Motorola’s Hot Droid X Smartphone Initial Impresssions
Motorola really struck it golden with the timing and delivery of their Droid X phone. Especially since Steve Jobs is being an arrogant whiner and not owning the iPhone 4 issues. Yeah, more of a PR move, but that’s another story. What we have here is one heck of a gadget!
Lacie XtremeKey USB Key
For some of us, a dainty, plastic USB key is way too subtle and girlie to carry around. Maybe you are techie who also likes to jump dirt bikes, slalom, free base, etc. Whatever it is that would endanger your data, Lacie’s Xtremekey should take care of it.
Robocup Golf Ball Robot
Everyone knows that practice makes perfect. This is incredibly true in the game of golf. The problem with practicing your putting though, is that it makes for a very sore back. Forget that and let the Robocup golf ball robot do that for you. You’ll love it.
Hercules DJ Console Mk4
If you are in the mix and need a portable, yet versatile DJ mixing console, the Hercules DJ Console Mk4 may be for you.
Cravendale Sour Milk Sensing Jug
We all hate sour milk. Babies cry over it. Riots have been started because of it. Come to think of it, wars might have been created because of sour milk. Have no fear, Cravendale will stop those senseless wars with its new Sour Milk Sensing Jug. Well, at least that’s what I call it.
Boogie Board No Power Paper Replacement
Kent Displays, right out of my home state of Ohio, is a pressure sensitive display that allows you to right, sketch, doodle, etc. It is selling for $29, though it seems to be unavailable at Amazon right now.
Parrot AR Drone
The rate of technological advancement is really staggering. This has been especially apparent in the military space. The introduction of drones into the military theater has changed the game. But, as those advancements get democratized, we see sophisticated tech moving into cheap markets. That once again shakes the space up. Well, that drone tech is … Continue reading