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Nite Coaster Nighttime Illuminated Coaster Lightning Review
The Gadget: A motion detecting bedside coaster that will make sure that your glasses (both eye and drinking) are bright enough for you to see in the dark, while at the same time not too bright to wake you up. More » -
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MyVibe Thighs-On: First iPhone Vibrator App Approved by Apple (NSFW)
MyVibe is probably the first x-rated app approved by Apple—following the introduction of content ratings—and the first vibrator. Sexual health expert Dr. Debby Herbenick has tried it. Here are her thoughts on it (NSFW): More » -
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Razer Sphex Mousepad Lightning Review
The Gadget: Razer's ultrathin Sphex mousepad is sufficiently neat: It's more like a sheet of rugged paper that's sticky on one side and a solid, plasticky, mousing surface on the other. More » -
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Eye-Fi Pro Wireless SD Card Review
The Gadget: Today Eye-Fi Wi-Fi-enabled SD cards have been upgraded with a 4GB Pro version with new features like support for RAW files, selective uploading and the ability to send files straight to your computer with via an ad-hoc network.
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Dumb Cellphones Must Die
It's official: I can't use normal cellphones anymore. Clunky user interfaces, arbitrary conventions, learning curve... They should all die. More » -
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iLynx USB/Firewire Hub Review
The Gadget: The iLynx, a wedge-shaped USB and Firewire hub that provides four USB 2 ports and two Firewire 400 ports. Its most distinguishing feature is that it matches MacBook Pros. More » -
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Killer Xeno Pro Network Card Lightning Review
A specialized networking card—with blingtastic LIGHTS—designed to murder lag for gamers, the $130 Killer Xeno Pro practically screams "snake oil." It's not quite. More » -
iphone apps
Twitterific 2.0 iPhone App Lightning Review
When iPhone 2.0 launched, Twitterific was the Twitter app. Beautiful, clean, simple. Then Twitter apps exploded, and several months later, it suddenly seemed a little too simple. Twitterific 2 plays feature catch-up. More » -
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PhoneSuit MiLi iPhone Battery Pack Review
The Gadget: A 2000mAh battery pack for the iPhone that gives you portable juice for up to a day as well as a USB port for your other gadgets. More » -
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Samsung Alias 2 E-Ink Flip Phone Review
The Gadget: The Samsung Alias 2, a relatively standard phone that differentiates itself because it has 34 E-Ink buttons that change depending on your current app or orientation. Yes, that means QWERTY typing. More » -
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Logitech Harmony PS3 Remote Adapter Review
The Gadget: An IR to Bluetooth adapter for the PS3, letting you use any Logitech Harmony universal remote to (finally) control your PlayStation 3. More » -
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Logitech Harmony 1100 Touchscreen Universal Remote
The Gadget: The Logitech Harmony 1100, a touchscreen, color universal remote that follows up the Harmony 1000 as the top-end unit in Logitech's remote line. More » -
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Balloon Simulator Lets Fanboys Blow Their iPhones, At Last
Fanboys rejoice, because now there's an application that will let you "blow, touch, and play" with your iPhone: MyBalloon, an almost-perfect balloon simulator. Let the bad puns begin. More » -
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Griffin Charge Converter Review
The Gadget: The Griffin Charge Converter, which converts older Firewire-charging iPod docks and adapters to the newer USB charging iPhones and iPods. More » -
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Samsung's Sleek BD-P4600 Blu-ray Player Lightning Review
The Gadget: Samsung's startlingly thin BD-P4600 "Touch of Color" connected Blu-ray player—geared to a style-conscious buyer who likes hanging electronics on walls. -
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Sidekick LX 2009 Review
The Gadget: The Sidekick LX, a slightly larger and feature-heavy Sidekick with 3.2-megapixel camera, a larger battery, 3G, GPS, larger screen, and the same rotating screen with chiclet keyboard underneath. More » -
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Flip UltraHD Camcorder Review
The Flip UltraHD is the true sequel to the cheap, crappy-but-good enough camcorder that's smuggled 13 percent of the market and was once our favorite cheap camcorder. More » -
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Nyko Metal Pedal Review
The Gadget: Nyko Metal Pedal, a Rock Band/Guitar Hero replacement pedal. More » -
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Logitech Ultimate Ears 700 Lightning Review: $230 Earbuds Justified
The Gadget: Ultimate Ears 700, the flagship model of a pretty respected headphone maker that was recently (and wisely) purchased by Logitech. More » -
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Sprint Instinct S30 Lightning Review (A Blast from the Past)
When it launched, we said the Instinct was the "best Sprint or Samsung phone ever." It's one year later. So what does the new Instinct S30 have to show for it? More » -
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iFighter Lite Lightning Review: Accelerator Controls Rock
It's my favorite iPhone game and it's not even available in full yet: iFighter—inspired in games like 1941—has surprised me, showing that the accelerometer can be used to perfectly control complex shoot 'em up games. More » -
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Ideative's Socket Sense Power Strip Lightning Review
The Gadget: Ideative's Socket Sense surge protector that expands in order to fit more bulky AC adapters all on one strip. More » -
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Elgato turbo.264HD Video Encoder Lightning Review
The Gadget: Elgato's turbo.264HD video encoder, a USB dongle meant to be a fast and easy way to potentially speed up video conversions to H.264 file format for your iPhone/iPod/AppleTV. More » -
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Galaga Remix Lightning Review: Classic Space Shootin' For iPhone
The App: One of the most resilient game franchises of all time just hit the App Store today in Galaga Remix, with both the classic Galaga arcade game and an updated Remix version from Namco. More » -
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Peek Pronto Lightning Review: Simple Email Faster
Peek Pronto is the faster version of the original Peek, an incredibly stripped down slab of screen and keyboard that does one thing—email—but aims to do it simpler than anyone else. More » -
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Shure SE115 In-Ear Headphones Review: The New Top Buds
Shure's SE110 earbuds emerged victorious in last summer's in-ear headphone battlemodo, delivering great sound quality and value. Now the new, improved SE115s have arrived, promising superior bass handling over its predecessor. Do they meet expectations? More » -
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GoPro Hero Wide Sports Camera: Lightning Review
The Gadget: A small waterproof sports camera with mounts for handlebars, helmets, chests, surfboards, snowboards/skis, cars — almost anything. This cam has a 170-degree wide-angle lens. And it's cheap and amazing. More » -
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iShout Pro iPhone Game Lighting Review
I'm a sucker for party games, so when Anu Media came out with iShout Pro—an iPhone version of Catchphrase, a game where Taboo meets Hot Potato—I had to get in on the action. More » -
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Smith Optics I/OS Interchangeable Snow Goggles: Snowmodo Review
The Gadget: Rimless goggles with a locking lens plate for switching up the glass for sunny or cloudy days. A follow up to their I/O googles, but with improved foam sealing and shape. More » -
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Lightning Review: Nixon Master Blaster Headphones
Nixon's Master Blaster Headphones are their top-of-the-line, studio quality headphones. In addition to beautiful, lightweight design, these leather-wrapped cans have 50mm dynamic drivers and an analog volume dial built around the speaker cabinet. More » -
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Cisco Linksys Wireless Home Audio Lightning Review
Cisco Linksys' Wireless Home Audio system is a direct competitor to Sonos in the land of room-to-room streaming music. But WHA is more ambitious, with promises of iPod compatibility, touchscreen remotes and 802.11n support. More » -
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Mad Catz Street Fighter IV FightPad Review: I'm Going to Kill You So, So Bad
Let's get this much out of the way: Shoryuken for shoryuken, the Mad Catz Street Fighter IV FightPad is a vastly superior instrument of destruction compared to the standard Xbox 360 controller. -
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Lightning Review: Duracell Powerpack 450 Talking Portable Power Unit
The Gadget: Duracell's Powerpack 450 is a portable power source for AC, DC and USB-powered electronics. It also features a vehicle jump starter, air compressor, flashlight and a voice feature. -
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Casio Verizon Boulder G'zOne Waterproof Cellphone: Snowmodo Review
The Gadget: It's the most simple phone I've used in ages. It calls, has an archaic UI, no frills, and a 1.3MB camera: Bleh! But it's the most rugged outdoor cellphone I've ever seen. -
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Bakoda Mciver Snowboard Multitool and Pipe: Snowmodo Review
The Gadget: It's a snowboarding multitool with screwdriver and wrench, as well as a tape measure, bottle opener and tobacco pipe. More » -
laptops
Lightning Review: Logitech Comfort Lapdesk
The Gadget: Logitech's Comfort Lapdesk—a stylish, cushioned platform that keeps you from burning away your fertility while using a laptop on the couch. More » -
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Time Crisis Strike For iPhone Lightning Review
I've stomped a lot of Time Crisis pedals in my day, boy. And now, the gold standard in duck-and-cover arcade rail shooters is on the iPhone. How is it? -
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iRobot Roomba 610 Professional Series Review
The Gadget: The Roomba Professional 610—the most powerful Roomba EVER—is made for large areas like offices, businesses, and big homes. It comes with two interchangeable bins, extra brushes and filters, and two virtual walls. More » -
automotive
Lightning Review: Autonet 3G In-Car Wi-Fi Router
The Gadget: Autonet's in-car wi-fi router is the first to partner up with a major American car maker (Chrysler). It connects to EV-DO towers and lets you surf the internet without a USB dongle.
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Garmin Nuvi 880 Voice-Controlled GPS Lightning Review
The Gadget: One of Garmin's flagship Nuvis, the 880 responds to commands from your voice, triggered by a little remote control you attach to your steering wheel. More »



































