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 »

06/26/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by gadam07: That's pretty cool. I don't really wake up for to drink water at night, but I do game in... 3 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

06/18/09

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By Debby Herbenick

Comment by niZmo: Im going to use this app on my balls 19 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

06/12/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by JoeLikesRamen Likes You!: I don't use a mousepad, I just sit my Logitech G5 mouse on top of my desk. Are there any... 13 Responses | Other threads

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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. More »

06/10/09

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By Sean Fallon

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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 »

06/04/09

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By Jesus Diaz

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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 »

05/20/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by OMG! Ponies!: Will it deliver 2* burns like a MacBook Pro? Because if it doesn't Ladies, that's a dealbreaker! 12 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

05/18/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by Kaiser-Machead: Say what you will, but snake oil is a mighty fine aphrodisiac, machine lubricant, and hair tonic. So this device, in... 8 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

05/13/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by Matt_Attack: 1st!!!! fllw m @nt_tht_mtt s h... twt.. bt.. stff? ww 'm n ss :( 3 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

05/13/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Alex Kleissner: Would it be possible to get those in/out labels on women? I always get confused with their ports. 11 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

05/12/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Nick: i really like the concept, but does it have a backlight? i can't tell. and are they programable by the user? 6 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

05/12/09

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By Jason Chen

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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 »

05/08/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Aloof: Call me crazy, but I almost prefer a pile of remotes to my Harmony One. It's a good universal,... 11 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

05/07/09

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By Jesus Diaz

Comment by Mike Goldin: Pssh. Apple fanboys have been blowing their iPhone's since waaaay before this app. ... Don't kill me- I'm funny! 5 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

05/05/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Act Now and get a 4th Celebrity Death Free!: Lite: Why don't you just spend the $20 and replace the firewire cable? Or even better, the combo USB/Firewire cable? 4 Responses | Other threads

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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.

05/01/09

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By Wilson Rothman

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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 »

05/01/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by f0rge: cant you get an iphone for $200? the choice seems pretty obvious to me. 9 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

04/30/09

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By matt buchanan

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Nyko Metal Pedal Review

The Gadget: Nyko Metal Pedal, a Rock Band/Guitar Hero replacement pedal. More »

04/28/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by SJRNWT: I can't play this game worth shit... While everyone's playing GH or Rock Band, I'm the guy sitting on the couch... 6 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

04/24/09

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By Wilson Rothman

Comment by robot-shmobot: I refuse to pay more than $100 for earbuds. I have pair of skull candy in-ear buds with an iphone... 16 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

04/21/09

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By matt buchanan

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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 »

04/20/09

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By Jesus Diaz

Comment by xcharliemx: downloading now, I saw it there too today and had my second thoughts of wasting my time. Thanks for the... 2 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

04/10/09

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By Andi Wang

Comment by Hello Mister Walrus: hv smthng ls tht "xtnds"... 8 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

04/09/09

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By Andi Wang

Comment by Mediocre: Am I the only one who uses Handbrake? --- on Windows even. These times seem high for me. I rip... 5 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

04/08/09

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By John Mahoney

peek pronto

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 »

04/03/09

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By matt buchanan

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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 »

03/31/09

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By Adrian Covert

Comment by closhedbb: I love seeing people buy earphones like these and then I find out they have all their music in 128... 10 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

03/23/09

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By Brian Lam

Comment by AppleSalsa: Is it bad that I thought the pic before the jump was a girl? 6 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

03/23/09

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By Andi Wang

Comment by polezo: This is not 99cents anymore. :( more » | Other threads

snowmodo

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 »

03/17/09

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By Brian Lam

Comment by Vroomtrap: These goggles are AWESOME! I got a pair at Whistler before I went heliboarding. They have great visibility,... 7 Responses | Other threads

headphones

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 »

03/10/09

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By Adrian Covert

Comment by thechansen: Can we start calling it Mobile OSX?: As a fan of Nixon watches (I have 7) I find that these headphones match perfectly the designs found... 7 Responses | Other threads

streaming audio

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 »

03/09/09

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By Adrian Covert

Comment by k_bala: I have spent $ 3000 on a full blown Sonos system. Always felt it was way over priced and was... 2 Responses | Other threads

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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.

02/24/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by popularbelief: but if you recall. the sega remote and sega saturn remotes were by far the best street fighter remotes. this... 9 Responses | Other threads

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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.

02/19/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by Je_suis_un_revolutionnaire: Shouldn't jalopnik be doing this review? 7 Responses | Other threads

snowmodo

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.

02/17/09

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By Brian Lam

Comment by ron2112: I love my first-gen G'zOne. The "2003 feature set" has never bothered me because... it's a damn phone. ... 3 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

02/13/09

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By Brian Lam

Comment by Mitch619: that doesn't really look like pencil shavings? 3 Responses | Other threads

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 »

02/10/09

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By Mark Wilson

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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?

02/05/09

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By John Mahoney

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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 »

02/04/09

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By Andi Wang

Comment by bandit: Honestly, has anyone really been satisfied with a Roomba purchase? I keep thinking it's a cool thing but when the... 12 Responses | Other threads

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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01/26/09

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By Adrian Covert

Comment by pilotsnoopy: once again America the inventor of the internet is slow in these developments,did this with a DIR-655 connected to a... 3 Responses | Other threads

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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 »

01/02/09

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By Wilson Rothman

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