I flew to San Diego this week to give a gadget presentation at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention and seized the opportunity to test some gadgets in flight and while traveling. Here are some random notes from my experiences so far. I fly back late tonight and may add to this later. Also, some of the things mentioned briefly below will be expanded upon in future posts ...
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Have you ever wondered how those wireless digital cards work? Want to know about some gizmos that will help you make better fireworks photos? Do you like to keep up on the latest gadgets,doodads and personal technology? Help is on the way from the Gadget Guy. Jack Rowland is the Gadget Guy on tampabay.com and in the St. Petersburg Times. With years of experience as a self-described gadget freak ...
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Just for fun: Watch this video by our newest blogger, The Gadget Guy , also known as Jack Rowland. Rowland demonstrates how to Car-B-Q, or cook food on the engine of a car while driving. Rowland drove 55 miles with Cajun shrimp, potatoes and carrots packed in foil on the engine of his Mini.
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 13:25:00 GADGET: Seagate FreeAgent Theater+HD Media Player AND Seagate FreeAgent Go 320GB MANUFACTURER: Seagate RATING: 7/10
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Pitfalls seen in law forcing gadget makers to check whether metals come from war-torn Congo Congo - Africa - Apple - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Warfare and Conflict
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Apple has been hit by customer complaints recently about signal problems with its iPhone 4 - but the firm is hoping the device gets a better reception at the 'Gadget Oscars'.
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Hardware makers haven't only had an erratic economy to deal with; many growth drivers like TVs are also getting long in the tooth. But the reinvention of the home computer is helping.
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Foxconn Technology Group, the electronics maker that faced a spate of suicides this year, bans workers from cheating on their spouses, visiting shady venues and engaging in activities that may be a health hazard.
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 14:14:00 Pic by Shahir Omar It's always heartening when great monitors come with an affordable price tag. At RM899, the Samsung SyncMaster BX2450 is one such contender. Remember the days when you had to fork out about RM2,000 for a decent 24 inch monitor?
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Gadget to GoWHAT: Delsey Helium Fusion Lite 2.0 Expandable Suiter Trolley (www.macys.com) is a lightweight rolling suitcase with a built-in overweight indicator.
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# charging iHome wants to get rid of your loose cables and chargers and replace them with their base docking station. The not-so-elegantly named iB969 is a good looking hub that charges your iPhone, iPad, and any ol' gadget that connects through USB. More »
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WHAT: Australian engineer Wilson Lee's useful ReZap battery charger not only replenishes the juice of rechargeable batteries but will also revive non-rechargeables, from the tiniest AAAA to a 6V lantern battery. It uses a microprocessor, and also serves as a battery tester. Even C and D batteries can be revived in the ReZap.
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You've heard of pink flamingos, water falls and even bird feeders. These are all common items found in front yards.However, your trash may be someone elses yard treasure. Here's our Gadget Guy Brad Douglas with a unique collection.
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If you follow tech blogs or watch a few infomercials, you know that inventive minds are always coming up with new households gadgets meant to make life easier. Here's a look at a few of the more ingenious ones.
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Hong Kong's mobile phone mall in Mongkok is legend among the region's gadget aficionados.
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
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