Gadling http://www.gadling.com Gadling http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/%SiteURL%/media/feedlogo.gif Gadling http://www.gadling.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Slacker Personal Radio comes to Android]]>http://www.gadling.com/2009/11/07/slacker-personal-radio-comes-to-android/http://www.gadling.com/2009/11/07/slacker-personal-radio-comes-to-android/http://www.gadling.com/2009/11/07/slacker-personal-radio-comes-to-android/#commentsFiled under:

This has been a pretty big week for Android fans. Verizon Wireless became the third US operator to hop on board the Android bandwagon, and did so with not one, but two different Android devices.

The Motorola Droid and the HTC Droid Eris are bother very impressive phones. Of course, a good smartphone becomes a great smartphone when developers create high quality applications for the platform.

One of those apps to be released this week is the Slacker Personal Radio player. It appeared in the Android market on Thursday, and is free of charge.

Using the app is free as well - though if you want to remove ads and add the ability to skip more than 6 tracks an hour, you'll want to consider upgrading to Slacker Radio Plus (starting at just $3.99/month).

The app mimics the Slacker browser interface nicely, and you get the same favorite/block controls that give you full control over your music preferences.

I found the time to load tracks a bit on the long side, even when on 3G, and unlike on the Blackberry Slacker version, no tracks are cached to the memory card, so you will always need to be in range of WiFi or a cell signal to use Slacker. And, unlike on the iPhone, Slacker runs nicely in the background, and even shows your current track in the Android dropdown notification bar.


Slacker Personal Radio comes to Android originally appeared on Gadling on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We are 7 weeks away from the time of year where we all commit to losing all those excess pounds. And like most new years resolutions, by the second week of January, most of us will be back to just dealing with the flab.

Frequent travelers have it even harder - when large chunks of your week are spent at bad hotels or the airport food court, it is pretty tough to stay healthy. Sure, people with a decent amount of discipline will always manage to find a salad at the airport, but more often than not, a healthy meal on the road will be the airline snack box or another night at the hotel restaurant.

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Gadling gear review - Bodybugg personal calorie management system originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Annie Scott in a SCOTTEVESTWe all try to travel light and avoid those pesky baggage-check fees, but it can be difficult to cram all your goods into your suitcase and "small personal item" (which, for most people I know, has become a pretty big bag). So, when I received a SCOTTEVEST/SeV jacket to try, my hope was that it would be the ultimate, wearable, third carry-on of which I've been dreaming.

The "technology-enabled clothing" from scottevest.com has a lot of secret pockets, from attractive casual men's shirts with 3 hidden compartments to superjackets like the Scott Jordan Signature System combo (which our own Scott reviewed last September here), which features a fleece and jacket with a total of 52 pockets, many of them specific to particular items like water bottles or pens, and a patented "Personal Area Network for earbud wire management." The jackets also have a "Weight Management System" which helps distribute the weight of all your worldly belongings evenly on your shoulders.

You probably have the same question I did: "How much can it really carry?" Not only could this jacket potentially save you money at the bag check, but it could also mean no more carrying a bag (or dreaded fanny pack) while sight-seeing, or even replace a backpack on a hike.

I decided to test out the 18-pocket, $120 SCOTTEVEST Women's Essential Travel Jacket by attempting to load everything from my gigantic handbag into it (thus freeing up my hands for a whole other "small personal item"). Check out my findings in the gallery below.

Gallery: Can the SCOTTEVEST be your third carry-on?

The Essential Travel Jacket for WomenThe ChallengeYes!Act casual.It's comfortable, but you'll look a little odd.

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When you purchase your GPS unit, it'll usually come with maps of the US, Puerto Rico and Canada. In some cases, the unit may even expand into Mexico, and premium systems will have Europe pre-loaded.

If you are heading abroad, but your GPS unit does not come with maps of your destination, all is not lost, and in some cases you'll actually be able to load new maps.

Here are five tips on how to travel with your GPS, and how to take it abroad.

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Taking your GPS abroad - what you need to know originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When used correctly, a GPS unit can be a real time and lifesaver. It'll get you where you need to be, on time, and (usually) with the best route. There are however some basic precautions you need to take in order to stay safe. Some of these tips are very logical, but as I drive around, I still see people neglect to follow even the most basic safety tips.

I have compiled 6 basic tips that will help keep you and your passengers safer as you drive around with your GPS unit.

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We've probably all been there once or twice - you get in your car, and try to enter your destination, only to find that your GPS unit does not know where you want to go.

In some cases, this could be as simple as a misspelled address, but in others, it means your GPS unit needs a new map database.

When you buy your unit, the maps are often at least a year old, but some units that have been on store shelves for a couple of years could try navigating you based on three or four year old maps.

In that period, new streets have been added, and map errors have been corrected. Thankfully, on most brand name GPS units, getting a new map is fairly easy, and quite affordable. The best place to start is your favorite electronics retailer or on the site of the GPS unit manufacturer.

For most units, the investment is quite modest - about $50 will get you the latest version (or one no more than 6 months old). Installing the map update varies from vendor to vendor. On Magellan GPS units, you order a physical SD card for the unit, on other brands you'll usually need to download a large file and copy that from your PC to the device.

If you purchased your GPS unit within the last 30 days, contact the manufacturer to see whether you are eligible for a free map update, especially in those cases where your brand new GPS device comes with not so brand new maps.

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From the moment I donned the Terrasoles Logans, I knew they were designed for comfort. They slipped on easily and felt, quite simply, cozy. When I stepped out of my apartment, I delighted in thinking I was wearing slippers, despite visible evidence to the contrary.

The design straddles outdoor and office - you can get away with either. With a pair of cargo shorts or the khaki uniform of a cubicle dweller, the Terrasoles Logans won't look out of place. Yet, the flexibility of style does not compare to the comfort these shoes provide. Among the softest and lightest shoes I've slipped on my feet (aside from flip-flops or running shoes), they were an absolute joy to wear.

The Logans basically wrap right around your feet, snugly supporting your dogs while you put them through their proverbial (and literal) paces. The softness is what struck me, even more than with the Tukermans, but for this reason, I do have some concerns about their endurance. I've pushed the Logans a bit, and they have held up well. For normal use, they'll probably have a fairly long life, but consistent urban use will be tough on these shoes. I've already noticed some rapid wear on the outer soles.

For streets, sand and trails, the Terrasoles Logans are a good choice - a pair of shoes you can wear anyplace. I've been happy every time I've put them on.

Travel footwear review: Terrasoles Logans originally appeared on Gadling on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boingo is no stranger here on Gadling - the Wi-Fi company was one of our top 25 best travel products of 2008, and they are continuously making Wi-Fi on the road easier to use.

Yesterday, Boingo announced a new plan specifically for Blackberry users. For just $7.95/month, customers with a Blackberry Curve 8320, Curve 8900 or Bold can access any of the 100,000+ Boingo Wi-Fi hotspots around the world.

This means you will no longer have to deal with pricey roaming charges or other nasty surprises when you get back home.

To make the connection process easier, Boingo has created a Blackberry connection and authentication application. This program tells you when you are in range of a Boingo hotspot, and it takes care of the entire login procedure.

You can even sign up for the service through the software, or if you prefer, you can enroll on your own PC. The $7.95 plan is only for mobile devices, but this also means anyone with an iPhone, Android powered phone or any other Wi-Fi enabled mobile device can sign up. If you'd prefer to connect using your laptop or netbook, you'll pay $9.95/month for a US plan, or $59 for a global plan. With hotels regularly charging up to $20/day for Internet access, this can easily be a money saving product.

Boingo introduces Blackberry connection app and $7.95 global Wi-Fi plan originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Before I left for my trip to the Northern Territory and Western Australia, I knew I'd be doing a fair amount of hiking. In anticipation of the plethora of outdoor activities that rural Australia offers, I decided to get a fresh pair of hiking shoes to keep me safe and comfortable during long days of Outback exploration. So, for my first trip to the bush, I packed a pair of Teva's Riva eVent.

When it comes to hiking boots, I want three things: comfort, durability and water resistance. How did the Riva eVent stack up against the harsh landscape of the Outback? I found out firsthand (or foot) after two weeks putting them to the test.

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Gadling Gear Review: Teva Riva eVent originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There is one thing the current generation of laptop computers has in common with fast food coffee - they are both extremely hot. Especially in computers with an advanced processor, the heat coming from the exhaust fan can reach well above 140F, and while that may not be enough to give you burns, it really does become uncomfortable about about an hour.

There are a lot of different cooling products on the market. Some are as simple as providing a gap between your lap and your computer, while others use powered fans to draw the heat away. Cooling fans have one major disadvantage - they draw their power from your laptop battery, so while they may help cool things down a little, they'll also take away valuable battery run time from you.

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Gadling gear review - ThermaPAK HeatShift notebook cooling pad originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Part of travel is making fantastic photos, and part of fantastic photos is being able to show them to the world. To celebrate our birthday, we'll be giving away five IPEVO Kaleido R7 WiFi enabled photo frames.

These are no ordinary photo frames - its 7" hi-res display can display online content from a variety of sources. It also has 512MB of internal memory and a memory card slot for old fashioned photo sharing.

The Kaleido R7 supports live galleries with online images from Flickr, Picasa, RSS (text and images), Google image search and even Facebook. It'll automatically sync with images from your computer (Windows and Mac).

The 7" screen rotates 90 degrees, and the included remote control and touch sensitive buttons allow you to control what you watch. The IPEVO Kaleido K7 costs $149.99, but you can enter our contest to win one of five of these fantastic frames!

Entering is simple, and you have three different ways:
  1. Leave a comment below, telling us where you took your favorite photo (if you have a link to it, even better!).
  2. Follow us on Twitter and retweet this message.
  3. Join our Flickr photo pool. Anyone who is in our pool when the contest ends will be eligible to win.
You can enter in all three ways, but only once in each. This will give you three chances at winning one of these fantastic frames!

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TV, print and online ad space has been bombarded by commercials for a new product called Powermat. Given the attention this has been getting, I decided to get my hands on one to see what all the buzz is about.

Powermat is one of the first commercially available wireless charging systems on the market. Universal wireless charging has been promised for years, but Powermat is the first to actually deliver on that promise.

The Powermat product consists of a wireless charging mat, and an assortment of charging adapters, each specifically designed for wirelessly charging your device.

The charging mat is available in two versions - a home/office version, and a portable one. Obviously most readers here will be most interested in the portable one, so that is what my focus will be on.

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Gadling gear review - Powermat portable wireless charger originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In this product review, I'm going to introduce you to the IPEVO S0-20 WiFi Skype phone. The S0-20 is a very compact phone, weighing in at just 80 grams/ 2.7 ounces.

The S0-20 connects to Skype over WiFi, and allows you to make and receive calls, manage your Skype contacts, view call history, listen to voicemail and even search for Skype users. The entire user interface looks and feels just like Skype on your desktop, so operating the phone couldn't be easier.

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Gadling gear review - IPEVO S0-20 WiFi Skype phone originally appeared on Gadling on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Welcome to my Gadling gear review of the new Jabra HALO Bluetooth stereo headphones. When it comes to Bluetooth headphones here on Gadling, I'm only interested in products that stand out in the busy headphone market. The Jabra HALO headphones fit that quite well.

The HALO's are very stylish, and look more like a pair of DJ headphones than Bluetooth headphones. For travelers, the HALO's have a couple of pretty handy features - most importantly, they can fold. When folded they may not be as compact as a pair of in-ear headphones, but it certainly decreases their size. . Their best travel feature is the ability to become wired headphones. Included in the box is a cable that plugs into a normal headphone jack, which means you can listen to music in-flight without worrying about the "No Bluetooth" rule.

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Gadling gear review - Jabra HALO Bluetooth stereo headphones originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epson just announced the latest addition to their lineup of photo printers. The new PictureMate Charm is a compact photo printer with built in card readers and a 2.5" LCD display.

Photos made on the PictureMate Charm are smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant and come out of the printer completely dry. According to Epson, the Charm can print pictures that will last over 200 years in dark storage.

Photos are printed in 5760x1440 dpi, which means they'll be extremely sharp. The printer accepts photos stored on Compact Flash, SD, SDHC, MMC, xD and Memory Stick cards. An optional Bluetooth adapter allows for wireless printing. If you need printing on the road, you can even add a rechargeable battery pack and carrying case.

Of course, printing photos at home does come with a price, the printer itself costs $149.99, and the average price per print is 26 cents. Print packs for the PictureMate Charm include ink and 100 or 150 sheets of paper.

The PictureMate Charm will be available from the Epson online store on October 20th.

New Epson PictureMate Charm brings professional grade photo printing to your home originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The App Store is full of travel applications - I've got at least 40 of them on my iPhone, but many of them have a very specific purpose, and I'll only need them once a month (or less). The new USA Today developed "AutoPilot" is one that has already seen more use than most others put together, and may even end up replacing my current favorite - TripIt.

AutoPilot is a Swiss Army Knife of travel applications. It offers the following features in one app:
  • TripIt itinerary integration
  • Flight tracker
  • Airport delay map
  • Airline/hotel contact database
  • Weather
  • Destination galleries (powered by Flickr)
  • Articles & experts (with USA Today content)
That first feature is pretty nice - you get a similar interface as found in the iPhone/iPod Touch TripIt application, with a couple of extra features thrown in (like the ability to email someone your itinerary).

To integrate with TripIt, you do a one-time authorization on a web page, which allows AutoPilot to access all your TripIt itineraries.

The flight tracker information shows up in your itinerary, but can also be searched using flight number, route or airport. The information delivers all you really need - departure (estimate), any delays, and arrival/departure gate information.

The airport status screen uses information delivered by FlightStats, and shows all known delays at US airports. Since this information comes directly from the FAA, it is usually quite accurate, and helps give a good idea how the rest of your day may look

I've included a brief gallery showing some of the various sections of this app. I'm loving the TripIt integration, and the extra content makes for a well designed application - a real "must have" for any traveling iPhone owner. Best of all, the application is free! You'll find it in the App Store (iTunes link).

Gallery: USA Today AutoPilot

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Gadling gear review - USA Today AutoPilot originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's pretty obvious that a pair of shoes can make or break your trip. You rarely notice the impact that great shoes can have, but a bad decision will haunt you every time you take a step. If you walk a lot, as I do, the effects are magnified. So, I put the Terrasoles Tuckerman Canvas through hell. My five mile daily commute (roundtrip) is just the start of what I did to these shoes, as I put more than 500 miles on them in searing heat and pouring rain. And yes, as the Proclaimers would say, I'd walk 500 more. It's rare that I find a pair of shoes that I like - and that can withstand what I do to them - and the Tuckermans are among the best I've worn.

A bit of context: a pair of shoes tends to last me only three or four months. By then, they are torn, frayed and sporting holes in the soles. I'll try to squeeze an extra month, at which point it's time to throw them out. I abuse footwear, and I was suspicious of the lightweight outdoor-oriented shoes from Terrasoles. Anything designed for heavy outdoor use - for the adventure travel guys - rarely holds up against the conditions of the urban jungle. Climbing and hiking are nothing compared to the effects of Manhattan pavement pounding. A pair of standard issue combat boots, the most enduring and reliable shoes I've ever owned, didn't last half a year ... and they were designed for war!

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Every now and then I try to expand my horizon and review a phone not getting the attention it deserves. Sure, phones like the Apple iPhone and the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G may be the ones getting all the cool TV commercials, but what if you just need a good solid performing phone that won't break the bank?

The Sony Ericsson C905a is such a phone - it looks like a phone, feels like a phone and yet it still manages to offer a good lineup of features making it worth some attention.

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Regular readers will no doubt know that Slacker is one of my personal favorites in the busy world of online music services.

Since I first wrote about Slacker, they have added an iPhone and Blackberry player to their lineup.

Starting tonight, Slacker users will be able to share their music experience by sending a variety of stuff to Twitter. The list of Tweetable (is that even a word?) options is:
  • Station changes/plays
  • Favorite Song
  • Banned Song
  • Banned Artist
So, next time you come across a song you really love (or hate), Slacker will share it with all your devoted Twitter followers. There are some other Twitter-sharing music services out there, but the Slacker integration sounds really easy to use.

If you'd like to set up your Slacker/Twitter integration, head on over to the Slacker Community page (live tonight at 9pm EST). In the meantime, why not head on over to Twitter and follow us!

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I've been following the mobile TV market for some time now - I have a particular interest in this stuff, as it means the difference between 4 hours of "I Spy" or 4 hours of listening to my own music while the back seat passenger listens to Dora.

FLO TV has been available through mobile operators for some time now, but today, Qualcomm has announced the FLO TV personal television - a true portable TV solution.

The FLO TV itself is a $249.99 3.5 inch touch screen TV, with a built in kickstand and speaker. Browsing channels appears to be pretty easy, and the channel lineup includes content from MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, CNN and more.

Sadly, TV on the road does not come cheap - all this entertainment will cost you $8.99/month. In the fine print, you'll find that the $8.99/month price is only valid on a three year prepaid plan.

The FLO TV personal television will be available later this year, just in time for the holiday season. If you can't wait, you can get FLO TV on selected AT&T and Verizon devices, check this page for more information.

(Via: Engadget)

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