Feb 1st, 2012 at 9:00AM:
I kind of hate how much I love my iPhone. It's not right and yes, I'm addicted to it and shut up, don't you have something else to give me a hard time about? Like my social media addiction, which also, you could leave me alone about because it's a critical part of how I make a living, so back off already.
Plus, it was super cool when, thanks to the wonders of my phone, a roaming data plan, and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Gadling Gear Review: Mobius Solar iPhone Battery/Charger
Feb 1st, 2012 at 9:00AM:
I kind of hate how much I love my iPhone. It's not right and yes, I'm addicted to it and shut up, don't you have something else to give me a hard time about? Like my social media addiction, which also, you could leave me alone about because it's a critical part of how I make a living, so back off already.
Plus, it was super cool when, thanks to the wonders of my phone, a roaming data plan, and ...Six Flags employees booted for pounding Porky Pig
Jul 15th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Oink. Oink. Ouch.
Two off-duty Six Flags Great America employees were tossed from the park after they were seen beating the bacon out of a female coworker dressed as Porky Pig. According to Gurnee, Illinois Police Sgt. Jon Ward, the two perps posed for a picture with their 24-year-old swine-shrouded colleague before hitting her in the head between 10 and 15 times.
Park security pinched the ...Turn the batteries around or remove them - Packing tip
Apr 18th, 2010 at 1:38PM: When packing flashlights or other battery-powered devices that might easily switch on, always turn the batteries around inside the device -- or, remove one or more of the batteries completely from the device.
This way, if the item is accidentally turned on while hiking or moving about, you won't drain the batteries. ...Power your iPhone (and other gadgets) for up to a week - Gadling reviews the ZAGGsparq
Jan 26th, 2010 at 10:30AM:
Portable backup power gadgets are nothing new. We've covered a whole bunch of them here, but today's battery pack is something really special. Most power packs have the capacity for one or two full charges of your portable gadget, so imagine how cool it would be if you carried something capable of making your iPhone (or other device) last for up to a week.
This review will introduce you to ...Charge your gadgets with or without an outlet - the iGo Charge Anywhere Gadling review
Jan 19th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
When it comes to powering my gadgets, and keeping them powered, I'm a bit of a freak. See, I have this deep hatred for gadgets that don't have the battery life to stay working as long as I need them to. There is something sad about a $600 phone that dies halfway through the day, or a media player that can't last through a long haul flight.
This is where the iGo Charge Anywhere can help. ...Gadling Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Refugium Jacket
Dec 1st, 2009 at 1:00PM: I hate cold weather. Hate it with a passion. So when I heard that there was a self-heating jacket on the market, I had to try it. I mean, a jacket, by definition, keeps you warm. But a jacket with internal heaters goes the extra mile. I had concerns, though. Would it be heavy? Would the heater turn me into a rotisserie oven? Would it even work properly? These potential pitfalls were no deterrent, ...Five ways to make long flights more productive
Oct 19th, 2009 at 4:00PM: Every business traveler has said or heard: "I'll get to it on the plane." By the time your bags are stowed safely overhead, however, it occurs to you that the flight won't be long enough for everything on your list. The problem I've seen is that most business travelers don't use this distraction-free environment as effectively as they could. If you could get more out of your flights, you'll have ...Accusations traded between police and detainees in Antigua
Sep 11th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Six Carnival cruise ship passengers hit and choked the police. Or, the police punched the passengers in the face. A week after the half dozen New Yorkers were arrested, the only thing that's clear is that both sides say they're right.
While on a 10-hour port call in Antigua, the cruise passengers paid a taxi driver to give them a tour of the island. The tour ended at a beach – rather than ...Carnival cruise passengers spend weekend in Antigua ... in jail
Sep 9th, 2009 at 8:30AM: It looks like Carnival could use some new passengers. Not even a week after banning a family for life – and then reversing the ban – six passengers on one of its ships have been detained in Antigua. Now, if you're going to get stuck someplace, Antigua isn't bad, but I'd rather be in a resort than involved with the criminal justice system – it just seems more fun.
Dolores Lalanne, ...Flight attendant arrested for touchy situation
Jul 2nd, 2009 at 2:00PM: The next time you complain about the service from flight attendants, consider the opposite extreme. Jaime Daria Samia, an attendant on United Airlines, was arrested in Chicago after (allegedly) he allegedly rubbed the hand and arm of a 16-year-old passenger ... and kicked in a few inappropriate comments to make the situation worse.
The boy's father reportedly told police that this behavior ...Gadling gear review - Tekkeon myPower ALL MP3750 portable battery pack
Jun 5th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Regular readers will know that I'm a huge fan of any gadget that can keep my other gadgets powered. Last month, I wrote about my "power anything anywhere kit", and in it, I described the equipment I recommend in order to keep your gadgets going, even when you are away from a power outlet. One thing I mentioned in that article, is that my current universal notebook battery pack (from APC) was a ...Daily gear deals - $220 Netbook, cheap HD camera and iPhone accessories
May 30th, 2009 at 12:00PM: The star of today's lineup is the Acer Aspire ONE AOA150 refurbished Netbook. Outfitted with a 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of memory and a 120GB hard drive. Normal retail price is $299, but it is currently on sale at Tiger Direct for just $220. The unit is refurbished, but usually this is not visible in any way. Available from Tiger Direct. Shipping is just $2. The Kodak ZI6 pocket digital HD ...The NoPoPo pee powered battery is finally here!
Jan 16th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Back in 2005, Gadling Alumnus Erik Olson wrote a piece about advances in pee powered battery technology. I'm sure many of you have been awaiting the moment that these new batteries would finally become available for the masses. That moment has finally arrived! The NoPoPo battery cells (Non Pollution Power) come in packs of 2, and each set includes a small pipette. The batteries are rechargeable, ...This year in tech - what 2009 will bring for travelers
Jan 3rd, 2009 at 1:00PM: I've already looked back at the best gadgets 2008 had to offer, and in this list I'll take a look at some of the travel technologies I expect to take off in 2009. Come back next year to either laugh in my face, or remark how amazingly clever I am. Computer/data bundles on sale Back in November of last year, Radio Shack started selling a bundle including an Acer Netbook computer, an integrated 3G ...Daily deal - APC UPB10 battery pack for $14.95
Jan 3rd, 2009 at 9:30AM: My daily deal for today is the kind of product you should buy first, then decide whether you really need it. The APC UPB10 is a small external Lithium-Ion battery pack suitable for charging most USB powered devices. This includes most Blackberry devices, iPod devices, the iPhone and almost every other smartphone on the market. The device comes with a standard USB cable for charging off your PC or ...The new Callpod Fueltank is twice as nice to your gadgets
Nov 12th, 2008 at 9:30AM: In a previous review, I introduced you to the Chargepod. The company behind that fantastic 6-in-1 charger has now developed a portable battery pack that looks equally impressive. The Fueltank can charge 2 devices at the same time and uses the same charger adapters as on the Chargepod. At just $59.95 it is in line with the price of most portable power packs, but of course has the added benefit of ...Product review - PowerPax battery organizer
Oct 26th, 2008 at 12:00PM: In this short review I'm going to introduce a product I came across last week. The PowerPax battery clip organizer does exactly what the name implies; it organizes your batteries. If you are like me when you travel, you'll have several gadgets that still require regular (AA, AAA or 9V) cells to operate, and I've usually had to carry a small plastic case or Ziploc bag for them. The PowerPax ...Daily deal - Accessory Genie portable battery pack
Sep 22nd, 2008 at 12:00PM: My daily deal for today is for the "Accessory Genie portable power pak". This portable Lithium-Ion battery pack can be charged using your desktop or laptop computer, and comes complete with power charging tips for most portable electronic devices. Included in the package is the power pack itself, a USB charging cable and power adapters for the iPod/iPod Touch/iPhone, Blackberry, Nokia, ...Product review - Kensington Mini battery pack and charger for iPod and iPhone
Jul 31st, 2008 at 3:00PM: Today's product review will take a quick look at a kind of product that has suddenly become quite popular. Many owners of the new iPhone 3G have been rudely awakened by its poor battery life. In some cases, the phone won't even last till the end of the afternoon. Since an outlet and charger are not always available, Kensington have developed a portable power source to help get you through the ...Product review: Solio Hybrid solar charger
Dec 5th, 2007 at 9:30AM: How green is the Solio® Hybrid 1000?
The Solio is so green you could toss it in with some lettuce, croutons and parmesan cheese, drizzle Caesar dressing over everything and eat it raw (right before a big helping of 'tofurkey', obviously).
This beautifully crafted bundle of eco-feel-good bliss makes the necessary evil of killing batteries a little less disagreeable. Using the glorious power ...
