Dec 13th, 2010 at 6:00PM: If your trips regularly include the need to make phone calls back home, then the netTALK DUO phone adapter may be the perfect solution for keeping costs to a minimum.
When plugged into a network port, the netTALK DUO turns you into your own phone company. Best of all, unlike some other pocket sized phone dongles, the netTALK DUO does not require you to keep your PC turned on.
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Take your landline phone on the road with the netTALK DUO
Dec 13th, 2010 at 6:00PM: If your trips regularly include the need to make phone calls back home, then the netTALK DUO phone adapter may be the perfect solution for keeping costs to a minimum.
When plugged into a network port, the netTALK DUO turns you into your own phone company. Best of all, unlike some other pocket sized phone dongles, the netTALK DUO does not require you to keep your PC turned on.
And to make a ...Review: Sony Cyber-shot HX5V digital camera
Dec 9th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Ask a geek to design the ultimate point and shoot camera, and the list of specifications would probably come close to the camera in this review. The Sony Cyber-shot HX5B really does appear to have it all.
Inside the camera is a 10.2 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, sweep panorama mode, anti-blur motion mode, twilight mode (for photos at night), 10x optical zoom. 720p MP4 / ...Review: Livescribe Echo smartpen
Dec 8th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
Don't let the development in technology in recent years fool you - even though things like books and magazines have started to make the transition to "all digital", there is still a big market for people who like to keep things old school.
One good example is the continuing popularity of Moleskine notebooks. Another great example of sticking with the old, is the Livescribe Smartpen. This ...The Gadling gift guide for the outdoor traveler
Dec 8th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
In our third gift guide this season, we'll show off some of the best gear for the traveler who loves the great outdoors, or at least for those travelers that pretend they do, because most of these gadgets will work just as well for someone who thinks of a Holiday Inn as "camping".
Other guides in our 2010 lineup: gifts for iPhone/iPad owners and gifts for the business traveler ...New Google Chrome OS notebook comes with free 3G access
Dec 7th, 2010 at 5:30PM:
This morning, Google took to the stage to announce several new Chrome related developments. After showing off their newest Chrome browser and Chrome OS, they unveiled the Cr-48 Chrome powered notebook.
Under the hood is a machine powered by Chrome OS - an operating system designed by Google specifically for mobile cloud based computing. The machine features a full size keyboard, 12.1" ...The Gadling gift guide for the business traveler
Dec 7th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
The business traveler is a hard one to shop for - you don't want to give them something that will make them have to work harder, but you also want to be sure you give them something "cutting edge". So, we've collected a sample of some of the best business travel friendly products on the market.
If you need other ideas, check out our gift guide for the iPad/iPhone owner. ...The Gadling gift guide for the iPhone and iPad traveler
Dec 3rd, 2010 at 12:30PM:
Shopping for iPhone or iPad accessories is never easy - unlike any other device on the market, the assortment of extras for Apple devices is just insane. Whether you need an iPod toilet paper dispenser, or one of over 1000 different types of headphone, you'll never run out of options.
So, we are here to help, and share some of the best products we've come across in 2010. There is something ...New Mophie Juice Pack Plus doubles your iPhone 4 battery life
Dec 2nd, 2010 at 4:30PM:
Mophie has long been the leader in iPhone battery power cases - and with their new Juice Pack Plus, they will probably keep that position for some time.
The new Juice Pack Plus provides 2000mAh of extra battery capacity, more than doubling the battery life of your phone. Best of all, it does this in a case that does not make the phone all that much thicker.
Charging and syncing is taken ...Gogo Inflight Internet coming to 223 Delta Airlines regional jets
Nov 29th, 2010 at 1:15PM:
Good news for regulars on Delta Airlines regional jet flights - as the first airline in the nation, Delta has committed to bringing Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi to 223 of its Delta Connection regional jets.
This is in additon to the expedited rollout of Internet access to its entire mainline domestic fleet. When completed at the end of 2011, Delta will offer Gogo Inflight Internet on 772 planes, or ...Camera case review: The Candy Wrap by Acme Made
Nov 24th, 2010 at 1:30PM:
Camera bags and cases are probably one of the least exciting bunch of gadgets on the market - so when I come across something that can be considered an exception to boredom, you can rest assured that I'll be taking it for a spin.
The Candy Wrap by Acme Made is such a case. This camera pouch is as elegant as it is simple. The case wraps around your camera, protecting its lens and screen, and ...Review: Wilson Electronics MobilePro cellphone signal booster
Nov 18th, 2010 at 12:00PM:
Earlier this year, we reviewed the Wilson Electronics Sleek portable signal booster - in this review, we'll look at its "big brother" - the MobilePro signal booster.
Signal boosters are what you use when you find yourself stuck somewhere with little to no cellular signal. Even though mobile operators claim to cover 98% of all Americans, it is that 2% of the nation that suffers from pretty ...Top Black Friday travel gear deals
Nov 18th, 2010 at 9:30AM:
With just over a week until Black Friday, now is the perfect time to start planning your shopping adventure. We sat down with the founder of one of the largest Black Friday deal sites to talk about the deals this year, and how stores deal with the inevitable leak of their top secret ads.
Brad Olson runs Blackfriday @ Gottadeal.com, and he's been dealing with the shopping event since the ...Traxo: all-in-one mileage, points and status tracker
Nov 15th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
Last week, we took a look at ten ways to prevent your hard earned miles and points from expiring. From that article, we received a tip to check out another new online mileage tracker - Traxo.
Traxo describes itself as "an automatic, intelligent new system for organizing, managing and sharing all of your trip details". What this means to us travelers, is that the site automatically monitors ...Scosche Industries announces first line of Samsung Galaxy Tab accessories
Nov 12th, 2010 at 8:30AM:
A mere 48 hours after the Samsung Galaxy Tab Internet tablet hit retail stores, Scosche is ready for customers looking for accessories. Their lineup includes an insane 28 different products - including a variety of cases, covers, screen protectors, chargers, headsets, Bluetooth stereo headphones and a car mount.
We've always been pretty impressed with the quality of their products, so ...Review: Skooba Design Weekend Warrior duffel bag
Nov 3rd, 2010 at 2:30PM:
This morning, Skooba design unveiled (yet another) new line of luggage - and one of the highlights is their new Techlife Weekend Warrior duffel bag. Skooba is no stranger to innovative new bags, after designing one of the very first checkpoint friendly laptop bags, they've clearly learned a thing or two about what travelers look for in a bag.
The Weekend Warrior is a hybrid duffel - part ...Stockholm hotel starts cellphone check-in and room unlocking trial
Nov 2nd, 2010 at 5:00PM: Swedish lock maker Assa Abloy may not be the first to develop a cellphone based hotel room key system, but with their live trial this month, they are the first to actually get a system in place.
Their technology allows hotel guests to check-in to the hotel, and use a special mobile phone to unlock their room. The system relies on a Samsung mobile phone with a built NFC chip, which uses the same ...This winter, keep using your iPhone with 180's Tec Touch gloves
Nov 2nd, 2010 at 10:30AM: As winter starts getting closer, we also get closer to the point where you can't leave the house without a pair of gloves. And if you have ever tried using your touch screen smartphone with a regular pair of gloves, you'll know that almost every current model won't work through the fabric.
Modern touch screen technology uses a capacitive system, which picks up a signal from your body. When ...Review: Motorola Defy on T-Mobile - rugged Android phone
Nov 1st, 2010 at 4:30PM:
Back in September, we mentioned the Motorola Defy - the world's first GSM rugged smartphone. And a little over a month later, the phone is already lined up to hit store shelves. As we promised back then, we'd get our hands on a review unit - and today we've got the photos and review to help keep that promise.
The Defy is Motorola's second rugged Android smartphone, after their i1 on Sprint ...Review: Sewell PC to TV converter - your own movies on the hotel TV!
Nov 1st, 2010 at 11:30AM:
If you travel with your laptop, chances are you've come across problems hooking up your laptop to a hotel TV. Even though a lot of hotels have started upgrading to more modern flat panel TV's, plenty of hotels still think you are happy using a 15 year old tube TV with a single non HD input.
The main advantage of connecting your laptop to the hotel TV is that you can watch movies or other ...Windows Live Photo Gallery and Foursquare team up to provide photo tips
Oct 30th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
If you are anything like me, making great photos is a challenge. When I shoot my photos, I always assume that only 1 in 10 will actually turn into something worth sharing.
Thankfully, professional photographers from the Windows Live Photo Gallery team have joined forces with Foursquare to provide hyper-local tips on where to make the best shots. With these tips, you'll be able to find your ...
