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ThinkGeek and Scottevest Launch Exclusive Tech-Focused Jacket

Submitted by Roger on Tue, 09/04/2013 - 15:23

ThinkGeek and TEC by Scottevest have worked together to create and launch the Tropiformer Jacket, a tech- and travel-focused garment that makes carrying gadgets and gear easier than ever. Available in four colors, the Tropiformer features 22 integrated pockets designed to equally distribute the weight of an entire convention’s worth of necessaries and make navigating Continue Reading

Survival Straps® Launches the Green Beret Foundation Collection to Further Support Our Troops!

Submitted by Larry on Fri, 15/03/2013 - 8:59

Survival Straps is proud to announce our partnership with the Green Beret Foundation, an organization that provides a wide spectrum of support and services to the United States Army Special Forces, more commonly known as the Green Berets. Green Berets perform a variety of different services all with the intent of protecting our nation Continue Reading

CES 2013: Spare One Plus Emergency Mobile Phone

Submitted by Larry on Sun, 06/01/2013 - 21:45

The Spare One Plus Emergency Mobile phones gets its power from a single AA battery. Yep, that’s all it takes. The dual band GSM phone will be ready for use for up to 15 years. A single AA battery offers up to 10 hours of talk time. The phone has slots for both Micro and Continue Reading

Gomadic Unleashes Most Versatile Solar Chargers To Date: SunVolt and SunVolt Max

Submitted by Roger on Thu, 13/12/2012 - 17:30

Gomadic, the creator of intelligently designed mobile business solutions, has launched SunVolt and SunVolt Max portable solar chargers. Unlike typical solar chargers, the powerful and more efficient SunVolt, allows for charging speeds identical to that of a traditional wall charger, while still boasting a portable design. Equipped with multiple charger outputs, users can power more Continue Reading

Magneat Cable Management System Increases your Safety While on the Move

Submitted by Larry on Thu, 22/11/2012 - 8:00

Nordic design company onanoff has released reflective stickers for their award winning product Magneat. The reflective sticker serves as a free addition to Magneat – a simple, magnetically attached accessory ideal for users who exercise outdoors, go to the gym or want to enjoy listening on the move without frustrating tangles and knots in their Continue Reading

Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit Powers Your Smartphone From the Sun

Submitted by Larry on Thu, 15/11/2012 - 16:00

Goal Zero’s Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit will keep your USB gear charged up wherever life may take you with just a little help from the sun. As the latest in Goal Zero’s portable, solar-powered ecosystem of products, the Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit can bring back a dead smartphone instantly and replenish your battery Continue Reading

ScotteVest Fleece Jacket 7.0 Review

Submitted by Larry on Wed, 24/10/2012 - 7:00

I’ve been a longtime fan of ScotteVest. At least once a week I head out completely clothed in the company’s pocket laden gear. Yep, I even wear the Travel Boxers regularly – they’re that good. In today’s age of increased technology, more and more of us are carrying more and more portable gear. From our Continue Reading

Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker with Built-In Speakerphone, Introducing the ECOXBT from ECOXGEAR

Submitted by Larry on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 8:35

ECOXGEAR has announced the ECOXBT waterproof Bluetooth® speaker. The ECOXBT features 100 percent waterproof protection from rainstorms, ocean waves, pool parties or kayaking trips. Fully submersible and it floats, so whether you knock it off the boat, drop it in the pool or just float it down a lazy river, it stays on top, speakers up and jamming Continue Reading

Early Morning Runner? May the Force Be with You

Submitted by Larry on Mon, 17/09/2012 - 19:55

Back in the day I trained and ran for 12 full marathons. Because of family commitments I did a majority of my training in the early morning hours, sometimes when it was still dark. In order to avoid the hazards of the road I wore a head lamp. This helped me see potholes, cracks, road Continue Reading

Video Review: Porta Solutions Splash Dash Waterproof iPhone Case

Submitted by Larry on Mon, 17/09/2012 - 13:00

Summer is just about officially over but that doesn’t mean you won’t have one more chance to get by the pool, beach or lake. If you’re going to take your iPhone near any kind of water you’d better make sure it’s protected – and not with any old, plain jane case. If your phone is Continue Reading