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We’ve Moved! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 1, 2014 at 1:54 am.
If the movie “Ghostbusters” were made today, this is probably how it’d look like — futuristic, sleek, and lots of J.J. Abrams’ signature lens flares. Seriously, if this was made into a movie, shut up and take my money! Designed by concept artist Frédéric Le Martelot from France. What do you think of the concept? Should the movie be made?
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One of the worst kept secrets among students is that school bookstores overcharge for textbooks. If you attend university, you’ve no doubt encountered this fact, and maybe at some point you’ve even bought a book at the unreasonable price offered directly by the school. But why would anyone do that when plenty of websites out there will sell or rent the very same book for a fraction of the price? Two of the most used sites for getting textbooks (besides Amazon, of course) are Chegg and Textbooks.com, but which should you use for your next college textbook buying excursion? Well,...
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Whether you like poetry or not, prepare to be blown away. Poetry is more than just flowery language from an archaic time; it’s a way to express deep truths that transcend words and rhythm. Spoken word in particular is one of the most powerful forms of poetry today and these videos provide more than enough evidence of that. “Remember How We Forgot” This spoken word by Shane Koyczan is a wonderful reminder of our childhood and what we might have lost over the years. In this moving piece, Koyczan explores his childhood experiences — many of which we might have...
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Still on the lookout for a good file manager for your Android device? Maybe it’s time to test drive some of the lesser-known options. Apps, files, and folders are at the root of your interaction with your mobile companion. The in-built app drawer is good enough to manage and access your applications. But, to keep all the files and folders organized and under control, you need a dedicated file explorer and a few tricks to manage files, no matter which device or OS you’re using. While the well-known options like ES File Explorer (review here) and ASTRO File Manager do...
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On February 3rd, get ready to download your next toy for iOS, as Facebook prepares to launch a news reader app called Paper, the day before their 10th birthday. The world has no shortage of news reader apps. In fact, Jason Calacanis has just released one called Inside. But the mere fact that this is made by Facebook will already give it an advantage over the others, as brand recognition rules the roost. Plus, from what the following video shows us, Paper looks to be much better than anything else out there. Made by the new Facebook Creative Labs, Paper...
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“You come to a heavy wooden door that leads into the wizard’s catacombs. You can hear the minotaur roaring in the maze behind you; it won’t be long before he catches up. If you have the golden key, you may choose to open the door and take your chances underground. If not, now you must stand and fight!” The life of a gamebook adventurer is rough! Are you ready to face down savage foes and clever traps? What’s a Gamebook? Gamebooks are a cross between tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, and the Choose Your Own Adventure books you...
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You can find Android running on unusual gadgets, and because of its open-source nature, hackers love to port it different devices. What this means is that you can often give old gadgets a new life by simply installing the latest flavour of Google’s operating system. But it’s not a blanket rule and you still need to know which devices have been widely tested and reported to be working well with Android, as well as the easiest and most reliable methods for installation. After all, you don’t want to brick your device. Here are five devices that you may easily install...
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So, you have the neat little gadgets and thingamabobs, the pocket tools and flashlights, the paracord and the FishBones, but where do you keep them? If you’re Eric Baur, a.k.a. the 20DollarBandit you keep all these items in your Mini Kit (MK-7), his current Kickstarter project. This 5.5″ x 5.5″ clam shell case is made out of 500 D Cordura nylon for long-lasting durability. The interior of the Mini Kit (MK-7) has several one inch and two inch elastic straps to hold you items in place, along with two slip in pockets on one side and a large see-through pocket on the other. The Mini Kit (MK-7) also has a large elastic band designed to keep the Multi Kit (MK-7) closed. This project is seeking funding until February 23, 2014, and if successful, will start shipping in the March 2014 time frame. There are several funding options for this project, with a $30 pledge getting you your choice of either a black, coyote brown, or multicam Mini Kit (MK-7).
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Keep your pocket gadgets organized with the Mini Kit (MK-7) Tactical Multicam Nylon Gear Pouch originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 31, 2014 at 10:00 am.
2013 was a huge year for online gaming. It was probably the year that I spent the most of my available time with games by sitting in front of my PC. I’ve always been a fan of the PC platform, and it’s really beginning to shine over consoles, in my opinion at least. There were many games that reached the surface last year, but I feel like there are three that really shined over the rest. These games are free, very popular, and extremely addicting. 2013 was a breakout year for these games, and I really think they’ll hold strong...
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Your homescreen: You see it every time you switch on your phone, which is dozens of times a day for some of us. Why not make it beautiful? Today I’d like to share two interesting live wallpapers, both of which feature clean vector graphics. Before we dig in, if the very notion of live wallpapers turns you off, you can hop over to one of our previous posts describing the world’s best free mobile wallpaper app (spoiler alert: it’s your browser), or Freshbacks, a simple way to rotate static wallpapers on your homescreen. Now that we’ve got only the serious...
Read the full article: Ocean Views and Pyramids: Two Gorgeous Live Wallpapers To Spruce Up Your Homescreen
If you’re a fan of those mega-popular headphones that are endorsed by mega-stars, understand that you are adding mega-bucks to their mega-bank accounts. They aren’t lending their names to promote a headphone for free and the headphone company certainly isn’t paying for it; you are. It’s hidden in the cost. Okay then, what if you desire a pair of those headphones and the status they offer, but can’t afford them? Well, now you can have the status without the brand name with the new Status Audio HD One Headphones. The style is visually similar to the more famous headphones, but contain no logos or branding. Plus, they maintain the performance and features of headphones costing double, triple, and even quadruple their price, claims Status Audio. They’re coated in a rubberized finish as opposed to shiny plastic, have 40mm drivers and a flat, detachable, tangle-free cable with in-line mac with 3-button remote. The on-ear HD One is foldable and comes in three colors: Red (Marathon), Black (Jet Black) and Black with red trim (Classic). The Status Audio HD One headphones sell for an affordable $40 and will be available May 1, 2014.
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Champagne headphones on a beer budget originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 31, 2014 at 8:00 am.
The Fairphone was quietly put on pre-order last year for an initial European-only run of 25,000 units. It promised to break the cycle of exploitative manufacturing processes, make pricing transparent, and focus on user features rather than planned obsolescence of most consumer electronics. At €325 (around $450) off-plan, it’s about the same price as a Nexus 5 in the UK (we have silly taxes, remember). Is it any good though? To find out, we paid for one. Now that we’re done with our review, we’re giving it away to a lucky reader! Putting Social Values First I must admit, this...
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