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Automatic Guitar Tuner Tunes Guitar Perfectly Every Time

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If you don’t mind having the ‘fun’ taken out of tuning up your guitar, then this little gizmo should save you a lot of time – a robotic guitar tuner. This isn’t just a simple device that tells you whether your current tuning is too flat or too sharp, it actually listens and then tunes your guitar automatically! The motor inside it knows exactly how far to turn your tuning peg to get the perfect sound.

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HP Veer – Tiny 4G Smartphone

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Is this the world’s smallest fully-equipped 4G smartphone? Possibly. The HP Veer 4G is a sliding form-factor phone providing you the benefits of a touch screen, while also giving you a fully-functional QWERTY keyboard when required. The HP Veer also runs WebOS, the same as the Palm Pre. Pricing starts at $99.99 – read on for full tech specs.

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D-Link’s MediaBridge Turns Ethernet Devices Wireless

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D-Link’s new wireless N dual band MediaBridge (product code DAP-1513) allows you to extend your wireless network by adding in up to 4 extra devices to its 4 Ethernet ports and taking them wireless.

This means you can expand your current network without running large lengths of cable around your house for those Ethernet-only devices.

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WineM Networks Your Wine Collection, Makes It Searchable

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If you have a good-sized collection of wine, WineM is a must-have gadget to take your cellar into the next generation. WineM allows you to place an RFID tag on each bottle of wine, creating a searchable database with multiple query options. You can search through your wine collection on a screen and find wines from certain regions, their grapes, or when they will be ready to drink.

When WineM has located a few bottles of wine that match your query, it will light up the LED behind the bottle so you can easily locate the bottles of wine.

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OBi100 VoIP Adapter

Review: OBi VoIP Telephone Adapter and Voice Service Bridge

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OBi100 VoIP AdapterI’ve been trialing a new gadget last few weeks called an OBi. OBi is essentially a Internet VoIP bridge box similar to what you might get if you subscribed to Vonage. Why would you want to get an OBi? The number one reason is that you could then ditch your traditional phone (POTS) line, and make calls for a whole lot more inexpensively. But it’s much more capable than just having a handset than can make and receive calls. Read on for of what you can do with an OBi.

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Stanley Safety Socket Reduces Power Cord Tripping Accidents

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You know when you’re vacuuming the house and someone decides to trip over your cord and hurt themself? What we really need is a socket that easily detaches at that point so you don’t get caught out. Stanley Tools have got the answer – their Stanley Safety Socket.

A little bit how Apple’s magnetic cords plug into your Mac, simply tug on the cord and the socket breaks away, meaning no accidents and no stretched wires. You can have this safety for just $20.

We’ve been holding onto this gem for a long time now hoping that Stanley would release this widely, but we still can’t seem to find it on the Interwebs for sale. If you spot it somewhere, drop us a line so we can update the rest of our readers. Thanks!

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Price: $19.99
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Courage iPhone Case – Profits go to Japanese Earthquake Victims

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March 11, 2011 was a terrifying and devastating moment for the people of Japan. The rest of the world woke up to find pictures of a developed country torn to pieces and the events that unfolded during the following days and weeks to be just as horrific.

One of many companies that have been good corporate citizens is the Primary Case Company who have designed a new iPhone case, retailing at $30, where 100% of the profits go to helping victims of the earthquake and tsunami.

The limited edition case is made out of bamboo and is completely eco-friendly. Engraved in the back of it is “courage” written in both English and Japanese. Also included is the exact date and time of when the earthquake occurred. The case not only looks good, but your money will be used to help the victims.

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Price: $30
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Kyocera Echo is a Dual-Screen Smartphone that Resembles a Nintendo DS

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The Kyocera Echo (or Sprint Echo) is Sprint’s very own dual-screen phone, that resembles more of a Nintendo DS than something we use to call people with. The phone has two 3.5″ touchscreens, which can be combined to make one 4.7″ touchscreen to transform the phone into more of a tablet-form. Alternatively if you just want a phone you can use single screen mode.

The phone runs Android’s operating system and there are currently 7 pre-packaged apps available specifically for use with the dual screen. However, whether or not any other developers develop apps specifically for its dual screen depends on its popularity.

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