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Posts tagged “charge”

Charge XBox and PS3 Controllers at Once

The world isn't all black-and-white. Sure, some people always prefer cake to ice cream or choose dogs over cats. But others live in the gray, and have both an XBox 360and a Playstation 3 in their livi...

Don't Waste Batteries, Organize Them!

In a very scientific study conducted by Dr. Me, in a test group of 'a bunch of my friends,' I've found that every person on the planet falls into one of two categories: Those who throw out batteries a...

USB & Standard Combination Wall Outlets

I keep an old spare iPod cord at work just to power up my iPhone in an emergency. I plug the USB cord into my work machine and get a little juice to power through the rest of my day. But it would be g...

The $250 Flashlight

Ok, well, it's more than a flashlight, really. This piece of tech has some features you won't find on the spare emergency light you keep in the kitchen drawer....

Powermat: Wireless Charging is Bleepin' Here

Say goodbye to charging cord forests. If those recently released viral commercials haven't grabbed your attention yet, you too might find yourself exchanging some surprising f-bombs when you've taken ...

iPhone Dock From an iPhone Box

If your iMac, MacBook Pro, iPod and iPhone sitting on your desk don't already scream "Apple-head!," try this on for size: Make an iPhone dock from the box your iPhone came in for a completely over-App...

A Mini Docking Station for Small Cool Spaces

We love docking stations for their perfect balance of aesthetics and function. You've got a dedicated spot to keep all your gadgets, putting an end to searching the couch cushions for your cell phone,...

Are Your Big Gadget Purchases A Never-Ending Cycle?

You needed a new computer, but were less than equipped to shell out cash for it on-the-spot. So, naturally, you signed yourself up for one of the big-box electronics stores' credit cards and were enjo...

WildCharge Brings Wireless Charging to iPhone, 'iTouch'

We are already on the WildCharge bandwagon. What's not to love about a small, compact charging station that powers all your gizmos wirelessly when they're wrapped in compatible—but not obtrusive...

Vintage Look, Modern Function: Wall Organizer Dock

We've seen wall mountable docks before, but never anything like this awesome wall charging station from Ballard Designs.The clever organizer features six docking stations for cell phones and PDAs and ...

Improving Your Celly's Battery Life in Five Easy Steps

We spotted this list from UK tech blog Tech Digest and think it contains some useful tips for making sure your Blackberry doesn't quit on you right before that important phone interview for the job yo...

Charge an iPod from a Laptop Without Erasing Files

It's a modern-day urban legend whose authenticity has yet to be verified: A guy is getting ready for a road trip with his buddies to Las Vegas and they decided they wanted some tunes (Tom Jones fans?...

DIY: Wall Mounted Charging Station and Laptop Desk

Having a charging station for all of your gadgets is a necessary solution to cable management if you have a lot of them. Finding the right charging solution isn't always easy. That's why we thought th...