Remember this video? (Or see it on YouTube if you are too young to actually “remember” it?) Back in the day when MTV was actually all about Music Videos (go figure) there were a few stand-out videos that had effects that, at the time, truly “wowed”! Fast forward a few years and you can now use your iPhone or current gen iPod touch to do exactly the same thing… and more! The app is Doodle Cam and it costs just $1.99. It comes from the same developer who recently released Vintage Video Maker, an app that makes your iPhone and iPod touch videos looks as if they are old movies. That app is fun. Doodle Cam is even more fun… it lets you shoot video… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

This is just a heads up! Lenovo and AMD have joined together to create the new M75e ThinkCentre, and the specs are pretty impressive … The ThinkCentre M75e is an enterprise-class mainstream desktop designed for cost-conscious large enterprises and public segments. This is the first M-series ThinkCentre desktop featuring the powerful AMDTM processor AMDTM VISION Pro Technology. The ThinkCentre M75e offers high performance, multi-monitor capability, manageability and energy-efficiency. Built on the AMDTM VISION Pro technology that is known for reliability and performance, the ThinkCentre M75e supports processors up to AMD PhenomTM II Quad CoreTM Bx series – delivering the exceptional computing power required to carry out superior multitasking activities. The ThinkCentre M75e also offers 4 DIMMs that provide Continue reading on Gear Diary …

What you’re looking at is color changing paint; it’s invisible during the day, but at night … well, as the song goes — the freaks come out at night. Gadgets & Gear is introducing a glow in the dark powder that when professionally mixed with the highest quality car paints produces glow in the dark effects that can last for up to 20 glowing hours. This isn’t some one shot deal, either, as the paint’s glowing properties can last for up to 10 years! Sure, you could design some really cool paint design that looks fabulous during the day and then really stands out at night, like this one… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

For those of you have been waiting patiently, today is your day! Scott Jordan has just announced that two of his highly anticipated new SeV garments are now available! You can order the Women’s Go2 and the Men’s Outback directly from SCOTTEVEST. The Go2 20 Pockets will make this the go-to jacket for women that you’ll wear everyday! Specialized pockets for your travel and daily essentials Removable hood and quilted lining insulated for extra warmth Waterproof and breathable material, with critical seams sealed Easy-grip and ergonomic zipper pulls, magnetic closures The ultimate in travel clothing: Why pay for a carry-on when you can easily wear Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Is there anyone who actually enjoys writing thank-you notes?  Okay, I’m sure these people exist but I’m certainly not one of them.  I still can remember back to my Bar Mitzvah, over 30 years ago, and what seemed like a never ending task of writing the thank-you cards for the generous gifts I’d received.  Or the mountain of cards my wife suffered through after our wedding with 250+ guests.  A tired and sore hand is but one of the casualties of these notes.  Time is perhaps an even bigger one. QuickThanks is a brand new web site that takes the pain and time lost out of the entire thank-you note writing process.  You simply… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

The other day I was driving home and was a bit distracted while driving. No, I wasn’t texting. Instead I was trying to look around to see how many of the drivers around me were either speaking, typing or otherwise distracted by using their smartphones. I was amazed, and horrified, to see the percentage of individuals who were doing just that. Then, last night, as I was about to turn off the TV after watching one of the new season premieres I saw an advance blurb for the 11 o’clock news. It said something to the effect of, “Yet another case of someone being mowed down during the day by a distracted driver Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Back when the very first firefighters were on the job battling blazes they were often times asked to supply their own gear.  This included their gloves, which were, at that time, made from leather.  Protective clothing sure has changed and although they might not look all that exciting the newly released Pro-Tech Fusion 8 Structural Firefighting Glove represents the latest and greatest when it comes to keeping firefighters safe and allowing them to perform at a high level of dexterity. You’ve often times heard me mention my love for “convergence devices” here on Gear Diary.  Well the Fusion represent just that.  This glove is meant… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

I’ve been watching Joe Born’s Neuros Technology for quite a while.  From the mp3 players to the Neuros OSD to the Neuros Link, Joe’s products have all had open source and technology in mind.  What if that idea was applied to remote controls?  That’s where Joe’s bright idea comes up.  Joe has worked on procuring some Android tablets with the idea of using them for controlling the Neuros Link without wires.  The Neuros Link is a computer that comes with what I like to call a couch interface.   That is a full screen interface that will allow you to watch content on your TV using Boxee, Hulu or even your own local content on your network or on… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

There is so much music from the 70′s that translates poorly into the modern age: while my wife and I can sing along with the Carpenters, Carole King, Paper Lace, Bay City Rollers and so on … our kids think it is all rather hokey – and by and large they are right. However, there is some music from the period that remains classic and has loyal fans with our middle school kids and their friends – and high on that list is 1977′s Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf. Today only you can grab the classic recording (original 7 songs with two live add-ons) for $4 at the Amazon MP3 Store… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

I’ve never really understood golf.  I’ve played, I’ve become decent enough at it to not embarrass myself when I play it. I played it with my Dad, because it was one of his favorite things to do. But I’ve never understood it. What I do understand is the golfer’s desire for . . . gear! Special bags; special clubs; special club covers; special hats; special gloves; special range-finding gadgets; special dealie-doos to mark where your ball goes. To me the epitome of the golfer gadget love is in Tin Cup, where Roy gets a bad case of the shanks, and puts on all the gear he can find to correct it. (I tried to find a… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

We end the week with a Gear Deal on the newest 20″ HP TouchSmart 310 All-in-one PC. The 310 offers multi-touch starting at $899.99 but with this deal you will get some awesome extras AND save some dollars. The updated TouchSmart 310z features a 1080p multi-touch screen, a piano-black finish with chrome accents, a 6-in-1 card reader, a built-in adjustable tilt webcam and mic, a swivel base, a wireless keyboard & mouse, and removable feet for wall mounting. It ships with Windows 7 and there is even an option to add a TV tuner. This configuration has an MSRP of… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

We recently gave away one of the new Tunebug Shake Bluetooth speaker that uses SurfaceSound Technology to turn your helmet into a speaker so you can listen to music while you ride. Here’s a quick overview of it… The gadget is now shipping, so if you it has caught your interest you can now get your own! Here’s the full release: Tunebug, Inc. Announces the Immediate Availability of the Tunebug® Shake – Turns any Helmet into a Personal Music Concert The Tunebug® Shake employs Surface Sound Technology®, a unique approach to sound generation that allows sound waves to pass through a helmet’s surface, eliminating earbuds and providing Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Those never-rest folks at PDAir are at it again, releasing a whole slew of cases for your smartphone needs. I couldn’t even begin to detail the various models, prices, and devices they cover, so I’m simply going to let the list speak for itself: PDair Aluminum Metal Case for AT&T Samsung Captivate Galaxy S SGH-i897 – Open Screen Design (Silver) PDair Aluminum Metal Case for AT&T Samsung Captivate Galaxy S SGH-i897 – Open Screen Design (Black) PDair Leather Case for Apple iPod Touch 4th (8GB/32GB/64GB) – Horizontal Pouch (Black) PDair Leather Case for Apple iPod Touch 4th (8GB/32GB/64GB) – Vertical Pouch Type Belt clip Continue reading on Gear Diary …

When the iPhone 4 first launched many of the case manufacturers had cases for the new device at the ready. How this process of creating cases for a device that technically doesn’t exist yet works I have no idea but my guess is Apple forwards certain companies the specs of their upcoming device to go off. While this does mean companies are able to have cases ready on launch day it doesn’t always allow them to properly test them. The iPhone 4 is the first iPhone to have a built in flash. The LED flash, located on the back of the device, next to the camera, allows the user to take pictures in low light… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Last night we got the ‘official’ news of what anyone who remotely follows popular television programming has known for weeks – Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are joining Randy Jackson to make up the panel for the new season of American Idol. As I have stated before, my family is of the opinion that Idol has been on a pretty drastic slide since … well, even before Paula left, since they started having more obvious ‘plants’ (Carly Smithson) in the line-up. But with the departure of Paula, the foundering uselessness of Kara Dioguardi and the bizarre choice of obvious non-music-person Ellen DeGeneres and move to four judges … it became dreadfully tiresome. There were… Continue reading on Gear Diary …