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GeekBeat.TV #405 | Contact Lenses Bring Data Right to Your Eyes!

Cali Lewis on GeekBeat Episode 405

Scottevest Chloe Hoodie You can keep warm AND wired with this Scottevest hoodie – not only does it have 14 pockets and cozy microfleece, the thumbholes make sure it will keep your hands toasty! NASA Games Teach Science Skills NASA has released two games, Space Race on Facebook and Sector 33 (an air traffic control [...]

GeekBeat.TV #404 | Let Your Belt “Like” Things on Facebook!

Cali Lewis on GeekBeat Episode 404

LikeBelt Finally, your clothing can now start to “Like” things on Facebook! The LikeBelt uses Near Field communication and an Android phone to let you “Like” things by pointing your belt buckle at them. Jellyfish Eggs from the Sky If you complain about rain, consider this – a man in England experienced a rain of [...]

Macworld 2012: TourWrist Panoramic Photos

TourWrist iOS app

TourWrist Panoramic Photos Panoramic pictures have been around for a while, but TourWrist makes them a new experience by allowing you to navigate them in a natural way, using the iOS device’s accelerometer.

Macworld 2012: Nomad Brush Stylus

Nomad brush stylus

Nomad Compose and Play Brush Styluses Art created on tablets is a growing trend, but conventional styluses often leave something to be desired when trying to get that “painting” feel. The Nomad Compose has a tip like a paint brush for a more natural creative experience. The Nomad Play is designed for kids with harder [...]

Macworld 2012: iMotion CarPlay Direct Connect 3000

Monster iMotion CarPlay Direct Connect 3000

iMotion CarPlay Direct Connect 3000 Monster’s new take on car chargers couples something you’d expect (charging) with something you wouldn’t (gesture control of your iOS device). While the iMotion CarPlay Direct Connect 3000 is plugged in and charging, you just have to wave your hand at the player to browse your music.

GeekBeat.TV #403 | Macworld 2012: BulletTrain Express Keyboard and Track Pad Holder

BulletTrain Express Keyboard Holder

BulletTrain Express is holder tray for Apple wireless keyboards and Magic Track Pads. Just put the Apple Keyboard and Pad into position in the Express, and you’ve got a lap-ready, integrated keyboard/trackpad that makes leaning back while getting your work done much easier!

Ed Begley, Jr. on Going Off the Power Grid

Ed Begley Jr on Geek Beat

Ed Begley, Jr. is not only a highly successful actor who has been working steadily for the last 45 years, with 260 credits on IMDB, he’s also the former chairman of the Environmental Media Association and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and is involved in many other environmental and social causes. He talked to us [...]

Opena iPhone Case Review

Opena iPhone Case

The Opena is one of my favorite gadgets from 2011. Most iPhone cases don’t get my attention, but this one is special. It’s a hard case with a bottle opener attached. The bottle opener gives a satisfying “click” when you open it. In my experience, people generally love the case because it’s unique! I wish [...]

GeekBeat.TV #402 | Macworld 2012: Live Edit your iPhone Videos with Video Camera

Cali Lewis on GeekBeat Episode 402

Video Camera from i4software Video Camera from i4software lets you link iOS devices on a network, and access any of the cameras for live editing. Whether it’s what you’re shooting, or the view from someone else’s phone, you can combine those videos in your phone for one finished product.

Bluelounge Sumo Review

Blue Lounge Sumo

The Sumo from Bluelounge does exactly what you’d expect from a Sumo Wrestler… it’ll hold your cables down and force them into submission! Often I get frustrated when I unplug my computer, and the power cable slides right off the desk. If that happens to you, you’ll like just how simple this little gadget is. [...]

Geek Beat LIVE! CES 2012 Special

Geek Beat LIVE CES 2012 Special

CES had a ton of great things this year! Wonder what is was really like to be at the show? John P., Scott Ellis and I wrap up all our coverage right here with a look at all the best stuff and show you what kind of tech goodies may be headed your way in [...]

GeekBeat.TV #400 | Scrubbing the Ocean with Magnetic Soap!

Cali Lewis on GeekBeat Episode 400

Cleaning Oil Spills with Magnetic Soap Researchers are working on magnetic soap, with the idea that it will make scrubbing oil spills from bodies of water easier. SitterScout If you regularly have several people you call on for house, pet or babysitting, SitterScout makes finding the one that’s available when you need them one-call-easy. 3D [...]