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Dyson Air Multiplier AM01 Table Fan Review
The table fan is a simple device, typically consisting of rotating blades, driven by a motor, that act on the air. The first electric fan was invented shortly after the introduction of electricity in the late nineteenth century and the underlying design and concept has changed little in the ensuing period. That is, of course, until James Dyson a British industrial designer who is best known for his bagless vacuum …
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Review and Test Report
The Other Tablet: More Than Just an iPad Clone
Believe it or not, there are other tablets on the market besides the iPad. Some of them may even be quite capable devices. Android tablets have yet to make a real splash in the tablet world; they have been held back by a lack of quality applications, concerns over the fragmentation of operating systems, and the inability of manufacturers to compete with …
Grabio iPhone App Review
Is it possible to compete with Craigslist and eBay? A new company, Grabio, certainly thinks so and its eponymously-named app is now in beta.
Grabio is available for iOS devices including the iPhone and iPad. An Android version is planned.
Grabio is a location-based marketplace that is designed to locally connect a buyer with a seller. Search results are localized and the app shows you where the seller is on a map, …
XCom Global MiFi Hotspot Review
Over the past few years, I’ve become accustomed to having Wi-Fi everywhere I go in the U.S., thanks to the various portable hotspots my colleagues and I have been using. But I spend a considerable amount of time in Europe and I need to stay connected for work while underway. In addition, using your own hotspot is more secure than using whatever Wi-Fi signal happens to be coming your way, …
Poll: Do You Use Your Smartphone or Tablet to Access the Internet in Subways and Metros?
Do you use your smartphone or tablet on the go? How about when you are underground for your commute? Take this poll and tell us about your usage habits.
Vitamix Professional Series 500 Review and Test Report
If you are a veteran of juicers and juice extractors, you may be tired of the amount of prep work and clean-up using such appliances requires. If you’ve yearned for a good frappe or smoothie but have been unable to find the right blender, you’re not alone.
Blenders, at least the better ones, can be used to make everything from healthy frappes to soups, dips to dressings, and margaritas to peanut …
