September 26, 2016
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Arthur Tufeau/
Once a novel idea, our growing need for smartphone connectivity has spawned an endless supply of battery chargers. Many of these range from tiny keychain trinkets to more substantial slabs that offer two to three ...
May 16, 2016
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Nicholas Echevarria/
For the roving musician, inspiration can strike anywhere. The good news is that there’s never been a better for this to happen, with a plethora of options — both digital and analog — for playing and ...
March 14, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Surge protectors have long been among the most important electronic accessories to own. They not only provide consumers with the ability to power multiple devices at the same time, but also ensure those devices ...
July 30, 2015
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Ross Rubin/
Life today comes with strings attached. And those strings are cords that plug into the wall. While some devices are going cordless, laptops, monitors, modems, and phones all need to be plugged into the wall. This ...
April 7, 2015
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Ross Rubin/
In Episode 13 of the Backerjack Podcast, Steve and Ross check out some of the latest products seeking funds and preorders. SnapPower, a replacement outlet cover that adds a USB port in seconds Octodon, a wild ...
January 7, 2015
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Jeff Berman/
It can be frustrating when an expensive router can’t provide Wi-Fi to the garage, a far corner of a large house or another Wi-Fi dead spot. Vancouver company ANTLamp has created a relatively low-cost solution. ...
October 31, 2014
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Michael Radon/
Kickstarter success story WakaWaka already has a history of creating simple, innovative devices that harness solar power into personal electricity. Now, they tackle a situation in which electricity stops being an ...
September 19, 2014
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Julia Herrick/
The Premise. With rising gas prices and a suffering environment, people are looking to new ways of transportation. Many choose bicycles or public transport, but for those who need a little power and privacy behind ...
September 15, 2014
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Nicholas Echevarria/
Smartphones have dramatically increased in versatility over the past 10 years, but that tends to keep battery life a constant struggle. Many people have long cursed the their weak capacities, leading TechSquare to ...
July 29, 2014
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Julia Herrick/
Renewable forms of energy are slowing making their way into the mainstream. Drill Turbine is a wind turbine with a drill shape that allows you to charge your device by harnessing the power of the wind. With winds at ...