I'm not sure how many folks are going to be hopping back on a flight after yesterdays "Miracle on the Hudson." But if you do and you intend on looking at your iPhone for entertainment instead of out your plane window for birds, you may take a liking to the iFlyz. This little gizmo is not very hi-tech or even super sexy but it does a good job at doing something simple. If you want to relax on board and not have to hold your device as you doze off to sleep this little stand can be perched onto your pull-down table for easy steady viewing. You won't ...

If you live on the northeast than you got hammered with snow, wind, and icy rain this weekend. This recent winter storm was not quite blizzard or avalanche like conditions but definitely dangerous for those outdoors or in cars. However if you are petrified of being lost due to a severe weather occurrence than you may want the Ortovox S1 which is intended for those advanced skiers who may get trapped under an avalanche. The Ortovox S1 will pinpoint your exact location and help the guide using it, track you down and rescue you. It will even depict what position your body might be in. The Ortovox will tell ...

Have you ever parked your car in a lot and forgot where you parked it? You know how it is, you end up wasting an hour looking for your car. Or maybe you and your friend decide to meet back ar a certain spot in the park, but you get lost and can't find that spot? We've been there too. That is where this GPS homing device comes in handy. This isn't a full featured GPS navigation system, it's just a simple and very small and portable device designed to mark your current location so that you can easily find it again using the Homing Device's directions. The device is ...

Looking for a portable mini amplifier/radio that can be powered by the sun, electricity, or pure elbow grease? Then the Active Trax Audio Player is the perfect player for you. This rechargeable mini amplifier/radio is perfect for camping trips or just hanging by the pool.  Just plug your MP3 player into the Active Trax , and you have a portable speaker. It also works as an AM/FM radio too. If you are stuck in the woods on a dark stormy night - crank the arm  to charge it back up. Or when the sun comes back out it can recharge via the solar panels on it. Lastly there is ...

Brunton offers a up an ecologically bright idea that seems just so obvious - Roll-up portable solar panels called SolarRolls. Depending on the type of gadget you are looking to power via the sunlight, you can order a customized SolarRoll that will juice your electronics and bring them back to life. There is no need for a car charger or even an electrical outlet. If you are the hiking or camping type but still like to be a little connected to the outside world, then this certainly will come in handy. The SolarRoll 14 is probably the handiest roll - it's even able to power laptops. Camping will never ...

With the holiday season here, it is only a matter of time before you find yourself on an airplane heading somewhere. So wouldn't it be nice to travel and actually make it to the gate on time, even with all the security delays. Clear is a plastic card with enough personal information on it to allow you to whiz by security check points at various airports and certain sports arenas. By filling out a form online or at one of the 'Clear' kiosks found around the country you can allow another company to know your private information all for the sake of saving time. When you present your Clear ...

For many of us traveling for work is a way of life. Many people spend more time traveling back and forth to work compared to how long they actually see their family in the same day. So when I came across Road Pro, I discovered a boat load of exciting things that could be done in your car besides just charging a cellphone or laptop. Would you like some coffee in the morning but don't feel like stoping at Dunkin Donuts. No problem! There is a full size coffee machine you can use in the car that boils and filters coffee. Are you hungry and in the mood ...

The Imod Scooter is one of Razor's latest and perhaps it's coolest electric scooter yet. For starters, it's designed to look a lot like a Vespa - you know those European style scooters. Albeit not as fast, the Imod can travel up to 15mph per charge for at-least 10 miles at a time. But as if we weren't impressed already, the Imod also comes equipped with two full range speakers, an iPod docking station, and an FM stereo. Also very neat is the seat which can be lifted to double as a storage compartment. The Imod Scooter retails for $299 and is a Toys R Us exclusive.

When we sat down to read Geek Monthly this weekend, we were pretty saddened to discover that the Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas has closed down. We have fond memories of whisking ourseleves away from CES to hang out at an even nerdier place than the floors of CES. The Star Trek Experience was a safe haven for trekkers - a place where those who couldn't tell Ferengis from Romulans were the uncool folks. Anyway, turns out that our disappointment doesn't have to last that long - rumor has it that the Star Trek Experience is going to reopened in downtown Las Vegas. There are no definitive details yet - will it be a new Experience or just a move of the old one - we don't know, but either way we're happy that Trekkers will still have a place where everyone knows your name.

Dubai as we all know is the epitome of the outrageous when it comes to real estate. Everything is basically man-made and constructed to be the most gaudy spectacle you have ever seen. So it doesn't surprise me that they would be creating a building influenced by the design elements of the iPod. Back in 2006 'The Pad' was making some noise around the web with just renderings and its Cybertecture construction, now according to the project's website it will actually be completed next year around this time. Currently the "Enabling work on The Pad, one of the world's most technologically advanced buildings, is now complete - just months after groundbreaking." The building promises to enhance everyone's life who lives there by 'living in the future.' Some of the amenities include iArt - no need to purchase silly old Renoir paintings anymore, download art from the iArt server and it will update your apartment with any digital pieces you may have purchased. Another feature is the ability to rotate your rooms. Would you like a better view of the Dubai skyline? You can rotate your living room/dining room to get a better glance at the other ridiculous real estate outside your window. iReality will literally transport you to another city or another country anywhere, anytime. Link the view of your apartment by virtual reality projection with let's say the New York City skyline in real time, this will certainly save you money on flying.

Not all GPS tracking units need to actually tell you where you are going....sometimes they can just tell you where you have been. That is what the i-gotU is all about. Just slip this little beauty into a car, purse, or book bag, and you'll know if your kids really went to school that day or if your loved one maybe playing hookey as well with someone else... Using Google Map & Google Earth, i-Gotu will route travel destination, exact date, and even how long the vehicle or person was parked or stationed for a period of time. For happier ways to use the igotU, it can be a ...

Being a blogger and one that travels quite often, you really depend on a good bag that is lightweight, durable, and will carry just about all your electronics and the many adapters along with them. Until now I was basically shoving (and carefully I might add) all my junk into typical laptop backpacks. My laptop in the designated laptop area, iPod, USB cables, adapters, USB keys, a book and a D/SLR in a separate camera bag. It is a tight fit but I managed, and I have to admit going through airport security was a bit hellish. Recently I discovered the Kata Bags and I have to say it was with great pleasure that I got to review both the Digital Rucksack DR-467-WY and Sensitivity V. FINALLY! A bag meant for those always on the go with pockets specifically made for all the junk we gadget obsessed folks carry.

I think survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 could have used this, the Bodygard Survivor 12 in 1 Self Powered Survival tool. Just turn the crank to power it, there are no batteries included because they aren't any needed. This is a must have for any camping trip or long road trip.  Features include a LED flashlight with high and low beams, LED emergency flashers that are red to attract a helpful stranger, a long-life compass, a signaling mirror, output to charge cell phones and a storage compartment for miscellaneous items. There is also an AM/FM radio included as well, a built-in speaker, a telescoping antenna, a motion sensor with a sonic alarm and emergency ...

The bailout may have been approved but most of us will still be watching our money for some time as we get closer to the holidays. Keeping a watch on gas prices is certainly a type priority as well. So for many gasbuddy.com will certainly come in handy.

The Livewire FastTrac: Ultra-Thin GPS tracking with 1, 5, or 10 second updates is the thinnest GPS tracking system on the market. Even smaller than the iPhone! The web-based tracking system requires no software to be installed and gives real time GPS nationwide coverage. Zoom in on the map for the exact street location accurate up to "8 inches and 1/4 MPH." The ability to integrate Skype and make quick phone calls is another nice feature of the Livewire FastTrac. You can just click on a person or vehicle that you are tracking on the map and automatically dial them. The device also alerts you via SMS for ...

Summer may be over but that doesn't mean you have to put the bike away just yet. With the way the economy is going you may need a bicycle to get around. Just announced last night the Schwinn Tailwind eBike "utilizes the Toshiba Super Charge ion battery to deliver an industry leading 30 minute recharge time." Each charge will get you 25 to 30 miles, and the best part is that it can be recharged using a standard residential electrical outlet. However don't fret, because you can still peddle your way home the old fashioned way since it is also a 8 speed bike. The one thing that is a bit ...

We've seen Mp3 speakers show up in strange places, but this time it kinds of make sense. The o2Cool 8" Mp3 Speaker Fan is essentially 2 compact 3" stereo speakers built in to a totally usable fan. This is the kind of speaker that would be very suitable for dorm rooms, camping and the patio. The Mp3 Speaker Fan can be powered by batterries or an AC adapter and it retails for $29.99.

I'm so glad to finally see that a company has taken an intiative to actually design some women friendly and security friendly laptop sleeves. I say BRAVO! it's about time. Why should all laptop cases, bags, and sleeves look like big black ugly things with no style at all even if its security checkpoint friendly. These neoprene sleeves are not only nice, but they can also be turned inside out to form a different design. It's like getting two sleeves for the price of one.  The Security Friendly sleeves come in a wide range of colors and different sizes and even support the MacBook Air. Prices range from $18.89 all the ...

It may look like some old Sony Ericsson cellphone but it really is a cellphone stun gun call the Pretender. Think there is someone around you that maybe looking to do harm? Give the illusion of taking a picture of something and then instead zap that perp with your 950,000 volt Pretender stun gun cellphone. In addition to stunning someone, it also features a built in 12 LED flashlight, which is just as handy to blind them with too. There are two levels of safety to prevent you from stunning yourself. It operates using 3 CR2 batteries and costs $59.95 at personalarms.

In the not too distant future you'll be able to find parking with your cell phone. Streetline networks, a tech firm, is working with the city of San Francisco to install sensors that will alert drivers when parking spots become available. The project will cost a whopping 95 million dollars and it will just cover 25% of the city's parking spaces. Part of the purpose behind this project is to relieve traffic congestion by eliminating the need for cars to continuously circle looking for parking. Drivers can find out about available spaces via their smartphones and street signs, and eventually they'll be able to pay for parking spaces via ...

For those who just want a simple alarm clock, then you may like Sam Hecht's newest innovative design for Idea International in Japan. Sam Hecht; famous for his LaCie Little Disk hard drive has now designed something even better, the Jetlag Travel Alarm Clock. The clock was created because of Hecht's frustration of setting an alarm while traveling. It is a simple design that many would probably be like why didn't we think of that?! While most companies jump on the iPod/clock docking systems. Hecht has actually decided to go back to basics and make an alarm clock simple again, without needing stereo instructions to operate it.