Everything You Need to Know About gdgt 2.0

Today marks the glorious release of version gdgt 2.0 — the popular gadget social networking site. Launched back in mid 2009, the site started as a proof of concept with its massive product database which users could easily add to and edit. Since then, people have been using the site to get all sorts of questions answered and to find out more about their favorite gadgets. So what’s new in version 2.0? — Find out more, plus some videos of lovely Veronica Belmont, after the break!

GP2X Caanoo MAME/console emulator review

When the term “portable game console” comes up you probably think about the PSP or the Nintendo DS. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at something a little different: the GP2X Caanoo. This portable handheld is a console emulator device capable of playing games from the Commodore 64, NES, SNES, Gameboy, Gameboy Advance, and NeoGeo, just to name a few. How’s it feel to take or retro titles on the road? — Find out in our full review after the break!

Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch tablet review

Tablet you say? No, we’re not referring to these popular new iPad devices but rather the input device many choose to use with their PC’s for handwriting and drawing. What makes this particular Wacom Bamboo special is that it recognizes both pen and touch input, allowing it to also double as a multitouch trackpad. With both Mac and PC support enabled, we spent some time testing out the Pen and Touch. — Check out what we thought after the break!

Incipio Feather Case Review (for iPod Touch 4G)

The Incipio Feather is a very well made case. That has been established. What’s so special about it? Nothing. It is pretty much one of the simplest cases you can get for your 4th generation iPod Touch, and also one of the best. — Hit the jump for our full review!

Swappa - Buy and Sell Gently Used Android Devices

Most smartphone users buy their device with a two year contract and move on with their lives but if you’re really into phones, you’ll find yourself buying and selling a lot of devices online. The problem is, buying something like a phone online is really really risky. On eBay, you could easily pick up a phone that was stolen or has some sort irreparable damage the buyer is unwilling to talk about. I recently came across a site called “Swappa” and I was blown away. — Head on past the break for a full run down.

Incipio Hive Gaming Case Review (for iPod Touch 4G)

Since the iPod Touch was declared a gaming console by Steve Jobs, accessory manufacturers have wasted no time in producing gaming specific cases for it. Incipio is no exception with their new Hive gaming case. As you can probably tell from the name and picture above, it is actually modeled after a bee hive. But do the funky styling and shape actually work in everyday use? — Our review after the break!

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This is How iPhone Notifications Should Be 

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This is How iPhone Notifications Should Be

It’s a given that the iPhone’s intrusive notification system sucks but no one is really sure how Apple will end up doing notifications when the new version of iOS hits. Andreas Hellqvist thinks he has an idea. Although I personally do not agree with every aspect of his design, I believe he has some brilliant ideas that are worth a look.