Gadgets Archive

Fascinating Video Explaining How an Accelerometer Works

Posted on 05/23/2012
We knew our iOS devices had accelerometers in them, but we never really stopped to think about how they worked. It's actually quite interesting. It involves very small pieces of silicon and crazy levels of precision. These things are tiny and there are insane amounts of detail and parts that go into the component.
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iSmashPhone Hands-On: iPhone-Controlled Stunt Car Racer

Posted on 05/18/2012
We enjoy iHelicopters' stuff. We've checked them out in the past. This time, we got to play with their stunt car racer, which is a small RC Car controlled by our iOS device (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) and an included app.
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Accessory Spotter: Samson Carbon 49 MIDI Controller, Made for iPad

Posted on 05/17/2012
There are plenty of MIDI controllers out there. Most connect to your computer or device via USB, and some will need an extra adapter in order to connect to your iPad. This controller is much like that, but it's designed with the iPad in mind. It has a slot that is made to hold the iPad in place.
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One of the Most Rocking Phone Concepts We’ve Ever Seen – The Bone Phone

Posted on 05/17/2012
Check out Kyocera's Urbano Progresso smartphone. It works in a very, very interesting way. It transmits sound directly through connective tissue and into your inner-ear rather than through your ear canal. It's done through some sort of vibrations transmitted through the screen.
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This Poor Tablet is Competing With the iPad, And Siri

Posted on 04/11/2012
The iPad is a popular device. In fact, one AP writer recently explained that the iPad is the only tablet people seem to know. It harkens back to the days of the original Nintendo Entertainment system when parents just called every videogame console a "Nintendo" regardless of who made it.
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Accessory Spotter: HELO TC App-Controlled Helicopter

Posted on 03/13/2012
This is a toy helicopter that uses your iOS device and a custom app as a controller.
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Duracell Powermat WiCC – Wireless Charging on the Horizon?

Posted on 02/27/2012
This could end up being very cool. It's the Duracell Powermat WiCC. (Wireless Charing Card) it integrates the PowerMat technology in mobile devices like smartphones. However, as Engadget, which got a first hands-on with this explains, it relies heavily on whether or not device manufacturers go along with it.
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Hands-On Review: Abound Hexagonal Stylus Pen

Posted on 02/16/2012
Want a chunky, pencil-style iDevice stylus for less? iTouch's hexagonal stylus pen is within your grasp...
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Accessory Spotter: Moshi Audio Vortex Earbuds Hands-On (Review)

Posted on 02/15/2012
Moshi is well-known for its design and accessories for Mac and iOS devices. This headset is part of a new line of audio products from Moshi.
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Korg Monotron Review

Posted on 02/10/2012
Here at iSmashPhone we love geeky things. Analog synthesizers? Oh yeah! We love those for sure. That's why we just had to check out the Monotron. It's Korg's sub-$100 analog synth.
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