Geek is chic.
I'm into monogramming so I instantly fell for the iPhone iPod Personalized Holder, $9.99. Created by Etsy user JTstitches, the holder is one in a series of personalized gadget holders with machine embroidery of music notes and your "iName." The cases have a velcro closure and are made of black cotton fabric (other colors available). Personalized "i" Gadget Covers: Geeky or Read more
We already knew the "i" craze had passed the point of no return, but it looks like "pod" mania may be gaining speed in the race. Yesterday I learned about the Apod, or Asthma Pod, which is a colorful plastic case that clips around your standard asthma inhaler. They cost about $20 (or £10 because it's a British company) and come in 7 colors. So why am I so bent out of shape? For the most part Read more
If the rumors are true, the iPad 3 should be announced in March. If you're ready to upgrade from your first-gen iPad or iPad 2, now's the time to start thinking about selling. But before you post a listing on Craigslist or eBay, get all your ducks in a row first. Here's a few tips on how to prep your gadget for resale, and get top dollar for your efforts. Back up your data and do a clean sweep Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more
When we imagine old technology gadgets, it usually involves rooms full of bland, boxy computers with a fraction of the computing power of today's smartphones. When an Apple enthusiast looks back to the devices of yesterday, it's a trip down memory lane revisiting the industrial design that gave Apple its cult following. Those nostalgic creations are now available as cases for the iPhone 4 with Read more
I know we're inching closer to a future resembling a Star Trek episode when concept gadgets like this Cryoscope weather cube are dreamed up. The haptic weather forecasting device works by the user touching its exterior aluminum cube to physically feel how the temperature will be outside. Connected to the Internet, the cube translates web reports of the weather by pumping heat either in or out Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Saving doesn't come easily for us young adults. Entry-level salaries don't give you a lot to work with. And, well, we also tend to spend what we make — and then some — on the latest gadgets and flashiest fashions. But don’t worry. We’re not doomed to frivolity and the wreckage it can make of our finances. Here's how you Read more
The 5 weirdest office gadgets you didn’t even know you wanted — The Jane Dough 10 smart things to do with $25 — Wise Bread Your tax refund could be delayed — LearnVest Unique Valentine's Day gifts under $20 — AllYou 4 ways to turn your iPad into a handy kitchen accessory — Tecca Use this tool to figure out if you should pay off debt or invest — Real Simple Changing the work-life Read more
Your iPhone is glued to your hands, whether during the morning commute, lunch break, or wait at the doctor's office. So let a bit of personality shine alongside its sleek industrial design. Just as you would any other accessory, try swapping the tired basic iPhone case for an updated splash of polka dots or portrait of a favorite comic-book character. It's a fun and rather inexpensive way to make Read more
No matter how high tech your life gets, some classic gadgets should always be welcome in your abode. Let's face it — no matter how sleek and pretty an iPad looks, a vintage typewriter or phonograph is always going to qualify better as an interesting decor accessory. Keeping this in mind, I've rounded up some inspiring ideas for decorating with a vintage Underwood or Empire, as well as an Read more
