geek accessories

TidyTilt: The Smart Cover for the iPhone

January 10, 2012 Leave a Comment

TidyTilt for iPhone

Have you been coveting the smart cover for the iPad 2? If you have the original iPad, I guess that is entirely possible, though there is no lack of covers and cases for that as well. Now if you have the iPhone, and you want something similar to the iPad 2’s smart cover, here is something that might catch your interest.

It’s called the TidyTilt, and it is a Kickstarter project that has 20 days to go. Just like many cool accessories, the idea behind TidyTilt is rather simple. It has a three-fold function.[Read More]

Doctor Who Ornaments

December 23, 2011 1 Comment

Doctor Who Ornaments

Who can’t get enough of Doctor Who? You’re probably squirming in your seat just thinking about the upcoming Christmas special. Who isn’t? But here’s another thing – or set of things – that will feed your Doctor Who obsession: Doctor Who ornaments from Etsy Shop GeekyGlass.[Read More]

TouchFire Keyboard for the iPad

December 20, 2011 1 Comment

TouchFire

There is no doubt that the iPad is a groundbreaking device. There may be a host of other tablets in the market today, but the release of the first generation iPad changed how we use mobile devices in a huge way. There are many applications for the iPad. Some find it the best tool for children to learn. Some find it a great way to play games. Others use it to augment their array of devices for work. However way you use the iPad, you might agree that one thing is missing from the picture: the ease of typing using the on-screen keyboard.

Truth be told, the virtual keyboard does not take long to get used to. After all, the iPad keyboard is very responsive, and after using it for a while, you do not really have reason to complain about it. Then again, if you are a touch typist, and you like doing other things (such as watching TV or a movie) while typing away on your device, you might feel the hankering for a keyboard that you can use with more ease.[Read More]

TARDIS Bag: The Only Bag You’ll Want for Christmas

November 25, 2011 2 Comments

TARDIS Bag

Everyone’s all excited about the Dr. Who Christmas Special, aren’t they? It is not surprising as this tradition has spanned generations. The holidays are just more exciting with something additional to look forward to.

And when it comes to Dr. Who, it is not only the Doctor and his companion that piques the interest of viewers. If anything, the TARDIS has gotten so much more attention from fans all over the world. How can one not want a TARDIS of his own? This seemingly innocuous police call box is a world of wonders inside. Your very own time machine.[Read More]

Perfect Valentine’s Gift: A Tweet-ring

January 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

Not everyone celebrates Valentine’s Day, but for those of you who do, here is a great idea. We’ve seen just how technology has invaded our daily lives. Platforms such as Facebook and Twitter are being incorporated into t-shirts, shoes, and whatnot. You may, of course, opt to choose these items as your gift for your partner on Hearts’ Day, but why go the ordinary route when you can do something (relatively) unique?

This is where tweet-rings come into the picture. Some guys in The Netherlands have decided that some tweets are meant to last forever. Cheesiness overload, I know, but I guess they’re really targeting those who are in romantic bliss. In any case, they are offering a service wherein you can have your favorite tweet engraved on a ring. You can choose from stainless steel, silver, or titanium.

Following true Twitter tradition, the maximum number of characters is 140. They even make a concession for non-Twitter users. If you do not have a favorite tweet or you do not use Twitter at all, you can choose whatever text you want on the ring – as long as you are under the 140-character limit. (Nice of them, but it defeats the tweet-ring purpose, doesn’t it?)

Here are two sample rings.

Here is a tweet-ring “in action”.

They are both made of stainless steel – which is obviously the cheapest. I have to say that I like the idea of engraving a great tweet, but the problem is that I have more than one favorite tweet. At 89 euros a pop for a stainless steel ring, that’s going to be a bit pricey!

You can buy your tweet-rings from their web site.