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As we’ve mentioned previously, our brand new shiny AppleTV arrived last week and is in the GUOM Lab. We are just now getting around to posting some images taken during the process of our taking this wonderful gadget out of it’s box. We’re not sure what the fascination is with showing images taken during this [...]

Sean McHose and Steven Combs look at various gadgets you can purchase to stuff your favorite Geek’s stockings. We look at a bluetooth mouse, power-line networking adapters, Liberator cables and Sean’s favorite the Ninja Remote. This is a late post to GUOM and while Christmas is far behind, many of these gifts are perfect for [...]

Sarah Brownlee and Steven Combs face off and do battle with the Veritcon Air Combat Game from Wild Planet. Verticon takes the old science project of a ping pong hovering in the air stream of a hair dryer and turns it into an air battle game. This spot originally aired on December 4th, 2006 and [...]

Sarah Brownlee and Steven Combs look at the Cadillac of digital picture frames, the Digital Pacific. The model demonstrated is an 8×10 electronic display with a beautiful screen and sound capabilities to boot. While cheaper digital picture frames can be had, this one has all the bells and whistles, including sound and wireless support. You [...]

Steven Combs demonstrates the Xantrex Powerpack 200 plus to Sean McHose. This gadget provides power (both AC and DC), jumper cables, flashlight and an air compressor all in a single package. The perfect addition to your vehicle or home in case of an emergency. During a recent power outage, I plugged a 15w fluorescent bulb [...]

Steven Combs introduces Sarah Brownlee to the Nokia N770, the wonderful portable device that allows access to the web from any open wireless access point right in the palm of your hand. The browsing experience is very pleasurable thanks to a wonderful 800×480 bright LCD screen and the built-in Opera browser. They also discuss portable [...]

In this Inspector Gadget spot which originally aired October 16th, 2006, I introduced Sean McHose to the LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robotics System. This spot has proven popular with the YouTube folks and had almost 5,000 views when this entry was posted. My main regret is that I didn’t have time to build a unique robot [...]

Sarah Brownlee demonstrates her piloting skills as she attempts to fly the smallest RC Helicopter I know of, the Silverlit Picco Z (or Picoo as some pages on the Silverlit site have it identified). We discuss the availability and cost and even crash the thing a time or two! This has proven to be one [...]

Reduce your long distance telephone bill with VOIP technologyand the free Skype software . Sarah Brownlee and Steven Combs show you how during our discussion of Skype and various Skype phones now available. This spot aired on 4 September 2006.
Need a Skype phone? Consider these. Be sure to read the reviews closely as they provide [...]

Break out your running shoes and iPod Nano. Sarah Brownlee and I discuss the new Niki + iPod and not only do you learn about this wonderful new iPod accessory for runners, but I also debunk the myth that you have to purchase the new Nike+ running shoes.
This spot aired on August 21st, 2006 and [...]