Woot is running a sale today on the Entourage Pocket Edge for $79.99. Considering the device’s multifunctionality, this bad boy will be quite difficult to pass up. The Edge is an all-in-one device that combines the functions of e-readers, tablets, notepads and audio/video recorders conveniently in one place. Perhaps the next model can add some more »

Gadgets can’t stay out of the kitchen especially on Thanksgiving. Even the turkey you’re throwing into the oven today probably has one on board gadget: the turkey timer. But can you trust it? To answer this question, let’s take a quick look at what makes it work. For a part spec, we’ve got housing, spring, more »

There are always those little gadgets that, when you see them it makes you wonder why you have never seen one of those in the past. And for me, this is the case with a little device from Scosche that fits on your keychain. The gadget is called the flipSYNC and just as the name more »

It seems that every day there is something new in tech making your old tech even older. There’s a way to keep on the bleeding edge of technology. Find out how to keep up on the latest phones, music players, netbooks, and more in this extensive Gadgetell Guide.

Bluelounge has recently introduced the Refresh, a charging station that will allow you to simultaneously charge three of more devices and/or gadgets. According to the item description, the Refresh will allow users to “charge two iPod/iPhones simultaneously while also charging a Blackberry and a bluetooth headset for instance.” Basically, this appears to be a nice more »

It may be something we do not expect, or quite possibly it is something we just do not think about, however, it seems that the homeless population in Washington DC is beginning to make good use of cellphones. A recent story in the Washington Post estimates that anywhere from 30-45-percent of the homeless population in Washington DC are carrying phones. Of course, based on the report it seems they are relying on pay-as-you-go models as opposed to a fancy smartphone, but even that is helping them improve their quality of life.

In the article there are several good examples of how they are being used, ranging from blogging about their experience, to using them in an effort to find a good place to stay or even use a restroom. Of course, there are some that are using them in much more efficient ways such as letting their families or loved ones know they are safe, to keep track of their food stamps and even helping with employment issues.

With the economy the way it is, keeping track of your spending compared to your income is a very good idea. Sure, there are plenty of ways to do it on paper by balancing your check book, or creating a monthly budget. Computer applications both desktop and cloud-based can also help with this. But, wouldn’t more »

In the last few years there has been an influx of fun/pointless/interesting/small/useful USB powered devices, and you will be hard pushed to find something you can’t power using USB. However, amid the rubbish that you can find (like the USB powered fragrance oil burner) there is occasionally one that is genuinely interesting, and this is one of them.

For those of you who think science is cool and wish you had a microscope or who just like looking at small stuff, the USB Microscope is for you. Although perhaps designed for the younger generations, people of any age can have fun looking at anything under a microscope, and in pretty good quality too. It has a resolution of up to 1600×1200 which is not bad and looking at a screen definitely beats looking into a tiny hole. Naturally, there is a pretty good zoom. Keep reading for more details.

Despite uneasy feelings on Wall Stre5et, electronic gadgets are predicted to gain in sales by 3.5 percent over last year’s Q4. While overall spending is set to decline on holiday shopping, gadgets are somewhat immune. According the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association), specific gadgets will still do extremely well this holiday season.

Smartphones

Any product that increases connectivity with friends and loved ones will be spent on more heavily according to the CEA report. Consumers will forgo other luxury spending to get smartphones that can handle e-mail, texting, phoning and even Internet browsing. Consumers can justify the expense easier as the phone becomes integral to daily life.

See what other electronics can withstand this economy after the break.

Google launched the redesign of its popular iGoogle portal last week and the complaints began almost immediately. Users are upset with the new look and furious that the redesigned interface was sprung on them with no prior announcement.

The interface allows users to collect web “gadgets” such as map and weather apps, organize RSS feeds and aggregate info such as news, sports and GMail. The revamped interface includes a new “canvas” view that allows gadgets to be displayed full screen and new navigation bar. Find out what else has changed after the break.