Keep your Moto G smartphone warm and toasty with this laser cut cover
Portland Oregon based company Toast has just announced an addition to their line up of real wood thin, lightweight covers. This new easy to apply – peel and stick cover has been designed especially for the Motorola G Android smartphone. There are four woods to choose from including Walnut, Bamboo, Ebony and Ash. You also Read More…
Let this robot clean your gutters
I recently bought an iRobot floor cleaner, and while digging around on their site, I found they also sell a little robot that can take over the chore of cleaning out your gutters for you. The iRobot Looj Gutter Cleaning Robot is only about 2″ tall X 3″ wide by 15.6″ long, so it Read More…
Faveable helps you choose your next HDTV
Several years ago when I was trying to choose my first HDTV, I found the task to be confusing and time consuming. That was back when the main choice was between plasma, LCD and LED TVs. These days there are even more technologies you need to consider along with multiple brands to choose from. Our friends Read More…
Everyday survival is a zip with the Gerber GDC selection
I’m guessing that a lot of our readers have some sort of EDC (Every Day Carry) setup that they carry about with them for those just in case moments. The folks at Gerber (the knife a survival tool company, not the baby food maker) have embraced the concept of EDC with their own line of Read More…
mBack de-clutters your iMac’s desk space
Running low on desk space due due to that external hard drive, cables and other clutter? Check out the mBack from mLogic, a “Zero-Footprint Hard Drive for iMac and Apple Displays.” Designed to attach to the circular cutout in the display stand of an Apple iMac or Apple display via a threaded cap, the mBack Read More…
The first smart watch designed just for women
The Smart & Cool Smartwatch is an Indiegogo project. The designer says these are the first quartz, Bluetooth smart watches designed just for women, though they do promise there will be a men’s line soon. These watches use Bluetooth 1.2.1 to connect with your smart phone. When you have an incoming call, the caller ID Read More…
A place to hide a spare key that’s not a plastic rock
Having a spare key available in case you lose yours is a good idea, but not so good if you just “hide” the key under the door mat or in one of those plastic rocks that just scream “key inside!”. The Sprinkler Head Hide-a-Key will blend in with the other sprinkler heads in your landscaping, Read More…
REAL piano sound for your mini Mozart
Do you remember that toy piano you used to play when you were five years old? It might have looked like the real thing (except for the color), but the sound completely missed the mark. Korg has updated this toy favorite with REAL piano sound in its new product, the tinyPIANO. This 25-note (2 octave) miniature upright Read More…
Engrain Tactile Keys add a little nature to your Apple Wireless Keyboards
Engrain Tactile Keys are handcrafted wooden key cover stickers for your Apple wireless keyboard (both the compact and standard sized version with the numeric keypad). They are made of Sassafras wood with a 3M adhesive that is strong enough to hold up to years of use while still allowing for easy removal without damage to Read More…
Custom hometown jigsaw puzzle
Simply Personalized has a great gift idea for jigsaw puzzle lovers. This puzzle is only 400 pieces and it’s only 18″ X 12″ when completed, but what makes it special is its subject matter. To order this puzzle, you simply enter a complete street address. The Personalized USGS Map Hometown Jigsaw Puzzle ($39.99) picture is an Read More…
Misfit Wearables starts offering shirts and socks with pockets for the Shine tracker
Misfit Wearables has just introduced their new line of Shine compatible clothing which includes t-shirts and socks. The Misfit Classic Tees and Super Dry Sport Socks feature specially designed pockets that are perfectly sized to hold a Misfit Shine activity tracker. The 100% cotton t-shirts have the pocket located on sleeve and have been designed with Read More…
These camping cots let you “rack ‘em and stack ‘em”
This looks dangerous, but I suppose having stacking cots could save room inside a cramped tent. The Two Person Portable Camping Bunk Bed has “sturdy steel construction bars” and a sleeping surface, made of heavy-duty, washable, mildew-resistant 600D polyester, that’s wider than most camping cots. It says it sleeps two adults, with a weight limit of Read More…
AthLights – Tiny wearable flashing LED lights that keep you visible
When your workouts include running, walking, biking or other activities in the streets, it’s very important that you don’t blend into your surroundings. You want to be easily visible to drivers or you might end up as a skid mark on the pavement. In addition to wearing light colored clothing, and adding reflectors on your Read More…
The only thing you need to power this washing machine is a little elbow grease
The Laundry Pod Countertop Washtub doesn’t require electricity or water connections to run. Add water to the tub with the clothes to be washed, and you serve as the power to agitate your clothes clean. There’s a hose to drain the water, so you don’t have to lift a heavy bucket of water to empty Read More…
Fitness gadgets to complement your gym workouts
Continuing with our series of partnered posts from Faveable, a gadget discovery site, we have a selection of cool fitness gadgets which may work well with your current workout regime. First up we have a new activity tracker from Garmin, primarily known for their GPS range of products. The Garmin Vivofit features a pedometer, calorie counter, and Read More…
This watch tells you the time and saves your data, too
Tokyoflash Japan just introduced their newest watch, the Kisai Upload Wood Memory Watch. The front of the case and accents along the band are made of either dark sandalwood (with a blue LCD face) or maple (with a natural LCD face); the rest of the case, band, and clasp are stainless steel. It also holds Read More…
This outlet cover can light your way in the dark
We have a long, dark hallway that has overhead lights, but those are too bright to leave on all night. There are a couple of outlets along the hall, and I’ve thought about buying some LED night lights to light up the hall at night. I’ve hesitated to do that, because the hall is narrow, Read More…
Add an eInk screen to your smartphone
OAXIS produces cases for your iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy Note II that incorporate a 3.5″ ePaper screen into the back of the case. The ePaper screen connects via Bluetooth and serves as an auxiliary screen. Using a special app “allows users to control and manage the second screen to display images, notifications, reminders, and Read More…
Boldly going somewhere…
The Boldly Going Somewhere… ring might be the first step in your continuing mission of matrimony, or it could just be a way to show your love for Gene Roddenberry’s beloved space saga. The ring is available in a variety of metals and stones. The silver with blue topaz and cubic zirconia stones version is Read More…
Canless canned air
Canned air is very convenient for cleaning computer keyboards and internals, but it’s not the safest stuff to use. It uses nasty propellants to drive the air out of the can, and those aren’t good for the environment or your health if you breathe them in. The cans get super cold quickly, and they can Read More…
This pillow can lull you to sleep
If you need white noise to help you fall asleep, there are lots of options. You can simply run a fan or an air purifier in your bedroom, or you can use any of a variety of white-noise generating gadgets, but many of these make enough noise that they might become a source of irritation Read More…
Does the Survival Bracelet Accessory make my paracord bracelet look too big?
Who doesn’t appreciate a good paracord bracelet? No one right? But how can you make your paracord bracelet even more functional? The Survival Bracelet Accessory from CRKT may be a good start. Designed by Tom Stokes, the Survival Bracelet Accessory is made from injection molded, glass filled nylon that features a compass, a magnesium fire Read More…
Why fold a crane when you could fold Yoda instead?
Are you interested in origami but not so interested in folding the traditional figures? With the Star Wars Origami book, you can fold Star Wars robots, ships, and people. There are instructions for folding 36 figures – from Boba Fett to R2-D2. You’ll also get 72 sheets of specially designed origami paper, so your folded Read More…
Modern sound from a steampunk device
The Bluetooth Sound Enhancing Amplifier looks like steampunk, but it has some modern features married with some old technology. The amplifier uses two 6N3 vacuum tubes to “generate 20 RMS watts per channel of distortion-free signal, adding punch and clarity to high bit-rate MP3s, Apple Lossless, or CD-quality audio played wirelessly from an iPhone, iPad, iPod Read More…
Best home gym gadgets for fitness junkies
Have you ever considered setting up a decent gym within the comforts of your own home? The idea must have crossed your mind, especially during the new year period when fitness resolutions are at an all time high. It’s not a bad idea considering the commute involved with regular gyms and rising monthly membership fees. Read More…
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