I’ve never seen a Kickstarter project like this one before. Instead of seeking funding for a single product, Rocket seems to be seeking funding for their entire line of doo-dads. Everything in the Design Amplified Collection has a rock music theme, from the cord keeper that looks like a guitar to the glass markers that […]
Gear that reminds you that “you rock!” Read More
There’s been a bit of interest in plant monitors here at The Gadgeteer. (Apparently many of you have better luck with plants than I do – even my artificial plants look unhealthy!) The Parrot Flower Power sensor is a new entry into the wireless plant monitoring field. The Flower Power was developed in collaboration with
This Parrot can tell you when your plants need water Read More
Kanex says their DualRole is a “perfect companion for laptop users who need additional USB 3.0 ports for instant connection to peripherals and to connect to a secure wired network using Gigabit Ethernet simultaneously.” It’s especially useful for those who have the tiny laptops (Windows or Mac) that sacrifice the number of USB ports for
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I’m sure this Digital Protractor would have been frowned on in my math classes, but it could certainly make your adult life easier. Whether you’re drawing a plan or marking the cut you’re about to make for a home improvement project, this product from ThinkGeek could make sure you get it right the first time.
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The newest LCD watch from Tokyoflash Japan pulses like a quasar, which is probably why it’s called the Kisai Quasar. The watch can be used in numbers mode (seen on the right) for easier decoding of the time, or it can be used in the pulsing, pattern mode (left). The stainless steel case is available
This Kisai pulses like a quasar Read More
If you’re reading this, you probably have a lot of gadgets – maybe more than you have outlets in your home. Some of you also have young children, and you’ve probably spent a lot of money on gizmos to try to prevent the little ones from harming themselves by sticking things into the outlets you
Add more – and safer – outlets to your home without requiring an electrician Read More
Studies tell us that texting while driving is equally dangerous as driving while impaired, yet a surprisingly large percentage of adults – and even more teens – admit to texting while driving. There are apps designed to prevent hand-held usage of phones while driving, but people often find a way to bypass these apps. If
Remove the temptation of hand-held phone usage while driving with ORIGO Read More
LaCie and Porsche worked together to build this sleek, beautiful flash drive that fits on your keyring. The enclosure of the Porsche Design USB Key is steel for strength, and the scratch-resistant connector stands up to the detritus in your pockets. The USB 3.0 drive can move data at speeds up to 95MB/s, and it safeguards
This new Porsche is sleek and built for speed – and fits on your keyring Read More
Waterfield Designs has recently announced their newest bag. The Staad is their long-anticipated backpack bag that they say is suited for work or leisure. It’s available in two sizes and a variety of color combinations. Both bags are available with either a waxed-canvas body (shown) or in black Ballistic and with your choice of black,
Waterfield Designs introduces The Staad backpack Read More
I’ve been using the Dropcam to keep an eye on things around my house, and it has worked very well for me. I’m impressed with the clarity of the images I see, even in a dark room. Of course, I’m always interested to know when things get better, which is why I’m telling you about
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I’ve been using four WeMo Switch modules in my house for a few months now, and they work great for turning lights on and off on a program and for letting me manually control them from anywhere I have internet connectivity. Belkin isn’t resting on their laurels, though, and they have announced the WeMo Insight
Now you can monitor energy usage with the latest WeMo Switch Read More
The Nest Protect, from the makers of the Nest Thermostat, aims to change the way your home smoke alarm works. The Protect monitors smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide levels in your home. It’s smart about how it alerts you to possible emergency conditions, too. You tell the Protect what room it’s in, so a human
Nest Thermostat maker is now developing a WiFi-connected smoke alarm Read More
There are a lot of cooking apps and videos available for tablets. You can watch videos as you cook to learn new techniques or follow a recipe in your virtual recipe box, but whatever you’re doing on a tablet in the kitchen, you’ll need a stand to keep it safe and viewable. There are countless
This Victorinox knife block also serves as a tablet stand Read More
Mobile Edge has several bags, like this Komen Milano laptop bag, in their Caring Case Collection. When you purchase one of these bags, 10% of the purchase price is donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but this faux-leather bag, with it’s bright pink color and
Make a donation now and raise awareness of breast cancer all year with this laptop bag Read More
You want to learn to play your new favorite song, so you start looking for guitar tabs for it on the internet. Those tabs are only as good as the person who created them, though. If you want to be sure you get the correct tabs, you need the Capo 3 app for Mac. The