When we got a new fridge last year, I wanted to monitor its temperature for a while to be sure it was safe for storing my insulin. My fridge had a temperature display, but it would only show me a snapshot of the conditions in there, so I could never be sure that the insulin […]
Constantly monitor temperature and humidity with the SensorPush wireless sensor Read More
If you watch a lot of movies in theaters, you know how expensive tickets are. Sinemia is a subscription service that can help you save money while still enjoying trips to the theater. You won’t be restricted to only certain theaters, date/times, or movie. You can watch any format – from 2D to 3D, IMAX,
I like using those clear barrel disposable pens. They’re cheap, and you can always keep several around in case you misplace one, but the downside is that the plastic barrel is going to hang around in a landfill for a long time. ACME Studios has developed some plastic barrel pens that will break down in
ACME Studios Eco Pen doesn’t add to the landfill Read More
If you are a Star Wars fan and are looking for a new collectible, try these wooden model kits. You can build your own Millennium Falcon, X-Wing fighter, or TIE fighter with these kits from Lee Valley Tools. Each kit has laser-cut plywood pieces that punch out and assemble without the use of glue. Each
Something new for Star Wars fans: Wooden model kits! Read More
This 3-in-1 charging stand from Elago holds and charges all your Apple devices in one compact space. The stand is made of silicone for durability; it won’t scratch your expensive devices, either. You’ll use the charging cables supplied with the Apple devices with the charging stand. The 3-in-1 stand is compatible with all iPhones from
Elago’s 3-in-1 charging hub charges your Apple Watch, AirPods, and iPhone Read More
The Stellina doesn’t look like a typical telescope. Instead of a long tube, Stellina is a 19″ x 15″ x 4.7″, 15lb block that opens into an ED doublet refractor with an 80mm aperture, f/5 focal ratio, and 400mm focal length sitting atop an alt-azimuth mount. Its 6.4MP Sony CMOS image sensor has 3096 x 2080 pixels and a 1°
The universe is at your fingertips with the smart, app-connected Stellina telescope Read More
For Christmas 2013, I received a Philips Hue starter kit with three color-changing LED bulbs and a bridge to connect them to my home’s WiFi network. I was thrilled by the thought of having lots of light “recipes” to change the color and mood of my living room. But I found that I really didn’t
Introduce connected lighting to your home with this low-cost Philips Hue starter kit Read More
This BESTEK surge protector packs a lot of power into a small footprint. Instead of the long-strip form that surge protectors usually take, this 1500joules protector is a vertical column. Along the sides you’ll find eight power sockets and six USB charging ports. And the cherry on top is the wireless charger on the top
This BESTEK surge protector has a built-in wireless charger Read More
What do you do with your earbuds when you’re not listening to music? Forget about sticking them in a pocket where they’ll get tangled up – wear them on your wrist instead. The Wristband Headphones with Microphone by Wraps are worn as a wraparound bracelet when you aren’t using them. The wires have a braided
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Back in my day, composition books were only available with those black-and-white speckled covers. Now you can get them with most everything on the covers, but none of those designs will be as appealing to your Harry Potter fans as these notebooks are. ThinkGeek has a set of four composition books with the Hogwarts’ House
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Even when you don’t need to carry a full gear bag, you still need some basic necessities for your day: wallet, keys, phone, and a backup battery, if you’re a power user. Of course, you’ll probably need a small bag to carry these things in, since women’s clothing still doesn’t have useful pockets. The Everpurse
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The VW Bus T1 Campervan 3D puzzle from Ravensburger won’t be big enough to drive to the beach this summer, but it will decorate a bookshelf nicely. It’s designed after the Samba, in the United States also known as Sunroof Deluxe, which Ravensburger says was the most luxurious version of the T1. The puzzle is
Build your own VW Van before summer Read More
I try to avoid buying dry clean-only clothes because it’s a pain – and expensive – to have to run things over to the dry cleaners. And I tend to avoid wearing the dry clean-only clothes I do have for the same reasons. With the LG Styler, you can wear your clothes and extend the
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Actually, the standard Clover Cube is apparently the more frustrating version of a Rubik’s Cube, and this Clover Icosahedron D1 IQ Brick takes the standard Clover Cube to a new level. Brando says a core feature of Clover Cubes are the two locations on each edge that allow the puzzle be rotated freely. This
When a Rubik’s Cube just isn’t frustrating enough, pick a Clover Read More
If you ever take out your Apple AirPods while you’re working out or while you’re at work and want someplace safer than a shirt pocket to store them, look at the AirPod holder from the SuperheroDIY shop at Etsy. The holder is custom “3D printed in PLA plastic at high resolution to meet the designed
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I’m continuing my fascination with charging stations this week with this Steampunk Robot lamp. The lamp comes standard with “two grounded, tamper-resistant AC outlets, two high-power USB charging ports, a full-range sliding dimmer with blue LED indicator gauge for the lamp, and a smartphone charging cradle that can accommodate even the largest smartphone with a
This Steampunk Robot lamp is also a charging station Read More
All our cars have rear-view cameras that help with parking, but sometimes you still need a bit more information than the camera can give you. Two of our cars also have built-in proximity sensors that warn you when you’re getting too close to an obstacle with either the front or rear bumpers, but our daughter’s
This wireless parking sensor prevents bumps when parking your car Read More
ThinkGeek once again serves up useful gear in a cool form factor. This Star Wars R2-D2 AC / USB Power Station expands a single US standard Type B wall outlet socket into a charging station for all our mobile gear. R2 is big and will block the second socket on the wall outlet, but it will provide
These are the charging stations you were looking for! Read More
The thingCHARGER Universal Charging Station adds two USB charging ports and a phone/tablet charging station to a wall outlet by simply plugging it into a dual 3-prong outlet. Both of the 3-prong outlets are still available for other devices, and you can now charge two devices using the two USB ports on the bottom of
Add USB charging to your wall outlets without needing an electrician Read More
iDevices recently announced the availability of their new Instant Switch, a wireless remote control switch that connects to your favorite iDevices product. The Switch is battery powered, so it doesn’t require wiring. You can mount it directly on the wall with its included 3M Command adhesive strip and faceplate anywhere you’d like an extra control
Expand your control over your iDevices home automation products with the Instant Switch Read More