My mission is to automate the lighting in my house. I don’t have to have every light connected to the internet, but I would like to have WiFi-connected and controllable bulbs in certain rooms in my house. I got the Hue Starter Kit for Christmas last winter, and I use them in my living room […]
Philips now offers a warm-white LED bulb for their Hue WiFi-connected lighting system Read More
Each of these little 3.25″ diameter X 1.1″ thick canisters contain emergency supplies. The containers are made of 5000-series aluminum and have knurled screw-on lids; they are waterproof and have waterproof labels. When you pull the label off, the the lid is a serviceable signal mirror. What’s inside these little canisters are the kits that can
Survival Pucks Compact Emergency Kits Read More
There is a world full of backup batteries and charging accessories for your smartphone, especially for iPhones. There are cases with built-in backup batteries – but they add a lot of bulk to the iPhone. There are backup batteries – but they are big, and you’ll need a cable, too. And if your backup battery
This iPhone charger is so clever, MacGyver would be impressed! Read More
Any new parent is aware of how much stuff a baby requires, and they’re also aware of how much room all of that stuff requires. While you don’t have to have a special tub to bathe the baby, those infant tubs do help make bath time feel a bit safer. We had a nice baby
This bathtub grows with your baby Read More
When my daughter recently moved into her dorm room, the first thing I did was put a mattress encasement on that mattress that had been used for years by people doing who knows what. shudder! I wish I had had this Verilux vacuum with me, too. The CleanWave Sanitizing Portable Vacuum is a hand-held model that is
Reduce germs and sanitize while you vacuum with this Verilux vacuum Read More
Actually, they’ll be shipping on September 18, 2014, but Belkin is finally taking pre-orders for these WiFi-controllable light bulbs. I’ve used Belkin WeMo Switches for a long time now. I have lamps plugged into them around my house, and the Switches are programmed to turn my lights on at sunset and off several hours later.
Belkin WeMo LED Lighting Starter Set is finally shipping Read More
I thought of Jenga when I saw the Balancing Tree toy, but the Balancing Tree looks much less difficult and frustrating for children. PlanToys developed the Balancing Tree using its principals of sustainability. They are a”leading company that has created a new material and process as part of our zero waste goals. Continuing our commitment
The Balancing Tree will help your child develop fine motor skills Read More
While sitting in Starbucks over the weekend, I noticed the gorgeous white phone and case belonging to the lady sitting at the next table. It was so beautiful that I wanted to ask her what phone she had. The case and phone were incredibly thin, and the cover had a window that showed the top
The S-View Flip Cover cases for Samsung Galaxy S5 Read More
When you get a new Keyport Slide 2.0, blades, and accessories, you aren’t quite ready to assemble the Slide and stick it in your pocket. You have to take your uncut blades to the nearest locksmith or key maker and have your standard keys copied using the Keyport blades. It perhaps doesn’t take long to
If you live in areas prone to natural disasters, you probably have made some preparations for emergencies. Do you have an survival kit for your pet? Quake Kare sells survival kits for dogs and cats, filled with products you’ll need to keep your pet healthy and fed until things start to return to normal. The kits come
Does your pet have an emergency preparedness kit? Read More
I’ve heard the expression that baking is science and cooking is an art (meaning that baking requires more precise measurements, temperatures, and times, while cooking is a bit more forgiving), but as any chemist knows, it’s all just chemistry. This cute salt and pepper set lends an air of the chemistry lab to your kitchen.
Come up to the lab and see what’s on the … err, what’s cooking Read More
Travelon, as you can guess from the name, makes great bags for traveling – around town or around the world. This particular wallet and bag combination is perfect for protecting your valuables and your personal data as you go about your daily travels. The Travelon Anti-Theft Convertible Hobo with RFID Blocking Wallet are made of 100% polyester.
This purse and wallet are doubly theft-proof Read More
*That’s what the folks at AM Labs postulate, anyway. There’s no data that actually quantifies and compares the cleanliness of the two, but you have a pretty good idea from just looking that your mobile devices and computer keyboards and screens have “schmutz” on them. They have oil from your skin, dirt, dust, and grime
Did you know a donkey’s mouth is 20 times cleaner than most keyboards?* Read More
Although BiteMyApple populates their store with successfully-funded, commercially-available crowd-funding projects for Apple products, the Desktop Chair v2 will actually work with most any tablet. The Chair is made of “premium wood sheets that are cross-grained (layered perpendicularly) and hydraulic-hot-pressed to achieve maximum dimensional durability and precision.” It’s bent and folded, and each end has a
Let your tablet take a seat in this beautiful wood Desktop Chair Read More
The PURSE N’ BOOTS – EUROPEAN knee-high boots from Elizabeth Anne shoes are made of luxurious cowhide, and although they are made in a riding boot style, you can wear them for most any activity. They are available in brown or black, in sizes from 5-12, and in slim, regular, and wide calf widths. What sets
Ladies, these boots are made for walking – and for holding your gear Read More
It seems many people are looking for the perfect method for buttering up their toasts and bagels. Julie was disappointed with the knife that promised to use the heat of her hand to make butter spreadable that she reviewed yesterday. As Julie mentioned, butter can actually be left out on the counter without refrigeration, but
Here’s the true secret to easily spreadable butter Read More
A couple of months ago, we told you about a microUSB cable for Android devices that could act as a normal sync/charge cable, or it could protect your device from unwanted data exchange while you are charging at a public charging station and charge your device faster, as well. Now Pyramid Distribution has a Lightning
Do you have an aging parent or relative who wants to live on their own, but you are concerned about fading health? They don’t want to live with you or in an assisted living facility, but you’d like a way to know what is happening with them on a daily basis? There are various monitoring devices
Tempo wearable monitor for seniors helps you keep a discreet eye on your elderly relatives Read More
I’ve heard of people who make little photo books for their young children that contain pictures of their family members who live far away. The child may not see Grammy very often, but she’ll be familiar with Grammy’s face from looking at the photo album and talking with her parents about the pictures as they
This game not only improves your child’s memory, it helps him remember family members Read More
The QiStone+ charger is described as the only truly wireless power bank. The charger has a 4000mAh battery that can keep your phone or other Qi-chargeable device powered up during your day. You can even charge two devices simultaneously with the QiStone+ charger – one wirelessly on the Qi transmitter on the top of the power
The QiStone+ backup battery wirelessly charges any Qi-chargeable device Read More