Janet Cloninger

A fish-finding sonar that’s so small it can almost fit in your pocket

fishhunter fishfinding sonar

The Military Grade Portable Smartphone Fishfinding Sonar from FishHunter is so small, you can almost carry it in your pocket.  It’s shrunk down to fit inside a 8.5″ X 6.2″ X 3.0″ red rubber ball.  It has a rechargeable battery inside, and it comes with a charging stand.  You just float the military-grade sonar transducer in the […]

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An iPhone 5/5s case so minimal, it’s almost not there

bumprz iphone case

This Kickstarter project is seeking funding for an iPhone case so minimal that it almost doesn’t exist.  Instead of a case that engulfs the sides and back of the iPhone or even a bumper case that covers the sides, and sometimes impacts cellular reception, the Bumprz case simply covers the corners.  The designers contend that

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Carbonlite aerospace-grade carbon fiber minimal wallet

carbonlite wallet

This is a Kickstarter project that’s already raised over 7X the funding goal with just over a week left in the funding period.  The Carbonlite wallet is a minimalist wallet made from two plates of “premium aerospace grade 6k 2×2 weave instead of the standard 3k 1×1. All of our carbon fiber has a smooth,

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Listen to music without getting frost-bitten ears

bluetooth earmuffs

This winter has been the pits.  It’s cold and snowy, and I’m ready for it to be over.  There’s still several weeks to suffer through before spring, and Hammacher Schlemmer has some Bluetooth earbuds that will keep your ears warm while we’re waiting.  The Wireless Headphone Ear Warmers have integrated speakers and a microphone so

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Forget Bluetooth pairing with this speaker

favi audio plus

The FAVI audio+ Set to Connect Wireless Speakers uses “induction technology to amplify the sound of your tablet or smartphones’ onboard speakers. The audio+ amplifies your device’s speaker by 6x, while also adding treble and bass-booster technology, giving you powerful sound without the added frustration of cables or pairing through Bluetooth. Simply set it on the

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Kohler lets you see your toilet in a whole new light

kohler nightlight

I’ll admit that when I first saw this I snickered – potty humor, you know.  But I have to admit the Nightlight toilet seats from Kohler could provide an important function in households with kids or anyone who needs a little extra visual help in a dark bathroom.  I don’t like leaving a bathroom light

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Do you hear that? It’s the death knell for SodaStream and other at-home cold beverage systems…

coca cola gmcr cold beverage system

Coca-Cola announced yesterday that it is purchasing approximately a 10% stake in the Green Mountain Coffee Roasting (GMCR) company.  Why does that impact SodaStream?  Part of the the partnership between the two beverage companies is their plan to “cooperate to bring the Keurig Cold™ beverage system to consumers around the world.”  Right now, GMCR produces

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Perfect Choice canvas messenger fits a laptop and your tablet

canvas 14 inch laptop and tablet bag

These Perfect Choice Canvas 14″ Laptop & Tablet Messenger bags have room for all your gear.  There’s a padded laptop compartment that fits laptops up to 14″.  An interior slip pocket holds a 10″ tablet, and there are other compartments for the rest of your gear.  It’s made of durable canvas that has been waxed

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Here’s the perfect alarm clock for Star Trek fans

thinkgeek star trek alarm clock

The Star Trek Enterprise Projection Alarm Clock from ThinkGeek will make a perfect decoration on the night table of any Star Trek fan.  It’s more than a decoration, though.  This model of the Enterprise NCC-1701 is an alarm clock that can project the time onto the ceiling.  When the alarm rings, the nacelles light up.  It

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You can answer your phone through the cover of this iPhone case

moshi sensecover

The Sensecover case for iPhone 5/5S from Moshi allows you to answer your phone without even opening the cover.  The “hybrid leatherette” front cover has embedded “proprietary SensArray pads” that allow you to slide to answer a call without opening the cover.  There are also openings in the front that allow you to check the

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You can forget the phone charger with this iPhone case

cordless iphone 5 5s charging case

When you use the Cordless iPhone 5/5S Charging Case, you won’t need to carry a charger with you because it’s built into the case itself.  The shock-absorbent polycarbonate case protects your iPhone from bumps and shock, and the textured sides improve your grip.  All ports and controls are left open for easy use.  The front of

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Charge five devices simultaneously with this USB charger

tunewear tunemax charger

With the Tunewear TUNEMAX 5USB Charger, you can charge up to five USB-chargeable devices using a single wall outlet.  It can accommodate an input voltage range of AC100V-240V, and it can be used anywhere in the world with the appropriate AC adaptor (not included).  Total output from this unit is 5V/5A, with three 5V/1A outlets and

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