Do you have a chore that needs to be done daily? It hasn’t been assigned to anyone in the family, so it’s done by the first person who thinks of it. Maybe everyone assumes someone else took care of it, and Fido goes hungry one day. Or everyone thinks of it but doesn’t mention they’ve […]
Membo is an easy way to know when a chore has been done or still needs to be done Read More
You’re out in the car when you get a flat tire. You have the tools and the skills, so you pull out the spare to change it yourself only to find that your spare is flat. Now you’re stranded until AAA or someone you call can make it out to you. If you had the
Gift idea – Never find yourself stranded with a flat spare again Read More
I have a fascination with these cold-cathode tubes commonly called Nixie tubes. They are no longer made, but there are still some available. They lend themselves to all sorts of steampunk applications today. They can light up to display numbers or letters, so they lend themselves especially well to clocks, some of which have been
Here’s the perfect gift for the steampunk-loving, chess-playing DIYer Read More
The nice thing about smartphones and MP3 players is they’re designed for use anywhere. The bad thing about using them anywhere is the danger they face from unexpected falls from some of the places you try to use them. With the ZHIP stand, you can securely tie your small portable device to a cabinet pull when
ZHIP tie your smartphone for security Read More
If you weren’t one of the lucky people to win a Tokyoflash Japan watch in the recent contest here at The Gadgeteer, you can purchase yourself Tokyoflash’s newest, unique offering. The face of the Kisai Spider Acetate is a transparent, slightly smoked acetate LCD panel that lets you see through to the skin beneath. It
I’ve seen a lot of talk about a see-through smartphone – how about a see-through watch? Read More
These cute little speakers from iUi look like someone pulled a side mirror off someone’s MINI Coooper and turned it into a speaker. They connect wirelessly to your audio device through Bluetooth (AAC and apt-X Codec) or NFC; if your device has neither, the speakers also have a 3.5mm aux-in jack on the back. The IUI
People will wonder if you stole a side mirror off a MINI Cooper when they see this speaker Read More
If you’re giving or getting a new iPad mini with Retina display for the holidays, you’re probably thinking about cases for it, too. Consider the StyleFolio from Speck for a full-body protective case. The StyleFolio has a “vegan leather” exterior, an anti-scratch interior, and a hard shell to cradle the mini. It operates as a
New Speck case for the iPad mini with Retina display Read More
Some of our readers may be too young to remember those beanie hats with propellers, but you may all be interested in a beanie with something more useful than a plastic propeller. The Tooks Headphone Beanies have built-in 20-20,000 Hz headphones inside that can be removed when the hat needs cleaning. The above image shows
This beanie replaces the propeller with a set of headphones Read More
When you get tired of playing with LEGO apps on your iPad mini, you can play with LEGO building blocks on your iPad mini. This BrickCase for iPad mini is a full-coverage case that fits the original iPad mini. (A case for the mini with Retina display is coming soon.) SmallWorks says the case is
Here’s a LEGO baseplate building surface for your iPad mini Read More
The Pulse Speaker from Felt Audio is tiny (2.2″ X 3.2″ X 0.6″), and it has a clip on the back that lets you attach it to a bag strap, car visor, or even your clothing. The clip also functions as a kickstand. This 1.5W speaker reproduces 150- 18000 Hz, and its rechargeable battery gives your
This portable speaker can piggyback along for the ride Read More
The Infomotion 94Fifty Smart Sensor Basketball has miniaturized sensors inside, so it retains “regulation size, weight, spin, and bounce.” When you pair it with the free app, you can get visual and audible feedback within seconds of each shot and dribble, so you can adjust as you play or practice. The Bluetooth connection allows you
Improve your game with this basketball and your iPhone or iPad Read More
Because virtual keyboards on tablets always present a problem for some users, there are a multitude of keyboard cases on the market. The keyboards for the full-sized tablets are undersized and can be difficult for touch-typists to type on because of their non-standard layout. I was surprised when I heard that manufacturers were introducing keyboard
ZAGGkeys Cover for iPad mini (original) review Read More
My car doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity, so I have to plug my iPod into the Apple-specific input jack in my car to listen to music through the car’s speakers. If I had the Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Hands-free Car Kit, I could add Bluetooth streaming and hands-free calling just by plugging into the 3.5mm audio jack
Add Bluetooth to your car for streaming music and hands-free calling Read More
I loved my View-Master when I was a kid. Seeing 3D images through that little red, binocular-like toy never got boring. View-Masters are still around, but somehow I just don’t find the same joy in them that I used to. Perhaps if I could have my own images turned into 3D reels… With Image3D, you
Announce your engagement or new baby with a custom 3D photo viewer Read More
If you’re a fan of robots (like our own Gadgeteer, Julie), you will probably want to find a place on your walls for this artwork by Scott Park. Synthespians has a total of 66 of TV’s and movie’s most famous robots and synthetic beings. You’ll find Lt. Commander Data and WALL-E, Robocop and the Gunslinger
Hang 66 robots, cyborgs, and other synthetic beings on your office wall Read More
Tokyoflash Japan has issued a new version of their Kisai Intoxicated watch. This version has a comfortable silicone band and ABS plastic case in your choice of black or white, but it still has a breathalyzer function that can give you an estimation of your intoxication and a Sobriety Game that tests your reflexes. The watch
Keep an eye on how much you’ve had to drink with this watch Read More
I’ve watched a lot of HGTV decorating and house-hunting shows, and it always seems the female in a couple wants to either have no TV in a room or to disguise it to such a degree as to render it almost useless. I like my big-screen HDTV, thanks very much, but sometimes I do wish
Hide your TV in plain sight with this mount Read More
IN1Case has three cases for iPhone 5/5S that have a little tool kit stashed in the back. I’m showing the IN1 case for iPhone 5/5S in clear so you can see the tools, but there are also white and black opaque versions available. Each polycarbonate case contains the following TSA-compliant tools: blue pen, red pen,
Carry a tool kit in your iPhone case Read More
Julie asked me to suggest some gift ideas for the iPhone and iPad users in your life. I thought about how I have used my original iPad mini, the new iPad Air I owned for a short while, and the iPad mini with Retina display I replaced the Air with, and I came up with
Gift ideas – Five accessories for the iPad and iPhone user Read More
If you’re looking to save money by “cutting the cable”, you’re probably looking for an alternate source of TV programming. Of course there are various boxes and services that you can subscribe to, but there’s a lot of network programming that is available to you for free. All you need to receive high-definition TV programming
Mohu Curve 30 Indoor HDTV Antenna review Read More