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NEWS – Did you know that the average person spends 7 hours a day in front of some kind of screen? And with the current pandemic situation, that number has probably gone up exponentially. Harsh blue light emitted by phones, computers, and tablets can cause eye strain, fatigue, and discomfort. To protect your eyes, Totallee […]
These Blue Light glasses will make your screen time easier on your eyes Read More
NEWS – It seems like forever ago that the term “personal space” meant not getting within inches of someone, but now our personal safety bubble has grown to 6ft in our attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19. It feels weird how we’re avoiding getting close to our friends and relatives, but how do we
This watch knows when someone is closer than 6ft Read More
NEWS – Creators of photo art, and video can use the TourBox controller to streamline their workflows. This Windows and Mac compatible wired controller puts a variety of physical buttons, switches and knobs at your fingertips to allow fine adjustments inside software like Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, and more. It’s like a multi-tool for
Take control of your photo and video editing with TourBox Read More
SPONSORED – Do you need a fresh, professional website for your business, nonprofit, church, blog, or hobby group? Try Boxmode. It’s an easy to use online website builder that lets you create a site within minutes. You don’t need any coding or design experience to get impressive results. Boxmode’s interface is drag and drop, so
How to make your own Boxmode website in 7 easy steps #Sponsored Read More
NEWS – Board game enthusiasts who are also short on gaming space will want to check out the Level Up tabletop platform from Spidermind Games. It adds a second story to your table so that you have room under it for your beverage, snacks, etc. Level Up is a modular, with tiles that snap together
Here’s what you need to take game night to the next level Read More
NEWS – I’ve been fascinated with tattoos my entire life. I even have several of my own. Ok, I don’t have any traditional tattoos. I have several positioning dots on my chest from breast cancer radiation treatments. They might not be works of art, but I’m still counting them as tattoos because they were painful
Prinker prints custom waterproof tattoos directly on your skin Read More
NEWS – Most multi-tools have a core set of tools like a knife, a bottle opener, scissors, and maybe a saw. All good right? But the Zippo SureFire Multi-Tool takes a new step in EDC pocket tools and offers a built-in flint wheel sparker. That’s right, this multi-tool will help you start a fire. Folded,
This multi-tool is on fire – literally Read More
NEWS – I have a lot of fond memories of putting together jigsaw puzzles with my mom and my sister when I was a kid. Although they seem like old-fashioned entertainment, puzzles are making a comeback these days as people try to find interesting ways to pass the time while in quarantine. But if a
This jigsaw puzzle will break your brain Read More
NEWS – Apple has introduced a new 13-inch Macbook Pro with updated keyboard, double storage capacity, and available 10th generation Intel Core series processors. This marks the end of Apple’s use of its butterfly keyboard, the controversial mechanism introduced in the 12-inch Macbook in 2015. The 13-inch Macbook Pro uses Apple’s Magic Keyboard, using an
Apple introduces the new 13-in MacBook Pro Read More
NEWS – COVID-19 has reminded us how important it is to connect with other people, so much so that it’s nearly impossible to purchase a webcam these days, as they are all sold out. Canon is doing their part to make things a little easier with the release of the EOS Webcam Utility Beta. If
Turn your Canon camera into a webcam Read More
NEWS – We definitely love our EDC multi-tools around here, but have you seen a multi-tool that has been designed to be used for work in your garden or yard? Check out the Bibury 5-in-1 Gardening Hand Pruners. This multi-tool is made of 420 Stainless Steel and has a full-sized set of spring opening pruning
This multi-tool is designed to be used in your garden Read More
NEWS – Many years ago, when Lenovo was still part of IBM, they made a number of laptops that were powerful enough for programming yet small enough to travel. Perhaps the defining characteristic of these laptops was that instead of designing a nice, large trackpad, like Apple did, they added what was affectionately was known
Lenovo is bringing back the eraser! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Reusable water bottles are everywhere. You can always see ecology-minded folks toting their water bottles, keeping their body properly hydrated while not adding to the mountains of waste going into landfills. But, these same people can also be found at their local coffee shops, drinking their morning caffeine in single-use cups with
Help hydrate and save the planet with Hitch Read More
NEWS – Mother’s day is May 10th, and with all or most of us sheltering in place, you don’t want to forget mom this year. The Amaranth Easy Drain & Stem Access Flower Vase is the perfect gift for the flower-loving mom in your life. Unlike traditional vases, the bottom of this vase twists
Get mom a vase with a twist this Mothers Day Read More
NEWS – I don’t know if gears and springs make insects less scary, but they sure make them a heck of a lot more interesting. Check out these awesome sculptures from Insect Lab. Made from non-endangered, threatened, or black market insects, along with metal gears, springs, screws, etc retrieved from watches, sewing machines, and more.
Insect Lab uses real insects in their steampunk bug sculptures Read More
NEWS – It seems like every single week, there’s a Tuesday in there, somewhere, and that means Taco Tuesday! Soft taco shells are healthier than hard shells, since hard shells are fried, and that means more calories and fat. But hard shells are fun with their crunch and texture. What if you could enjoy crunchy
Make your Taco Tuesday healthier with Taco Toaster Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Charging and data transfer cables are often an annoying messy necessity. Why not make them fun and tidier all at the same time? SuperCalla is a data/charging cable that has been redesigned. It has several ring magnets located at certain distances along the length of the cable so that the cable can
SuperCalla: a magnetic coiling data/charging cable that is also a fidget toy! Read More
NEWS – One day, we will get back to traveling again and when we do, this may be the suitcase you need if you happen to have toddlers. The JetKids suitcase by Stokke is a hard plastic carry-on sized suitcase that is rugged enough to pull your kids around the airport so you don’t have
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today we have an EDC themed set of crowdfunding campaigns. If you’re a pocket gear fan, you’ll want to check out these three products that are seeking funding. Inertix Cyberpunk Pocket Exoblade Knife What is it? The Inertix is a knife that is unlike any knife that I’ve seen before. To me,
NEWS – VanMoof has been redefining commuter bikes since 2009 and the newest iteration of their S3 ebike sets the bar even higher. Launched earlier this week, improvements are to be found throughout the bike. The below cut-away image shows the level of tech embedded in the top tube of the bike. Throughout the design
The new S3 eBike from VanMoof is a commuter’s dream Read More