News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – I just can’t help myself. I’m drawn to cable organizers like the Cable Wrangler (see what I did there?) by Silk, a company based in Austin, TX. Silk describes themselves as a “jaunty, down-to-earth, and highly-caffeinated group of folks that, since 2009, have taken our products seriously, but ourselves … not so much” […]
The Silk Magnetic Cable Wrangler is attracted to your charging cables Read More
NEWS – If you carry a multi-tool, you know how the scissors feature seems to be an after-thought because they can be tiny and awkward to use. But that’s not the case with the SOG Snippet multi-tool. The scissors in this EDC multi-tool are the main featured tool. There are even finger loops to make
Scissors are the main focus of SOG’s Snippet multi-tool Read More
NEWS – Spring is bringing all sorts of new designs from Saddleback Leather! Meet the Thirteener, which looks like their leanest & meanest briefcase design yet! This design takes some of the best elements of previous Saddleback briefcase designs, presented in a tightly streamlined package. Measuring in at 14.25″ by 10″ by 2.5″ and 4
Check out the Thirteener, Saddleback Leather’s thinnest briefcase yet! Read More
NEWS – Anyone familiar with Apple’s products knows that they value form over function. Their interfaces tend to be no-nonsense and minimalist, sometimes too much so. The remote for the Apple TV is a perfect example of this design philosophy. It has a trackpad-like area, a few buttons, and nothing else. Despite its simplicity, it
Apple’s reworked TV Remote app is still as minimalistic as the real thing Read More
If you’ve been reading our EDC gear reviews for a while, you’ll know that I am a fan of Keyport gear. I recently reviewed their modular Anywhere Tools system which is worth a read if you like keychain tools. But today I want to tell you about a new product that Keyport is rolling out
Keyport offers a sneak peek at their new OmniFob Read More
NEWS – Proctor & Gamble has come out with a cool device called the Opté Precision Skincare System. It’s a wand that scans your face with a tiny digital camera at 150 images per second and uses blue LED lights to enhance the contrast in your skin. It detects “age and sun spots, redness and
Opté Precision Skincare System: Use technology to precisely cover up your blemishes Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – These days we live in a world that is dominated by technology that has found its way into just about every area of our lives. One of the most popular devices is our addictive smartphone and in recent years it has been blamed for many vehicle-related accidents. Despite the integration of smartphones
Keep your head up and be safe with Hudway Drive Read More
NEWS – I’ve been keeping an eye out for the next product from the makers of the Wyze Cam with hopes that it would be an outdoor version of their popular affordable security cameras. Well, today is the day that Wyze announced a new product, but it’s not what I thought it would be. Their
Wyze just launched their next home security product Read More
NEWS – Cold brew coffee on tap, yes, please! The Cold Brew On Tap 2.0 lets you brew a weeks worth (8 to 12 cups) of fresh cold brew coffee all at once. And it not only brews the coffee it also stores and serves it. Less mess, less work You make the coffee in
Cold Brew On Tap 2.0 makes made-by-you cold brew super easy Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m a fan of coffee, and although I can’t complain about the free coffee where I work, the flavor is less than…flavorful. I’ve had my eye on various coffee presses for a while and I recently stumbled onto the Twist Press Coffee Maker from Barista & Co. Let’s check it out. What is
The Twist Press Coffee Maker from Barista & Co – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – When I’m asked to recommend speakers, Audioengine is always at the top of my list, no matter the budget. The reason is simple, Audioengine makes unpretentious, well-made speakers that perform beyond their cost, whether it’s the petite A2+ or higher end HD6 speakers. And now Audioengine has applied their speaker expertise to make
Now you can carry Audioengine sound with you Read More
NEWS – Spring is finally here! If you’re not outdoors enjoying the sun, sit down and take a look at this list of everything we posted this week. I’m sure there’s something you missed. ARTICLES 5 ways 5G technology will change our gadget usage on March 19, 2019 by Kayla Matthews 7 Gamification apps for
Wallets, bags, and microwaves – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – Do you have a room in your attic? Is it dark? Did you find it impossible to add natural light because of the pitch of the roof? Velux can add light, and add a balcony with their innovative Cabrio roof window and balcony combination. The Cabrio installs like a skylight but can be
Turn your attic room into your personal balcony with the Velux Cabrio balcony Read More
NEWS – Rain can be a drag if the wet gets into your gear, but Timbuk2 has you covered. The Especial Messenger was introduced a few years ago for the hardcore bike commuter, and 2019 brings us some new designs to protect your stuff from gnarly weather forecasts. We’ve got three new bags in the
The new Timbuk2 Especial series is made for weathering the storm Read More
NEWS – Yes, this is a belt buckle. I know it looks more like… well… I am not really sure what it looks like. But trust me, it’s a belt buckle for the very VERY rich. How rich? I’m not sure because I can’t find any up to date pricing. I found a 5 year
Belt buckles that James Bond could use if he had Oprah’s bank account Read More
NEWS – When it comes to vacuum cleaners, everyone knows the Dyson name. Their V-series stick vacuums are popular simply because they work and are way more powerful than many plug-in models. I love the Cyclone V10 vacuum I reviewed last year. It has replaced my older Ball Dyson upright I used for years. Dyson
Dyson lights the way with new products Read More
Here’s a clever idea to help improve productivity and reduce paper waste. It’s the Glass Dry-Erase Desktop Computer Pad from Quartet. It’s a 18 x 6 inch glass dry erase board that you can position between your keyboard and your monitor so that your ideas, task lists, and doodles are right where you can see
Put a dry erase board on your desk instead of your wall Read More
NEWS – MoviePass – once the darling of movie lovers everywhere – then the bane – is back at it again. First a refresher MoviePass disrupted the movie industry with their unlimited movie plan. For ten bucks a month, paid annually, you got yourself a spiffy red debit card like this: When you were jonesing
MoviePass tries unlimited again – with limits Read More
NEWS – I’m the son of a carpenter, but I did not inherit the carpenter gene from my father. Admittedly I’m terrible when it comes to using a hammer and nails. Maybe its because I’m left-handed (or at least that’s what I tell myself), but I either bend the nail, drive it in crooked, or
Pound nails not fingers with the Safety Nailer Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There have been wireless earbuds for a few years now, but the latest innovation in wireless earbuds is called TWS and it stands for True Wireless Stereo. It doesn’t just mean that there isn’t a wire between each earbud. It means that you can use either earbud or both earbuds interchangeably. What
MEZONE TWS earbuds sound great and also charge wirelessly – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More