News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
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
NEWS – Constant barking is one thing that all new dog owners dread. Stopping your pooch from waking you and the neighbors at all hours of the day or night is tough. PetSafe has a solution with their new training collars. There are two new models, a bark collar and a remote training collar. Both
Woof – spritz! PetSafe training collars use safe spray for pooch behavior modification Read More
NEWS – Many new cars come with a heads up display built into the top of the dashboard. What do you do if you don’t have that option on your new car, or have an older car? Enter the VIZR, a smartphone adapter that creates a virtual display using your phone and an app to
FIXD Automotive puts a VIZR heads up display in your car Read More
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve not only picked up a coffee habit, but I’ve started understanding the differences in types of brewing methods, beans and how a good barista can take a decent cup of coffee to greatness. That’s why I got pretty excited to see the GEESAA – Your Home Barista announce it is
GEESAA Your Home Barista pour over brewer system Read More
NEWS – With spring and summer just around the corner that can mean only one thing, IT’S GRILLING SEASON! Traeger, the popular manufacturer of wood pellet grills, introduced a new line based on their best-selling Pro Series grill. There are two models available for 2019, the Pro 575 and Pro 780. The names correspond with
Traeger’s new Pro WiFi pellet grill is smarter, faster, and smokier Read More
NEWS – The Writing Box from Galen Leather takes you back to an era where there were no smartphones, laptops, or email. Back when the main form of communication was done by putting pen to paper. Back when your EDC consisted of a wooden box to carry your favorite pens, paper, and other stationary items.
Organize your favorite pens, pencils, and other writing gear in this gorgeous wooden box Read More
NEWS – I’m a big fan of bags designed for one-bag travel, and also of bags designed for EDC. However, while a single bag designed for both purposes may sound good in theory, most often it does not work well in practice. Minaal understands that, so they offer both their very functional Day Bag for
Minaal Day Bag and Carry-on 2.0 Bag are ideal for EDC or one-bag travel Read More
NEWS – When Bellroy goes in on a new product line, they don’t mess around. They started with small carry products that earned a reputation for excellence. When they stepped into bag design, I was blown away innovative designs and build quality. And now Bellroy is exploring leather with the same attention to design and
Bellroy launches a new luxury leather line, and boy does it look good. Read More
NEWS – We were busy this week and posted a variety of articles, reviews, and news. If you aren’t sure if you read everything, here’s a full list of everything that we posted to help you find out. ARTICLES 6 Awesome travel apps to use for your Spring Break trip on March 15, 2019 by
Travel apps, EDC gear, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – It’s time to freshen up your gear for the warm weather, and Topo Designs is here to help! They’ve got some new bag design including a lightweight travel pack and a messenger bag (shown in the picture). You’ll find new apparel options for both men & women like shorts, tops, and jackets in
New styles to brighten up your day from the Topo Designs Spring Collection! Read More
NEWS – Bluffworks has been steadily building a very impressive product offering over the past few years, including their most recent, the Horizon Quilted Vest and the Departure Travel Jeans. Their latest offering is the Threshold Performance T-Shirt, which continues Bluffworks’ pattern of simple yet stylish, technical and durable clothing suitable for travel, office or
Bluffworks Threshold Performance T-shirt Read More
NEWS – In 1982, Thomas Dolby released the prescient album, “The Golden Age of Wireless.” As it turns out, Dolby was a bit ahead of his time, because NOW is truly the golden age of wireless. Just look at all the products that are wireless—even older speakers have been reborn minus the cord. Case in
Audioengine A2+ speakers add another + by going wireless Read More