News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – Wireless chargers have been around for a while in all kinds of shapes and sizes. However, most designs tend to go more for function than form. The newly-announced Nomad Base Station is a wireless charger that not only chargers four devices at the same time it also looks good doing it. The charging pad […]
Nomad’s new Base Station wireless charger is a beauty Read More
NEWS – The Tools Desk Caddy has the tools to neaten your desk by holding a pen or pencil, 3 x 5 note cards, a roll of tape, and even your business cards (behind the small wrench at the bottom). It’s hand-assembled in the US from steel tools collected internationally. It stands 6″ wide x 3″
Levenger has just the tools to organize your desk Read More
NEWS – Well, at least the image was 20,000 years ago… The Celestial Fireworks LED Bracelet is adorned with a Hubble Telescope image of the Westerlund 2 cluster, 20,000 lightyears away in the constellation Carina. To add some excitement, 15 twinkling, white LEDs were added to some of the foreground stars. The rechargeable battery lasts for
A bracelet 20,000 years in the making Read More
NEWS – It’s always a good idea to have a flashlight with you at night to help you see where you are going and to help others see you. Sometimes, carrying a flashlight can be difficult, though. Sometimes you may need to keep your hands free, if you’re running, riding a bike, or walking your
Stop carrying your flashlight at night. Wear it instead! Read More
NEWS – I’ve written about purses or wallets with built-in backup batteries before, but most of those have been rather expensive. The Hbutler MightPurse Quilted Wallet is an inexpensive alternative to those bags. Hbutler makes this wallet of leather. The quilted design and the push-lock closure on the front flap make this bag look similar
The MightyPurse is an inexpensive phone-charging wallet Read More
NEWS – On Tuesday Vizio announced pricing and availability on its 2018 Dolby Atmos soundbars. The 36-inch 5.1.2 model is the first to hit the market with a price tag of $499.99. The sound system features a total of eight speakers. Five in the soundbar itself (3-front firing and 2-up-firing), two rear satellite speakers, and a wireless
Vizio debuts three new Dolby Atmos soundbars starting at $499 Read More
NEWS – Many stands for iPads are designed for the smaller iPad. They just aren’t big enough nor stable enough to support the biggest of the iPad Pros so that you can actually do some work. The DraftTable from ElevationLab is designed for the iPad Pro 12.9. It functions rather like an artist’s drafting table,
The DraftTable is big and sturdy enough for an iPad Pro 12.9 Read More
NEWS – Get your own army of monsters to combat the monster that eats your socks every laundry day! Insert a pair of socks into one of these Sock Monsters, and the pair will make it through the washer and dryer together. You can even leave the socks in a Monster for drying on a
Thwart the laundry room sock monster! Read More
NEWS – Needing to charge up your phone or computer while you are away from home or the office can be tricky. First you have to find an available outlet in the coffee shop or airport waiting area and hope there’s a chair close enough to allow you to plug in your sometimes woefully-short charging
This extension cord makes charging your device easier while on the go Read More
NEWS – Breakfasts and desserts will take on a new dimension with the waffle bowls you will make with the Presto Belgian Waffle Bowl Maker. Use your normal Belgian waffle recipe or prepared mix with the Presto. The interior of the waffle maker is non-stick, so you’ll be able to easily remove the cooked bowl.
Don’t settle for flat waffles! Read More
Gadgeteers, assume the position! Are you comfy with your favorite computing device? Excellent! Now browse this list of everything we posted on the site this week just to make sure you didn’t miss one of gadget-tastic articles, reviews, or news posts. Enjoy! Articles Julie’s gadget diary – Yes, I’m going to order the new iPhone Xs
NEWS – Ladies, forget about using big, bulky bags for your everyday carry. The streamlined Form bag from Everlane can carry your gear, including a laptop. The bag is made of 100% Italian leather in Prato, Italy. Although it measures only 13” tall x 5” deep x 10.5” wide, the bag can fit up to a 13″
Form follows function with this Everlane bag Read More
NEWS – Finally, there’s a set of family stick figure car decals for the devoted Star Trek:TNG fans! Although these stickers will adhere to any flat surface, they are perfect for identifying your family as the type who Boldly Go to soccer practice and the car rider line. You’ll get a set of 33 figures,
Bring your car into the 24th century – Make it so! Read More
NEWS – Premium headphone maker Master & Dynamic would never admit to being satisfied with all they have accomplished in four short years. Even if they have just about covered all the audio bases in they’re product line of headphones, earphones and Bluetooth speakers. So what’s left? Truly wireless earphones, that’s what. M&D have not
Master & Dynamic go wireless again with the MW07 earphones. Totally wireless. Read More
NEWS – Even though our condo has more electrical outlets than any other place I’ve lived, we still never seem to have enough. I have so many things to charge or power, and a need to have lamps in every room because only the kitchen has an overhead light, that I have no room for
Add a USB charger to your nightlight Read More
NEWS – Forget about plastic, leather, or stainless steel bands – these Apple Watch bands from LAGOS are firmly pegged at the “fine jewelry” end of the spectrum. The Smart Caviar bands are made of sterling silver, 18K gold, and diamonds. Steven Lagos, the founder and Creative Director of LAGOS, says: “I’m a big fan
Take your Apple Watch from “sporty” to “fine jewelry” with a Smart Caviar band Read More
NEWS – A new version of Trivial Pursuit based on the Harry Potter movies would be the perfect gift for any devoted Harry Potter fan. The game has the traditional board, modified for the Potter world. It comes complete with four custom House Mascot movers, 24 wedges, 300 cards with 1800 questions, and instructions. It’s
Bring Harry Potter to your tabletop gaming nights! Read More
They’re any number of ways to make a fresh cup of coffee these days. If you’re like me, an old-fashioned drip coffee maker does the trick. But I’ve often heard that the best way to make a cup of coffee is to use a press. The Palmpress single-serve coffee press is a portable take on
The Palmpress puts hand-brewed coffee in the palm of your hand Read More
DEAL – We post about a lot of products from The Grommet because they offer a wide variety of unique gadgets and interesting products from local makers and small businesses that we think you’ll want to know about. But this news post isn’t about a cool new product that they are selling. It’s about a
Today only! 20% off EVERYTHING on The Grommet Read More
NEWS – Living in a house built in the 1960s, you realize how much less people seemed to use in their daily lives than we use now. For example, both our walk-in shower and our bathtub/shower have only a single soap dish each. Other than the rim of the bathtub itself, there’s no place to
Organize your shower with simplehuman Read More