News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – Smart Alert for Mail has developed a hardware gadget called SAM – the world’s first purpose-built cloud-enabled alert system for a residential mailbox. This patent-pending system is composed of a transmitter, receiver, and optional mobile app. The SAM transmitter is a motion activated switch that transmits a signal to the SAM receiver. This is mounted […]
SAM is a virtual alarm for a physical mailbox Read More
NEWS – Kids aren’t the only ones who can look forward to opening a new door on the Christmas Advent calendar to find a treat now. Last year, Aldi markets offered a calendar with a small bottle of wine for each day in the countdown to Christmas. That calendar was available only in the UK,
Thanks to Aldi, Advent calendars aren’t just for kids anymore! I’ll drink to that! Read More
NEWS – If you’re interested in dashcams and Bluetooth speakers, or headphones, we had several reviews that you’ll want to read from the past week. If those categories don’t get your gadgeteer juices flowing, then not to worry because we posted quite a few other reviews this week too. Just take a look through the
Pixel 3 XL, Ooni pizza oven, Jaybird headphones, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – Forget fuzzy bunnies and sweet lullabies! Give your new baby a crib mobile that’s going to introduce them to the finer things in life – guitars and rock music! I think the Rock On Guitar Mobile must have been what the boys in Greta Van Fleet saw hanging over their cribs, to instill
Add the “rock” to Rock-a-bye, Baby with this crib mobile Read More
NEWS – I’ve seen toolsets with various types of grips, but I’ve never seen one with leather-wrapped handles. This set from Spanish company Sol&Luna uses select leather that was tanned using an ecological tanning process, then carefully cut and hand-stitched to the tools. The leather is 100% cow leather tanned with a vegetal process. The
Everything is classier when wrapped in leather – even a tool set Read More
NEWS – iKeyp was originally conceived as a small safe to protect your medications, but the designers quickly realized it could also protect your passport, jewelry, or other small valuables. It’s sized to fit inside some deeper medicine cabinets, but you can use it on a shelf or in a drawer. It’s also small enough
Protect your medications or small valuables with the iKeyp smart, connected personal safe Read More
NEWS – Do you have science experiments growing in your refrigerator? Do you throw away food before its time because you just don’t want to risk it? Ovie’s Smarterware was developed to help us clean up our refrigerators, take the guess-work out of our food storage dilemma, waste less food, and save money. Smarterware is
Ovie Smarterware tells you when your food is about to spoil Read More
NEWS – WaterField just announced a new minimalist sling that’s perfect for carrying the new Apple iPad Pro, MacBook, or Surface Pro 6, with enough room for your other gear. Inside the Sutter Tech Sling, you’ll find: Padded tablet/laptop compartment – standard size fits 11” iPad and full size Sutter fits 12.9” iPad Pro (with or
NEWS – As a dog owner, one of my favorite things to do this time of year is take my dog Zoey for a walk. What I don’t like however is how smelly and dirty her collar and leash get. Vuff has designed both a collar and leash that are stain, moisture, and odor-proof. Both
The Vuff adjustable collar and strong dog leash work, feel, and smell better Read More
NEWS – Need some help chopping and mixing when cooking, but you don’t have a lot of space in your kitchen for a food processor and a salad spinner? The Speedwing Manual Food Chopper can chop, mix, and spin its way through food prep while using less than 6 inches of counter space. The chopper
Mighty, mini, manual food chopper/spinner saves room in your kitchen Read More
NEWS – I just found this little bit of unexpected but very exciting news in my inbox from Royole who have just introduced the Flexpai. The Flexpai is the first foldable smartphone with a flexible 7.8 inch display powered by Water OS which is based on Android 9.0. We’ve been hearing and reading a lot
Royole beats Samsung by introducing the first folding device Read More
NEWS – The Lofree QTV Wireless Speaker is a 5W 40mm Bluetooth 4.0 speaker designed just like a tiny retro TV. It’s a speaker. It’s an alarm clock. It’s a timer. It’s cool! This cute speaker was reviewed at CNET and according to Mr. Broida, the speaker only shows 24-hour time and the screen goes
The Lofree QTV Wireless Speaker is designed like a cute palm-sized retro TV Read More
NEWS – You need to carry more stuff for your bike commute than you can support on your back, so you need a rack for your bicycle. While you need it to be strong and useful, you don’t want it to look clunky on your sleek bike. Check out the Portland Design Works Everyday Rack.
Don’t settle for a utilitarian bike rack. Get one that looks as good as it performs! Read More
NEWS – I’ve reviewed a couple of accent lights similar to this Star Trek Giant Borg Cube Mood Light, but I’ve never tried one this large nor one from the Star Trek universe. The Borg mood light is officially-licensed Star Trek: The Next Generation merchandise. The polyethylene cube is 15.5″ on a side. It supports
Resistance is futile! You will be assimilated by this Borg cube! Read More
NEWS – Sure, Apple has a really cool animated Mickey Mouse face for the Apple Watch, but these accessories prove that you need to take things a bit further than just a face to show your true Mickey love. The Navor Soft Silicone Protective Case fits over the Apple Watch to add some Mouse ears to
The ultimate Apple Watch accessories for Mickey Mouse fans Read More
NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about six different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo that will be of interest to wallet fans, pet lovers, and more. The Monk Manual Planner: A Daily System for Being + Doing What is it? The Monk Manual is a 90-day planner
NEWS – If you have a standing desk at work, do you miss it when you work at home or when you travel? Get the StandStand portable standing desk, and you’ll always have a standing desk. StandStand is made of birch plywood that’s been sanded smooth. It assembles easily to turn any desk or table
The StandStand is a standing desk that you can carry with you Read More
NEWS – BluffWorks, makers of great-looking, comfortable, and well-designed men’s travel and everyday clothing will soon be releasing its Horizon Vest for sale. With a polyfill insulation, water-resistant shell, lots of pockets, and a few other details, the Horizon Vest is intended to accompany you just about anywhere. It’s even been designed to complement BluffWorks’ Gramercy
Horizon Vest on the way from BluffWorks Read More
NEWS – Do you use stevia sweetener in your tea, but your favorite restaurants never have it available? Or you like a lot of heat in your food, and you want to carry around some hot peppers with you to liven up bland food? Check out the Keygoes Keychains with a little capsule to carry
Add a little sweetness and spice to your keychain with Keygoes Read More
NEWS – Nomad is quickly becoming one of my favorite companies. They make great looking and durable products, from phone cases to wallets. One of their newest products is the Carbon Case for the iPhone Xs Max. The Carbon Case is a thin, light, yet durable minimalist case with strong protection. The two material case
Nomad’s Carbon Case is their thinnest, lightest iPhone case yet Read More