News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – Most cat “trees” I’ve seen look more like houses from The Jetsons than an actual tree. They are usually just a series of carpet-covered shelves, den-like boxes, and shallow “bowls” attached to a center pole. The On2Pets CatHaven Cat Condo Furniture shown here put the “tree” in the climbing tree, with a center […]
You won’t need a fireman to get your cat out of this tree Read More
NEWS – Are you someone who likes to blend in with the crowd by carrying a boring black backpack, or do you like to show your style by choosing a backpack that will turn heads when you walk by? If you answered yes to the second question, you’ll want to check out the DrawBag backpack. The
The DrawBag backpack is made of paper leather that can be customized with your artwork Read More
NEWS – If you’ve ever had to move something from here to there, you know the importance of making sure whatever you’re moving is secure. Traditional tie downs are okay, but most of them contain metal or plastic hooks that can be damaging. The Quickloader Strap does all the same securing and carrying jobs that
The Quickloader Strap is an all rubber take on the traditional tie down Read More
NEWS – How many times have you found yourself in a place where you need to or want to use your laptop, but there is either no place to sit and use it at a comfortable height or no place clean and comfortable to use it while standing? I have faced this scenario more than
Use your laptop anywhere with the Foldable Laptop Stand by Levit8 Read More
NEWS – If you still like taking notes and writing journal entries the old way with paper and a pencil or pen, you need to check out Blackwing Pencils. These pencils were first introduced by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company in the 1930s. They immediately found a loyal following, including novelist John Steinbeck and Chuck Jones, who
Blackwing Pencils – the Cadillac of writing implements? Read More
NEWS – Adonit’s Snap 2 stylus takes a fun shaped Bluetooth stylus and adds a magnet so you can attach it to the back of your iPhone or iPad so you’ll always have a stylus when you need it. But that’s not the only cool feature that this Adonit stylus has to offer. It also includes
Adonit’s Snap 2 stylus sticks to the back of your phone and has a camera shutter button Read More
NEWS – The POPSICASE makes taking selfies with your iPhone just a little easier because the case features an aluminum handle that slides out from the back of the case. But that’s not the only thing that is cool about the POPSICASE. It’s also made from 100% recycled fishing nets and scrap aluminum. Why fishing
This iPhone selfie case is made of recycled fishing nets and scrap aluminum Read More
NEWS – Back in 2003, Casio released a stylus-based graphing calculator that featured a computer algebra system. It was a hybrid of the typical number pad calculator of the time and a PDA. The most recent version, the Casio fx-CG500, was introduced in 2017. Casio has also made a web version on the website Classpad.net. This
Go figure – ClassPad.net is a web based graphing calculator. Read More
NEWS – Kids don’t want to delay getting to the pool or the beach for a time-consuming application of sunscreen. They don’t care how important it is; it’s just boring. Maybe getting to help apply it with this Solar Buddies Roll-on Sunscreen Applicator will make the activity a little more fun for the kiddo, and
Kids may not balk so much at sunscreen applications if they can help roll it on themselves Read More
NEWS – I’ve seen many multi-tools, but I believe this might be the first one I’ve seen specifically for the kitchen. The Firebox Kitchen Multi-Tool packs 12 tools into a 9.5″ x 4.3″ 2.8″ form. The tools are made from high-quality stainless steel and include: Grater Stirring spoon Carving fork Channel knife Serrated knife Paring
Firebox has a mult-tool for your kitchen Read More
NEWS – While a lot of us have moved away from using wired mice, gamers still prefer them for the speed advantages over their wireless counterparts. But one disadvantage to using a wired mouse is that pesky tail otherwise known as the cable. When you’re gaming, you don’t want to snag the cable on something
CAMADE keeps your gaming mouse on a leash and that’s a good thing Read More
NEWS – Laundry will take less time with these FlexWash and FlexDry machines from Samsung. Both have two tubs, so they can both handle two loads at once. The Samsung FlexWash WV9600 5.5 Total cu. ft. FlexWash™ Washer is available in fingerprint-resistant black stainless steel or in white. Both the top-loading washer and the front-loading washer
Laundry day won’t be such a chore when you can wash two loads and dry two loads at a time Read More
NEWS – You probably have a smoke detector in your home, right? How about a carbon monoxide (CO) detector? Do you have an Amazon Echo in your home too? That’s three individual devices that all take up space and need to be plugged in or charged. The Onelink from First Alert combines a smoke detector,
Protect your home from fire and carbon monoxide while listening to your favorite tunes Read More
NEWS – With these popsicle molds, you can make your own healthier (or not) cold treats. These BPA-free silicone molds are shaped like a pineapple and a slice of watermelon. You fill them with fruit juice, fruit puree, yogurt, or you can use one of the included recipes. They stack, so they take up less
It’s hot! Wouldn’t a popsicle be refreshing? Read More
Another week has come and gone which means it’s time to make sure that you didn’t miss any news or reviews for your favorite gadget topics. Here’s a list of everything we posted in the last seven days. Enjoy! Reviews Uni Jetstream Stylus Ballpoint Pen review LiteXim Aerobuds wireless earbuds review Pitaka Magcase Pro iPhone
Sony Xperia XZ2, Apeman action camera, Jetstream pen, and more – Weekly Roundup Read More
NEWS – Ever since GoPro introduced the very capable action cameras, consumers have found more and more interest in them. Many more manufacturers have joined the industry and are producing similar cameras with enhanced features and capabilities. The Hawkeye Firefly 8SE 4K Action Camera with a 170-degree lens seems to be a great addition to
The Hawkeye Firefly 8SE 4K action camera says ready! Set! Go! Read More
NEWS – I’m one of those people that uses paper towels for everything. I don’t even want to know how much I actually spend on paper towels in a year. The Wet-It Swedish dishcloths may be the answer to my paper towel gluttony. The Wet-It Dishcloth uses a special weave that’s super absorbent, one cloth can
The Wet-It Swedish dishcloth may spell the end for paper towels Read More
NEWS – Smart thermostats have smartened up your home’s HVAC unit, but it was still up to you to know when to replace the filter to ensure your unit is working in top form. But now, Filtrete has introduced smart filters that can monitor their own performance to let you know when you should change
Filtrete Smart Air Filters add another layer of intelligence to your home HVAC system Read More
NEWS – This week we are bringing you info on ten crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s campaigns are for people who like indoor gardening, dogs, EDC tools, mobile computing, and more. Bristly – World’s Most Effective Toothbrush for Dogs What is it? Bristly is a specially designed
NEWS – Often times, the secret to your EDC kit is organizational accessories that make it easier to carry. That’s the case with this Leather Tool Roll from Galen Leather. This organizer can function as: Pencil Roll Cable organizer Paintbrush holder Travel watch holder Make-up roll Scissors case Whatever you need it to do! The
The Galen Leather Tool Roll is a versatile organizer Read More