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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you like to carry the most basic tools with you when you’re on the go, you need to take a look at the Urbanix multi-function tool, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. You may have seen similar carabiner-style tools in the past, but this one has to be the smallest […]
Urbanix is a tiny EDC multi-tool for your keychain Read More
DEAL NEWS – Take productivity to new heights with the Function101 ELEVATE Laptop Stand for MacBook & iPad. Purchase it today for $44.99. Those working in a professional setting know all too well the benefits of a relaxing workspace. Simple adjustments to a workstation can make a difference in comfort and productivity, whether at home
Give yourself the ergonomic support with this iPad and MacBook stand Read More
DEAL NEWS – The Nix Mini 2 Color Sensor eliminates the guesswork from color matching – and this is your last chance to get one for just $59.97. For those with an eye for aesthetics and style, here’s one of your last chances to score an incredibly helpful tool in your crusade to make the
NEWS – To no one’s surprise, CES 2024 is ripe with tech announcements. If you’re a digital artist, news of a new pen display can be exciting. This year, Huion has two new pen display announcements: the Kamvas Pro 19 and Kamvas Pro 27. Both pen displays feature razor-sharp displays, accurate color reproduction, 4K resolution,
Huion adds two new pen displays at CES 2024 Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m always looking for unique multi-tools, and the Mantis Pen, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, caught my eye for two of its four features. What is it? The Mantis Pen is an EDC “pen” made of titanium which features a modular design with two ends that can unscrew to provide
NEWS – This next time you go on an epic adventure and don’t want to leave your best bottles of wine at home, you won’t have to. That’s because FlyWithWine has designed luggage and backpacks to both hold and dispense your favorite libations. If a backpack is your luggage of choice, FlyWithWine has the VinXplorer
Take your favorite bottles of wine with you when you travel because why not? Read More
DEAL NEWS – Take complete control of your streaming experience with the Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV, now only $26.97 for a limited time. Trust us, when we love something, we really love it. More than three years ago, we first told you about the Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV – and our
This CES favorite for remote controlling your Apple TV is now only $26.97 Read More
SPONSORED NEWS – Blackview, founded in 2013, is an innovation-driven tech company with extensive industry experience in rugged smart devices. Over the past decade, Blackview has been breaking many new grounds in the rugged smart device field with a slew of industry firsts: the first rugged phone with thermal imaging-BV9800 Pro, the first rugged phone
Blackview Oscal is set to launch the worlds first rugged power station Read More
REVIEW – Just recently, I reviewed one of two monitors that I accepted as I work to fulfill a need to provide monitors for my kids, who are now homeschooling. Backstory: For the past three years, my wife has been telling me how dissatisfied she is with the public school system. As she watched our
Titan Army 32″ Curved Gaming Monitor review Read More
NEWS – Back in 2007, I was rocking a Palm Treo smartphone, and when the iPhone first came on the scene, I couldn’t imagine using a phone without a built-in keyboard. I found it a little difficult to get used to not having real keys to press, but once I did, I was happy with
Do you wish the iPhone had a physical keyboard? Surprise, your dream has come true! Read More
NEWS – Inevitably, while my husband is working on projects around the house, he stumbles upon a task that has a hard-to-reach screw. It’s frustrating to be hindered from completing a job by a simple but ill-placed screw! The SuperBit by Super Brand Tools aims to help the DIYer finish the project. It is a
Use the SuperBit to get into hard-to-reach spaces Read More
NEWS – Am I the only one who thinks that new car colors are boring? White, black, silver, and some grey. Ugh. I’d love to be able to choose a custom car color without it costing a fortune, how about you? Over the last couple of years, E Ink and BMW have been working together
E Ink and BMW partner to create a color changing vehicle Read More
DEAL NEWS – Tap into the musical skill of playing the ukulele in the new year. Snag the 56-LED fretboard Populele 2 Smart Concert Ukulele for $139.99 (reg. $199). The new year is here and people everywhere are prepared to enter the new calendar year with a resolution or three. Some resolve to wake up
Master the art of playing at a 30% savings with the Populele 2 smart concert ukulele Read More
NEWS – Notify for Smartwatches can elevate no-name smartwatches to a new level. I just reviewed two smartwatches back to back and both were brand names you probably don’t know. Those reviews will appear soon. The major problem with both watches was zero customize-ability to the vibrations they deliver. If you don’t notice one, single,
Can an app make a mediocre smartwatch great? Read More
NEWS – The Stand One Max is the newest 3-in-1 charging device from Nomad. It is an elevated version of their popular Base One Max, which Julie Strietelmeier reviewed. The upright design features solid metal and glass for an elegant look. But this device is more than just pretty. It offers a lot of functionality.
Take a Stand with Nomad’s newest 3-in-1 charger Read More
NEWS – Unless you have a death wish or are Bode Miller, you won’t wear these strap-on mini skis on a black diamond slope. But for low-key fun on the snow, the Snowfeet Mini Ski Skates will let you slide without needing special footwear. The Mini Ski Skates are available in 4 different binding types.
Ski without special boots when you strap on these mini ski skates! Read More
NEWS – Let’s face it, reading glasses are a boring necessity when you reach a certain age. If you ever wanted more functionality from your reading glasses, look no further than Bunny Eyez. They look like traditional glasses, but these readers feature a frame that can fold in various ways to make them way more
Bunny Eyez are the transformers of reading glasses Read More
SPONSORED NEWS – Ugreen, a global leader in consumer electronics and charging technology, is pleased to announce the launch of its Revodok Series Hubs & Docking Stations. Under the banner “Expand Your Creativity,” these new products cater to diverse user demands and comprise three distinct series: Revodok Max Series, Revodok Pro Series, and Revodok Basic
NEWS – No guitar player on the planet hasn’t dropped a pick at least once (or dozens of times). TIK PIKs have been designed to make it much harder to drop your guitar pick because they feature a nano-suction pad on both sides of the pick to give it a non-slip grip. But that’s not
TIK PIK guitar picks don’t suck your blood but they do stick to you and your guitar! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – A high tech retro gaming watch is on Kickstarter. The overachiever developer, Jason Rogers, crossed paths with the developer of the Pebble Watch, thought, planned and is about to produce a retro gaming watch with smartwatch features. This guy was a naval submarine officer, and has degrees in physics, nuclear engineering, computer
Strap this Game Boy-ish smartwatch on your wrist! Read More