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This week we have a metal themed edition of our weekly notable crowdfunding campaigns post with five projects that are made of all metal. Click through to read more details about these five crowdfunded products.
Gadgeteers of a certain age will surely remember Speidel watchbands. I owned many Speidel expansion bands for various watches over the years. I was recently pleasantly surprised to see that Speidel is making bands for the Apple Watch. These retro-cool bands are made of stainless steel for high strength and resistance to water and sweat,
The Apple Watch band with a Twist-O-Flex! Read More
Having a fire pit in your backyard or by your pool is a great gathering spot for cool nights. It would be nice if you could take it with you when you go on vacation, wouldn’t it? The Fire Sense Folding Fire Pit will go with you to the cabin, camping, or the beach (assuming
Have fire pit, will travel Read More
Some time ago, we told you about the LEGO Research Institute set, which featured women working as a chemist, an astronomer, and a paleontologist. This time, LEGO is featuring the Women of NASA. The set features four women in three settings; LEGO introduces the four as: Nancy Grace Roman’s build features a posable Hubble Space
LEGO continues to celebrate women in the STEM fields with Women of NASA Read More
Before fidget spinning was a worldwide phenomenon, people dealt with stress by using other methods that did not include a multi-colored 3-pronged spinner purchased from the gas station checkout line. Back in the day, we used ordinary clicky ink pens to fidget (and annoy our coworkers). If you miss those simpler times, you will rejoice
The original fidget toy gets a makeover Read More
The Gadgeteer has shown you a series of bandanas from Colter Co. over the years that have taught you fly-tying, nautical and survival knots tying, helped you amuse yourself during downtime in the outdoors with a game board bandana, and even helped you find your place in the universe with a glow-in-the-dark star chart. Now
The Cipher Bandana from Colter Co shows you how to get your message across Read More
With innovative, modern designs and bomb-proof construction, Mission workshop gets a lot of well-deserved love from cyclists and bag enthusiasts around the world. While most of their designs are geared (pardon the pun) towards multi-purpose use, I’m particularly excited about their newest release because it’s designed specifically for the tech-heavy user.
A new tech-oriented backpack from Mission Workshop Read More
There are a variety of bands available from Apple for their Watch and an even bigger variety of bands from third-party vendors. It seems that most of the third-party bands are simply lower-priced variations of the Apple offerings, though. If you’re looking for an Apple Watch band that is different and perhaps more stylish than
The Ultimate Cuff for Apple Watch will make you feel fancy Read More
I know that you just put away the Halloween decorations a few days ago and you haven’t even planned your Thanksgiving menu yet, but like it or not, the holiday shopping season is already upon us. Each year stores start talking about their Black Friday shopping deals earlier and earlier. To help you get the
There are only 49 days until Christmas. Have you started shopping yet? Read More
Oops, I should have said find out if your dog is a descendant of a King Charles Spaniel. Orivet thinks that humans shouldn’t have all the fun finding out who their ancestors are. With Orivet’s breed identification DNA tests, you can find out the breed of your puppy’s baby daddy. The easy to use $85
Find out if your dog is a descendant of King Charles Read More
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend and are ready to sleep in an extra hour tomorrow morning since it’s time to “fall back”. I think daylight savings time is a colossal pain in the rear, but I won’t complain about getting an extra hour back tomorrow. Since you will have some extra
Apple Watch series 3, Bellroy Duo Totepack, OROS jackets, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Here’s another sign that fidget spinners are still a “thing”. It’s the Meteorite Fidget Spinner Pocket Knife. This one bladed hollow ground knife features a 2.4 inch locking blade made of Japanese steel.
Now you can combine fidget spinning with stabbing things Read More
This 3D-printed lamp gives new meaning to the term “moonlit room.” My Metanoia says each of the moons have been printed in a 31-hour 3D printing process from 100% eco-friendly PLA from the USA. The rigorous printing process results in a lamp that accurately portrays the moon’s cratered surface.
This 3D printed moon adds ambience to your room Read More
The Honeywell Smart Home Security System was just announced on Indiegogo ahead of its official debut at CES 2018. This DIY, self-installed, all-in-one security solution is centered around a camera base station with an integrated 1080p HD camera and 145-degree field of view. The system is self-monitoring but also serves as an Alexa enabled speaker, so it
The Honeywell Smart Home Security System gives Alexa Eyes! Read More
If you need a festive outfit for upcoming holiday parties, look no further than the Twinkling Stars Skirt at ThinkGeek. With the lights turned off, you’ll have a skirt with a chiffon top layer printed with star charts. There’s also a white gauze layer for floatiness, and a white liner for opacity. The chiffon layer
Twinkle, twinkle, little skirt – you’ll look heavenly at holiday parties wearing this! Read More
I love beautiful writing implements, and I’ve collected a few over the years. I’ve sadly lost a couple over the years, too. There are a variety of Bluetooth trackers on the market these days to help you keep up with your valuables, but you can’t exactly hang a fob on your ballpoint pen. But now,
Never lose your nice pen again, thanks to Cross and TrackR Read More
I guess you can always use the camera in your computer to check your hair, but there aren’t very many computers you could always keep in your pocket for a quick check of your appearance. This compact-style mirror is modeled after a MacBook Air, complete with an apple logo on the top cover. Inside, you’ll
Mirror MacBook on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Read More
Just when you thought that the fidget spinner fad was all played out, comes the Flow Ring from MOZI. This Slinky-like toy is made of steel that pops opens into a tube that can roll up and down your arm. It can also go from arm to arm if you have a BFF with fidget
MOZI is the love child of a Slinky and a fidget spinner Read More
Nobody likes the feeling of swallowing a large pill, especially without a beverage. Well with Tespo’s new Vitamin Countertop Dispenser, your vitamin is your beverage. There are a variety of supplements to choose from including multivitamin pods for children, men, women, sleep aid, caffeine, and energy, focus with eye health support, menopause relief, hair, skin,
No more swallowing horse pills with Tespo’s Vitamin Dispenser Read More
Have you seen those HGTV home-decorating shows where one person in the couple refuses to have a TV in the living room or even in the family room? I’ve never understood that mentality. I love my TV, and I want to have it in the room with comfy chairs so I can be comfortable watching
Samsung’s The Frame smartTV is an art installation for your home Read More