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This week we have six picks for for my notable crowdfunding campaigns list that include magnetic speakers, a wireless camera controller, construction set, and more. Click through to see this week’s list of notable crowdfunding campaigns.
Building things with LEGO bricks is fun, but if you want to shed new light on the fun, you should check out Light Stax. Light Stax are LEGO and Mega Blox compatible bricks that light up without wires.
Light Stax are LEGO compatible bricks that light up Read More
I have a small collection of robots that I have included in photos in many of my smartphone reviews. I especially like retro robots, which is why this classic robot lunchbox from Suck UK caught my eye.
I hope lunchboxes aren’t just for kids because I want this robot lunchbox Read More
Smartphone screens continue to get larger and larger, but face it, they’ll never be as large as a TV’s screen. Or can they? They can with the Smartphone Magnifier.
Double the size of your smartphone’s display with this retro TV viewer Read More
Maybe you’re a camping enthusiast who makes sure everything that you put in your backpack is as lightweight as possible, or maybe you’re an EDC fanatic who is looking for a portable lighting solution. The Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro is a lantern that can also be used as a flashlight and is recharged via USB.
Here’s a 2 ounce rechargeable lantern for your minimalist lighting needs Read More
This week, drone industry leader DJI announced their latest market offering, the $499 Spark. The Spark is a stylish “lifestyle accessory” drone that has a 16 minute flight time, obstacle avoidance and the unique ability to be controlled via hand gestures alone.
DJI announces the $499 Spark, a compact hand-controlled drone Read More
When man’s best friend gets scared due to thunderstorms, fireworks, car rides, etc. you can’t just tell them to calm down and deal with it. For one thing, they don’t understand English and for another thing, refer to the first thing. Seriously though, it makes us just as nervous when our pets are nervous and
Petmate’s Calmz is a drug-free way to reduce your dog’s stress levels Read More
I don’t want to stereotype an entire gender, but I feel like it’s safe to say that when given a choice of colors for gadgets and tools, a typical male will almost always choose black. If you’re one of those typical males and are looking for a new multi-tool, look no further than the Victorinox
Victorinox SwissTool BS comes in every guy’s favorite color Read More
Add a little whimsy to your next breakfast with a Nordic Ware Smiley Face Pancake Pan. Nordic Ware who has been in business in the US since 1946 sells several versions of fun pancake cooking pans, but I couldn’t help but smile at this one.
Emojis are delicious with maple syrup Read More
What is old is new again and again and again. Join the vintage styled keyboard trend with the Azio Mk Retro USB Typewriter Inspired Mechanical Keyboard which has a chrome plated body and round keycaps that harken back to the days when USB and even computers didn’t exist.
Retro keyboards are the latest fad and this one needs to be on my desk Read More
Here’s a cool and relatively inexpensive EDC accessory for those of you that already carry a BIC lighter. The LighterBro is a slide on sleeve for standard sized “BIC” lighters that adds multi-tool functionality. LighterBro has four tools that include a pair of spring-loaded scissors, a razor sharp knife blade, micro screwdriver/poker, and a bottle
LighterBro turns a BIC lighter into a multi-tool Read More
Zipbuds, did extensive research to find out what customers what in a pair of wireless sports earbuds and 26 is what they came up with.
Zipbuds 26 are wireless earbuds with a built-in subwoofer and 144 unique fit combinations Read More
Star Wars fans will love the Chewbelta Chewbacca Seat Belt Cover, which makes safety fun and furry at the same time.
The Chewbelta will make you the copilot of your own Millennium Falcon… or Ford Taurus Read More
A few weeks ago I told you about a 4D anatomy model of a LEGO figure and today I have a 12 inch tall wooden LEGO figure for your LEGO fanatical fun.
Complete your LEGO collection with this 1 ft tall wooden LEGO figure Read More
I remember huddling with my family around the new Amana microwave oven we bought in the early 80’s and defrosting our first pound of meat. When we removed the specimen at the allotted time it was somewhat defrosted in some regions but thoroughly cooked in the corners and still solid in the center. More than
LG NeoChef adds precision power control to the kitchen microwave Read More
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Knives, SIM cards, Android TV boxes, wallets, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Summer is so close that I can almost taste it. What does summer taste like? Grilled hamburgers and a cold beer. That’s why a bottle cap opener is the most important tool of summer, so here’s an iPhone case that makes sure you’ll always have one on hand. Wait, what?
All you need to pop the top on a cold one, is this iPhone case Read More
If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf but didn’t want to spend money on a surfboard, body surfing is an alternative that doesn’t require you to balance on top of a board, buy a full-sized board, or store it when it’s not being used. There are body surfing boards, which are smaller than their
Leave your surfboard at home and body surf with the Surf-Grip Read More
You don’t have to be a cigarette, pipe or cigar smoker to appreciate lighters and these cool lighters from Fluxezy will get your geek senses tingling.
Fluxezy Lighters are eco-friendly and USB rechargeable for geek appeal Read More
I recently sold my 13″ MacBook Pro to a friend at work after having purchased a refurbed 12″ MacBook. You might think that’s a step in the wrong direction going from the powerful MBP to a slower MB. But I absolutely love the MB because it’s small, lightweight, and does everything I need in a