News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Have you ever wondered how a padlock’s locking mechanism works? Now you can find out with this clear see thru padlock from Mazu. Designed as a learning tool for locksmiths, this clear plastic lock is a fully functioning padlock.
Learn how padlocks work with one that you can see thru Read More
Remember when you were a kid and you made a slingshot with a Y-shaped stick, some elastic and used rocks as ammo? That was then and this is now. Behold the Assolar SS-12 multi-function super power stainless hunting laser slingshot of the future.
This slingshot uses frickin laser beams Read More
Oh LEGO, you know the way to a geek’s heart is through their love of rockets and space. Just take a nice long look at this ultra cool model of the NASA Apollo Saturn V rocketship. Designed by Felix Stiessen and Valérie Roche of the LEGO Ideas team, this model is a 1:110 scale replica
This one time at space camp… I built a Saturn V rocket out of LEGO Read More
After teasing at CES in January, Monoprice has started shipping the Maker Select Mini 3D Printer V2. This is one of the most widely acclaimed entry-level 3D printers on the market. The V2 boasts some exclusive improvements to the V1 including an all-metal print nozzle and mainboard cooling fan, as well as some ergonomic improvements.
The highly anticipated Monoprice Maker Select Mini 3D Printer V2 is now shipping Read More
Earlier this week Urbanears introduced their new Active collection including the light and flexible Stadion wireless Bluetooth headset that features stretchy coils and EarClick technology for a custom fit that is comfortable for any head shape.
Urbanears challenges you to get active with their new Stadion headset Read More
Fidget toys have become very popular lately and it seems like everywhere I look there’s a new crowdfunding campaign for a spinning toy. Fun, but not unique. That’s where the Kururin flipping toy is different. It’s made of wood and designed to tumble end over end across a flat surface.
Japanese table top juggling fidget toy Read More
Are you a fan of steampunk style? Do you also have a lot of expendable cash lying around? Then check out the Megan Kening Etsy website for some really cool, beautifully handmade steampunk pens like this In Memory of Bessie Sm. V2 Steampunk fountain pen. This particular pen was made in memory of 1920’s American jazz and
These beautiful steampunk pens will look perfect on your Victorian style desk Read More
It’s that time of the week where you’re happy you’re not at work, but you’re already feeling like the weekend is going by way too fast. I have the perfect way for you to slow things down and relax for a few minutes. It’s my weekly roundup listing of everything we’ve posted this week on
LG G6 review, Spotcam review, Bluetooth speaker reviews and more – Weekly roundup Read More
New from No Starch Press: Coding iPhone Apps for Kids A Playful Introduction to Swift by Gloria Winquist and Matt McCarthy. This book teaches children and adults to code in Apple’s free beginner-friendly programming language called Swift. This 336-page book full-color book is a fun guide that will explain the building blocks of app programming,
Coding iPhone Apps for Kids – New from No Starch Press Read More
Fly your geek flag high and proud with these silly socks from ChattyFeet. Available in a variety of fun styles, these cotton socks will keep your feet warm and let everyone know (when you take off your shoes) which famous scientist you admire most.
Be a geek from head to toe with ChattyFeet scientist socks Read More
The Bastron Ver.3 Transparent Touch Glass Keyboard is a cool looking keyboard that is made out of tempered glass and has a gold colored aluminum frame. It is a USB keyboard (micro-USB cable included) that is touch sensitive, waterproof, supports gesture controls, and even has a blue LED backlight feature. If you enjoy an unusual twist
The Bastron Transparent Touch Glass keyboard – now you see it, now you don’t Read More
Amazon has announced a new member of the Echo device family, the Echo Look. The Echo Look has the same basic functionality as the Echo Dot and original Echo (aka Alexa), but with a new, sleek design and an added built-in depth-sensing camera and flash.
Amazon announces the Echo Look style assistant Read More
Live out your wildest Wolverine fantasies – in the garden – with Garden Genie gloves. These latex and nylon gloves are waterproof, puncture resistant, and feature ABS plastic claws which make them perfect for dangerous outdoor projects like planting flowers.
Now you can garden like Wolverine Read More
The QcK Prism mousepad is no ordinary mouse pad. Made for gamers by SteelSeries, the QcK Prism features wrap around illumination with 12 programmable zones that light up in millions of color combinations. But light effects is not the only trick up this mousepad’s sleeve. Do mousepads even have sleeves? Don’t answer that.
Your dream of a mousepad with programmable lights has come true Read More
This Is Ground is known for leather carry accessories that are handmade in Los Angeles, California. The new Connoisseur collection introduces updated designs wrapped in a new series of luxurious Italian leathers. This Is Ground’s product line offers a unique take on refined small-carry items and modular folios that can be customized based on your
Add more luxury to your EDC with the Connoisseur collection from This Is Ground Read More
Dinosaur loving kids and adults alike will be the envy of every geek in the cafeteria when they in with this T-Rex head lunchbox. The Dino Case is designed like the world’s most popular but extinct reptile, the Tyrannosaurus rex. By the way, did you know that rex means king in Latin? Now you do!
This T-Rex lunchbox will make you the most popular paleontologist ever! Read More
The word “multi-tool” has become a household term since Leatherman marketed the original PST, Pocket Survival Tool, in 1983. I bought my first one in 1984 to replace a backpack full of tools that were required to bring to all of my engineering labs, making for a very heavy backpack. Since then, multi-tools have become
SOG introduces a pen-shaped multi-tool with pliers Read More
We travel to Florida once a year and our favorite activity when we’re there is to relax on the beach under an umbrella. When we need a break from all that relaxing, we like to walk along the surf soaking up the sun and looking for shells. Sounds perfect right? It is except that I’m
SAFEGO is a lock box for your valuables Read More
In a new series that I’m going to call “Wait, what?!”, comes PRPS Barracuda Straight Leg Jeans. Jeans, who cares right? But wait a sec… These are no ordinary jeans Gadgeteers. These jeans are covered in mud and have a price tag of $425 a pair! Nordstrom describes them as “Americana workwear that’s seen some
First you could buy them faded, then ripped, and now covered in mud. Wait, what?! Read More
It’s time for another selection of crowdfunding campaigns that have caught my interest in the last week. This time around we have five projects that range from a trash smasher to a CNC mill that is small enough to put on a table. Click through to read my picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns.