News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
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
DEAL NEWS – Get a new computer without the new computer price by purchasing a refurbished 21.5″ Apple iMac now at over 70% off at just $399.97 for a limited time. Your wallet may be feeling the pinch of the holiday shopping season, but that doesn’t mean you need a new computer any less. While
Save hundreds off the price of a refurbished Apple iMac, now only $399.97 Read More
SPONSORED NEWS – As the curtain falls on 2023, Creality, a trailblazer in the 3D printing realm, steps into the New Year with an exciting brand renewal. This transformative endeavor revolves around five core values that will redefine the essence of Creality in 2024: Usable, Smart, Affordable, Versatile, and Enjoyable as well as our new
Creality unveils new brand logo, core values, and slogan for 2024 Read More
DEAL NEWS – Let artificial intelligence do the flying with this incredibly smart and resourceful Air Neo AI-Powered Autofly Camera Drone, now on sale for just $149.99 during this limited-time deal. Different audiences usually have different needs. That’s true in almost everything, including owning and using a drone. While many drone owners are all about
DEAL NEWS – This Smart GPS Tracker can track your stuff. Purchase it today for $21.99 (reg. $31). After accumulating a trove of items throughout 2023, the last thing someone wants to worry about in the new year is accounting for where those valuable items might be. Mobile devices and keys are go-to items for
This smart GPS tracker serves as an extra set of eyes Read More