News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
You’d never know it with this heat wave we’re having in the south this week, but it’s autumn now and time for sitting around a campfire or the fire pit in the backyard. You’ll be able to roast hot dogs or marshmallows without having to hunt for the perfect stick, and without worrying about splinters […]
Roast a perfect marshmallow with this fishing pole Read More
Ever found yourself in need of a quick hose-down but you’re nowhere near a garden hose? I have. After obstacle course races, GORUCK Challenges and other outdoorsy, get-muddy style events or activities, it would be great to have a quick rinse, but I typically don’t have the luxury of being near a water source. The RinseKit
RinseKit is a pressurized portable shower, without pumps or batteries Read More
This beautiful stool with built-in guitar stand is handmade in the US by fillingham, an Etsy store. The Guitar Stool/Guitar Stand is made to order from “wood, walnut, ash, felt, cork, and yacht braid.” fillingham says: “Hardwood surfaces (walnut and ash) are finished with a custom, hand rubbed finish that improves with age and use.
This guitar stool/stand is for the guitarist with deep pockets Read More
Officially licensed by Star Wars and Disney, these Star Wars themed air fresheners have been designed to clip to your car’s air vent slats so air flowing out of the vents and through Darth Vader’s or the Stormtrooper’s head will help make any funky smells in your car quickly vanish. Only real Star Wars collectible
Star Wars themed air fresheners use the Force to vaporize funky car smells Read More
We’ve shown you several Nixie tube clocks, chess sets, and thermometers over the years, but they all were steampunk in style. Many of them were also kits that you needed to assemble yourself. ThinkGeek has two Nixie tube clocks from Nuvitron that don’t require assembly, and they aren’t steampunk. Both clocks use new old-stock tubes
Want a Nixie tube clock but don’t like steampunk? No problem! Read More
Everybody knows that a peanut butter or jelly-covered knife laying on the edge of the sink means you haven’t decided if you’re going to make another sandwich or not. This keeps the counter free of smears, and it keeps the knife clean – so long as it doesn’t fall into the sink. You won’t have
The Tirso standing knife keeps your sandwich-making space clean Read More
I recently got a new iMac, and it came with the new Magic Keyboard and Mouse 2. Those new accessories are very much like the Bluetooth keyboard and original Magic Mouse I’ve used for ages, with one big difference – they have rechargeable batteries built in. Now I don’t like throwing away batteries, but I
The Twelve South HiRise 2 is the charger for everything with a Lightning connector Read More
I’m a fan of simplicity and minimalism, but also of function and durability. The fellows from Grip6 must be kindred spirits because they put these elements into the design and construction of their belts. Grip6 belts consist of only a metal plate and a strip of webbing. That’s it. No traditional buckle, no holes, no flap
Grip6 belts are simple, interchangeable & minimal Read More
The only thing worse than not taking your umbrella on a day when rain is expected is losing it. You won’t have to worry about either event with the Bluetooth Never Lost Umbrella by Kisha. The umbrella is 100% windproof and corrosion-proof. It has 16 ribs and a “perfect opening and closing mechanism”. Pair it
Never lose an umbrella again with the Kisha Bluetooth and GPS-enabled umbrella Read More
A bored cat can be a destructive cat. This Laser Chasing Scratching Post can keep your cat’s interest until he’s tuckered out and too tired to scratch up your furniture. The post has a four-speed laser that stops, turns, and races in unpredictable patterns to engage your cat’s (prey drive) urge to chase things. The
Entertain your cat with the laser scratching post Read More
Hanging pictures can be a nightmare of measuring tapes, levels, and holes in the walls – only to end up with your pictures still crooked and out of line. With the Gallery Magic system, you won’t have to work so hard and still end up with nicely spaced and level artwork. The first part of
Simplify picture hanging with the Gallery Magic system Read More
This week we take a quick look at five Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns for products that improve the fit and function of your sneakers, your TV, your Pizza cooking skills, your iMac and more. Click through to read about this weeks’ notable crowdfunding campaign picks.
KNOMO has a series of RFID-blocking bags to protect your personal information as you tote your gear. The series includes bags of leather and/or fabrics in backpack, brief bag, tote bag, or clutch styles. The bags are available in styles suited for women or men and in sizes to accommodate minimal gear to everything-plus-the-kitchen-sink gear.
Protect your personal information with RFID-blocking bags from KNOMO Read More
This new neck and ear wearable fitness tracker that was funded on Kickstarter gets to know you and actually learns what your body needs in order to help you get the workout results you want. LifeBEAM and Harmon Kardon joined forces to create an artificially intelligent companion that is voice activated and can listen and respond to your
Vi is your very own AI personal trainer who is inside top-of-the-line earphones Read More
If you or your child has a life-threatening allergy, you probably carry an EpiPen with you. If you have an EpiPen, you are aware that temperature extremes can damage the drug and reduce its life-saving properties. And you are certainly aware of the recent unconscionable increase in the price of these pens, so you need
Protect your EpiPen with the EpiShell Read More
The new Fitbit Flex 2 doesn’t have a watch face, but it gives you all-day activity tracking. It has SmartTrack automatic activity tracking that automatically recognizes activities like running, sports, and aerobics workouts and summarizes your activity in your Fitbit app. It tracks your steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes, hourly activity and stationary time without
Fitbit Flex 2 Fitness Wristband and official accessories are available Read More
It’s time to get your gadgeteer news, reviews and articles fix by checking out a full listing of everything we’ve posted in the last seven days. Click through to browse the list and catch up on anything you might have missed this week.
VIZIO M50-D1 Display, swrve jeans, Fits Socks and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Kickstarter continues to be one of the places you find items that device manufacturers should have included with their new items. My most recent sponsored item is the ILDOCK for iPhone 7. While I don’t have an iPhone 7, I do use a 6s Plus, and really want the ability to use SD, TFT, or lightning
ILDOCK for iPhone 7 is fully funded on Kickstarter Read More
At first glance, this chess set looks a bit like the traditional Staunton set. Upon closer inspection, you’ll see that the pieces are actually formed by their names. Even the newest beginner will have no trouble telling the queen from the king or the bishop from a pawn. If you order these pieces, you’ll need
Never mistake a rook for a bishop again with the Typographical Chess Set Read More
This Star Trek-inspired quadcopter has four 3.5″ diameter propellers for superior flight stability; its “six-axis stabilization allows it to be tossed into the air and throttled up simultaneously”. The U.S.S. Enterprise Quadcopter (15.5″ x 9.75″ x 4.25″, 4 ounces) is designed to look like the Enterprise of the 1979 movie, and it has ten LEDs
Begin your own five year mission with The U.S.S. Enterprise Quadcopter Read More