News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
The next time you need extra seating for guests, you can pull a book off your bookcase and voila, instant stool. No, I’m not delusional. It’s called Bookniture, which is a clever name for these “books” that are made of kraft paper that opens up to create a weight-bearing stool that you can sit on. […]
This oversized book is really a stool Read More
Hello Gadgeteers, I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far. It’s raining here in Southern Indiana, so it’s been a lazy relaxing day watching movies and working on a few reviews. I’m really excited about the AcuRite smartHUB and sensors that I’m testing right now. I’m using it to track how much rain we’re
Power banks, headphones, smart locks and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Modularity appears to be the latest trend in new smartphones. The LG G5 did it earlier this year with its unique slide in camera, battery and DAC. Now more recently, Motorola is taking a run at modularity by adding that feature to their new Moto Z phones with replaceable back covers, speaker, and a projector.
i-BLADES Smartcases give Samsung phones modular features Read More
If you live in a home with a sliding door, you know how convenient they are for going to and from your patio. But they can also be frustrating to use when your hands are full. Eric Gagnon thought so too, so he invented the Zoupet. What is it? It’s foot operated door slider. Check
Zoupet is a genius gadget that gives you handsfree access to your patio door Read More
It’s hot and humid right now here in Southern Indiana where I’m located, but before we know it, the snow will be flying and we’ll be wishing it was summer again. Cold weather makes me miserable because my internal thermostat is defective. Heck, I’m wearing a sweater right now and it’s going to be over
Your smartphone can keep your feet warm this winter Read More
If you’re the kind of person who has a favorite watch or watches that they like to wear on a regular basis, you may also like customizing it by switching out the watchbands. TOKYObay is now offering this watch repair toolkit for at home strap replacements and more. The kit comes with a selection of
Watch nerds will love this watch repair toolkit from TOKYObay Read More
I am seeing more and more drones around where I live zooming through the sky. There are many uses for drones of course besides just having fun. For example, a bunch of realtors around here use drones to give a bird’s eye view of properties, which is pretty cool. At the recent CES show the
ONAGOfly Smart Nano Drone coming to the skies near you Read More
This week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns round up post includes four Kickstarter campaigns that were interesting enough to pique my interest. Click through to check out my list of this week’s notable Kickstarter projects.
This soon to be released HB Ring, with a sapphire crystal unibody (the 2nd hardest material on earth), packed with over 2.5 years of development and over 100 tiny components, promises to be the most sophisticated ring in the world. Now, not only can hearts be connected…they will be seen and felt – in real time. You simply
Your loved one is only a heartbeat away when wearing this ring Read More
AR (Augmented Reality) is finally taking off in a big way since the uber-popular Pokémon Go game made its debut a few weeks ago. AR is definitely a cool way to make games more fun, but there’s more to it than that. Augment, a company based in New York City, Orlando and Paris is using
Augmented reality is useful for more than playing Pokémon Go Read More
Staying hydrated is important if you want to stay alive, but drinking water from a boring water bottle can make you lose all zest for life. This is obviously a first world problem and the solution to this meaningless problem is the Hydra SmartBottle. What is it? It’s a 20-ounce BPA-free water bottle that is
This water bottle can play your favorite music and charge your smartphone Read More
Fender music, you know the folks who make cool guitars and amps, have entered the mobile app market with the new self-produced Fender Tune iOS app. This free app has been designed for beginners and seasoned players alike and offers an auto-tuning mode, pre-set and customizable custom tuning options. The Fender Tune app also has
Make them swoon with the new Fender Tune iOS app Read More
We’ve all seen FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) spread by various competing vendors to lessen the allure of their competitors. Today, however, a huge flaw was revealed about Android devices using chipsets from Qualcomm that should make everyone take notice. Dubbed QuadRooter by Check Point, the company that discovered and documented it, the exploit gives complete
Helping our less gadget-savvy Android using friends Read More
This attractive outdoor wall-mounted mosquito trap has been designed to attract and kill disease-carrying mosquitoes without using expensive propane refills or other chemicals. Instead, it uses a 3,000-hour rated UV fluorescent bulb that reacts with the titanium dioxide coating inside the trap to emit odorless carbon dioxide (the same gas we breathe out) to attract
This mosquito trap covers 1/2 acre without using chemicals Read More
Hearing impaired Gadgeteers now have an alternative to switching out tiny batteries for their hearing aids. The MDHearingAid VOLT hearing aids have built in lithium-ion batteries run for 18-22 hours on a single charge and can be recharged using a simple micro USB cable. The VOLT hearing aids also feature dual microphones and a one-size-fits-most
VOLT hearing aids from MDHearingAid charge by USB Read More
Early last year we told you about Astropad, the software that turns your iPad into a drawing tablet for your Mac and Adobe Photoshop. Now they have released Astropad 2.0 that supports the iPad Pro and Pencil. Astropad 2.0 offers improved performance and features that elevate the drawing experience to the level that some artists
Astropad + iPad Pro and Pencil = no need for Wacom Read More
Can you believe that it’s August already? Where is the year going? For that matter, where did this week go? If you’ve been in a whirlwind like I’ve been and haven’t had time to visit every day this past week, then click through for a quick list of all our news, reviews and articles that
Withings Thermo, Motorola VerveOnes+, ILIFE4 robot vacuum and more – Weekly roundup Read More
The Sun King Pico Portable Solar Lantern is a pretty slick looking little light that can be used for a lot of different activities. When my kids were younger they used to fall asleep reading and I always worried about the lamp getting too hot, or it being left on all night. This is a
A portable solar lantern that is powerful, simple and green Read More
Polar is renowned for their heart rate monitoring equipment and they have recently announced their newest model, the M600. Notwithstanding the Piper M600 aircraft, the Noble M600 supercar, or the DJI M600 drone, it’s still one of the coolest M600’s out there. The idea is that this watch is the perfect combination of a smartwatch
Polar’s M600 boasts Android wear, GPS, HRM and the kitchen sink! Read More
If you live in a tiny house, embrace minimalism, appreciate tools with more than one purpose or just like kitchen gadgets, then you’ll want to check out the Spadle. What is it? It’s a long handled dishwasher safe nylon spoon that easily converts into a ladle with a simple twist of the handle. The Spadle
Spadle is the Swiss Army Knife of cooking tools Read More