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“You don’t know the power of the Dark Side.” Apparently, a new species of chewing louse didn’t know either and thus succumbed to the temptation. Scientists Miroslav Valan, Oldrich Sychra and Ivan Literak, while revising “a collection of chewing lice deposited at the Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg, Russia” (from […]
The Dark Side’s new weapon: Ricinus vaderi Read More
Today is a big day for Amazon. They’ve announced two more Alexa-enabled devices. There’s the Amazon Tap, a portable speaker with Alexa features, and the Amazon Echo Dot, a much smaller version of the original Amazon Echo. The Echo Dot features the same far-field microphones that are always on and listening for your commands. They
Amazon Echo Dot – Honey I shrunk the Amazon Echo Read More
Amazon has announced two new Alexa-enabled products today: the Amazon Tap and the Amazon Echo Dot. This post is about the Tap. If you think the Amazon Tap is a portable version of the Amazon Echo you would be right and you would also be wrong. First of all, if you’re not familiar with the
Amazon Tap is a smaller version of the Amazon Echo – sorta Read More
While this news blurb is not about tech gear or gadgets, those of you Superman, Batman, and/or Wonder Woman fans might be interested to know that Under Armour has created the Batman vs. Superman Alter Ego Collection…just in time for the new Dawn of Justice movie hitting theaters next month. The Gadgeteer Kid and I both have
Under Armour Batman vs. Superman Alter Ego Collection Read More
Wouldn’t it be nice if all our consumables were always automatically replenished? That our furnaces would order and replace their own filters, that our printers would order and replace their own ink/laser cartridges and paper, that our refrigerators would order our staple food items, etc. Well, maybe we are one step closer to such a world
Does your pitcher order its own replacement filters? This one does! Read More
San Francisco based WaterField Designs have added a new hand-crafted, 10.1 oz waxed-canvas and leather duffel bag to their product line. The Vitesse Duffel is a rugged but light weight travel bag that has been designed with inspiration from bags that soldiers carried in WWII. The Vitesse Duffel features full-grain, brown leather straps and a
WaterField Designs adds new duffel to their line up Read More
The DJ chased me out of the room. I belong to a professional group that meets twice a year and always has a Saturday night Dance, and EVERYBODY dances! It’s almost always a live band and the energy between the band and the dancers crowded onto the dance floor is amazing. Most recently, the Event Committee
SubPac M2 – Wearable Woofer Read More
Do you know the three R’s of recycling? Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Do you do all of them? We recycle as much as possible at my house, which is why my garage always looks like a scene from the show Hoarders with all the cardboard boxes stacked up. We’re also trying to reduce the amount
reCAPs turn Mason jars into storage for more than food Read More
How would you like to turn your TV (or any HDMI display) into a Chrome OS computer for only $85? Chromebit CS10 is an HDMI dongle that will do just that. It has a Rockchip Quad-Core RK3288C Processor, 2GB memory (2GB LPDDR3 at 1066MHz), ARM Mali-T764 quad-core GPU, 16GB of eMMC storage, one USB 2.0
Chromebit CS10: Turn your TV into a Chrome OS computer for only $85 Read More
If I carried a purse, I think my phone would never be charged. I’d put the bag down and forget to take out the phone, plug it in, etc. Everpurse has solved that problem! You know that one spot at home or work where you always place your bag? With Everpurse, that special place now keeps you
Everpurse eliminates remembering to charge your phone Read More
I hope you’re having a nice weekend. The sun is shining here and it gives me hope that winter is losing its grip and spring is getting ready to take over. It’s still too cool to spend all day outdoors though, so why not get cozy and take a look at a list of everything
Chronology watch, Megaboom speaker, Deebot robot vac and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Home WiFi is changing. Correction; home WiFi has changed. We don’t have to put up with a black box or need expert knowledge to set up, configure and monitor a home wi-fi system. This new generation of 802.11ac WiFi routers has peeled back the green and red blinking lights and is giving us people-friendly interfaces along
Will the Starry WiFi Station leave you starry eyed? Read More
Having a phone with you on the slopes is great; it allows you to coordinate your runs with your group and allows you to enjoy some tunes at the same time. But trying to access your mobile while wearing winter gloves usually means taking them off. And even with a pair of conductive gloves you
YodelUP lets you stay connected and rock out with your gloves on! Read More
I tend to be a little too eager to drink my hot tea on a cold day which always results in a burned tongue. If you’re like me, then you might be interested in the Glantop LED Temperature Display Electric Stainless Steel Intelligent Smart Coffee Cup. It uses LED indicator lights to display the temperature (122°F-203°F
You no longer have to feel the burn with this mug Read More
Some fitness experts have pointed out you really don’t need super fancy equipment to get into shape. Agreed. But what they don’t say is how they’re juggling their wallet, phone, water bottle and keys when they’re working out. Enter the GoRoll, a foam roller with built-in storage space and a carry strap. Foam rollers help
GoRoll – exercise equipment and storage in one Read More
I really don’t want to think about my WiFi router. Ever. I just want it to work. Everywhere in my home. The eero WiFi system promises just that. System set up is done using your iOS or Android device and the downloadable eero app. The eero app will walk you through the set up process
Home WiFi tamed? eero WiFi system promises easy set up and complete coverage Read More
The other day someone asked me to name my favorite dash cam. I said that it’s currently the Magellan MiVue 658 HD dash cam because it has WiFi, GPS and a touchscreen. These are all features that are lacking on the majority of dash cams that are currently on the market. I then followed up
Swann adds two dash cams to their product line up Read More
Although it is not available in most areas, the FCC has been working on providing everyone in the U.S. access to 911 via text messaging. Those who find themselves in a situation where a voice call may be dangerous or those who are hard of hearing, deaf, or have a speech disability, may find this
Text-To-911 coming soon to your area Read More
Remember iPods? Stand alone music players were all the rage just a few years ago, but now that technology seems ancient compared to music streaming services like Spotify. The only advantage that iPods and other MP3 players have over streaming devices is that you don’t need to carry a phone in order to enjoy music.
Mighty gives you Spotify music on the go without a phone Read More
It is nearly impossible to rid kitchen sponges of food particles and contaminants once they are soiled by unclean surfaces. The moist, porous, nutrient-rich environment of a dirty sponge may harbor microbiological organisms, many of which may be pathogenic. So after you’ve read the previous sentence and thrown out your old sponge, replace it with
Say goodbye to your smelly sponge! Read More