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Screwpop Utility Knife is a box cutter you can carry on your keychain

screwpop utilityknife

The Screwpop Utility Knife is a box cutter style knife that can easily attach to your keychain. It features a simple design constructed from solid stainless steel with a yellow brass eyelet. An easy to find two or four notch blade fits into the channel and is locked in place with a fold down clasp. This tool can […]

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WonderCube packs multiple smartphone accessories into a 1 inch cube

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WonderCube is an Indiegogo crowdfunding project for an 8-in-1 adapter that is small enough to attach to your keychain. This one inch cube transforms into the following tools: USB cable, USB charger, phone stand, OTG USB cable, sync cable, emergency battery charger, flash memory and an LED flashlight. The WonderCube will be available in versions

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The CalypsoTimeless collection is as elegant as the Apple Watch Edition

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We’ve already seen a couple of charging stands for the Apple Watch before it’s even available to pre-order, but neither of those can touch the CalypsoTimeless charger for sheer elegance.  The TimelessMoment will be handcrafted in Europe of premium Italian leather.  It will incorporate the Watch’s own charging disk, and the charging cable will fit seamlessly under

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mophie dual wall chargers work at home or in the car

mophie dual wall chargers

We know that mophie makes protective phone cases with built-in backup batteries, and they also make battery packs that you can carry in your gear bag or on a keychain to charge all your mobile gear.  Did you know that mophie also makes AC wall chargers?  They have two models that you can use at home

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If you have any money left after ordering the Apple Watch, why not get a charging stand for it?

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Even the cheapest Apple Watch isn’t inexpensive, so you want to make sure you take care of it every moment.  Why risk it getting scratched while it’s laying on your bedside table charging every night?  Twelve South’s HiRise for Apple Watch will keep your Watch safely out of harm’s way above the table top, and

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Forget delivery. Make your pizza in this little pizza box.

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If you have teens who eat a lot of pizza, and you’d like a cheaper way to supply all this pizza other than delivery, consider the cute little Cuizen Pizza Box Oven.  It can cook up to a 12″ pizza, and it works with either homemade or frozen pies.  You don’t have to dirty up

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Mail a Spud lets you send someone a potato through the USPS

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As part of a new feature I will call “World’s stupidest products” or “Do people really buy this stuff?”, we have the Mail a Spud service. And yes, it’s exactly what you think it is. It’s a Russet potato with stamps on it that is sent through the United States Postal Service first class mail

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Phorm is the world’s first morphing touchscreen case

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Typing on a touchscreen is more difficult that typing on normal keyboards because the smooth, flat screen offers you no physical clues to let you know if you’ve even touched a key as you type.  The Phorm case changes that by overlaying physical clues on the touchscreen when you need it.  Slide a switch on the

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Keep your smartphone safe and dry in this case

satechi gomate waterproof smartphone case

The Satechi GoMate Waterproof Case has a double waterproof seal to keep your smartphone safe in wet environments.  The GoMate case is IPX-8 waterproof standard level-certified, which means it can withstand submersions in up to 20 feet of water, so you know it will keep your phone protected from “water, dirt, snow, and mud while swimming,

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Glovys turns any gloves into touch screen gloves for your iPhone

glovys

Spring seems to be right around the corner (finally!) but I’m still wearing gloves on my drives to and from my day job each day. The best thing about gloves is that they keep my hands warm and dry. The worst thing about them is that they make interacting with my phone a big hassle.

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Keep your ears warm without giving up your music

audio trapper hat

Winter’s not quite over yet, and you can count on the Audio Trapper Hat to keep your ears warm.  You can also count on the hat to keep the tunes flowing, because it has built-in speakers in the ear flaps.  It has a retractable audio cable that will work with any device with a 3.5mm

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This travel bag has a shelving system that organizes your clothes

rise gear weekender

When you have a place for everything, it’s easier to see when everything is in its place.  And you’ll be less likely to reach to destination and find that you’ve forgotten something very important – like your pants for the week.   Rise Gear bags incorporate a patent-pending collapsible shelving system that makes packing a

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Keep your blades sharpened for a better shave

blade buddy

If you’re using those multi-blade cartridges to shave, you know how expensive they can be.  Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to get more smooth, comfortable shaves from each cartridge?  The Blade Buddy promises that it will keep your blades sharp for months, greatly extending the number of shaves you get from each cartridge

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Now your dog can boldly go wearing these Star Trek uniform accessories

star trek uniform dog accessories

Imagine your dog sporting a collar and leash in Star Trek Command gold, Sciences blue, or Engineering red!  The Star Trek Uniform Collars also have a hang-tag with the matching Starfleet insignia and a Star Trek Original Series logo on the buckle.  The collars are all $9.95 each, and they are available in small to

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Enhance the flavor of cheap wine with the Oak Bottle

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I don’t know much (ok I don’t know anything) about wine. But I do know that traditionally, the best wines have been stored in oak barrels as part of the aging process. The wooden barrels impart flavor, color and even texture to the fermenting beverage. That’s for the good stuff though. If your budget is more

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FluidStance Level is a surfboard for your standing desk

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A few days ago I posted a review of the Varidesk Pro Plus standing desk. I’m enjoying the versatility of this desk and the ability to easily go from standing to sitting in just a few seconds. But after a couple weeks of standing, I’ve started noticing some problems with my knees hurting from standing in

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