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Audioengine times 2, Bellroy wallet, LG G Watch and more – Weekly roundup Read More
A couple of years ago, I reviewed the FakeTV FTV-11 Extra Bright Burglar Deterrent. It was a small device filled with LEDs that mimicked the flicker, glow, fading, and swelling of a TV screen as seen through a curtained window. I used it and liked it, but I found that its own timer system didn’t
Fool potential intruders into thinking you’re home watching TV, even when you aren’t Read More
The latest watch from Tokyoflash Japan has an accelerometer that reveals the time when you turn your wrist toward yourself. The Kisai Online Wood with Accelerometer has a natural wood case and band; it’s available in dark sandalwood or in two-toned maple. “The “always on” display is made up of vertical lines which look like
See the time with just a shake of your wrist Read More
The Alfille Temperature Controlled Butter Dish promises to keep butter at your perfect spreading temperature. It plugs in to a wall socket and is intended to operate 24/7. It comes with a pre-set spreading temperature, but you can adjust it if you prefer your butter a bit softer or firmer. It’s designed to keep butter
This temperature-controlled butter dish promises perfectly spreadable butter all the time Read More
The onscreen keyboards we use on our smartphones and tablets work just fine most of the time, but when you need to enter a lot of text, they become more annoying than useful. To remedy that situation, most people opt for a cover that has a built in keyboard. That works ok, but drastically increases the bulk and
WayTools TextBlade is a folding QWERTY keyboard the size of a pack of gum Read More
Most everybody has used a bandana. They are useful for many things – tying back your hair, tied around your head to act as a sweat catcher when you’re working or playing hard outdoors, wrapping up things in your bag… Now they can even serve as a reference guide. The Know Your Knots Bandana from
Know Your Knots Bandana is a multi-functional accessory for the outdoorsman Read More
The Bolt Briefcase from Waterfield has a more traditional business case look, so it’s not quite as casual looking as a messenger bag can be. It will look equally at home in casual weekend use and in more formal business environments. It’s available in two sizes: small to fit up to a 13″ MacBook and large to
The Waterfield Bolt Briefcase is at home in the board room or the coffee shop Read More
Picture this: You’re cruising down the street plugged into your smartphone but the power is beginning to run low. You want to keep listening, but you’re afraid of draining the battery completely if you do. Now, picture this: You just keep listening anyway because the headphone is charging your smartphone. You read that right. In
Headphones enter a new Phāz Read More
Although the iPhone has a built-in flash, it’s often not bright enough to provide sufficient illumination in really low-light conditions. Add a Knog [expose] smart light to your iPhone, and you’ll have 9 LEDs shining an extra 130 lumens on your subject. The [expose] has a built-in lithium-polymer battery, so it doesn’t drain your iPhone’s battery.
Knog [expose] smart sheds more light on the subject Read More
There seems to be an influx of battery cases for the new iPhone 6 models lately, but this Afterburner case seems to be less expensive than most – and they are on discount for a limited time. There’s a model for the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. Each model will contain a 3200mAh lithium-polymer
Afterburner Battery Cases for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Read More
When I reviewed the Dyson Animal vacuum a year ago, I was impressed by its suction and overall cleaning ability. Dyson is well known for their convenient bagless design, but now they’ve improved things even more by ditching the filter. In other sweepers filters can clog if not cleaned regularly, which causes a loss of
New Dyson Cinetic Big Ball vacuum is so efficient that it doesn’t need a filter Read More
The new Resurgence Power Case from Otterbox, just like any Otterbox case, is built to be protective, with its fiberglass-filled polycarbonate shell and internal foam core. This new iPhone 6 case adds a 2600mAh lithium-ion backup battery, which can double the battery life of your phone. The case protects your iPhone 6 two ways. It is
Otterbox announces a protective iPhone 6 case with a built-in backup battery Read More
Kuna isn’t just a lighting fixture, of course. This outdoor fixture also has a WiFi camera and intercom system built in. You connect the Kuna fixture to an app on your Android or Apple phone, and Kuna can send you alerts whenever someone is at your door. You can customize the app to notify you
Keep a eye on what’s happening at your front door with the Kuna lighting fixture Read More
If the wrist strap and belt clip that comes with the Fitbit Flex or Fitbit One activity trackers are a little too dull for your liking, consider these three new wearable accessories from Griffin. Designed specifically for the Fitbit Flex or Fitbit One, there’s the Courier Clip for Fitbit ($19.99), KaZoo Clip for Fitbit ($14.99), and the Tracker Clip ($14.99).
Griffin adds Fitbit Flex and Fitbit One holders to their line of wearable accessories Read More
Both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have beautifully smooth touchscreens with curved edges that make it impossible to find a screen protector that can protect the entire glass surface. Traditional screen protectors either stop short of the curved edge (bottom, left) or they end up with gaps at their edges (bottom, right) because
BodyGuardz Crown will protect the curved edges of the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, and Samsung Note 4 Read More
Winter is here with a vengeance, and you may be plagued with dry skin and static shocks as a result of the dry air the extreme cold brings. The VapOrb USB Ultrasonic Humidifier can moisten your air and reduce your discomfort. Best of all, it’s only 2″ in diameter, so you can take it with
Portable, convenient ultrasonic humidifier Read More
Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Wikipad took the wraps off of their Gamevice gaming controller for iPad. The Gamevice is a classic console style controller that supports the iPad Air and iPad Mini 1, 2, & 3. Compatible with 100s of iOS games including popular titles like Bioshock, Borderlands, Call of Duty, GTA and others,
Gamevice wants to take your iPad gaming experience to the next level Read More
No, not like the iPad front cover. This case does more than just protect your iPhone 6. The popSLATE actually has an second screen that can continually display information without draining the iPhone’s battery. The second screen is a 4″ ePaper screen, so it can continually display a static image without draining the battery. The
Add a smart cover with a second screen to your iPhone 6 Read More
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I have just recently upgraded my phone to one that supports wireless charging and was excited to try it for the first time. I was going to purchase a five watt wireless charger until I came across a press release from Freescale Semiconductor about their 15 watt wireless charging solution. Their design will support faster,
15 watt wireless charging is on the horizon Read More