News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
There is a world full of backup batteries and charging accessories for your smartphone, especially for iPhones. There are cases with built-in backup batteries – but they add a lot of bulk to the iPhone. There are backup batteries – but they are big, and you’ll need a cable, too. And if your backup battery […]
This iPhone charger is so clever, MacGyver would be impressed! Read More
Any new parent is aware of how much stuff a baby requires, and they’re also aware of how much room all of that stuff requires. While you don’t have to have a special tub to bathe the baby, those infant tubs do help make bath time feel a bit safer. We had a nice baby
This bathtub grows with your baby Read More
When my daughter recently moved into her dorm room, the first thing I did was put a mattress encasement on that mattress that had been used for years by people doing who knows what. shudder! I wish I had had this Verilux vacuum with me, too. The CleanWave Sanitizing Portable Vacuum is a hand-held model that is
Reduce germs and sanitize while you vacuum with this Verilux vacuum Read More
Actually, they’ll be shipping on September 18, 2014, but Belkin is finally taking pre-orders for these WiFi-controllable light bulbs. I’ve used Belkin WeMo Switches for a long time now. I have lamps plugged into them around my house, and the Switches are programmed to turn my lights on at sunset and off several hours later.
Belkin WeMo LED Lighting Starter Set is finally shipping Read More
I thought of Jenga when I saw the Balancing Tree toy, but the Balancing Tree looks much less difficult and frustrating for children. PlanToys developed the Balancing Tree using its principals of sustainability. They are a”leading company that has created a new material and process as part of our zero waste goals. Continuing our commitment
The Balancing Tree will help your child develop fine motor skills Read More
While sitting in Starbucks over the weekend, I noticed the gorgeous white phone and case belonging to the lady sitting at the next table. It was so beautiful that I wanted to ask her what phone she had. The case and phone were incredibly thin, and the cover had a window that showed the top
The S-View Flip Cover cases for Samsung Galaxy S5 Read More
Parents who are looking for a battery, electricity and noise free way of gently getting their little ones to sleep should look into the Nuna LEAF. It’s a leaf shaped chair attached to a sturdy frame that can be locked into a stationary position or unlocked to swivel side to side with a slight push.
Rockabye baby automatically with the Nuna LEAF Read More
When you get a new Keyport Slide 2.0, blades, and accessories, you aren’t quite ready to assemble the Slide and stick it in your pocket. You have to take your uncut blades to the nearest locksmith or key maker and have your standard keys copied using the Keyport blades. It perhaps doesn’t take long to
For our US readers it’s a long holiday weekend and that means you have plenty of extra time to relax, kick back and catch up on the news and reviews that we posted this past week. For everyone else not located in the US, don’t be left out, click through to see the full list
Ice cream scoops, monkey lights, sumo chairs and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Whether you’re preparing for the apocalypse, want to become the next Katniss Everdeen, rob from the rich like Robin Hood or just enjoy shooting arrows with a bow, the Compact Folding Survival Bow is a bow that takes up very little space when it’s not in use. Folded down it’s only 23″ long x 1.5
Be ready for zombies or the hunger games with this folding bow Read More
A few months ago, I reviewed the very good Focal Spirit Classic and even better Spirit Pro headphones. Focal he now released a newer – and less expensive – version of the original portable Spirit One headphone, the Spirit One S. The Spirit One S – which will replace the Spirit One – is more
Get in the Spirit with Focal Read More
If you live in areas prone to natural disasters, you probably have made some preparations for emergencies. Do you have an survival kit for your pet? Quake Kare sells survival kits for dogs and cats, filled with products you’ll need to keep your pet healthy and fed until things start to return to normal. The kits come
Does your pet have an emergency preparedness kit? Read More
The blink(1) is a small USB LED status light that plugs into your PC, Mac, Linux or even Raspberry Pi device and can be set up to flash a certain color and pattern when something happens that you need to know about. That “something” is entirely up to you. For example: Do you want to know
blink(1) is a USB LED status light that can alert you to almost anything Read More
I’ve heard the expression that baking is science and cooking is an art (meaning that baking requires more precise measurements, temperatures, and times, while cooking is a bit more forgiving), but as any chemist knows, it’s all just chemistry. This cute salt and pepper set lends an air of the chemistry lab to your kitchen.
Come up to the lab and see what’s on the … err, what’s cooking Read More
Travelon, as you can guess from the name, makes great bags for traveling – around town or around the world. This particular wallet and bag combination is perfect for protecting your valuables and your personal data as you go about your daily travels. The Travelon Anti-Theft Convertible Hobo with RFID Blocking Wallet are made of 100% polyester.
This purse and wallet are doubly theft-proof Read More
*That’s what the folks at AM Labs postulate, anyway. There’s no data that actually quantifies and compares the cleanliness of the two, but you have a pretty good idea from just looking that your mobile devices and computer keyboards and screens have “schmutz” on them. They have oil from your skin, dirt, dust, and grime
Did you know a donkey’s mouth is 20 times cleaner than most keyboards?* Read More
Although BiteMyApple populates their store with successfully-funded, commercially-available crowd-funding projects for Apple products, the Desktop Chair v2 will actually work with most any tablet. The Chair is made of “premium wood sheets that are cross-grained (layered perpendicularly) and hydraulic-hot-pressed to achieve maximum dimensional durability and precision.” It’s bent and folded, and each end has a
Let your tablet take a seat in this beautiful wood Desktop Chair Read More
Livescribe smartpen fans who also happen to be fans of Moleskine notebooks will be happy to learn that these two companies have teamed up to offer a new series of Livescribe Notebooks by Moleskine. These notebooks have Moleskine’s classic design features which includes ivory-colored acid-free paper, rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elastic closure and an expanding inner pocket. Included in the
New series of Moleskine notebooks are compatible with Livescribe smartpens Read More
New Smart Features Offer a Simplified User Experience This post is brought to you by LG G3. Boasting a revamped user interface and host of new features, the new LG G3 is the ultimate in smart technology. Unveiling the first 5.5Inch Quad HD display announced in the U.S. market, Laser Auto Focus, Smart Notice and
New LG G3 Offers a Simplified User Experience (Sponsored) Read More
The PURSE N’ BOOTS – EUROPEAN knee-high boots from Elizabeth Anne shoes are made of luxurious cowhide, and although they are made in a riding boot style, you can wear them for most any activity. They are available in brown or black, in sizes from 5-12, and in slim, regular, and wide calf widths. What sets
Ladies, these boots are made for walking – and for holding your gear Read More