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The Mudfighter-series is a collection of tools that have been designed to help you remove mud and rocks from the soles / treads of your shoes. They are perfect for cross country runners, hikers, and even people that have dogs 😉 I could have used one of these tools several years ago when I had […]
MudFighter tools declare war on muddy shoes Read More
So, you consider yourself a gamer. You own the Xbox 360, you have all the latest First Person Shooters (FPS), you’re wired for sound with the latest headsets, but what about your game controller? The controller included with the Xbox 360 is fine, but let’s be honest, if you want to get to kill level extreme
Do it yourselfers, handy men and women and just about anyone who needs to measure and mark something will want to check out the PencilMan tape measure from Smith Works Tools. The PencilMan is a 25 foot metal ruler that features an easy to use thumb activated tape brake lever, a belt clip and best
Tape measure + pencil = PencilMan Read More
The Neolid Twizz is a plastic 12 ounce cup made in France of light weight, waterproof and insulating plastic. So far that sounds pretty boring right? The interesting feature of this cup is the specially designed twisting lid that opens and closes with a twist. The lid opens like an iris or camera shutter and
Neolid Twizz is a travel cup with a twist Read More
I like gaming, but I seem to be traveling more and more these days and that puts a crimp in my gaming time. The Vanguard, a portable gaming solution from GAEMS could be the answer to any gamers prayers. The Vanguard is a hard shell case with a 19″ LED display built into the top
Take your video games on the road with the GAEMS Vanguard Read More
The ClockONE from Twelve24 is simple and beautiful. It’s a wall mountable 39.37 x 13.78 inches (1000 x 350 mm) clock that features a digital display that uses E-ink. The clock runs for one year on one CR2450 button battery and mounts to the wall with a magnet. I love the look of it and
ClockONE is an insanely cool E-ink clock with an equally insane price tag Read More
When you’re using a pair of pliers in a dimly lit area, a flashlight can be real handy. But holding a flashlight in one hand while using the pliers in the other hand can be both inconvenient and awkward. An alternative could be a hands-free head lamp, but then you still have use two devices instead
ReadyMax offers hand tools with built-in lights Read More
Each week we try to bring you news and reviews of gadgets and other unique products that you’ll find interesting. This week Andy Jacobs brought you an exhaustive review of the SCOTTeVEST SeV Q.U.E.S.T. Vest for Men, Dave Rees and I told you all about the LG G3 Android smartphone, Janet told us about fun LEGO
SCOTTeVEST, LG G3, LEGO sets for girls and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Or at least that is what the SpreadTHAT! Heated Butter Knife claims to be able to do. The unique thing about this hi-tech kitchen gadget is that it doesn’t use any electricity to warm the knife. It uses a non-toxic titanium coating to conduct the heat from your hand down to the blade, allowing you to
No more waiting, now you can spread butter right from the fridge Read More
Today’s big screen TVs have great images, but they often have wimpy sound because their cabinets don’t leave much room for speakers. You can add on a sound bar, but those usually require quite a bit of table space to stretch out on. We have a VIZIO TV in our bedroom, and it could use
VIZIO introduces a sound bar for rooms without a lot of table space Read More
Tablet users who enjoy using a real honest to goodness physical keyboard with their devices have a large selection of different Bluetooth keyboards to choose from, but one of the best in my opinion, is Apple’s wireless keyboard. The only problem with this keyboard is that it wasn’t designed for use with a tablet and is lacking
5 stands that integrate an Apple wireless keyboard with a tablet Read More
I just put an Elfa shelving unit in my tiny kitchen with no counter space. I now have a place to work while preparing food, but plugging in my little KitchenAid chopper requires me to crawl under the unit and reach behind the water cooler to plug it in. I was thinking about getting a
No more crawling under the desk to plug things in with the Wall Mounted Outlet Extender Read More
Julie reviewed the SodaStream a few years ago and determined it was an economical way to make your own sodas at home. It gives you the option to make regular, diet, and caffeine-free sodas and flavored waters, but it did look a bit utilitarian. Big deal, you might say, but there are some people out
KitchenAid brings a whole new look to the SodaStream Sparkling Beverage Maker Read More
Will Bluetooth ever get any respect? It will if Audioengine has anything to say about it. Audioengine – known for dynamite speakers and DACs – have released their first Bluetooth product, the Audioengine B1 Premium Bluetooth Music Receiver. The B1 streams audio from any media player (iTunes, Amarra, Youtube, etc.) and connects to any music
Audioengine uses the words premium and Bluetooth in same sentence Read More
LEGO worked with Ellen Kooijman, a geoscientist, to create this new play kit that shows female minifigs as scientists working in the Research Institute. Then LEGO Ideas members selected this kit that contains everything these three scientists need to “explore the world below, around and above us.” The chemist figure has a lab with glassware and
The SIMPLcase World Travelers iPhone Case is a slimline, snap-on back cover for the iPhone 5/5s. Inside, between the case and the back of the iPhone is a storage column that stores up to three nano or micro-sized SIM cards – sized to fit the iPhone 5/5s, iPhone 4/4s, or iPad, so you can keep up
The SIMPLcase iPhone case holds up to three SIM cards for your travels around the world Read More
The Windows 8 Guide, Volume 1 is a 38 page ebook which normally costs $9.95, but is being offered FREE of charge until 8/8/14. This ebook cover topics for users that are brand new to the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system. It starts off by explaining the differences between the different versions of Windows that are currently available
Snag a copy of “The Windows 8 Guide, Volume 1” (Free eBook expires 8/8) Read More
If you like carrying pocket sized notebooks (3.5 x 5 in) but are a little bored with the current crop of Field Notes and Moleskine Cahier notebooks that are on the market, here are two alternatives that might tickle your fancy. First up are the new Polygon Word. Notebooks. I’m a fan of these notebooks
Two alternatives to Field Notes and Moleskine Cahier notebooks Read More
Hardcore cyclists wear special shoes with cleats that hook into the pedals of their bicycles. These cleats make it difficult to walk around when they stop for a break during a ride. The FOOTbrake is a pair of thin flip-flop style sandals that fold up and store in a water resistant cinch sack that can
FOOTbrake – Folding “shoes” for cyclists that fit in a jersey pocket Read More
IK Multimedia has introduced the iRig Mic HD, which they say is the first first affordable high-quality handheld digital condenser microphone for singers, podcasters, and home studio enthusiasts – “anyone who needs to record high-definition digital audio on the go”. The iRig Mic HD comes with two cables, one with a Lightning connector to plug directly into
iRig Mic HD is the first handheld digital microphone priced for everyone Read More