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Divoom’s Voombox-Travel speaker is a 3″ round, puck-style speaker that’s perfect for taking everywhere you go. It has a rugged, splash-proof design that makes it perfect for outdoor use. It streams music wirelessly using Bluetooth 4.0, and it has a built-in microphone so it will function as a speaker phone for hands-free calling. It has […]
Divoom’s rugged, wireless speaker is great for travel Read More
The Four Person Beach Mat is impossible to cover with sand. Used in military applications to contain sand and dust when helicopters land and take off, it’s made from two layers of patented, woven polyurethane that filters sand through to the ground as soon as any falls on the mat. Because of the construction, sand passes
Keep that pesky sand at bay with this mat Read More
I have been an amateur astronomer for the longest time but astrophotography has always eluded me. I never had the proper equipment and getting a dedicated CCD camera for the purpose of photographing the sun, moon and planets is prohibitively expensive. A while back, a company called Scopetronix made custom milled adapters that connected point
Telescope camera adapters: attach your digicam to your telescope! Read More
Sparse offers bright, theft-resistant lights for your bicycle that will not only make others aware of your presence on the road, but will also illuminate your path as you turn. The Spacer Light replaces a spacer beneath your stem. The light fits both 1″ and 1 1/8″ steer tubes; this mounting keeps the light pointing in
Fixed light system for bicycles from Sparse Read More
Though this may look like a Swiss Army knife, it’s actually a compact way to carry your charging cables. Instead of blades, the Multi-Tool Adapter has cables: a microUSB, miniUSB, and Apple 30-pin connector for plugging into your device, and a USB connector to plug into your computer or a wall charger. You’ll notice that
That’s not a knife – it’s a charging cable Read More
Like most of you out there, I don’t jump out of bed in the morning saying to myself “YES! I’m going to go and do a grueling workout RIGHT NOW!!” I need music to motivate me. So do swimmers. The Gadgeteer has reported on various waterproof music gadgets in the past like the FINIS swiMP3v2 and
FINIS Neptune – an updated waterproof MP3 player with Bone Conduction audio transmission Read More
I have reviewed every V-MODA headphone beginning with the original Crossfade LP and each one has been a significant improvement over the previous version. The new V-MODA XS will replace the now-discontinued on-ear Crossfade M-80. The XS betters the M-80 with improved sound, military-spec (MIL-STD-810G) build quality and V–MODA’s famous, patented CliqFold Hinge. The XS
V-Moda becomes even more fashion conscience headphone with the XS headphone Read More
Rite in the Rain notebooks were invented almost 100 years ago by Jerry Darling to address the problem of soggy and illegible paperwork that plagued the Pacific Northwest logging industry. Although Mr. Darling passed away long ago, his company continues in the hands of Scott and Todd Silver, who have continued to work to improve their
Outdoor writing products for outdoor writing people Read More
If you own a Jawbone Mini Jambox speaker, you may wish for a sturdy case to protect it in your gear bag. Look no further than the CitySlicker case from Waterfield. This case is custom-designed for the Mini Jambox, which fits perfectly in the main compartment. A mesh pocket on the front of the CitySlicker holds
Protect your Jawbone Mini Jambox speaker while you travel Read More
I don’t know what it’s been like for the past 5 months in your neck of the woods, but here in Southern Indiana, it’s been one of the worst and longest Winters ever. Spring officially started last week, but we’ve seen snow and sleet since then. But I think I can see a light (what
Hop into Spring giveaway! Read More
The Bolt Battery Charger combines the “world’s smallest portable iPhone USB wall charger” with a built-in 3000mAh rechargeable battery, so you’ll be able to charge your phone whether you’re near a power outlet or not. You won’t have to keep up with a special cable to recharge your backup battery, because the Bolt has prongs that
AC charger and backup battery – two great tastes that taste great together Read More
I love my 17-40 f/4 L Canon wide zoom. Last year it grabbed me some tasty shots of storms and the aurora borealis! Storms aren’t that hard to shoot… until you hit low light, then the camera struggles to find that autofocus point. Same goes for the aurora. So you flip the switch and
Drive manual better: the PhotoJojo dSLR Focus Shifter! Read More
I never used to understand the allure of wireless charging, but frankly I’m getting tired of the tangle of wires on my bedside table. This RichardSolo iPhone Wireless Charging System could remove at least one wire from my tangle. The charging case looks as sleek as any I’ve seen for iPhone, and it’s available in
Add wireless charging to your iPhone 5/5s Read More
This is getting old. It seems like every week Braven is releasing a new portable Bluetooth speaker. A few weeks ago, they released the large, rugged and water-resistant BRV-X Bluetooth speaker. Think of it as a super-sized BRV-1 that was recently reviewed by Steve Holt for The Gadgeteer. That speaker sounded good, came encased in a
Braven makes a loud splash with the BRV-X Read More
Most external batteries can charge up your phone or your tablet, but you’re out of luck with your laptop. The BatteryBox is only 0.98″ x 2.63″ x 3.55″ and just under 9 ounces, but it packs 50Wh of energy – enough juice to power your MacBook with enough left over to charge your mobile device, too.
So you’re out in the wilderness, Les Stroud style, and you need a fire. Stat. You would have bought a lighter but they didn”t allow them on the plane. Fortunately, you remembered to pack your Pilot Slider USB Rechargeable Lighter! Available for $19.99 at ThinkGeek, $11.99 at Amazon and reportedly (from reviews) for less than
A lighter for computer geeks – Pilot Slider USB Rechargeable Lighter Read More
If you collect Tokyoflash Japan’s watches, you’ll need to act quickly to get one of their new Kisai Console Acetate White watches. They have a steel case, white acetate band, and a black mineral crystal lens and “sub-surface” LEDs. You can turn on an LED animation for extra interest, if desired. The watch uses rechargeable
The MrLentz Jasper Wallet is so minimal, it’s made with a single piece of leather, a couple of rivets, and no snaps to close it. The wallet is made of hand-cut, top-grain vegetable tanned leather, and dyed using all-natural, non-toxic, and handmade dyes. It’s been hand-conditioned with extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax,
MrLentz – a wallet so minimal, it doesn’t even need the period in Mr. Read More
This post brought to you by Fellowes, Inc. . All opinions are 100% mine. Fellowes invented the personal shredder back in 1990, but they haven’t been resting on their laurels. Since then, they’ve continued to improve and develop new products that help protect your personal information from prying, criminal eyes. Fellowes’ customers are extremely satisfied
Ok, I realize not everyone is as enamored with the iPad as I am, but since it is my tablet device of choice, I do like to present interesting options and accessories for it when I find them. The FAVI Swivel Screen Portfolio Case with Bluetooth keyboard (hence forth known as the FAVI case) is