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The world of actions cams is a crowded one to say the least, but what if you are looking for something a little more business like, something that is more plug and protect than plug and play? The V.I.O. Stream may be what you are looking for. Built as a modular camera system, the Stream […]
Make them seen on the scene with the V.I.O. Stream Read More
I own a Canon 5D Mark III dSLR full-frame camera and I adore it beyond measure but it does not have a built-in intervalometer for taking time-lapse shots. Enter the CamRanger! This little battery-powered gadget creates an Ad-Hoc WiFi network that connects your camera to your Android or iOS device through a free app. Not
CamRanger Wireless Transmitter gives you control over Canon and Nikon dSLR Cameras Read More
Apple designed the MagSafe connectors to safely detach from your MacBook instead of pulling the laptop to the floor should the charging cable get yanked. Some people feel the MagSafe connector detaches too easily, and if you are one of those people, you can use a Snuglet to keep it more firmly connected. Snuglets are
Keep your MagSafe connector firmly in place Read More
Having your monitor at the right height prevents neck strain and poor posture, and the F1 Smart Monitor Stand from Satechi has two pre-set height positions to help you find the best height for your monitor. The empty space under the stand becomes a place to store your keyboard and mouse when they aren’t in
Satechi F1 Smart Monitor Stand makes working less of a pain in the neck Read More
So, I am moving up in the world, I am upgrading to an iPad air from my old iPad2. Better graphics, better weight, better gaming just to name a few advantages. Speaking of gaming, one area that the iOS devices lack in the gaming arena is a decent hand-held game controller. The SteelSeries Stratus hopes
Take your iOS gaming to the next level with the SteelSeries Stratus Read More
If you are into fitness, you’ve no doubt heard of kettlebells, the cast iron cannonball sized weights with a single looped handle on top. This traditional Russian piece of exercise equipment has been around since the 1700’s and provides a wider range of motion than dumbbells. Standard kettlebells will get the job done, but kettlebells
Add some zombies to your workout routine Read More
With Nokia Treasure Tags, your Nokia phone will notify you before you leave behind your keys, wallet, or whatever you’ve tagged. The Treasure Tags use Bluetooth 4.0 (with Proximity Profile (PXP), Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Find Me Profile (FMP)) to pair with your phone to notify you before you leave something behind. It has a
Your Nokia phone can keep track of your treasures Read More
These multipurpose Beer Shot Glasses from The Awesomer Shop combine a pint beer glass and a shot glass into one. The glasses are made of laboratory-grade borosilicate glass. One end holds a full 16 ounces, and the other holds a 2 ounce shot. As well as being a novelty, these glasses can save room in
This gives new meaning to a beer and a shot Read More
Of all the activity trackers that I’ve reviewed over the years, and there have been a lot of them, the Striiv has been the most fun to use for a couple different reasons. First of all, it has a large color touch screen LCD that is easy to read and use. But the main reason
Striiv to reach your fitness goals Read More
There was some discussion on the site recently about using a humidifier to help reduce stuffy noses during dry winter months. I always hesitate to use humidifiers because I think that they’ll leave a puddle on the furniture they sit upon because the warm, wet air they exhale will cool and condense too quickly. This
This humidifier looks at home in any room Read More
Boasting clearer vocals and deeper bass compared to the industry standard, the Encore Wi-Fi Music System from Grace Digital features a 2.1-channel audio system with dual 3” tweeter/midrange speakers and a bottom facing 4” woofer powered by a digital class D amp. This system is designed to connect to your Wi-Fi network for access to thousands of
Grace Digital introduces the Encore Wi-Fi Music System Read More
If you’re intrigued with Julie’s and Jackie Cheng’s reviews of the Keyport Slide keychain replacement, you should check out the special pricing that ThinkGeek is offering on their Keyport Slide 2.0 Starter Bundle. In Julie’s review of the Slide 2.0, I saw that the case alone is $29, and you’ll pay separately for each key
Keyport Slide 2.0 Starter Bundle at special sale pricing Read More
ThinkGeek is currently taking preorders for their Asteroids-inspired Classic Arcade Wristwatch. Despite looking just like an old school arcade cabinet, complete with mini joystick, a majority of the watch is purely decorative. Sad trombone. The face features space rocks of different sizes for the hour and minutes hands and a space ship seconds hand. The
Time for pew pew pew Read More
If you know a kid who’s a Star Wars fan, you might want to consider this Storm Trooper Backpack (their spelling) for the next gift-giving occasion. This is 26″ tall, has adjustable shoulder straps, and it unzips on the back. Based on the photo, I don’t think it has a lot of capacity, so it
This stormtrooper can carry your burdens Read More
I listen to the radio in my car, but that’s about the only place I can listen these days. I don’t have a radio in my house anymore, and my iPhone doesn’t have a built-in radio. With the 8 Pin Lightning Compatible FM Radio for iPhones and iPads from Allputer, you can listen to the radio
Listen to your favorite FM station on your iOS device Read More
Using your smartphone to help you navigate while driving is obviously commonplace these days. But the problem with using your phone or even a stand alone GPS is that they require you to look away from the road to view navigation information. Garmin’s new HUD+ is a small device that uses Bluetooth to pair with
Keep your eyes on the road with Garmin’s HUD+ Read More
With the CHUGPLUG external battery, you won’t have to worry about running out of power while you’re traveling. The CHUGPLUG is designed to work with 45W or 60W newer MacBooks. You can expect up to 4 extra hours of power for an 11″ MacBook Air or 3 extra hours for the 13″ MacBook Air or
Prevent your MacBook from becoming one of the walking dead Read More
You perhaps have heard by now about the security breach at Kickstarter last week. They announced on February 15 that “hackers had sought and gained unauthorized access to some of our customers’ data. Upon learning this, we immediately closed the security breach and began strengthening security measures throughout the Kickstarter system.” The breach had occurred
Important notice to Kickstarter supporters Read More
The The Ultimate Apple Free Reference Card Kit is an eKit with 9 printable reference cards that you can freely distribute and share. The cards cover the following Apple topics: -iPad iOS 7 -iPhone iOS 7 -Mac OS Lion -Appleworks 6 -Mac OS Snow Leopard -Mac OS Tiger -iPod Touch 4 -iPad 2 -iPhone 4 The “cards”
Snag a copy of “The Ultimate Apple Free Reference Card Kit” Read More
Ok, by now if you have been following my posts you may have surmised that I am a pocket tool/gadget freak, always longing for that next pocket tool/gadget fix. Today, I came across the resqme keychain rescue tool. Basically the resqme is two handy auto rescue tools on a keychain. The spring-loaded glass breaker is
I can rescue you if I have a resqme keychain rescue tool Read More