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Still squeamish when it comes to protecting your iPhone 5 and 5s? Looking for a rugged case with a little more functionality or maybe a little extra juice in the caboose? Then maybe you should be looking at the SLXTreme 5 from SnowLizard. The SLXTreme 5 is a rugged, waterproof backup battery case with a […]
SLXtreme 5 – Power packed protection for your iPhone 5 adventures Read More
You spend time each morning carefully crafting your lunch sandwich just the way you like it, then you wrap it in waxed paper or a plastic zipper bag and put it in your lunchbag. When lunchtime comes, you pull out your lunch only to discover your sandwich has fallen apart into a mess, with condiments
The world’s most flexible lunchbox comes from Norway Read More
Tokyoflash Japan‘s latest watch features a two-tone wood case and band. The Kisai Space Digits watch features “a futuristic time display framed by a dual-layered laminated hardwood case.” (The watch above is displaying 08:50.) This watch has an alarm mode, an “always on” LCD display, and an electroluminescent backlight for nighttime viewing. The natural wood is
Move through space and time with this Tokyoflash Japan watch Read More
Of all the product reviews that I wrote last year, I posted the most reviews about activity trackers. I wear an activity tracking device every day for two reasons. First, I like to see how many steps I’ve walked each day and two, I earn points that I can exchange for money through my day
Petbit is an activity tracker for your cat or dog Read More
You can’t transport your friends around in this Volkswagen Bus, but you can give a small laptop or a tablet a ride inside. The Brisa Licensed Volkswagen VW Bus Orange Messenger Bag Cross-body Purse is made of vegan-friendly materials, and it measures 10″ X 13.5″ X 4″ and has an adjustable strap (up to 54″). It looks
Tablet bag looks like a VW bus Read More
You don’t have a game room at your house, and your spouse won’t let you replace the dining table with a foosball table. What to do? Well, you could buy the Kartoni Foosball Table. It’s made of cardboard with sustainable wood rods; it needs assembly, but you won’t need tools, glue, or screws. The Kartoni
Now you DO have room for a foosball table Read More
If there is one thing that’s indicative of the changing audio landscape, it’s the explosion of headphone and Bluetooth speaker choices. Just a few years ago, decent headphones were an expensive luxury and you could count the number of Bluetooth speakers available on one hand. At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, countless portable speakers were
Fugoo speakers are all wet Read More
The USB Power Current/Voltage Tester from Brando lets you easily measure USB power and device operating current/voltage. Just plug the small USB adapter between the device and your computer or AC outlet and the built-in display shows current and voltage. It will work with smartphones, tablets or any devices with a USB charging port. It
Get all the juicy details with the USB Power Current / Voltage Tester Read More
I’m a fan of the slim wallet craze. I’ve tried a few of them, and it’s been good to minimize the amount of clutter in my wallet and to be able to carry it in my front or back pocket easily. One drawback of many of these slim wallet designs is that you miss out
The Clean-Cut Wallet: leather + elastic = slim Read More
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: “I was on the road and my phone’s battery died”. Oh, you have heard that one before; then you have probably seen a lot of news and reviews on backup batteries as well. So why am I doing another one? The simple answer is that the JUMP,
Kickstart your dead phone with the JUMP battery pack Read More
Anybody with an older car can relate to this: You have a smartphone with all the latest Bluetooth connectivity, but your car stereo is still oh so 90s with its cassette and maybe CD player. No USB. No AUX port. Certainly no Bluetooth… until now. Ion has made it possible for any Bluetooth-enabled device to
Old becomes new with Ion Cassette Adapter Bluetooth Read More
This small, Coca-Cola-branded beverage refrigerator is perfect to keep drinks chilled and ready to drink in your family room, man cave, or even office. The Coca-Cola Vending Fridge holds 10 12-oz cans of your favorite beverages and dispenses them at the press of a button. This little tabletop vending machine won’t be able to keep
Small beverage vending machine for your home Read More
Because he was tired of the inefficient on-screen keyboard on his iPhone, Ryan Seacrest (yep, the guy on TV) joined with Laurence Hallier to develop the Typo iPhone Keyboard Case. The Bluetooth keyboard sits at the bottom of your iPhone and, according to early users, can increase your typing speed and reduce the number of mistakes.
Tired of typos on your iPhone? Maybe the Typo keyboard case can help you. Read More
According to Belkin’s latest press release, they are introducing new WeMo products at the 2014 CES. I’ve been using Belkin WeMo Switches to automate my lamps for months now, and they have worked flawlessly. I wanted to use some of their WeMo Light Switches to control ceiling lights, but the wiring in my older home
Belkin expands its WeMo line with internet-connected light bulbs and a Crock Pot Read More
iPad stands are a dime a dozen right? Not the iPort line of iPad stands. They combine a special all-in-one charging case with a magnetic stand to offer convenient wireless charging. Until Apple decides to add Qi wireless charging features to their next-gen iPads, the iPort might be the next best thing. The case is Smart Cover
iPad wireless charging + adjustable stand = iPort Read More
Because I have a family of three who all like new iPhones, we tend to stick with the lowest-storage model when we upgrade to keep cost under control. That means I tend to have to watch what I load up on my iPhone 5, which means I don’t have any music on there. It would
Add storage and extra power to your iPhone 5/5S with the new mophie space pack Read More
The XPOWER Zipper Lightning + Micro USB Cable combines the two most-used charging cables into one. You can even charge two devices simultaneously (2.4A maximum output). The zipper design gives it a cool look, but it’s functional, too – zip it up for storage, unzip it when you need to use it. Brando says that
Brando has your charging cable needs zipped up Read More
Although I will admit that I am not much of a fashionista, I have been known to investigate and dabble in new fashion trends. One of trends that has been going around for a few years now is dual-purpose bracelets. Most of them I have seen or that interest me have been “survival’ bracelets, usually
Pebble has just announced a new version of their popular smartwatch, the Pebble Steel. This version of the smartwatch is made of milled stainless steel and Corning Gorilla Glass, and it comes with metal and leather straps. It’s fully compatible with existing Pebble apps for iOS and Android. The Pebble Steel runs for $249, and you can
Meet the Pebble Steel Smartwatch Read More
Last year we told you about the acrylic Touch Base for Smartphones from newPCgadgets to keep your phone elevated and safe on your desk. This year, newPCgadgets is offering a new version of this stand that works for both phones and tablets. They call it the Apple Store Acrylic Base, but it should work for
Now keep your phone and your tablet above it all with this acrylic stand Read More