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When I think of air filters, I picture large devices that are too big to use in an office cubicle – and they certainly won’t work in a car. The Air Naturalizer from CritterZone is only 4.5″H x 2.75″W x 2″D, so it’s small enough to place discreetly near your pet’s bed or litter box to […]
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Do you prefer to do your reading the “old fashioned way”, sticking exclusively to paper books, but still find yourself jealous of how easily others can look up words in the dictionary built-in to eBook readers? It won’t be as easy as simply tapping on a word displayed in the eBook reader to look up
Finally, an electronic dictionary for your paper books Read More
Did you realize yet that it’s less than two months until Christmas? If you have a budding astronomer or a devoted Star Wars enthusiast on your gift list, you need to check out the SEGATOYS HomeStar STAR WARS Darth Vader Planetarium from Brando. This planetarium projects about 10,000 stars on an approximately 106 inch field at
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The Adapt Bluetooth Headphone Adapter from Outdoor Tech is slightly misnamed. It doesn’t just work with headphones and earbuds; it can work with any speakers or device with a 3.5mm audio-in jack. When you use it with your headphones or earbuds, you’ll convert your standard headphones into Bluetooth gear. Simply clip the Adapt to your
Adapt converts standard headphones to Bluetooth Read More
I like the taste of bottled water much more than the taste of the water that comes out of a tap. But buying bottled water is both expensive and wasteful due to all the plastic. Enter the Eau Good water bottle designed by European design firm Black and Blum. The Eau Good is a BPA
Eau Good water bottle makes tap water taste like bottled water Read More
We’ve all experienced an “oh crap” moment when we need a pen and there isn’t one to be found. I have a handy solution for you – if you carry a smartphone. It’s the Jackpen. A tiny ballpoint ink pen that stores in the earphone jack of your phone. When you need a pen, you
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Tulsa, Oklahoma based Two Guys Bowties is bringing something new to sharp dressed men everywhere. Their wooden bow ties are made from a selection of rare and exotic woods such as African Zebrawood, Peruvian Walnut, South American Bocote, Canary and interesting accent fabrics and leathers. The ties are can also feature laser etched patterns, inlays
Two Guys Bowties – the bow tie you don’t have to tie Read More
Want a wallet with rugged style and tough-as-nails construction, yet is function and minimalist? Then you need to check out the Architect’s Wallet from form•function•form. Hand crafted from a saddle-stitched piece of thick, rugged 5/6 oz leather, it eliminates the multiple layers of paper-thin leather dividers of typical wallets, in favor of minimalism and usability. It
Architect’s Wallet is rugged, simple, functional Read More
I don’t play any action / arcade games on my smartphone, but that might change after seeing the BowBlade controller for iPod Touch, iPhone and Android smartphones. Install a compatible game, attach your device to the BowBlade with the specially designed clip and you’re ready to immerse yourself in the game. The BowBlade not only provides
Channel your inner Katniss or Robin Hood with your smartphone and the BowBlade Read More
If you’ve been looking for a way to organize your keychain, the KeyGrip from Raven Workshop looks like an interesting option. The New Hampshire based machine shop offers two versions of the KeyGrip. The less expensive KG2 is made with a leather strap, and the one you see above which is available in brass, copper,
Keep your keys contained and rattle free with the KeyGrip Read More
For us road warriors, fitting in a workout while away from home can be difficult. Hotel gyms vary widely in their usefulness, and just plain finding the time for fitness – either while traveling or at home – can be challenging. Only Bodyweight, a web-based, customizable, exercise program that uses bodyweight-only exercises, might help solve
Only Bodyweight helps you stay fit without a gym Read More
Keeping a journal, diary or sketchbook on actual paper is more enjoyable for me than typing entries into my laptop every day. I like the feel of putting pen to paper and along with that comes my penchant for pens, pencils and notebooks. Every so often I’ll look back through my filled books to find
Draft is a backup service for your journal or sketchbook Read More
If you’re looking to spiff up your breakfast bar or turn the rumpus room into your own version of the Mos Eisley Cantina, ThinkGeek can help you outfit your room. These Star Wars Bar Stools have chrome-plated, base-metal legs and cushioned vinyl-covered seats. The seats do not spin like some bar stools do, but
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If you have a phone that has wireless charging capability, you might want to look at the Qitah Wireless Charger. It lifts your device off the desk at a 40-degree angle that makes it easier to see. The Qitah has a SmartGrip surface that prevents scratches on the back of your phone, too. It’s available
Qitah Wireless Charger rises above the competition Read More
I’m still researching home security and door locks, and I stumbled upon the Addalock at Amazon. The Addalock fits between the door and jamb and prevents the door from opening easily. It’s made of chrome-plated carbon steel, and it’s for use with any door that is hinged and opens inwards. It’s designed to increase the
Addalock increases your security when you travel Read More
Where do you put your headphones when you aren’t wearing them? However you store them, they’re likely to be taking up some desk space. With the Kancha 0.2 hanger, designed for the latest iMac (2012-2013) by Kancha Laboratory, you’ll free up that space. You hook the Kancha 0.2 over the top of your iMac, and
The gTar was a successfully funded Kickstarter project by California based Incident Technologies, which raised over $350,000 in June of 2012. This is a digital MIDI instrument that feels like a real electric guitar. It features a solid basswood body and a rechargeable battery that lasts 8 hours. It can be played through headphones, an
Go from Guitar Hero to guitar master with the gTar Read More
WaterField is one of my favorite companies. I carry their Finn wallet everyday and use their zippered pouches and bags all the time. They make the stuff I’d make for myself if I was a maker. I love the look of their new Outback Solo. It’s sized perfectly for the just announced Apple iPad Air.
WaterField introduces the Outback Solo for iPad Air Read More
We have a great giveaway for you today! It’s for a Kobo Arc tablet / eReader device with a color touch screen. The Arc is a full fledged Android tablet and a winner of “Red Dot: Product Design 2013” and “Parent-Tested, Parent-Approved.” Highlights include: · 7” HD Display with 1280×800 resolution and 215 ppi for
Kobo Arc Android tablet giveaway! Read More
Have you ever had a game board that was useless because you lost the playing pieces or the dice? You can always buy new dice, but you can’t necessarily get new game pieces. Why not just replace it with a suite of games for your tablet and a Bluetooth dice? DICE+ is a universal board
Add a different dimension to family game night with DICE+ Read More