News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Windows users who may have looked longingly at Apple’s Magic Mouse, can now have a mouse that is just as sleek and offers a couple other features that the Magic Mouse does not. The Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse has a smooth touch surface that is created by an invisible coating that helps you navigate your […]
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Back in 2012 I reviewed Ten One Design’s Magnus minimalist magnetic stand for the iPad 2 and thought it was sexy, but limited. Ten One Design is now offering a smaller Magnus stand for the iPad mini. Instead of aluminum, this new stand is made of light weight ABS plastic with a soft rubberized coating.
Honey, they shrunk the Magnus! Read More
It’s good to be environmentally conscious. We have been granted stewardship of this planet, and it’s the only one we’ve got. One way to preserve our resources is by taking the “one person’s trash is another’s treasure” approach, like Alchemy Goods does. Taking their cue from the alchemists of old who sought to turn lead
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If your family is threatening to take away all your gadgets and gizmos because you are always using all the AC outlets to charge them, I have a potential solution for you. It’s the 10-Port USB Charging Station from Brando. Yes, we’ve seen USB hubs with more than 10 ports before, but, this charging station offers
Brando’s 10-Port USB Charging Station enables your gadget obsession Read More
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If your lunch is as important to you as it should be, you probably want to protect it from possible mayhem. Norwegian based Unikia offers all sorts of innovative products, but their unique variety of food containers is what first caught my eye. The Compleat Robust is a lunch box that features an impact resistant shell, a
Unikia offers unique products that protect your lunch Read More
Raaawwwrr! What else would everyone’s favorite loyal Wookiee co-pilot use to carry his gadgets (and maybe snacks) besides the Star Wars Chewbacca Messenger Bag? Originating as a Comic Con exclusive item, this bag has been (somewhat) faithfully reproduced by ThinkGeek, with the main portion of the bag made from brown, (perhaps not Chewie-approved) vegan-friendly, imitation
The most iconic messenger bag in the galaxy? Read More
Are your kids (or maybe yourself) bored with LEGO? Tired of TinkerToys? Do they even make TinkerToys anymore? Here’s an alternative construction toy system that I just discovered. They are called Jawbones and they feature pieces that swivel, ratchet and snap together in all sorts of creative ways. They are billing it as The Buildable
Jawbones – not a Bluetooth headset, but a cool construction toy Read More
When you live in a small house or apartment, storage space is a valuable commodity that has to be managed well, or your house might end up looking like an episode of Hoarders. That’s why I love the concept of the Walhub. It is a replacement faceplate for single and double gang wall switches that
Walhub is an easy way to add storage to your light switch Read More
The ISnapX, combined with the free iSnapxRemote app, acts as a wireless shutter release for the cameras in your iOS devices. You’ll be able to take group shots with you included, or you can get that perfect selfie from up to 10 feet away. The ISnapX is $29.95 from Gadgets and Gear.
Wireless phone shutter remote control for iOS devices Read More
Pet safety is paramount to those of us who own and love them. Road ID agrees and so they designed the Scout ID, a versatile,low-profile pet ID tag. Versatile because its two rubber O-rings can be slid over virtually any pet collar, low-profile because it sits up against the collar, not dangling below. Personalized text is
Scout ID is a low-profile alternative to pet tags Read More
EDC, or everyday carry, has become quite popular, and many companies are offering products to help you organize your EDC items more efficiently. Many of these products are military-inspired “tactical” style: rugged and functional, made from heavy-duty Cordura, and with lots of zippers and webbing. But Tusked Crescent wanted a their EDC products to have
“Clever Use Wins” – Tusked Cresent’s classy EDC gear Read More
My father fished. Watching him fish wasn’t like watching the beautiful fishing scenes in A River Runs Through It. My dad was at war with the fish, and he didn’t need any fancy waders to protect himself from the water. He’d be in up to his chest without any regards for what he had in
Coghlan’s All-Weather Wallet keeps your cards and cash dry Read More
I’ve found my iPhone 5 battery typically lasts at least 2-3 days between charges on my slow days, but when I’m traveling or using my phone a lot, the battery can drain pretty quickly. The last thing you need is to find yourself with a dead phone while traveling, so a backup battery is a
Keeping your iPhone 5 charged is an iWALK in the park Read More
There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of iPhone 5 cases on the market today. They range from minimalist bumpers to full-blown, hard-core, destruction-proof cases. But what happens when you want something a little different, not a bumper, not a case, something minimalistic with a touch of style? The Bezl from Bezldesign may be the
Minimalist look but not minimal protection from the Bezl for the iPhone 5 Read More
Hydration is key any time, but particularly while hiking, and even more particularly while hiking under a load. The folks at ITS Tactical recognized this and did something about it. They partnered with Zulu Nylon Gear to design and manufacture (in the USA) the Skeletonized Water Bottle Holder. The result, as the name implies, is
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You’ll be able to carry your toolbox on your back with the new Tech Pac backpack from Veto Pro Pac. This is a very rugged bag that has been designed to last with a weatherproof body, base and pockets. Speaking of pockets, the Tech Pac has them… a lot of them. It features 47 interior
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I’ve always loved those little decorated sugar skulls that are used in the celebration of the Day of the Dead. This case from Joshua Harker uses that iconic image in an iPhone case for iPhone 4/4S or iPhone 5. The Crania Revolutis case is a bumper-style case with the decorative skull added to the back.
An iPhone case/clip/wallet for the Day of the Dead Read More
If you have a beautiful outdoor area for entertaining, you’ll want to have music in the area. Many outdoor speakers I’ve seen look like rocks, but “boulders” scattered across your entertainment area may not be the look you desire. With the Sedona PlanterSpeakers from Madison Fielding, you can add high-quality speakers disguised as planter stands.
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A New Sony DSLR camera was announced today – but hold on, it only “looks” like a DSLR. The Sony A3000 is actually an E-mount mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera cloaked as a DSLR. If you want a mirrorless that has a wrap-your-fingers-around proper DSLR-type handgrip, this might be an interesting choice. The specs look pretty good, but definitely shout
Sony changes form and future of mirrorless cameras plus three new lenses Read More