News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
This post brought to you by GRPH. All opinions are 100% mine. When you hear the word “graphite”, what do you think of? Number 2 pencils, right? I don’t think graphite is actually used in most pencils these days, but still graphite is a very important mineral used in a multitude of products – some […]
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If you play a guitar, you’ve heard of Marshall amps. It’s hard to miss a rock photo from the 60s and 70s without some guitarist wailing in front of a wall of Marshall amps. Now, you don’t have to be a musician to feel that power. Marshall has introduced the Hanwell – its first consumer
Go ahead, turn it up to 11. It’s a Marshall. Read More
Scan from the UK has released the BBC worldwide-licensed Doctor Who Tardis PC case. Made up of 45 pieces of cut brushed aluminum, the Tardis case comes in the official Pantone blue colour of the original Tardis and measures 205mm x 205mm x 430mm (8 x 8 x 17″). It’s available in a pre-configured model: Intel Pentium
Today’s businesses thrive on their ability to share communications and data within the organization. Larger companies may have many business locations with employees spread out over the state, country, or even the world. Smaller companies may not have as many locations, but they have employees who may need to conduct business while traveling or working
Businesses save time and money with CDW Cloud Collaboration Services Read More
We’ve told you about House of Marley products before. Their headphones, earbuds, speakers, and bags are made of eco-friendly materials and created with the same high standards Bob Marley applied to his music. I haven’t had a chance to try any of their headphones, earbuds, or speakers, so I can’t speak to how they sound,
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Wallets seem to be more popular than ever lately, with minimal wallets getting the bulk of the attention. While going through my inbox, I found 4 wallet related announcements that I want to share with all of you. 1. X Slimmy from Koyono – At 0.19″ (5mm) thin, this is the slimmest Slimmy ever made.
Put your pocket on a diet with these skinny minimalist wallets Read More
Have too much stuff laying around on your desk? Want a small desk organizer that’s stylish and functional? The iStick Multifunction Desktop Organizer from Cyanics is the solution for all your desk organizational needs. The iStick comes with a 3-port USB hub, card reader, memo pad box, mobile phone stand, name card box, cup holder, copy
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Inspired by a cancer scare experienced by one of the founders, three men decided to do something to help men who are fighting testicular cancer. By purchasing a set of their Balls of Steel drink coolers, you’ll primarily be supporting the “Balls of Steel community. In the BOS community, men and their families struggling with
Feel better about your drinking by supporting testicular cancer research Read More
Acase has introduced a new Bluetooth speaker that lets you enjoy a light show as you listen to your music. The Black Diamond 3 speaker has two 3W speakers inside, and it is “the first portable Bluetooth speaker capable of mimicking music beats and rhythms through colors and movement.” It comes with a remote to
See the music in a Black Diamond 3 from Acase Read More
With the DoorBot, you’ll be able to see, hear, and speak with a person who rings your doorbell, no matter if you’re at home, at the office, or traveling. This device is currently seeking funding at ChristieStreet, and it is roughly 20% funded at the time of this writing, with 41 days to go in
A floor cleaning robot is one gadget I’ve yet to try, but the ECOVACS Winbot window cleaning robot looks very interesting to me. I hate cleaning windows… a fact that would become immediately clear to you if you were at my house right now. Winbot attaches to the window with suction and cleans using special reusable pads.
Winbot – A Roomba style cleaning robot for your windows Read More
Let’s see a show of hands, who remembers Microsoft’s SPOT watches from over 8yrs ago? Smart Personal Object Technology watches not only told the time, but also used a wireless service to display news, stock prices, sports scores and weather. While we’ve seen a few Android based watches and Apple iPod nano watches, Windows Phone
Gnomio – The resurrection of Microsoft SPOT watches? Read More
The Gramophone combines sculpture with sound to create a unique speaker system for the iPhone or iPad that will definitely turn heads (and ears). Designed to resemble a Victorian era phonograph, the base of the Gramophone is constructed of solid walnut and the horn is made of iron and brass. The interesting thing about this
Gramophone – Thomas Edison’s favorite iPhone speaker system Read More
It’s always a pain to try to find small items at the bottom of your bag when it’s dark out. The Bag Light solves that problem with a super bright LED that is activated with a squeeze. It is made of soft silicone rubber and easily fastens and unfastens with a magnet. Attach it to the
Bag Light – Illumination for your gear bag Read More
I have a storage fetish. I like little metal tins, boxes, pouches, etc. When I saw these Boxwood Storage Tubes in a Lee Valley catalog that came in the mail the other day, I knew I’d be placing a order. These screw top wooden tubes are made in France by a family known for their wood
Boxwood Storage Tubes – Store your smalls in wooden tubes Read More
This USB-powered tentacle is firmly ensconced in the novelty department. When plugged in, it wiggles and squirms back and forth, (somewhat) realistically emulating an octopus. However, it holds no other use than being creepy-cool. The current version holds no data, and judging from the consumer feedback, that’s a bit of a sticking point. It’s
USB Writhing Tentacle – Best worst office gift Read More
Sears has licensed Star Wars plush slippers for the kids on your holiday gift list. They are available in Chewbacca, Yoda, Darth Vader, and Boba Fett designs in youth and toddler sizes. The slippers are $12.99 a pair.
Star Wars gift idea – Let the Force keep your kids warm! Read More
Still don’t have enough cloud storage? Cubby is a new file-syncing/sharing service from LogMeIn, makers of one of the most popular remote access tools. Previously only available via invitation-only beta, it’s now open as a public beta. Signing up will get you 5GB of storage, and you can refer friends for an additional 1GB, for up to
Store your files in your Cubby house Read More
The Steady Multi-tool from Gerber has the components you’d expect in a pocket tool like this. It has stainless steel components, fine-edge and serrated blades, screwdrivers (micro and medium flats, square cross), needlenose pliers, wire cutter, and bottle opener. It also has an unexpected function – a couple of legs that fold out and an adjustable
Gerber Steady Multi-Tool also serves as a tripod Read More
My grandfather was a shortwave radio user and had a 1930s radio set with headphones that I loved playing with it as a kid. There was a definite retro coolness to it that I appreciate as a designer. As an homage to the days of world-band radios, Geneva Lab – a maker of popular high
New Geneva radio takes on the world Read More