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I’m a huge fan of TV shows like ABC’s Shark Tank and the Food Network’s Invention Hunters. It’s so fun to learn about new inventions and see how the inventors become successful. If you have an idea for a new product, there’s a way to get help. George Davison (www.davison.com) is the founder of Inventionland, the […]
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Trying to design a better iPhone case ranks right up there with designing a better mouse trap. Everyone thinks they can do it, but only a rare few have. Most iPhone cases bore me because they all look relatively similar and have nothing that makes them stand out from all the other cases on the
Chrono iPhone Case Straps you in for a Secure Grip Read More
The Grip 3 Case from ColorWare fits the iPad 2 and the new iPad, and it will give you a solid grip on the iPad as you carry it around. The Grip 3 has a billet aluminum frame with rubber inserts for a secure fit. The back insert is made of fiberglass and is removable.
The ColorWare Grip 3 Case Puts a Handle on Your iPad Read More
How do you rinse the toothpaste out of your mouth after you brush your teeth? Do you use a cup or your hand? The Rinser Toothbrush from Amron saves you a step by providing a special channel in the handle that creates a stream of water when you hold the toothbrush under the faucet. The
Rinser Toothbrush has a Built in Water Fountain Read More
These Bandits Rubber Bands from Quirky can do most anything you need them to do. These elastic rubber bands have a hook made of glass-filled polypropylene. They come in three sizes, and you can use them as cable ties, to hook a water bottle to a stroller, bunching up pencils and pens, or has hook
Quirky Bandits – Rubber Bands With a Hook That Can Do Most Anything! Read More
The cables for all your devices can make the back of your desk look like a nest of snakes, making it difficult to see what cable goes to what device. It’s even worse when you have a laptop, because the cables for power and peripherals can fall back into the mess when you unplug them
Rockpool Designs Can Corral Your Cables Read More
One for Bill to review? Logitech has released the Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear Reference Monitors designed for professional studio engineers and producers. Each pair is custom tuned to individual needs using your Personal Reference Tuning Box. The earphones include 5 individual armatures with a three-way crossover. They have detachable braid cables that can be removed, and the
Logitech Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear Reference Monitors Read More
In the image above, Prince and Princess of Monaco are sporting Monster headphones. Prince Albert has a pair of Inspirations and the Princess is trying the Diamond Tears. Monster recently attended the Monaco Grand Prix, one of most prestigious car races, showcasing their Diesel VEKTR, Inspiration, and Diamond Tears headphones. The Diesel VEKTR’s are on-ear headphones that blend
Monaco’s royalty loves Monster headphones and now you win a pair of your own Read More
Last week I was on vacation up in Michigan and took a brand new camera that I had purchased especially for the trip with me only to figure out that it was too bulky to carry around. The Olympus OM-D EM-5 is a fantastic mirrorless camera if you don’t mind the size and weight. I did. So
The Sony DSC-RX100 Might be my Next Travel Camera Read More
I love flashlights and sometimes spend hours looking at them on various retail web sites. But you have to admit, other than size, style and lumens, there really isn’t THAT much of a difference from one torch to another. That’s why I was really excited when I stumbled upon the Bushnell HD Torch during a surfing session. I’d
Bushnell HD Torch – Now Even Flashlights Have Gone HD Read More
The FlatWave FL5000c Translucent HDTV Antenna from Winegard is another of those flat television antennas designed to work well indoors. This antenna is only 13″ X 12″ X 0.6″ thick, and it’s almost invisible hanging on your wall or laying on the table beside the TV. The FlatWave uses highly-conductive, real silver elements for maximum
Winegard FlatWave FL5000C Indoor Antenna Available Exclusively at Costco Read More
The Stad Compass from JetPens makes me miss geometry class a little bit. This writing instrument has a refillable 0.5mm mechanical pencil with a hidden needle that folds out so you can draw arcs and circles. It’s available in 4 colors (Blue, Green, Red and Silver) for $10. It might be a fun gift for
Stad Compass – Draws Circles With Style Read More
In the past, getting ruggedized protection for your phone meant giving up cases with built-in battery extenders. Now, with the juice pack PRO from mophie, you can have both. The 2500mAh built-in battery, the largest ever included in a juice pack, can be used to constantly keep your iPhone 4 or 4S topped off at
mophie juice pack PRO Protects and Charges Your iPhone 4/4S Read More
The Cashbox from Happy Owl Studio turns an iPad into a cash register/point-of-sale system. You supply the iPad and Happy Owl Studio supplies the Square credit card reader, industry standard Vasario 1416 APG Cash Drawer, Star TSP 650 receipt printer and your choice of 3 snazzy looking bamboo housing styles. Being techy and snazzy comes
iPads are Taking Over the World and Cash Registers Read More
I’ve gotten to review several Sena cases for my iPad and my MacBook Pro, and I can tell you that they are beautiful, rich, and protective. Now, owners of the Kindle Fire can enjoy the luxury of a Sena Magia Cover with their Amazon tablet. The Magia Cover is handcrafted of European genuine leather with
Sena Cases Magia Cover for Amazon Kindle Fire Read More
It often seems that backup batteries are device specific, so you’ll need to buy – and carry – a one for each of your devices. The goBAT II Portable Charger and External Battery from Scosche can charge most any USB-chargeable device. It has a 5000mAh lithium ion battery that can charge up to two devices
Charge Tablets and Smartphones with the Scosche goBAT II Portable Charger Read More
I am sure that the majority of you reading this really don’t care that my hometown of Columbus, Indiana (Seymour too) will be getting Verizon 4G LTE in a little over 2 weeks, but I am really excited about it. I’m actually surprised that we’re getting it this soon. I figured it wouldn’t be till sometime next year. I guess Verizon really is
Columbus, Indiana is getting Verizon 4G LTE on 6/21! Read More
“The smell of a freshly printed book is the best smell in the world.” Karl Lagerfeld Ebooks are evil, I tell you! Gone will be that smell of new books when you walk into a library or bookshop. Well not if Steidl has it’s way. Designed by Geza Schoen, Gerhard Steidl, and Wallpaper* magazine, with packaging
Paper Passion Perfume – Smell like a Book Read More
The m.iGrill from Brookstone not only cooks your burgers, it also cranks your tunes. The m.iGrill has 160 square inches of cooking surface, and it produces 8,500 BTUs of cooking power from a 1 lb. disposable propane container. The cooking surface and drip pan are dishwasher safe. The base has a couple of speakers that
m.iGrill Portable Tabletop Gas Grill with Speakers Read More
This Flight Jacket for iPad from MacCase is sized to perfectly carry an iPad (any version) and a few accessories in a premium leather package. The bag is padded and has a soft lining to protect your iPad. The Flight Jacket is vertically oriented, is 8.5″ X 11″, and comes with a grab handle and
MacCase Premium Leather Flight Jacket for iPad Read More