News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
I love finding gear that’s still designed and manufactured in Australian, as so much of it has been outsourced overseas. Brisbane Outdoor Gear (BOGear) from Queensland’s line-up certainly fits that criteria. They’re made out of local materials where available and using reclaimed materials such as PVC billboards, and they even try to use recycled products for the patterns used in […]
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The PowerPot is a Kickstarter project that has already earned funding with 8 days to spare. What is it? It’s a portable thermo electric generator. Take it camping, fill it with some water or food, place it on your campfire and you’ve got instant power. There are two versions: the PowerPot V and the PowerPot
Cook up Some Pork & Beans and Charge Your Phone With the Same Device Read More
Are you a Mac fanboy/girl that thought you had everything? How did you not know about the CaseCrown Alumi-HUB 4-port USB Hub? Featuring a matte aluminum body and white accents, it bears a striking resemblance to Apple’s Mac keyboard and Magic Trackpad. Includes 4 USB ports and a shielded connection cable. Lightweight and compact so
CaseCrown Alumi-HUB Looks At Home By Your Mac Read More
This Pitch Velocity and Accuracy Umpire pitch-training device from Hammacher Schlemmer measures pitch velocity, calls balls and strikes, and simulates at bats. The built-in sonic radar measures speed from 20-99 mph from 45′ or 60′ 6″ away (the Little League and Major League Baseball pitching distances). It can also be used with fast-pitch softball at
Get Ready for Baseball Season with the Pitch Velocity And Accuracy Umpire Read More
The iFusion Smartstation Dock for iPhone connects to your iPhone with Bluetooth and turns it into a desk phone or a full-duplex speakerphone. It’s compatible with iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, and 4S, and the integrated 30-pin connector charges your iPhone. Connect the iFusion to a PC or Mac via USB, and you can sync your
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I hate hiding my slim and sleek gadgets in big bulky covers, and while I don’t (and probably never will :)) own an iPad, the new Ultrathin Keyboard Cover which was announced today by Logitech looks the goods. The cover has an ultrathin alumium screen aligned with iPad’s built in frame magnets and makes use of the iPad’s
Logitech Ultrathin iPad Keyboard Has You Covered Read More
The iHome iDM5 is a Bluetooth keyboard speaker system for smartphones and tablets. It features a full sized keyboard along with speakers and a microphone that offer speakerphone and streaming audio capability. The speakers have SoundClear® Voice echo cancellation and Music 3D technology along with SRS TruBass sound enhancement. If all that doesn’t get you interested, the iDM5
iHome Releases iDM5 Executive Work Station Read More
Amazon just launched AmazonSupply, which offers a huge range of industrial and business supplies. Categories include: plumbing, materials handling, lab, health & safety, fasteners, power & hand tools, janitorial, power transmission, test/measure/inspect equipment, cutting tools, abrasives & finishing, office supplies, and fleet & vehicle maintenance. It includes free shipping for Amazon Prime members.
AmazonSupply Store Beta Launch Read More
Did you ever play with a Magna Doodle when you were younger? You can relive your youth with the iFoolish Magic Drawing Case for iPhone 4/4S from Basic Principals. The case is made from a coated polycarbonate, and it offers some protection with the fun. The back of the case has a 3.7″ drawing board
Put a Magna Doodle on Your iPhone Read More
Ok, apparently everyone thinks this app is the bomb. HuffPo likes it, New York Times and Edmunds.com both like it. It’s available for iPhone and other Smartphone users and it’s free. And if it’s free…it’s me. Whether it’s an auto emergency, a roadside breakdown, or just a small problem, RepairPal can help. The award-winning RepairPal
Free App of the Day: RepairPal Read More
Julie has long used a Waterfield “go to lunch” wallet that also fits her phone, and I recently told you about my Dooney & Bourke wallet that’s my multi-function wallet (see the related posts for links to our reviews). Case-Mate has their own multi-function wallet – the Universal Kayla Clutch. The Kayla is made with
Kayla Clutch for Smartphones Read More
Call me old fashioned, but my daughter didn’t have a Facebook account until she was 15. Kids as young as 13 are allowed on Facebook, and there used to be (probably still are) some websites designed specifically for even younger kids. Carnegie Mellon University and Web Wise Kids have worked together to create the BeSeen
Teach Your Kids How to Safely Use Social Sites Read More
Wrapping presents is one of those jobs I don’t enjoy. And as bad as my wrapping skills are, it’s an added pain in my house because I can never find where the kids have left the tape. Worry no longer, one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” gadgets is at hand. The Scissortape
Scissortape – Another “Why didn’t I think of that?” moment Read More
If you are bored with your current collection of office toys, you might want to check out a set of Tegu Prism Pocket blocks. We’ve told you about these wooden Tegu magnetic blocks before, but now they are offering smaller sets that store in a heavy felted pouch. The Prism set shown here has 6
Happy Earth Day! After seeing many campaigns promoting Earth Day and how we can try to improve the longevity of our beloved earth I came across many helpful and thought provoking articles. Topics like recycling, planting trees, carpooling, electric/hybrid cars and more. It seems that there are many possible ways we can make Earth Day
Hydraulic Drilling or What The Frack? Read More
The Broadcaster from LiveStream allows you to stream live HD video directly from any camera supporting HDMI out. Powered by 3 AA batteries, the unit can be mounted to the camera and will stream video via Wi-Fi or a 3G or 4G USB modem. Supporting 1080i, 720p and 480i resolutions, the Broadcaster encodes the signal
Live HD Broadcasting for Any Camera with Live Stream Broadcaster Read More
The Devium Dash is an interesting concept in car stereos. It’s a two component system that consists of a faceplate and a body. The body (shown above in Black) is installed in your dash in the spot where your current car stereo resides. It interfaces with your vehicle’s speakers. The faceplate connects to the body
Devium Dash – Turns Your iPhone Into an In Dash Stereo Read More
The SleekSpeak Speaker is a colorful Bluetooth-enabled, portable speaker designed for bicycles. Available in several color combinations, the SleekSpeak attaches to handlebars or the frame of the bike and has an audio output of 80dB, with a 12-hour per charge battery life. It can be paired with your smartphone to play tunes or recieve calls.
SleekSpeak Provides Handsfree Talk and Tunes for your Bicycle Read More
The Polaroid Z340 Camera from Photojojo is a new twist on instant cameras. Just like the old Polaroids that spit out self-developing photographs, the new Z340 camera can produce 3″ X 4″ instant prints on special smudge- and water-proof, tear-resistant ZINK photo paper. What’s different about this Polaroid is that it’s a 14MP digital camera
What’s Old is New Again with the Polaroid Z340 Camera Read More
Is this the ultimate high tech baby capsule? The Carkoon is a child restraint seat made of Kevlar to protect from side impact. In the case of an accident, a Kevlar airbag deploys to protect the child from any flying debris. It also protects from smoke should there be a fire, and it has enough air
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