News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – SandMarc, makers of lenses and lighting for (mostly) iPhones has just announced a new product to further enhance your iPhone video work: the Motion Dolly for iPhone. It’s a machined, articulating, trackless, 4-wheeled dolly with a ball-head camera mount attached. The nylon wheels offer smooth traction. The locking, marked angling for the hinge […]
SandMarc Dolly for iPhone looks like something fun to play with! Read More
NEWS – If you’re a JIC (just-in-case) kind of person, then the GTFO bracelet will appeal to you. It looks like a trendy/hipster bracelet, but it’s actually a 2-in-1 survival tool. It has a small tungsten stryker bead that can break side and rear vehicle tempered safety glass windows by pulling the bead back like
This wrist strap can help you escape from cars and bad guys Read More
NEWS – Even its name is minimal. The Laptop Strap from Free Agent Outfitters is a clever way to carry your MacBook, some Chromebooks, and Surface laptops without a bulky bag or backpack. The Laptop Strap combines a stick-on flap that uses heavy-duty adhesives with an adjustable and removable cross-body strap to make your MacBook
Backpacks and bags too bulky? Then use this strap to carry your MacBook Read More
NEWS – Field Notes are popular 48-page pocket notebooks that many people use as part of their EDC or for their everyday journals (me!). Field Notes are offered in a variety of cover styles which makes them super collectible. Their newest limited-edition collab is with James Brand and the James° × DDC: Field Notes 3
Field Notes + James Brand = Your new favorite EDC pocket notebook Read More
NEWS – Most wireless chargers aren’t that interesting to look at… especially when they aren’t being used to charge your phone. Twelve South decided to put the aesthetic of their new PowerPic mod wireless charger in your hands. This 10W Qi charger not only charges your phone or AirPods, but it can also add some
This wireless charger doubles as a photo frame to keep your desk snazzy Read More
NEWS – Like a lot of preteens, my boys stopped wearing winter coats around the time they hit middle school. Didn’t matter how cold it got, a hooded sweatshirt was the best they would agree to. Last year, in my motherly angst, I dropped about $100 on a big-name workwear hoodie for one of them
Wrangler workwear hoodie beats the cold and saves your budget Read More
NEWS – You can never be too rich or too thin – or have too many ports. OK, I added that last part, but it’s true, isn’t it? The CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4 tries to prove my point, by fitting 18 ports into a single box! What is it? A multiport break-out box that adds a
CalDigit sees your need for ports and raises you! Read More
NEWS – Who knew that finger weights were a thing? Not I. But here we are… These small adjustable weights slip on your fingertips and are designed to help increase speed and control for musicians, and can also be used for therapeutic relief for people who suffer from arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more. The
You’ll have a Kung-Fu grip when you train with finger weights! Read More
NEWS – Forget about the lame tweezers included in your Swiss Army knife, the perfect EDC tweezers for grasping or removing tiny objects are from CIVIVI. The Tac-N-Tweeze Tweezers feature sharp-pointed jaws that extend out of the handle to create a full-sized 4.77″ long pair of tweezers. The handle is made of brass and the
You’ll actually look forward to splinters when you have this cool pair of EDC tweezers Read More
NEWS – Ryobi recently announced a new rechargeable battery that will power a line of handheld tools. The battery is a 2 AH lithium-ion battery that is rechargeable with USB-C, much like the battery in my Cyansky K3 flashlight. The primary benefit seems to be that a custom battery charger would not be required; any
Ryobi announces new line of USB Lithium tools Read More
NEWS – It’s also the first LEGO puzzle that I’ve seen, but that’s beside the point because it IS awesome. If you have kids that are LEGO fans or you’re an AFOL (adult fan of LEGO) then you’ll want to check out this 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle of minifig faces! Behold the 25 x 20
This is the most awesome LEGO puzzle I’ve ever seen Read More
NEWS – A shatterproof LED light bulb? How “cool” is that (hehe)? IncrediBulb came up with the Shatterproof Flexible LED Light Bulb Multipack (not dimmable) for those of us with butterfingers. Yep, I’m talking to all those like me who tend to drop things. Who wants to drop an expensive LED bulb before you’ve even
Check it out – a shatterproof LED light bulb! Read More
NEWS – Every now and then, I get a clogged drain around the house and it always seems to be an ordeal dealing with it. I recently came across One Second Plumber’s Instant Drain Opener and it looked like a potentially easy way to tackle the problem without using chemicals. It comes with a handle,
Problems with clogged drains? Give Instant Drain Opener a try! Read More
NEWS – Swiss Army knives make great multi-tools but the built-in scissors are way too small to be truly useful. If you find yourself needing scissors more than other tools, then check out the True Dual Cutter 2-in-1 EDC cutting tool. The Dual Cutter features a fine-edged Tanto blade and a pair of spring-loaded scissors.
Here’s a multi-tool with real scissors Read More
NEWS – Asobu’s Frosty Beer 2 Go is koozie on steroids. This stainless steel double-walled vacuum insulated chiller is designed to work with both beer bottles and beer cans, so you don’t have to choose. Asobu has 3 pieces. The bottom, neck (for beer bottles), and a top that doubles as a bottle cap opener.
Can or bottle, this insulated cooler will keep your beverage frosty Read More
NEWS – You have probably heard the joke that starts out something like this. Is that a screwdriver in your pocket or? I’m sure you know the rest. The BitVault Compact Screwdriver is the antithesis of that joke. It is a handy wallet tool that can carry six bits of your choice at any time.
Are those screwdrivers screwdrivers in your pocket Read More
NEWS – Here’s one for EDC newbies who haven’t started their EDC gear obsession – yet. Don’t worry, it will happen. But before it does, you can get started with the edcfans Keychain Knife. This stainless steel EDC multi-tool features a small carabiner/clip that will let you turn it into a keychain or just clip
Start your EDC collection with this 10-in-1 multi-tool! Read More
NEWS – If you fear that people are listening to you through your phone, then the Pozio (sounds like pause-ee-o) charging cradle was made just for you. If your phone can charge wirelessly (even with a case), then it will work with the Pozio cradle which uses a subaudible tone to prevent eavesdropping through your
Here’s the perfect wireless charger for paranoid people Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have 4 interesting Kickstarter campaigns for products that I’d love to try myself! Roadie Coach: Music Tutor, Smart Recorder & MIDI Controller What is it? Roadie Coach is a multi-tool for guitar, ukulele players, and singers. It clamps on the instrument and can be used as a music teacher/coach that
NEWS – The Omniblade from Teryx is a 4-in-1 multi-tool for your outdoor adventures. It is made of hardened steel and has a paracord-wrapped handle on both ends. Grip it one way and you can use it as a saw or machete to slash your way through the underbrush on your next jungle expedition. Then
This multi-tool will let you chop, slash, saw, and hammer Read More