News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – I’ve seen lots of bolt action pens, but the Tactiv WP09 Bolt Action pen from KeySmart is the first one I’ve seen that puts the bolt action mechanism in the pocket clip. Nice! This EDC pen is constructed with machined aluminum, stainless steel, and polished copper. It features 100% waterproof Rite-In-The-Rain permanent ink […]
This EDC pen has a bolt action pocket clip Read More
NEWS – Are you looking to improve your soldering skills or do you just like to tinker? Are you seeking a project for under 20 bucks that creates something really cool? Check out the 4x4x4 LED electronics learning kit by Etoput. We’ve now purchased two of these for the guys in my house who get
Looking for a soldering project? Etoput LED cube really shines Read More
NEWS – Now is your chance to relive the glory days of personal home computers by making a paper model of the Commodore 64 using Rocky Bergen’s awesome designs. Just print the PDF paper crafts, cut them out, glue or tape them together and you’ll have a tiny replica of my all-time favorite computer. Wow,
Make a Commodore 64 model in minutes for free! Read More
NEWS – The Pie by Bagel Labs is a smart measuring tape. How can a measuring tape be smart you ask? Wrap one end of the tape around your waist, hips, arm, thigh, etc, and then snap the tab into the Pie tape measure. It will record the measurement, show it on the built-in display,
This tape measure has a weird name but smart features Read More
NEWS – I would guess that almost everyone reading this article owns at least one utility knife that is similar to the one shown in the image above. Your utility knife might look like the one above from Toughbuilt, but can yours switch from a knife to a scraper by swiveling the blade around so
This utility knife is a transformer! Read More
DEAL NEWS – We’re in the dog days of summer so today I have a deal for products that will help you stay cool during these long hot days. Now through August 9, gadget fans (see what I did there?) will save 20% off the Smartmi Standing Fan 2S and the Smartmi Standing Fan 3.
Deal of the day – Save 20% off Smartmi fans! Read More
NEWS – The N.O.W. Mindfulness Tone Therapy System from solu is a pair of small USB rechargeable speakers that emit peaceful tones that will help calm your mind. These special tones are called New Origin Waveforms, or N.O.W. for short. The cool thing is that the tones don’t repeat over and over again so that
solu enhances your meditation sessions with sound Read More
DEAL NEWS – Today you have the chance to score a great deal on a Yeedi Vac Station self-emptying robot vacuum. We posted a review of this vacuum a couple of weeks ago and it got a thumbs up. We see robot vacuums all the time these days, but there aren’t many that have a
Deal of the day – Save $100 off the Yeedi self-emptying robot vac! Read More
NEWS – Prompting the question, “Why?”, Amazon recently introduced a connected soap dispenser. Don’t get me wrong – I love internet-connected things. My whole house is automated. I even tried an Alexa-enabled device for the shower, but that crashed, quite literally. But not everything needs to be connected. Amazon is back at it with their
Amazon’s connected soap dispenser – why? Read More
NEWS – When I think of Pelican, I immediately think of their heavy-duty plastic cases that are used to protect expensive gear. But that’s not the only type of protective storage product that Pelican makes. They also make “softer” gear like these new rugged camera lens covers that have been designed to protect 67mm to
Pelican gets a little softer with their rugged camera lens covers Read More
NEWS – So the WalkinPod Mesh with Bug-Screens is a real thing. I did a double-take and started laughing when I first saw the photo in a CNET post. Apparently, the product was released in preparation for the Brood X cicadas. I commented to my husband that it looks like someone flipped a mesh clothes
WalkingPod Mesh with Bug Screens – A new type of “wearable”? Read More
NEWS – Do you stuff all of your EDC gear into your pockets? When that collection includes a flashlight, a pen, a wallet, a multi-tool, a knife, and your keys, cramming all of those items into your pockets will not only make you feel pretty lumpy, but it’s just not convenient. A better idea is
Viperade keeps all of your EDC gear easily accessible Read More
NEWS – Unless you’re an alien or have no fingers, you most likely have fingernails. And if you like to keep those nails short and tidy, you need to cut them semi-frequently. You can keep a dedicated nail clipper in your pocket just for this task, or you can update your EDC knife to a
This Swiss Army knife keeps your nails neat and short Read More
DEAL NEWS – One of my favorite iPhone case and accessory makers, Totallee, is currently running a 50% off sitewide sale. The company says the sale is to “make room in their warehouse for new iPhone 13 products.” The sale started yesterday, July 28th, and will run for the next two weeks. The promotion includes
Deal of the Day – Everything at Totallee is 50% off right now Read More
DEAL NEWS – If you ship a lot of packages from your home or small business, a dedicated shipping label printer like these two from iDPRT can make your job a whole lot easier and faster. The SP410 and SP420 thermal printers are compatible with Windows and Mac computers and are able to print out
Deal of the day – Save on iDPRT thermal printers Read More
NEWS – For those that have used one, the AppleTV remote has never been very popular. The main reasons being that it is small and hard to grip. Accessory maker Elago solved those issues with their popular silicone AppleTV remote control cases. Apple recently upgraded the AppleTV remote, making it more user-friendly. However, it is
All remote controls should have a tracker Read More
DEAL NEWS – Our friends at Olight are back with another flash sale. This time they are introducing their first-ever flashlight pen, the Open Pro. This Summer Flash Sale starts tonight at 8:00 PM 7/26/21 and runs to 11:59 PM Friday 7/30/21 EDT. During this sale, a free X9R Cell keychain flashlight (value $15.95)
Deal of the day – Olight has a new flashlight pen that you will want Read More
NEWS – The StatGear SwissQlip makes the most recognizable EDC multi-tool even more useful by adding a pocket clip. Available in black or chrome, the SwissQlip is compatible with a variety of 91mm Victorinox knives (check StatGear’s site – link below for the full list. Adding this clip to your knife is simple because it
Improve your Swiss Army Knife with a pocket clip Read More
NEWS – If you’re a regular here (and if not, you should be!), you’ll remember that I showed you a rodless fishing reel a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was cool because it was super compact and a great little addition to a bugout bag or EDC. But today, I have one that
xREEL is a small rodless fishing reel that’s perfect for your EDC Read More
NEWS – Meross has announced the availability of a HomeKit enabled LED floor lamp, the MSL610HK. Coming in a three-piece modular design, this lamp can be adjusted up to 54.7 inches, or 22 inches for use on a desk, with the included base or clamp. The MSL610HK Smart Floor Lamp features a flexible gooseneck and
Light up your space with HomeKit-enabled MSL610HK Smart LED Floor Lamp from Meross Read More