News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – If you feel like the scissors that are included in most multi-tools or multi-bladed knives are just an afterthought and not very useful, then you should check out the ParaShears from SOG and Raptor shears from Leatherman. Both of them are like scissors on steroids and feature extra tools that turn these folding […]
Ultimate scissors multi-tools from SOG and Leatherman Read More
NEWS – Swiss Army knives are a popular stable of many an EDC gear collection, but the new Swiss Champ Damast Limited Edition 2021 multi-tool knife from Victorinox ratchets things up a few levels because this SA knife features black forged carbon scales and a Damascus blade. What is a Damascus blade? Damascus blades are
I bet your Swiss Army knife isn’t as cool as the Swiss Army Damast knife Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have 4 crowdfunding campaigns to feed your EDC gear obsession. Everything shown here will fit in your pocket. Enjoy! nanoSprayer What is it? The nanoSprayer is a tiny refillable perfume sprayer for your EDC that is available in black (aluminum), silver (stainless steel), and gold (titanium surfaced stainless steel). Why
Nanosprayer, Artemus micro multi-tool, and more EDC projects – Crowdfunding campaigns Read More
NEWS – When it comes to your EDC, are you fine with black metal or plastic gear, or do you want something that turns heads? I think the Fusion wallet will definitely earn some second glances and probably questions asking where you got it. The Fusion is a minimalist wallet with enough features that elevates
The Fusion wallet combines wood and metal for EDC glam Read More
NEWS – If you’re trying to squeeze every last minute out of the day in order to be productive, I have a pair of reading glasses for you that will let you read stuff in the shower! What you plan to read is up to you. The instructions on your bottle of shower gel? Your
Now you can read in the shower with these glasses! Read More
NEWS – Most multi-tools look pretty utilitarian and well…boring. Am I right? You won’t think that about the LIOE Delta 7 multi-tool though. This 10 function multi-tool is made of grade 5 Titanium and has an unusual artsy type of design that I like a lot. It features a pocket clip, glass breaker, pry tool,
The LIOE Delta 7 multi-tool looks more like jewelry than an EDC tool Read More
NEWS – The Zero Waste Candles from Shanti Creations are candles that are handmade in Queens, NY, and feature Mason jars that hold candles made with coconut wax and essential oils. After the candles burn from 60 to 80 hours, you don’t have to throw the jars in the trash. You can repurpose them with
Shanti Creations sells candles that can be repurposed Read More
NEWS – A whisk is a common kitchen tool for avid bakers and cooks. This tool makes mixing liquids easy, but depending on the thickness of the liquid or batter that you’re mixing, you may end up losing some of the mix when it clings to the whisk’s metal loops. That’s where the Whisk Wiper
Whisk Wiper is the kitchen multi-tool that you didn’t know you needed until now Read More
NEWS – No room to set up or store a full-sized a fire pit or a grill? Or would you like an easy-to-use fire pit and grill for your camping adventure? Then check out the Fireflower Spark. Constructed of 14 gauge 304 stainless steel and created with a no tools needed design, the Fireflower Spark
The Fireflower Spark is a 2-in-1 fire pit grill that goes where ever you go Read More
NEWS – We remodeled the main level of our home at the end of 2019 and we still haven’t put up any artwork on the walls. Why? I’m afraid I’ll get tired of it. Today I want to show you a solution for art boredom. It’s called Movie Moving Sand Art and they are framed
Unique moving art for your walls never gets old Read More
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