Earlier this summer, I posted a short news article about the NextWorth trade-in service. It prompted an interesting discussion about their valuation practices. Some people complained that they were given low offers after sending in their old devices. Well now NextWorth is taking their service to local retail stores like Target. You can walk in […]
NextWorth Trade-in Service goes Retail Read More
I’m not much of a water drinker, but the person I live with is. And since I’m the chief cook and bottle washer in our household, I get the task of washing three of the water bottles she uses every week. Making sure they are clean is a bit of a pain because you can’t
Clean Bottle – Gunky water bottle? Problem solved. Read More
The SOG Micro ToolClip maybe be small, but it packs a formidable compact plier – with the precision to cut paper, the power to cut wire and the determination to grip screws. It does it all with a spring return and features a knife blade, two screwdrivers, and a file. It can be carried in
SOG Multi-tools Shrink and Come in Pink Read More
I drive a 2006 Mazda 3 5 Door and love it except for two things. The A/C is crappy and so is the stock stereo. I keep toying with the idea of replacing the stereo and these new Sony Xplod in-dash units might make me finally pull the trigger. Sony has introduced 4 different radios
Sony Announces New Xplod In-Dash Car Stereos Designed For Connectivity and Customization Read More
Got an iDevice? Love to draw? Hate to use your finger? There’s a stylus for that! Unlike many other styli like the Pogo Stylus or WirelessGround Stylus, DAGi’s Stylus has one advantage over them. It allows the user to be able to see what they are writing/drawing on the screen. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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The mophie juice pack™ chargers I’ve seen in the past are for one specific device, but their new juice pack™ powerstation will charge most anything that’s charged with a USB cable. Mophie says they designed it with Apple devices in mind – any generation iPod or iPhone and even the iPad. They say “if you’d like
Charge Most Any Device with the mophie juice pack™ powerstation Read More
When I first heard this bit of news, I thought, “Please, not another Straight Talk …” Thankfully it is not. Walmart Family Mobile, Powered by T-Mobile has just thrown its hat into the race with a pretty competitive price point for service. Will it be a deal budget-junkies can’t resist? Or will the handsets being
Walmart The CellPhone Co. Read More
Quirky’s latest community developed product is the Boil Buoy kitchen gadget. Its function is to let you know when your water is boiling on the stove. The Boil Buoy is made from 100% food and heat-safe materials and features a small buoyant chime that sits in your pot and rings when the water starts boiling.
Know When it’s Time for Tea with the Boil Buoy Boiling Water Chime Read More
STM Bags is an Australian company, founded in 1998, that is dedicated to making laptop bags that “don’t look like a laptop bag.” They’ve introduced some bags designed for the Apple iPad. Just like their laptop bags, the iPad offerings are sturdy-looking bags that are suitable for business or casual use. STM were nice enough
STM Micro Extra Small iPad Shoulder Bag Review Read More
I’m really enjoying my Droid X and the Android OS. I still miss my iPhone here and there, but for the most part, I made the switch and haven’t looked back. Could I make the switch from my iPad to an Android tablet though? That’s a good question and one I’ve been asking myself since
Verizon Wireless Announces Its First Mobile Tablet, The Samsung Galaxy Tab Read More
I’m just the messenger here. I don’t have an iPhone (GASP!) but if I were in the market I would take a double take at this dual SIM card adapter (seen on SlipperyBrick), especially given the posts I’ve seen that describe adapting a SIM card for the iPhone via a pair of scissors. Anyway, we
Split Personality? Get an iPhone Dual SIM Card Adapter Read More
If you’re a geek that also loves to mod things, you’ve probably heard of Benjamin J. Heckendorn (aka Ben Heck). He’s the guy that has created all sorts of crazy portable systems out of bigger non-portable console systems. He’s a king among do-it-yourselfers and he now has his own bi-weekly show on Element14. “The Ben
Ben Heck now has his own TV Show Read More
Speaking as someone with a B.S. in Chemistry, I would loved to have found these when my daughter was younger. Add this set of stick-on labels from the QueInteresante shop at Etsy to a basic set of 96 Crayola Crayons to identify each color with the chemical compound that imparts the color. You’ll get 96 colored labels
Chemistry Crayon Labels from QueInteresante Read More
The EcoShield+ iPhone case from Agent18 has been made from at least one recycled bottle. It features a built-in stand that rotates open when you need it and folds away when you don’t. It also has a sliding headphone jack door that keeps dust and dirt out. The bottom of the case has been designed
New rugged, eco-friendly iPhone 4 case with a stand Read More
Have your kids asked you for the umpteenth time, “Can I play with your iPhone?” Then check out the Woogie from Griffin Technology. Billed as 50% stuffed animal, 50% speaker case, 100% fun, it’s a green asterisk-shaped plush toy with a slide-in iPhone/iPod touch case attached to the side. Kids can listen via headphones or
Woogie is fun, plush iPhone protection Read More
What the heck is going on here? First there was a guy freaking out over a double rainbow and now there’s a mouse that pivots. I have no words… Ok, I do. 🙂 SmartFish has introduced a new spin on the ever present mouse. The ErgoMotion Wireless Laser Mouse that features a patented pivot base
Mice that Pivot, What Does it Mean? Read More
The USB Jewel Mobile Watch Flash Drive from Brando is another piece of USB jewelry that I find so fascinating. This silvertone necklace has a watch pendant that hides a USB 2.0 flash drive. The “mobile” in the name comes from the shape of the pendant – it looks a little like a clamshell-shaped mobile
USB Jewel Mobile Watch Flash Drive from Brando Read More
If you’re tired of using the little paper covered twist ties to manage your cable clutter, Gear Ties may be the answer. They are reusable rubber covered twist ties that come in a variety of colors and sizes that range from 3″ to a whopping 32″ long. Besides using them to organize your cables, you
Gear Ties are Twist Ties on Steroids Read More
The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 has a padded base covered with a mesh fabric that’s comfortable on your legs. The desk is tilted 10 degrees to place your laptop at a comfortable angle for use. It has a heat-shielding design to protect you from heat, and it has an integrated fan to protect your laptop. The
Logitech Lapdesk with Cooling Fan and Speaker Read More
After 5 months I’m still loving my iPad and will be taking it with me on vacation next month instead of my normal traveling companion, my 15″ Macbook Pro. Using the on-screen keyboard isn’t a problem, but for long typing sessions, I prefer a physical keyboard. That’s why I have been considering a small Bluetooth
tyPad Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad Review Read More
