Tokyoflash Japan introduces a new limited edition wood watch

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The Kisai Xtal Wood watch from Tokyoflash Japan has a wood band and hexagonal case and a faceted mineral crystal lens.  You can have it display the time in normal mode (top image) or in cryptic mode (bottom image).  It also displays the date and has an alarm function;  you can also select from six […]

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MPOW Bluetooth 4.0 Headset review

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I really like the convenience and features of a hands-free Bluetooth headset, however, when I wear them I can’t  get passed the stigma of the hands-free headset sticking out of my ear like a small USB thumb drive.  Nevermind the ones with a boom mic  protruding down the side of my face towards my mouth. Don’t get

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Come on Natural 20. Daddy needs a new Sword of Wounding.

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I’m sure Langly (from The X-Files) would love these Critical Hit +5 Stones of Frost drink cooling stones.  Although they don’t seem to be numbered, they are a pair of icosahedron-shaped pieces of soapstone that will cool your beverage without watering it down.  Store them in the freezer when you aren’t using them, or chill them for

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Nymi: use your unique cardiac rhythm to replace all of your passwords

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Most of us have so many logins and accounts with passwords that it has become necessary to use password managers just to keep them all straight. The obvious intention for all of these passwords is to make sure you are who you say you are before you are granted access. Nymi, a new biometric authentication

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This gives new meaning to “rock music”

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I’ve seen plectrums – or picks, as they are more commonly known – made of plastic, metal, even felt – but the Obsidian Arrowhead Guitar Pick is made of volcanic rock.  These picks were created by Seth Maranuk.  A piece of obsidian, a glass-like material formed in rapidly cooled lava, is hand-shaped into the arrowhead shape

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Take your Mac Pro everywhere with WaterField’s Mac Pro Go Case

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Did you buy one of Apple’s beautiful, but insanely expensive Mac Pros? Of course you did. And now you want to take your precious with you everywhere you go so everyone will know just how awesome you are. The Mac Pro Go Case from WaterField Designs has been designed especially for you – and your

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The epill Cadex Platinum medication alarm watch for women

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Although epill also makes medication alarm watches in unisex and in children’s models, this Cadex Platinum watch is designed for women.  The watch has a silver case and a stretchy band with silver-colored beads for a dressier look.  You can set up to 12 alarms to remind you to take medication, perform medical tests, or

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Cooking with pressure, checking your pressure and measuring the wind – Weekly roundup

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Did you miss any of our reviews or news posts this week? We covered a variety of topics from Andy’s review of the Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven, to my review of the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor and Mark’s review of the WeatherFlow Wind Meter. Check out the full list of articles after the jump. SHARE

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This Lightning cable has beauty and brawn

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The AluCable Flat Lightning Cable from Just Mobile has slim connectors encased in aluminum for extra strength.  The flat cable is four feet long – one more than standard Lightning cables.  It’s Apple-certified, so you know it will work with your iOS devices.  It’s available in three color combinations:  black cable with gray connectors; white

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These new USB flash drives from Leef are pretty as a penny

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Leef Technology, known for making a variety of very stylish USB flash drives, have just announced some additions their product line that follow their style conviction. Their new Copper Edition Flash Drives are encased in a unique copper skin and offer the fastest data speeds with features that include water, dust and shock-proof storage and

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Sidekick 3D printed journal pen holder review

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The Sidekick is a journal pen holder that is made in the USA eight at a time from starch based plastic using a homemade 3D printer. The Sidekick sticks on to most any hard covered notebook or journal from popular companies like Moleskine, Rhodia, Leuchturm and many more. It adds a convenient holder for your favorite writing instrument

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Spin Chill turns a warm beverage into a cold beverage in only 60 seconds

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When you’re hot and thirsty, the first thing you think of that will fix the situation is a cold drink. Maybe an ice cold soda or a beer… But what if the only beverages available are at room temperature. Sure, you can pour them over ice, but that usually results in a watered down flavorless drink

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This emergency flashlight can save your life in more ways than one

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With this flashlight in your car’s glove compartment or in an emergency preparedness kit, you’ll be ready for most any emergency.  The Satechi LightMate Emergency LED Flash Light  looks, at first glance, like many small flashlights on the market today.  It’s much more versatile than other flashlights, though.  Without the lozenge-shaped plastic cover, you can

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