In the world of home theater systems everything seems to be getting bigger and bigger. With digital media providing immersive sound for movies and TV programs, your sound system needs to be first-rate to take advantage of that immersive quality. But what happens when you don’t have the space to install an expensive multi-speaker sound […]
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When your workouts include running, walking, biking or other activities in the streets, it’s very important that you don’t blend into your surroundings. You want to be easily visible to drivers or you might end up as a skid mark on the pavement. In addition to wearing light colored clothing, and adding reflectors on your
AthLights – Tiny wearable flashing LED lights that keep you visible Read More
The Laundry Pod Countertop Washtub doesn’t require electricity or water connections to run. Add water to the tub with the clothes to be washed, and you serve as the power to agitate your clothes clean. There’s a hose to drain the water, so you don’t have to lift a heavy bucket of water to empty
The only thing you need to power this washing machine is a little elbow grease Read More
Tokyoflash Japan just introduced their newest watch, the Kisai Upload Wood Memory Watch. The front of the case and accents along the band are made of either dark sandalwood (with a blue LCD face) or maple (with a natural LCD face); the rest of the case, band, and clasp are stainless steel. It also holds
This watch tells you the time and saves your data, too Read More
Last year I posted news on the MagBak magnetic mounting system for iPads. Alex Baca is at it again for a new MagBak project on Kickstarter – the MagBak for the iPad Air and Mini. Like the original, this version is composed of silicone covered adhesive pads with embedded magnets. This design allows you to
Get your iPad Air or Mini to stick around with the MagBak iPad mount Read More
There are plenty of iPad cases on the market. The trick is to select the best one or at least one that meets your needs. The Snugg has been supplying cases for various devices and I received one for the iPad mini. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now, and have formed
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We have a long, dark hallway that has overhead lights, but those are too bright to leave on all night. There are a couple of outlets along the hall, and I’ve thought about buying some LED night lights to light up the hall at night. I’ve hesitated to do that, because the hall is narrow,
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OAXIS produces cases for your iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy Note II that incorporate a 3.5″ ePaper screen into the back of the case. The ePaper screen connects via Bluetooth and serves as an auxiliary screen. Using a special app “allows users to control and manage the second screen to display images, notifications, reminders, and
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Most people would not consider a vacuum cleaner to be a gadget or even a tech site worthy topic. But what if the vacuum is full sized, cordless and can tell you how many calories you’ve burned while you’re using it? Designed in the United Kingdom, the Gtech AirRam cordless vacuum cleaner might be the
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In this installment of my-go-to-gear, we look at wallets. Oh the art of carrying things in our pockets. Wallets have become an art form these days, have they not? I remember when there was just simple bi-fold or tri-fold wallets made out of leather in either black or brown. My how times have changed, not
Go-to gear discussion: Wallets Read More
The Boldly Going Somewhere… ring might be the first step in your continuing mission of matrimony, or it could just be a way to show your love for Gene Roddenberry’s beloved space saga. The ring is available in a variety of metals and stones. The silver with blue topaz and cubic zirconia stones version is
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Gadgeteers, today is your lucky day to enter our contest to win your choice of one of three gorgeous leather bags from Saddleback Leather Company. We’ve been featuring bags from Saddleback for almost 7 years because their quality and workmanship is unsurpassed. They don’t offer a 100 year guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship
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Canned air is very convenient for cleaning computer keyboards and internals, but it’s not the safest stuff to use. It uses nasty propellants to drive the air out of the can, and those aren’t good for the environment or your health if you breathe them in. The cans get super cold quickly, and they can
It’s happened to me several times: I charge my device in a hotel room, disconnect in the morning to move to a different seat or go down for breakfast, come back, pack and leave, and abandon my cable under the nightstand. Now that we have multiple devices to charge, the likelihood that we’re going to
If you need white noise to help you fall asleep, there are lots of options. You can simply run a fan or an air purifier in your bedroom, or you can use any of a variety of white-noise generating gadgets, but many of these make enough noise that they might become a source of irritation
This pillow can lull you to sleep Read More
Have you ever accidentally started a video chat with someone when you were looking less than your best? Or maybe you’re a little paranoid that THEY may be watching your every move through the webcam on your MacBook? An easy way to solve that problem would be to stick a piece of tape over the
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I have always wanted to try a SCOTTeVEST article of clothing for myself. Julie has reviewed many of their creations over the years. Jackets, vests, pants, etc…all designed to inconspicuously carry your gear with you, giving each article its own space to ride along in. I finally get my chance, SCOTTeVEST sent me their SeV Revolution Plus
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Who doesn’t appreciate a good paracord bracelet? No one right? But how can you make your paracord bracelet even more functional? The Survival Bracelet Accessory from CRKT may be a good start. Designed by Tom Stokes, the Survival Bracelet Accessory is made from injection molded, glass filled nylon that features a compass, a magnesium fire
Does the Survival Bracelet Accessory make my paracord bracelet look too big? Read More
Are you interested in origami but not so interested in folding the traditional figures? With the Star Wars Origami book, you can fold Star Wars robots, ships, and people. There are instructions for folding 36 figures – from Boba Fett to R2-D2. You’ll also get 72 sheets of specially designed origami paper, so your folded
Why fold a crane when you could fold Yoda instead? Read More
Sometimes you have a case you love, but you need a stand so you can FaceTime, Skype, or watch videos on your phone. Problem is, a lot of the cases that have stands built in are not as stylish as the ones you find without stands. In comes the SlideStand, a stick on stand for