When I was a kid, I loved taking things apart to find the magnets, gears and other cool little components. I even had my own little toolbox which I kept under my bed where I stored tools and parts that I had scavenged. I would have loved a multi-tool in those days. The folks at […]
Leatherman LEAP is a multi-tool designed just for kids Read More
In keeping with the whole Throw back Thursday thing that we see on other sites, every Thursday (or Friday if we forget) we take a look at some of our older reviews to let you know if the products are still working for us or if they’ve been shoved in the back of a junk
LG G3, LandingZone Dock, Coalesse PowerPod, Roku and more – Gadget review updates Read More
In the continuing expansion of the Bluetooth speaker market, I have noticed a few trends. There are those designed for personal, near-field listening. These boost the sound from your tablet or smartphone enough that you can hear it as a bubble around your person, but those further away hear it as tinny noise. Next, there
MB Quart QUB Bluetooth speaker review Read More
Carry this little lollipop-shaped device with you, and you’ll always have the ability to turn your iPhone into a photographic light meter. It has a CNC milled high-grade aluminum housing, so it will last for years. Inside is a hemispherical diffuser, cardioid-type silicon photo diode light receptor element that measures the range of 0.15 – 250,000 lux
Turn your iPhone into a light meter with Lumu Read More
Do you ever feel that you have written so much that it must measure in miles? With these pencils from Lyon & Lyon, you’d know that you had written six miles when you’ve used up one of these Six Mile Pencils. They are made by Chambers, one of the last remaining pencil manufacturers in England.
And I would write one thousand miles… Read More
Last week I posted a gadget diary entry with a long overdue update to my EDC (every day carry) gear. That was my before post and today is my after post. I performed an audit by consolidated and simplifying the gear I actually use. Here are the results. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Julie’s gadget diary – February 2015 EDC update Read More
Home cooks with hand dexterity issues can now chop vegetables with ease using the Cibocal cutting board. These 15 ½” x 11” x 1/2” cutting boards feature a special spring loaded bar that you can wedge the tip of your cook or chef’s knife under to provide a pivot. Your knife then becomes a lever
Cibocal helps you chop veggies even if you have dexterity issues Read More
Key rings have been around for quite a while and a whole lot of us carry them in our pocket or purse every day, so there can’t be a whole lot new with them, right? Not so fast, gadget fan! Have a look at Flex-O-Loc. It’s a short length of plastic-coated cable that can hold
Flex-O-Loc key ring review Read More
All you’ll need to clean your kitchen, even your greasy stove, is some tap water and the Zabada Kitchen Glove. The Glove is made of two microfibers: one side is for cleaning up grease, and the other for general cleaning. The grease side is for cleaning stovetops, ovens, range hoods, and appliances; the grime side
Clean your kitchen without any harsh chemicals Read More
This clock is designed to look like three planets orbiting a sun in a tiny solar system; it reminds me of the Emerald Observatory app for iPad that I wrote about years ago. The clock face is rubberized, so it won’t scuff as the planets move around to show the time. The planets look like
Let the planets show you the time Read More
When I’m considering a new pair of earphones, I usually skip the in-ear variety because they seem to always fall out of my ears and I don’t like the noise isolation feature that they usually possess. When Moshi Audio approached me to ask if I would be interested in reviewing their Clarus earphones, their ear loop
Moshi Audio Clarus earphones review Read More
Actually, the Smart 16-LED Warm White Light 3-Mode Fill Light for Mobile Phone works with iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch, Android phones and tablets, and with Windows 8 devices. You’ll need a headphone jack to plug the unit in, and you’ll need the iBlazr software to automatically fire the flash. Apparently, you can also just turn the
This 16-LED flash unit is the cure for dark smartphone photos Read More
Last year, we told you about some pretty Tory Burch accessories to make wearing your Fitbit Flex more stylish and less utilitarian. Of course those pretty metal bracelets and necklaces come at a premium. If spending $175-200 for a piece of jewelry – more than the Flex itself cost – isn’t in your budget, you
Tory Burch silicone band for Fitbit Flex Read More
Did you have a bell on your bicycle when you were a kid? Now runners can use a similar device to herd pedestrians out of their way. The light weight Runbell is designed to wear on your index and middle fingers and features a spring-loaded striker that activates with flick of your thumb to produce a
Runbell is a bicycle bell for runners Read More
Okay, I just recently declared the Bolse 5-port USB desktop charger my favorite gadget of 2014. Now along comes the Truffol Station 5 with very similar functionality wrapped in a handsome wood exterior. It could look great on my nightstand! Can a pretty face lure me away from last year’s true love? Let’s take a look.
Truffol Station 5 USB desktop charger review Read More
If you want an external battery with a little more flair, look no further than the MimoPowerTube- Star Wars Series batteries. These little tubes have a 2600mAh Li-ion battery, and they can charge any 5V phone or small mobile device. They’re 0.8″ in diameter and 3.5″ tall, and they feature C-3PO, Darth Vader, and stormtrooper
Recharge your smartphone, it will! Read More
If you’ve been missing having a urinal in your home, then you need to make a pledge to support the MainDrain Kickstarter project. The MainDrain is a urinal that you can add to your existing toilet without any costly plumbing. It’s designed to attach to the toilet bowl without causing any damage to the toilet;
You know what your bathroom has been missing? A urinal! Read More
I love all the personal details that we have in our house, it really makes our home unique and purely ours. My husband and I have science backgrounds and love just about all things science. When I saw these cutting boards, I knew this was a unique item that I would enjoy having in my
Cool engraved cutting boards for science buffs Read More
Wear all the bags! I’ve always been a fan of Incase backpacks. I’ve used one in the past when I used to travel daily on public transportation, and it kept my tech gear protected. This past month Incase was kind enough to send me their ICON Pack and City Collection Compact backpack along with some extra goodies
Incase ICON Pack and City Collection Compact backpacks review Read More
Remember those merit badge patches that you earned in the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts? Demerit Badges are like that, but a little more fun and a lot less serious. There are dozens of designs in a dozen categories, including Outdoors, Americana and Vegas to name a few. Each patch is 1.5 inches in diameter
Give tongue-in-cheek congrats with Demerit Badges Read More
