As part of a new feature I will call “World’s stupidest products” or “Do people really buy this stuff?”, we have the Mail a Spud service. And yes, it’s exactly what you think it is. It’s a Russet potato with stamps on it that is sent through the United States Postal Service first class mail […]
Mail a Spud lets you send someone a potato through the USPS Read More
If you cringe every time a new electric bill comes in the mail and you wish there was an easy way to monitor how much power and money your appliances are using, you should check out the ego smart Wi-Fi socket from Efergy. This small module plugs in between a wall socket and the appliance
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Typing on a touchscreen is more difficult that typing on normal keyboards because the smooth, flat screen offers you no physical clues to let you know if you’ve even touched a key as you type. The Phorm case changes that by overlaying physical clues on the touchscreen when you need it. Slide a switch on the
Phorm is the world’s first morphing touchscreen case Read More
The Satechi GoMate Waterproof Case has a double waterproof seal to keep your smartphone safe in wet environments. The GoMate case is IPX-8 waterproof standard level-certified, which means it can withstand submersions in up to 20 feet of water, so you know it will keep your phone protected from “water, dirt, snow, and mud while swimming,
Keep your smartphone safe and dry in this case Read More
Spring seems to be right around the corner (finally!) but I’m still wearing gloves on my drives to and from my day job each day. The best thing about gloves is that they keep my hands warm and dry. The worst thing about them is that they make interacting with my phone a big hassle.
Glovys turns any gloves into touch screen gloves for your iPhone Read More
The Colonel Littleton No. 37 Satchel in American buffalo is a beautiful bag bringing Old World quality, artistry, and charm to modern times. As the title states, this eye-catching bag is made from buffalo leather instead of the more classic cowhide. The combination of both design and rugged, marbled leather makes the No.37 Satchel unique to
Col. Littleton No. 37 Satchel in American buffalo review Read More
This toy from ThinkGeek puts a new spin on Frisbee and other flying disk toys. It has a 10″ disk, and the secondary hull is 14″ x 4.75″ x 4.5″. When you toss the disk, it drags the rest of the starship along as it spins and flies through the air. It’s made of space-age plastic and
Forget Frisbee! Toss the USS Enterprise around instead! Read More
Winter’s not quite over yet, and you can count on the Audio Trapper Hat to keep your ears warm. You can also count on the hat to keep the tunes flowing, because it has built-in speakers in the ear flaps. It has a retractable audio cable that will work with any device with a 3.5mm
Keep your ears warm without giving up your music Read More
I’m a captive of the cable company. That is, because of my location I can’t get over the air channels and the local channels are not available on the Internet. I have given in and subscribe to a package that includes one set-top box, which means only one TV can display the channels we subscribe
Nyrius Aries Home+ Wireless HD Transmitter review Read More
When you have a place for everything, it’s easier to see when everything is in its place. And you’ll be less likely to reach to destination and find that you’ve forgotten something very important – like your pants for the week. Rise Gear bags incorporate a patent-pending collapsible shelving system that makes packing a
This travel bag has a shelving system that organizes your clothes Read More
If you’re using those multi-blade cartridges to shave, you know how expensive they can be. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to get more smooth, comfortable shaves from each cartridge? The Blade Buddy promises that it will keep your blades sharp for months, greatly extending the number of shaves you get from each cartridge
Keep your blades sharpened for a better shave Read More
If you own an Android device and know what OTG is, give yourself a +1 geek credit. If you don’t know what OTG, it stands for On The Go and it’s a very easy way to use full sized mice, keyboards and flash drives with your Android devices. OTG cables and adapters are easy to
The smallest OTG adapter in the universe Read More
When I was a kid, I played Dungeons and Dragons. My favorite character was a cleric named Becket. Original, I know. One of the spells I found most useful was Continual Light. This created a very strong light source wherever the spell was cast. I figured out a way to overcome the inherent limitations of
SunJack LightStick review Read More
Imagine your dog sporting a collar and leash in Star Trek Command gold, Sciences blue, or Engineering red! The Star Trek Uniform Collars also have a hang-tag with the matching Starfleet insignia and a Star Trek Original Series logo on the buckle. The collars are all $9.95 each, and they are available in small to
Now your dog can boldly go wearing these Star Trek uniform accessories Read More
Make sure you catch up on all our news, reviews and articles that we posted in the past week. Click through to view a list of all of our reviews, articles and news from the past week. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Varidesk standing desk, mophie juice pack for the iPhone 6 and more – Weekly roundup Read More
I don’t know much (ok I don’t know anything) about wine. But I do know that traditionally, the best wines have been stored in oak barrels as part of the aging process. The wooden barrels impart flavor, color and even texture to the fermenting beverage. That’s for the good stuff though. If your budget is more
Enhance the flavor of cheap wine with the Oak Bottle Read More
I had a mophie juice pack air (I hate when products and companies use lower-case names, but that’s how they spell it) for my iPhone 5. I loved having it on my phone, because I didn’t have to worry about running out of power unexpectedly. My daughter and husband had cases for their iPhones, too.
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A few days ago I posted a review of the Varidesk Pro Plus standing desk. I’m enjoying the versatility of this desk and the ability to easily go from standing to sitting in just a few seconds. But after a couple weeks of standing, I’ve started noticing some problems with my knees hurting from standing in
FluidStance Level is a surfboard for your standing desk Read More
This looks like a fun do-it-yourself project for you or your kids. It’s the D.I.Y. Solar Wood Globe from Brando. The kit comes with everything you need to construct a globe of our planet that rotates when it’s exposed to sunlight. The base is made of wood and the globe is made of plastic. A small
Build a globe that automatically rotates when exposed to sunlight Read More
This week it’s Bill Henderson’s (I like to call him Mr. Earphones) turn to update a selection of his past reviews with notes on how they’ve held up (or haven’t). Just click through to see his list of updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom of each one to read his latest update. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Audioengine speakers, Grado earphones, B&W headphones and more – Gadget review updates Read More
