By now we all know that sitting at a desk all day is disastrous for our health. It’s no longer uncommon to see a stability ball tucked underneath a co-worker’s desk in place of a traditional chair. Having attempted ball-as-chair at home, my biggest complaint was that the moment I got up, the ball rolls […]
Eliminate your jellyfish posture Read More
Anyone who has tried to soothe a crying baby who just can’t be soothed will wish they had had a Mamaroo Bouncer when they needed it. The Mamaroo Bouncer rocks and bounces it self; you can use it to simulate motions of a car ride, kangaroo, tree swing, rock-a-bye, or ocean. You can also have it
Better living through electricity – junior edition Read More
I realize that I definitely have a thing for nice input devices. I’m always on the lookout for a good keyboard and mouse (especially at work), since I type and sit all day long. Recently I had the chance to review the Rapoo E9070 Wireless Ultra-slim Keyboard, so I took the chance since I already use
Rapoo E9070 Wireless Ultra-slim Keyboard review Read More
Forget cookies… Come to the Dark Side for the M&M candies! With one of these Star Wars candy dispensers for his office, Dad can have a constant supply of snacks from his candy dispenser topped with Darth Vader or Darth Maul. You can even get special Star Wars themed M&M candies for his dispenser. Each
Lure Dad to the Dark Side for Father’s Day Read More
Last fall, Julie wrote about a Kickstarter for some Intrepid Bags. The project was funded, and the products are available for purchase now at their website. One of their gear bags is called the Lillium, which they say is a “European styled hands-free belt, cross body, and side purse”. It’s made of extra-thick, top-grain purse
This isn’t your grandmother’s fanny pack Read More
It’s raining Bluetooth speakers! They’re everywhere, aren’t they? Ultra-portable Bluetooth speakers are handy to take anywhere, but they often sacrifice audio quality for size. If you don’t mind porting around a larger Bluetooth speaker, you can then become a little more discerning when it comes to the sound quality. The Bem Wireless Boom Box is
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Canon’s EF 16-35 f/2.8 L II is a very popular lens, particularly for landscape and architectural photography. It has remained out of the reach of many enthusiast photographers due to its very high price ($1700, but at the time of this writing there is a $200 mail-in rebate). The lens is also not image stabilized,
Canon EF 16-35 f/4 L IS: a cheaper and stable alternative Read More
The Xoopar 3 in 1 Stylus is a multi-function tool, but it doesn’t have a ballpoint pen inside like most multi-function styluses do. The Xoopar has a capacitive stylus on one end, and a screen cleaner on the other end. Pop the barrel apart, and you’ll find a sync and charge microUSB cable which would
This stylus is three tools in one Read More
I reviewed an Incase USB Mini Cable Kit a couple of years ago, and I still like and use that kit. (See related posts for the review.) The problem is that I no longer have an Apple device that uses the 30-pin connector in the kit, and I don’t really need the miniUSB cable, either.
Incase USB Mini Cable Kit Read More
I love photography. There is seldom a moment when I am not at work and there isn’t a camera in my hand. Like all photographers, I go through camera bags like crazy. What works for one application somehow doesn’t seem to work for another. I have used such camera bags as the Billingham Hadley Pro
Naneu UrbanGear U60 Camera Backpack review Read More
Do you have a favorite brand of pocket notebook? I have stacks of Moleskine cahiers and Field Notes notebooks which I carry in my bag for on the spot note taking and also have them in my home made leather cover to keep track of Gadgeteer business tasks. But for to-do lists, my favorite pocket notebooks
Word. Notebooks are feeling a little blue Read More
Do you wonder sometimes if you watch too much TV? Well, you’ll know the answer is probably “yes” if you install one of these Home Spa Waterproof TVs in your shower at home. It’s a 17″ 720p HD TV that’s completely sealed against water and steam. The screen is scratch-proof and is heat-treated to prevent fog
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
Tokyoflash Japan introduces a new limited edition wood watch Read More
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
MPOW Bluetooth 4.0 Headset review Read More
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
Come on Natural 20. Daddy needs a new Sword of Wounding. Read More
My daughter is going to college in the fall, and that means we’re making lists of things she’ll need to take with her. She’s thinking about taking a bike for the trek from the freshman dorms to her classes, and that means she’ll need a bike lock. A lock like the Skylock would make her
The Skylock is a smart bike lock Read More
I wonder if there is a Plant Killers Anonymous organization out there. If so, I would definitely be a member. “Hello, My name is Kathleen, I’m a biologist and I kill plants.” As a college student I studied mostly animal biology and didn’t focus on plant studies. At the time I thought, “Seriously, what does
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
Nymi: use your unique cardiac rhythm to replace all of your passwords Read More
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
This gives new meaning to “rock music” Read More
House flies are nasty insects that spread disease by vomiting on your food, laying their eggs and defecating more than 10 times an hour. Yuck! I might feel a tiny bit guilty when I squish a spider or an ant, but I don’t feel bad when I kill a fly. When I saw the Bug-A-Salt
Who needs a fly swatter when you have the Bug-A-Salt shotgun? Read More
