Did you know there is a tool designed specifically for opening split rings? You know, the rings you use to hold your keys? I didn’t either till I read about it on one of my favorite sites: EDC Forums. The Xuron 496 Split Ring Plier will save you from pinched finger tips and broken nails. […]
Xuron 496 Split Ring Pliers – Tools you never knew existed Read More
Like all lenses, the iPhone 5’s camera can experience lens flare, resulting in a purple haze in photos. Lens flare is, according to Wikipedia, “light scattered in lens systems through generally unwanted image formation mechanisms, such as internal reflection and scattering from material inhomogeneities in the lens.” All lenses can have it, but more expensive lenses can reduce it with coatings
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After a long wait, GoPro has finally released their app for controlling your GoPro via your smartphone or tablet with their WiFi BacPac. The current version of the app gives you full control of your camera settings and live previews. However, it’s still not all picture perfect. The additional functions – like being able to share
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In the past several weeks, I have been reviewing speakers and headphones, but I am back doing some earphones. I had forgotten – for a short while – how important a good seal is. Unless you have a near-perfect fit, you can kiss any bass goodbye. Such is the case with the Jays a-JAYS Four
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I don’t know about you guys, but this Fall’s new TV show line up has not impressed me at all. I’ve tried a few new shows like Arrow, Elementary, Revolution, Chicago Fire and The New Normal. But so far the only one that I’m going to add to my DVR is The New Normal. I
Move over Survivor, here comes a new reality show for geeks Read More
Mega Stomp Panic sounds like a video game, but it’s really an audio effects device that you wear on your belt. It adds crazy sound effects to your walking, running and stomping motions. Choose from 9 different effects, which include: Hydraulic Giant Robot Rainstorm Zombie Attack Gigantic Monster Gunslinger Medieval Knight Pegleg Pirate 8-Bit Gaming
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Looking for a new pair of earbuds with a built-in microphone? Well, these are the ‘phones you’re looking for! ThinkGeek is offering Star Wars Earbuds in Darth Vader black or Storm Trooper white. Each set has a helmet with an integrated microphone and a button on the back that can be used to pause/play your
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Those of you who have followed my posts will know that my first tablet was the original Samsung Galaxy Tab 7″. I thought this was a fantastic form factor: slim, light and portable. It was so convenient with its 3G slot, and because of its small size, you could even throw it into your back
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I’ve been a DirecTV customer for well over 15 years or longer. I can’t remember not having a satellite dish, so it’s been a long time. My 2yr old DVR allows for 2 shows to be recorded while playing back a previously recorded show. With all the new Fall TV shows, I sometimes have conflicts
DirecTV’s new Genie DVR will keep potatoes glued to their couch Read More
Sick of lugging your bags around airports or bus stations? The Hop! from Cargo Collective is a suitcase that takes away some of the load. As the name might suggest, the suitcase is named for hotel bellhops. Using three receivers, the Hop! triangulates its position relative to your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, and using an air-based caterpillar traction
The Hop! Self-Rolling Suitcase – These Are Not the Droids You’re Looking For Read More
Hunter, a popular brand of ceiling fans is now offering an iPhone controllable thermostat for your home. This thermostat boasts a 5 minute installation and is universally compatible with most HVAC systems. It can be used with 4 AA batteries for up to one year or a common wire. A lack of a common wire is where
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If you still enjoy playing card games with real cards, Bicycle is now offering decks of Silver Steampunk cards. These Victorian-esque playing cards feature artwork that blends the past with the future in a really cool sci-fi type vibe. The decks are made in the USA, are priced at $5.99 each and feature a silver
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A lot of families like to give photos of their children to the grandparents as holiday gifts, and Aluminyze has a unique photo product that is the perfect gift. Instead of paper, Aluminyze infuses your images on a thin, solid sheet of aluminum. Vibrant colors make your photo come alive, and the aluminum means your
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Pants? On a gadget review site? Well, how else are you going to carry all your toys? Today let’s look at a pair of tricky trousers, the Fire Hose Work Pants from the Duluth Trading Co. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Designed by Melbourne Company Studio Proper, the Clumsy Case is an iPad case designed for kids or those of us who are just plain clumsy 🙂 Made of a soft foam that’s both durable and easy to clean, the Clumsy protects your iPad from those everyday bumps and drops as well as those messy and grubby
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A couple of years ago, I asked the question Are Gadgets Just for Guys? and said that making it pink doesn’t mean it will appeal to women – it just guarantees it won’t appeal to men. The real problem goes beyond pink and making gadgets appeal to females. It goes to the very heart of
GoldieBlox Knows it Takes More than Just Making it Pink to Appeal to Girls Read More
It’s that time of the year, when high school juniors and seniors start standardized testing for college admissions. There’s a long list of what you can and can’t bring into the testing room, and watches for keeping track of testing times are one of the few allowed things. My daughter grew up in the digital
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You’re just come in from a night out, and find that someone’s forgotten to leave the front porch light on for you. You can’t find the right key, and you can’t see the keyhole properly. Sound familiar? The Spark from Spotlight is a small and portable flashlight than can easily be connected to your keyring, access card, lanyard, bag
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Here’s another one for my wallet freak friends. The Minimalist wallet by CAPSULE is a Kickstarter project that has already met their funding goal of $16,500. The wallet is made of Black napa leather and features two card compartments and a separate cash storage area. An easily accessible front card slot has been designed to
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If you enjoy drawing, doodling or note taking with a stylus on your tablet, you’ve probably run into the issue of not being able to rest your entire hand on the display while drawing. Although some note taking and drawing apps have a palm rejection feature, most do not. For those that don’t, I have
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