Clicky

What’s new




Propellant-free briquettes burn hotter and cleaner than normal charcoal

koko charcoal

If you like cooking outdoors on a grill but don’t like the chemical aftertaste in your food, you’ll be interested in the Afire Koko Coconut Charcoal from Williams-Sonoma.  Afire makes this charcoal from renewable coconut shells (left overs from other coconut uses) with no added propellants or other chemicals, fillers, glues, or nitrates.  The hole in

Propellant-free briquettes burn hotter and cleaner than normal charcoal Read More

The Knife Fork & Spoon – a new take on an old problem

Knife Fork Spoon

How do you improve upon the basic knife, fork, and spoon concept, something that has been around for years? How do you make that item into a tool for your on-the-go-everyday lifestyle? I recently came across an interesting take on this dilemma in a current project on Kickstarter. The Knife Fork & Spoon by John-Paul

The Knife Fork & Spoon – a new take on an old problem Read More




Just washing your hands is no longer enough

whoosh screen cleaning soln

According to WHOOSH! President Jason Greenspan, “Maintaining personal cleanliness doesn’t end with washing our hands anymore. It should also extend to our phones and tablets, as we touch them all day long. We call it Tech Hygiene.”  WHOOSH! is introducing a cleaning product that promises to be safe for your skin and for every touch screen.

Just washing your hands is no longer enough Read More




CM4 Q Card Case will protect your Samsung Galaxy S4 and your credit cards

cm4 qcard

Phone cases that double as a wallet aren’t a new idea. But they seem to always be designed for the iPhone. The CM4 Q Card Case is unique because it’s been made for the Samsung Galaxy S4. This case features a plastic shell with a fabric pocket that can hold up to 3 credit cards.

CM4 Q Card Case will protect your Samsung Galaxy S4 and your credit cards Read More




DIY Tip: Jack up your tablet’s volume with a Styrofoam cup

icup

Gadgeteer reader Gary Henderson sent in a great tip for anyone who wants to increase the volume on their tablet without spending money on portable speakers or other accessories. All you need is a simple paper, plastic or Styrofoam cup and a pair of scissors or a knife. Cut a slot in the cup and

DIY Tip: Jack up your tablet’s volume with a Styrofoam cup Read More

EagleTech Arion ET-AR204B-WH 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers review

eagle tech arion 1

When I upgraded to the iPhone 5, my speaker docks suddenly became obsolete. Sure I could get an adapter, but what if the connector changes again? Since then, I have checked out a few alternatives, such as the EagleTech Arion ET-AR204B-WH 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers. Let’s listen in and see how well they performed.   SHARE ON

EagleTech Arion ET-AR204B-WH 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers review Read More




Charge up to four devices with your Bluetooth handset

bluetooth handset quad charger

Here’s another product from Hammacher Schlemmer that will organize your charging setup.  The Bluetooth Handset Quad Charger comes with four microUSB and two 30-pin Apple cables to connect smartphones and tablets for charging.  The built-in dock areas keep everything tidy.  The Bluetooth handset connects with up to two devices simultaneously, so you won’t miss calls while

Charge up to four devices with your Bluetooth handset Read More

Not-quite-steampunk bumpers for iPad and iPhone 5

stone jelly cases

These are the most unusual bumper cases for iPhone 5 and iPad that I’ve seen.  Stone Jelly Ltd. makes these bumpers by hand, using brown oak, precision-engineered anodized aluminum, and custom fittings.  Everything is made in their UK-based shop or by a few local suppliers.  They are lined with cork for increased protection of your

Not-quite-steampunk bumpers for iPad and iPhone 5 Read More




Brother ImageCenter ADS-2500W High Speed Document Scanner review

tk75 contents

Earlier this year, Bill and I reviewed several of the Panasonic KV-Series document scanners. We both agreed that they were very capable pieces of hardware. The only issue I had with it is that Panasonic had not developed OSX drivers for those of us who use Macs, a huge oversight in my opinion. My only viable option

Brother ImageCenter ADS-2500W High Speed Document Scanner review Read More

It may not be the “one ring to rule them all”, but the Ringtool can fix a lot

Ringtool 1

There are tons of pocket tools out on the market these days, in many shapes sizes and forms. I am always looking for unique, simple to use and easy to carry pocket tools to refine and simplify my EDC (Every Day Carry). The Ringtool by Reductivist may be the replacement I am looking for. The

It may not be the “one ring to rule them all”, but the Ringtool can fix a lot Read More

Dangle your gear in style with a GearPull

gearpull

The GearPull is a pocket gear accessory that is available in Brass, Copper and Pure Titanium. Currently seeking funding through Kickstarter, the GearPull is a thick clip with multiple attachment points that allows for organization of your gear. Project creator Gamble Staempfli sent me one in Copper and Brass so I could judge the quality.

Dangle your gear in style with a GearPull Read More