This replica of Darth Vader’s lightsaber doubles as an external battery pack that can charge all your USB devices. It is an officially licensed Star Wars Series power charger featuring an rechargeable 2800mAh battery with [email protected] output through its full sized USB connector. It’s controlled with an On/Off switch that also toggles four red LEDs […]
Use the dark side to charge your gadgets Read More
It seems the consensus that 2014 is the year of wearable tech. And while my vote is still out on the subject, this smartwatch did catch my eye. I noticed, not because of its high-tech look or bleeding-edge specs, but because of its classic understated design. The COGITO ORIGINAL from ConnecteDevice Limited appears to be a relatively
COGITO ORIGINAL – the “connected watch” Read More
If you require eyeglasses, you may find that Google Glass’s frame won’t work in conjunction with your current glasses. Luckily, an employee of OpticsPlanet was invited to try Google Glass (GG for short), and when he found he couldn’t wear them with his current glasses, he asked his company for a solution. OpticsPlanet came up
OpticsPlanet opens up the world of Google Glass to those of us without perfect vision Read More
It’s nice that phones and tablets usually have built-in external speakers so you can hear audio without needing earphones, but my experience has shown that those speakers are wimpy and don’t produce great sound or even decent volume. I doubt you’ll get audiophile-pleasing sound, but you’ll probably get more volume if you use the Mini Snail-shaped
Better sound from your mobile device is in the shell Read More
The “cloud”, a mystical place where we can store and access information from almost anywhere with almost any type of device. The thing is, I have a few issues with the cloud or at least the commercial free service offered by several outlets. My first issue is the security and availability of the data I
Thecus N2310 NAS Server review Read More
Still squeamish when it comes to protecting your iPhone 5 and 5s? Looking for a rugged case with a little more functionality or maybe a little extra juice in the caboose? Then maybe you should be looking at the SLXTreme 5 from SnowLizard. The SLXTreme 5 is a rugged, waterproof backup battery case with a
SLXtreme 5 – Power packed protection for your iPhone 5 adventures Read More
You spend time each morning carefully crafting your lunch sandwich just the way you like it, then you wrap it in waxed paper or a plastic zipper bag and put it in your lunchbag. When lunchtime comes, you pull out your lunch only to discover your sandwich has fallen apart into a mess, with condiments
The world’s most flexible lunchbox comes from Norway Read More
Of all the product reviews that I wrote last year, I posted the most reviews about activity trackers. I wear an activity tracking device every day for two reasons. First, I like to see how many steps I’ve walked each day and two, I earn points that I can exchange for money through my day
Petbit is an activity tracker for your cat or dog Read More
You can’t transport your friends around in this Volkswagen Bus, but you can give a small laptop or a tablet a ride inside. The Brisa Licensed Volkswagen VW Bus Orange Messenger Bag Cross-body Purse is made of vegan-friendly materials, and it measures 10″ X 13.5″ X 4″ and has an adjustable strap (up to 54″). It looks
Tablet bag looks like a VW bus Read More
You don’t have a game room at your house, and your spouse won’t let you replace the dining table with a foosball table. What to do? Well, you could buy the Kartoni Foosball Table. It’s made of cardboard with sustainable wood rods; it needs assembly, but you won’t need tools, glue, or screws. The Kartoni
Now you DO have room for a foosball table Read More