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This is a Kickstarter project. NOTEBLOX look like typical bound notebooks, but they have a difference: magnets are buried in the bindings. These magnets can be used for a variety of purposes, like simply holding the notebooks together in a neat block or holding a pen or stylus to the front cover. Magnets in the […]
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Chadwick Parker and Joe Huang’s Solid Titanium Pen + Stylus Kickstarter project has 6 days of funding left. They aren’t worried though, because they have bypassed their $50,000 goal to over $254,000. What’s so exciting about this pen? Other than the fact that it’s available in 3 finishes and made of solid TA4 Grade 4
Titanium + Pen + Stylus = I Want Read More
We’ve all heard of HD televisions and HD cameras, but what about an HD flashlight? My curiosity was aroused when I saw the Bushnell HD flashlight mentioned on a website. The writer talked about a square light beam and I just had to try one for myself to see if a flashlight could really earn the overused
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Remember the Luxo lamps used in Pixar’s logo and cartoons? The Tiny Tim Book Light from Mustard reminds me of that lamp. The Tiny Tim is much smaller than even Luxo Jr., though. The lamp is made of plastic and stands 1.6″ X 2″ X 6.7″, and its LED bulb is powered by three 1.5V
Tiny Tim Book Light Looks Like Luxo Jr. Read More
This is a Kickstarter project. The Pen Project is Ian Schon’s interpretation of the everyday writing pen. He has machined these pen bodies and caps from 6061 aluminum, with an outer diameter of 0.5 and closed length of 4″ and open length of 5-3/4″. The pens have a brass set screw and use a Fisher
The Sigg Outdoor Cutlery Knife is a stainless steel pocket knife style tool that features 3 eating utensils: a fork, a knife and a spoon. Protected by a nylon pouch with a handy belt loop, this multi-tool makes sure that you always have the right gear at hand for outdoor chow sessions and office lunches.
Skip the Plastic Forks and Carry a Sigg Outdoor Cutlery Knife Instead Read More
Reading eBooks has an advantage that reading paper books doesn’t have: the ability to look up a word without having to reach for the dictionary. With the Point and Click Dictionary from Hammacher Schlemmer, you’ll be able to look up words without having a drag out the Webster’s. You simply lift the integrated flip-up camera
Look Up Words in a Paper Book with a Point and Click Read More
I’ve seen lots of chargers that are small enough to slip into a pocket, but this is the first wearable one I’ve seen. The Volt Buckle is seeking funding as an Indiegogo project. If they can receive pledges of $60,000 by August 13, they will produce a belt buckle that will also serve as a
Volt Buckle -The World’s First and Only Wearable Mobile Device Wall Charger Read More
In response to my Gariz Sony NEX-5n Half-Case Review, the folks at LoveCases, a British tech-accessory website, offered to send me the Toma half-case and matching wrist strap to review. Like the Gariz case, the Toma half-case is a form fitted leather case that adds a bit of protection to the base and sides of
Toma Sony NEX-5n Half Case and Wrist Strap Review Read More
Just Mobile has added a new product to their line of backup batteries. The new Just Mobile Gum is small enough to carry in your pocket at 2.9 X 1.36 X 0.9 inches, but it packs 2200mAh charging capacity. It’s Apple-certified for iPhone and iPod and comes with a 30-pin charging cable, but it also
Just Mobile Launches a Pocket-Sized Backup Battery Read More
Up until now, the word “Cosmonaut” has always been the proper term for a Russian astronaut, conjuring up black-and-white cold war images from the 50s and 60s. From here on though, this word may take on a completely new meaning: A big, fat, round iPad stylus. Yeah, I don’t get it either, but Cosmonaut is
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CRKT‘s new multitool is a departure from the typical multi bladed tool design which most of us are familiar. This tool has a blade and screw drivers, but also features a saw and box wrenches. It will be priced at $49.99, but doesn’t seem to be available just yet. What do you think? Would you carry
Has CRKT Designed a Better MultiTool? Read More
A few years ago, Julie told us about Survival Straps, a bracelet that could be unraveled to give you 16 feet of life-saving paracord. The From Soldier to Soldier version of the bracelet seems to be geared toward the urban adventurer more so than those who might actually need to rappel to safety. These bracelets,
From Soldier to Soldier Survival Bracelets with a Heart Read More
V-MODA, maker of the Crossfade M-80 and Crossfade LP headphones, have introduced the VAMP, a headphone amplifier with a dedicated 150mW x 2 amplifier, DAC (Digital-to-Analog convertor), optical audio output and a 2200mAh battery – all integrated into a metal case for the iPhone 4/4S. It’s based on the GO-DAP 4.0 by VentureCraft, but tweaked
V-MODA introduces VAMP, an Audio Multitasker for the iPhone 4/4S Read More
Mophie’s newest backup battery, the mophie juice pack powerstation® duo, can charge almost any USB-chargeable device. It has a 6000mAh battery and two USB ports for charging two devices at once. It can deliver 2.1A, so you can even charge a tablet while you charge another device (but not two tablets at once). It measures 2.28″
The new Expression Home XP-400 Small-in-One printer from Epson will allow you to print with EPSON Connect, Apple AirPrint, and Google Cloud Print, or by sending your document to the printer’s unique email address, so printing from tablets and smartphones won’t be a nightmare. The Small-in-One printers have a compact size, but they are packed with
These Bandits Rubber Bands from Quirky can do most anything you need them to do. These elastic rubber bands have a hook made of glass-filled polypropylene. They come in three sizes, and you can use them as cable ties, to hook a water bottle to a stroller, bunching up pencils and pens, or has hook
Quirky Bandits – Rubber Bands With a Hook That Can Do Most Anything! Read More
The cables for all your devices can make the back of your desk look like a nest of snakes, making it difficult to see what cable goes to what device. It’s even worse when you have a laptop, because the cables for power and peripherals can fall back into the mess when you unplug them
Rockpool Designs Can Corral Your Cables Read More
I love flashlights and sometimes spend hours looking at them on various retail web sites. But you have to admit, other than size, style and lumens, there really isn’t THAT much of a difference from one torch to another. That’s why I was really excited when I stumbled upon the Bushnell HD Torch during a surfing session. I’d
Bushnell HD Torch – Now Even Flashlights Have Gone HD Read More
It often seems that backup batteries are device specific, so you’ll need to buy – and carry – a one for each of your devices. The goBAT II Portable Charger and External Battery from Scosche can charge most any USB-chargeable device. It has a 5000mAh lithium ion battery that can charge up to two devices
Charge Tablets and Smartphones with the Scosche goBAT II Portable Charger Read More