Spotlight gadgets from the-gadgeteer v2
How many of you can correctly fold a fitted sheet? And by ‘fold’, I don’t mean roll into a ball and stuff in a closet. Apparently there’s a LOT of us because I just discovered a product that is supposed to help solve our problem. Fit & Fold is a set of four snaps (available […]
Finally fold your fitted sheets – Fit & Fold Read More
Andrea Nadosy, Founder & CEO of Bobarra contacted me to tell me about their line of fabric and leather Kindle covers. According to Andrea, “The covers are inspired by classic 1950s aesthetics. The add vintage elegance to high-tech devices, imbuing them with a splash of mystery and intrigue. Our pieces seamlessly combine function and fashion,
Something pretty for your Kindle – Bobarra covers Read More
Brighten your kitchen counter with one of these 900 watt Bodum Bistro toasters. I think it’s kinda funny to call them retro / modern. But I guess toasters will be considered retro appliances until someone invents a laser toaster or something. 😉 The Bistro does all the obvious toaster tasks such as um… toasting. But
Retro modern bread browning gadget – Bodum Bistro Toaster Read More
Holy diabetic coma Batman, that is one colossal hunk of gelatinous candy! I’m a bit terrified by this five-pound beast that is the equivalent of 1,400 regular sized gummy bears and packs a whopping 12,600 calories. Yikes. It’s available in several flavors: Blue raspberry, Red cherry, and Green apple and is hand-made in the USA.
Fun with cavities – The world’s largest gummy bear Read More
During my normal Saturday morning routine of hot tea, steel-cut oats and magazine browsing, I happened upon the ZeroGravity Orbit Guitar Pick in the latest copy of a Musician’s Friend catalog. Guitar Picks really haven’t changed much over the years, so this one easily caught my eye. Attached to the actual pick is a soft
A guitar pick with training wheels? – ZeroGravity Orbit Guitar Pick Read More
The Zona Plus is a blood pressure reducing isometric exerciser that was developed from technology used by the U.S. Air Force to improve F-16 pilots’ blood circulation. This exercise device claims to reduce your blood pressure without medication and clinical research by cardiovascular specialists shows the device lowers blood pressure in 90% of users who
Squeeze your way to lowered blood pressure – Zona Plus Read More
If you don’t like using Bluetooth headsets, but want a handsfree alternative for your mobile phone while driving, you might want to check out the new solCHAT speakerphone from Scosche. All the typical speakerphone features are accessed by an easy 3 button interface, but the main difference with this Bluetooth device is the integrated solar
Green speakerphone – Scosche solCHAT Read More
We’ve got another webcam claiming to be the first one with 720p capability. Late last week it was Microsoft’s LifeCam. Today it’s the Hercules DualPix. The DualPix comes in at a better price point ($59.99) than the LifeCam ($80.00) and appears to be more adjustable with two axes that can rotate for capturing pictures.
Who had the first 720p webcam? Microsoft LifeCam or Hercules DualPix? Read More
Spracht has recently introduced their newest product, the Aura BluNote. The BluNote is a portable wireless speaker that allows you to listen to the music saved on your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, PDA, iPod, MP3/MP4 player, portable game console, PC or Mac. It can also be used to make and receive phone calls using the mobile
Mobile streaming – AURA BluNote Bluetooth Speaker Read More
More companies have been producing accessories that attempt to seamlessly integrate with the functionality and aesthetics of Apple’s MacBook line (that “Mac Factor”), such as the mStand. Behold the BookArc from Twelve South, which lets you to “turn your laptop into a desktop.” The BookArc holds your MacBook in a vertical orientation providing a smaller
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RAGGEDedge Gear Inc. is a mother and daughter team that offers some very trendy looking wallets, gear bag, purses and pouches made of sailcloth. Sailcloth is the material used to make sails for sailboats. It’s very tough, light weight, waterproof, smell proof, stretch resistant and extremely easy to clean. Some of their products are constructed
Minimalist wallets made with Carbon and Kevlar fibers – RAGGEDedge Gear Read More
You really gotta love our redneck brothers and sisters and all their wacky gadgets. Case in point: 14.5 inch long butane backyard BBQ lighters shaped to look like a rifle or a fishing pole. I guess you have to love Nascar racin and possum huntin to figure this un out. Get one now for $9.99
Set your grill on fire with a rifle or a fishing pole – No lie Read More
This 3 digit combination lock from Brando is an actual physical lock for your USB Flash Drive. It allows you to set your own 3 digits code and prevents your flash drive from being used without the correct code. Pre-order $10 for mid-September availability.
Combination lock for your USB Flash Drive Read More
The SendStation PocketDock is a handy little Line Out adapter that I’ve been using for the last couple of years to play music from my iPhone through my car’s stereo. Now it’s been updated to be even smaller and easier to use. The new tiny PocketDock still has a 3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo line out
Add a line out to your iPhone – SendStation PocketDock Read More
The Zoombak Personal GPS Locator is a small GPS module that works in combination with a web based service to alert you to the comings and goings of the vehicle where you have installed it. Put it in your son or daughter’s car while they drive back to college and the Zoombak service will email
Keep tabs on your vehicle, family and pets with a Zoombak GPS Read More
The Amazon Kindle better watch out because Sony has just announced the Reader Daily Edition. It has a 7 inch touch 16 level grayscale display. You might say that it’s just another ebook reader, so who cares. But this reader offers 3G connectivity via AT&T, Mac compatible Library software and the ability to wirelessly check
Check an eBook out of the library – Sony Reader Daily Edition Read More
Though announced and shown to the public back in April, Jabra‘s HALO headphones finally began making their way to stores on Monday. These low-profile, foldable headphones support the A2DP Bluetooth profile so that they can be used as wireless stereo headphones, and they also utilize Jabra’s Noise Blackout™ technology to minimize background noise when you
Jabra Halo stereo Bluetooth headset now available Read More
Chrome has been manufacturing premium messenger bags like the Citizen messenger bag for the last 14 years. Now they are branching out with a line of shoes. Their new Red Sole line of sneakers have a classic design, but are built with bikers in mind. They are made of Cordura and feature a Texon board
From messenger bags to sneakers – Chrome Bags Read More
Every once in a while, I stumble upon a product that makes me say to myself, “Yeah! Why didn’t somebody think of that a long time ago?” The Ratcheting Hex Wrench from ProTool Manufacturing is one such product. Each tool contains a full set of either standard or metric hex wrenches that can be folded
Ratcheting Hex Wrench Read More
The September 18th issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine will include the first ever video in print advertisement. The video, made possible by technology from the Los Angeles based company Americhip, will include promotions for the upcoming CBS fall season. The video in print ad will only be included in magazines to subscribers in the New
Tiny Video Screen in Your Magazine Read More