littleBits = Perfect For Fun Projects And Inventor Types
Whether you want to invent some new gadgets with out having to build every single module or are just trying to mod an existing household item Littlebits is worth a look. I recommend starting off with...
View ArticleBottle Keeper = Cold & Discreet Beer Drinking
Whether your goal is to keep your beer bottle colder or to to be more discreet, the Bottle Keeper accomplishes both in style. As much as I prefer drinking beer from a glass bottle, as opposed to a...
View Article2016 Toyota Prius Unveiled
Today Toyota unveiled their 2016 Prius in Las Vegas. The new Prius sports an all new design that leaves no surface untouched. The exterior manages to look sexy with the right lighting an angles. Take...
View ArticleThe Forever Lock Is The Un-Pickable Lock
After watching the video of the Forever Lock being unlocked I would agree that it is pretty close to un-pickable. And then I dug a bit deeper and found a video of some guy who figured out how to...
View ArticleHonda Project 2&4
Dear Honda, Please make the Honda Project 2&4 concept car a reality. Sincerely, Russ OK… that was just in case someone from Honda was reading. Now, on to the good bits of this awesome bare bones...
View ArticleiPhone 6/6s Intelligent Screen Protector With SmartTouch
Ever have a tough time reaching the top left/right navigation on your iPhone 6/6s and didn’t want to do the gentle home button double-tap trick? Apple calls this feature Reachability and you can check...
View ArticlePhilips’ SmartPole Street Lights Double As Cellular Towers
It looks like Los Angeles is going to be the first city to install the Philip’s SmartPole street lights. Not only are they LED street lights they are also 4G LTE wireless towers. This SmartPole...
View ArticleThe CyPhy PARC Hexacopter Can Stay In The Air Forever
Ok…Ok… The CyPhy PARC Drone (I hate the lose use of that term) can’t really stay in the air forever. Almost, though. The PARC hexacopter is what is known as a Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and...
View ArticleZipGripGo – Zip-Tie Tire Chains
The ZipGripGo is basically a zip-tie system for quick and easy snow traction. No more carrying around heavy snow chains that are tough to install. The ZipGripGo is an affordable, convenient, and easy...
View ArticleNetgear Arlo Q Cloud Video Recording
In the past I have said some nice things about the VueZone and Arlo systems. As much as I love the options you get from the battery powered wireless cameras that store video in the cloud, there are...
View ArticleGreat Starter Drone For Under $50 Shipped
Ever wanted to buy a drone/quadcopter for a curious first-time pilot but don’t know where to begin? There are tons of options from cheap quads that barely fly all the way up to higher end units with...
View ArticleSatechi Ventie Adjustable Vent Mount
These days I tend to rely on my iPhone for GPS directions when driving. I have a built-in GPS system in my car but like to see live traffic, red light camera data, etc… So who makes the best car...
View ArticleJET-HOT 1932 Ford Roadster
Ouch. My heart hurts after watching the video of this JET-HOT 1932 Ford Double Down Fuller. It is a thing of beauty. At first glance it looks like pure simplicity. An old car with a big motor and big...
View ArticleRoost Smart 9V Battery Solves Smoke Detector Nightmares
There isn’t a simpler way to make your dumb smoke detector smart. The Roost 9V Battery ($34.99) has Wifi built-in to the battery. This means it can alert you when the battery is low (about every 5...
View ArticleThe Anti-Earthquake Bed
Just watching this video triggered my claustrophobic feelings. Geesh. Talk about an instant coffin. Or at least that is what I see. The idea behind this bed system is that if it senses the earth...
View ArticleVitality Air Sells Canned Canadian Air To China
Chinese air quality, from excessive pollution, has gotten so bad that some residents are buying canned air from the Canadian Rocky Mountains to inhale. My first response was you have to be...
View ArticleBest UTV Skid Plates For The Money
If you were lucky enough to get a new UTV or Side-by-side for Christmas this year, congrats. I got a self balancing scooter. You know the “hoverboard” gadget that sends old men, like me, to the...
View ArticleDxO One Camera For iPhone
If you are serious about your photos but don’t want to carry around a fancy point-and-shoot or a DSLR you may want to take a look at the DxO One. The DxO One connects to the Lightning port on your...
View ArticleBicycle Self Filling Water Bottle Converts Humidity Into Drinkable H20
Imagine a water bottle on your bike that was self-filling. That is what Kristof Retezár hopes to create with his Fontus water bottle. The idea is simple enough; the water bottle uses solar cells to...
View ArticleLegacy Jeep Scrambler
Remember when Jeeps weren’t family cars with plush interiors and 10 cup-holders? You know, the old 1980’s CJ-8 for example. The folks at Legacy Classic Trucks are pimping out an old Jeep Scrambler....
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