Why I Will Never Buy A Roomba
The resident iRobot a-hole CEO, Colin Angle, recently made a statement that the company may begin selling customers house floor plans. Specifically it mentioned selling to Amazon, Apple, and/or...
View ArticleMeasure Blood Sugar Level On An iPhone
If you, or someone you know, has to check their blood sugar frequently the iHealth Smart Glucometer ($29.95) might be worth a look. It is FDA approved and makes it easy for gluco-monitoring and...
View ArticleAbortech AS170 Brick And Mortar Saw
Not something I would typically look at or write about, but after watching this video I am trying to find a reason to own this $999 tool. Basically the Arbortech AS170 is a reciprocating brick and...
View ArticleMSR Trailshot Water Filter
Having just returned from a trip to the Rubicon Trail via UTV’s, I was reminded how important precious packing space is. We wanted to bring everything, including the kitchen sink, but had to make many...
View ArticleRemote Controlled Coolers
Imagine that, a remote controlled cooler. Fill it up with your favorite beverages and make a grand entry at the beach or poolside. There are a ton of colors, NFL, MLB, NHL, and college sports teams to...
View ArticleCoolest Weather Site Yet – Ventusky
As a kid I used to think it was strange that the “adults” were always talking about the weather. Fast forward several years and I check the weather every day. What happened to me? Oh well. If I am...
View ArticleHonda 150SS Racer
The Honda 150SS Racer is a new concept bike, not a Honda Grom with mods. The Honda 150SS Racer was unveiled, as a concept (for now), at the Bangkok Motor Show this year. From the looks of it, the...
View ArticleWater Pressure Trike Goes 0-62MPH In Half A Second
François Gissy had a dream. He built that dream. His trike is powered by 35 gallons of water in a carbon fiber wrapped tank with a pressure of 6,000PSI. Uncork this bad boy and it gets to 62MPH in...
View ArticleRESA 3D Printed Insoles
While perusing Costco this past weekend I noticed a large insole kiosk. The kiosk was named “resa” and they were busy scanning folks feet and 3d printing insoles. Pretty cool idea. Surprisingly there...
View ArticleWood Pellet Outdoor Heater
Propane patio heaters are nice when working properly. I say “working properly” because, as the price is being driven down by cheaper and cheaper units (made in China) the quality seems to be...
View ArticlePrestige Decanters – Step Up Your Booze Game
“I don’t always drink whiskey, but when I do…” The line of Prestige Decanters take the job of holding your precious booze quite seriously. They are hand-blown, lead-free, decanters made in the USA....
View ArticleFloating Tent?
Yep. This is a floating tent called the Shoal Tent made by SmithFly. This is the first tent of it’s kind. It is more of a floating raft with a tent topper on top. Campsite too crowded? No problem,...
View Article100-Percent Solar Powered Train
This is the world’s first entirely solar train and it is up and running in Byron Bay, Australia. The Byron Bay Railroad Company started off with a heritage train and added 6.5 kilowatts of solar...
View ArticleJeep Wrangler With Dodge Viper V-10 Engine Swap
Take a 2005 Jeep Wrangler with around 22,000 miles and shoehorn in a Dodge Viper 8.3-liter SRT10 engine and this is what you get. This Jeep looks amazing and has plenty of horsepower for the street or...
View ArticleNest X Yale Lock
We use keyless “smart” locks on several doors and love the convenience. None of them are perfect, today, but they are getting better with each new iteration. We also use Nest products in our home, so...
View ArticleEscort Max 360C Radar And Laser Detector Gives Waze A Run For The Money
I am a big fan of Apple Maps now that they have gotten better and don’t send me on wild goose chases. With that said, I often find myself using the Waze app when going on longer trips or when I may be...
View ArticleWi-Fi Motion Detector
Ever wanted to be alerted when motion is detected in your home, office, or garage without having a traditional alarm system? I have, and surprisingly there aren’t many options without subscription...
View ArticleBoring Company Flame Thrower
Elon Musk is great at grabbing headlines. His latest headline grab is in the form of a flamethrower from his Boring Company. This Boring Company Flamethrower ($500) doesn’t have much in the way of...
View ArticlePemenol Wireless Vehicle Reverse Radar Parking System Install/Review
If you happen to have a vehicle that doesn’t have a rear camera or backup sensors, you should check out an aftermarket reverse/backup radar system. A friend of mine has an older pickup truck and has a...
View ArticleSmartest And Most Connected Dash Camera? Owl Car Cam
I am obsessed with dashboard car cameras. I have a camera in every car I own and love the peace of mind they provide should something go awry. Dashcams have provided me with some entertaining videos...
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