Author: gchoe
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Groundfridge Keeps Food Cold Without Electricity
Have a backyard? Want to save money on your refrigeration costs? The Groundfridge might fit the bill. The Groundfridge is a modern take on the old root cellar. It was built by a Dutch designer, Floris Schoonderbeek, and uses thermal inertia to keep temperatures constant throughout the year. Groundfridge will keep contents between 10 and 12…
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The Simple Shower
It doesn’t get much simpler than this. The Simple Shower ($12.99) is a plastic shower head and tube system that threads on to almost any standard 1L or 2L bottle for a portable shower. Perfect for hiking or camping without the bulk of traditional camp shower systems.
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Sunscreenr Is A Tiny UV Camera To Show You Where You’ve Applied Sunblock
Ever thought you put sunscreen on properly only to get a Harry Potter lightning bolt sunburn? You know what I mean. You have your friend apply sunblock all over your back and they miss three big spots leaving you looking like a red and white leopard. The Sunscreenr ($93) aims to help with this problem.…
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Pokemon Go Ball Power Bank
For those amongst us who are playing Pokemon Go, you know how quickly the game depletes your battery. Sure, you could carry a traditional battery backup power bank. Boring. This power bank is made to look like a Pokemon Ball, letting others know that you are Pokemon Go friendly. It has a 10,000mA battery and…
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How Tennis Balls Are Made
This is a quick video showing how tennis balls are made. Simply mesmerizing.
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The Most Searched Pokémon By State
The folks at decluttr created a map showing the most sought after Pokemon by state. How do you go about doing such a thing? Well, here is their logic: We decided to find which states are looking for which Pokémon most. To do this, we took phrases like ‘where is…’ and ‘how to find…’, paired…
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Igloo Party Cooler
I love me a good cooler. Most importantly, I want said cooler to be fully insulated for long-lasting performance. I also want it to do a bit more. Like the Coolest Cooler (but without all of the quality issues). The Igloo 49271 Party Bar Cooler ($192) might just be my next cooler. Some cool features…
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Amazing Retractable Fencing
Sure, you could put in a traditional fence. What fun is that? None. None whatsoever. Enter the retractable gate from Fancy Fence. The fence/gate simply retracts into the ground leaving no trace. No idea on pricing but I am guessing there is a reason I have never seen one in real life.
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Ever Wonder Where Your Cat Goes Each Night?
These images are from the nightly escapades of cats. Yep, your sweet innocent indoor/outdoor cat puts on some serious mileage while you sleep. These Australian cats were outfitted with GPS trackers to let the owners know what their cats were up to. Seriously. In Australia cats are considered invasive species and can have devastating effects on…
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Tired Of Folding Laundry? Foldimate Machine Removes Wrinkles And Folds Clothes.
Laundry is a lot easier than it used to be in the ‘old days’. No more hauling a tub of water, scrubbing the clothes on a washboard, and hanging in the yard. We now have machines that automatically wash and dry our clothes. But why stop there? The Foldimate machine handles the ironing and folding…