Star Trek TOS Bluetooth Communicator Handset
I am sure a large portion of these geeky awesome Star Trek TOS Bluetooth Communicators ($149) will end up safely stored with collectors. However, I can’t wait to see some dork guy using one in public. This is the first fully functional, museum replica quality, Star Trek Communicator. It is based on the original Star […]
MediPrint NovaCast 3D Printed Cast
The way we make casts hasn’t changed much in the last 50 years. We are still basically laying plaster (or its equivalent) to stabilize body parts. If you had a cast put on 20 years ago, and another today, you wouldn’t notice much difference. It is time for an upgrade. If for nothing else to […]
UK’s Red Phone Booths Become Smartphone Repair Shops
The iconic red UK phone booths are getting a new lease on life. Their latest role is being filled/created by Lovefone, a mobile phone repair shop. These underused phone booths now offer free Wi-Fi, six free charging ports, and an onsite repair shop. Each box is oriented differently, so Lovefone adapts the design to suit […]
Water Tables – Animals Breaking The Water Surface Tables
If you are ok with having a table surface with animal parts popping through it and have about $5,000 to burn check out these “Water Tables” by Derek Pearce. They are designed to look like the glass table surface is the water and that the animals are just starting to break the surface. The Water […]
Automatic Pro Uses 3G For Data And Has No Monthly Subscription Cost
Automatic is a company that makes a gadget that plugs in to your ODB port under your dashboard. This gadget, the Automatic Pro ($129), logs and relays data via 3G (no additional cost to the user for 5 years) and allows users to monitor a ton of dat via the Automatic Pro app. Some things […]
La Roche-Posay My UV Patch
We know that the suns rays can cause skin damage and increase our risk of skin cancer. However, the beaches and poolsides are still packed with people laying out in the sun. Brave? Stupid? Well, at least you could monitor your UV rays and make sure you don’t stay out too long. La Roche-Posay has […]
Tiny Bed Sponge Holder
A resting place for your kitchen sponge that looks like a tiny bed. How can you go wrong with this one? Answer: You can’t. This is the Clean Dreams Kitchen Sponge Holder ($19).
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 […]
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.
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. […]