The Black+Decker BDH2020FLFH Max Lithium Flex Vacuum Cleaner ($79) wins in two categories. 1) It is currently one of the best battery operated handheld vacuums and 2) it has one of the worst names. With that said, I have renamed my new handheld vacuum. It is now affectionately known as…
Brita’s smart water pitcher, the Brita Infinity ($45), automatically orders filters when needed from Amazon Dash via WiFi. Pretty clever? I can’t get over the fact that it needs a new filter “about every 2 months or 40 gallons of water” and there is no mention of battery type of…
Another fitness band. But wait, this one is pretty cool. Misfit isn’t new to the game and already makes a great tracker with a pretty good sleep tracking algorithm. For me, sleep tracking is just as important as activity tracking. So what makes the Misfit Ray stand out? A stylish…
Imagine if you could take all of your scrap paper and turn it in to fresh paper. Imagine doing this without having to throw it in the recycling bin, have it shipped all over the world, and then repackaged and shipped back to you at retail prices. Yep, with the…
At the end of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movie there was a baby Groot growing in a pot. As the credits began to roll the baby Groot was dancing in his pot. Hearts melted. Adults cried. OK, that might be pushing it a bit. But who wouldn’t want their…
Winter is coming. (shameless Game of Thrones plug) In fact, it is already here. Winter that is. So, how do you stand out in a crowd full of fluffy jackets and cold weather apparel? You put on an animal face balaclava of course. There are many animal choices including tiger,…
Just like chocolate and peanut butter. Take two good things and put them together and you have the NightSUP. A solid stand-up paddleboard made better with LED lighting. Paddling at night is not only safer but also cooler and gives an impressive view. The LED lit stand-up paddleboard will illuminate…
It looks like the Keurig K-Cup system that was traditionally used for making coffee, hot chocolate, and tea is now making soup and more. Keurig has teamed up with Campbell’s to make quick soup meals via the K-Cup. Flavors include Chicken Broth & Noodle and Southwest Chicken Broth & Noodle. As if…
Zelf Koelman and a team took Ferrofluid, a black liquid with iron particles, and made a mesmerizing display they call Ferrolic. The display is filled with liquid, like an aquarium, and has powerful electromagnets in back that manipulate the ferro fluid. The display is a thing of beauty and may…
I remember the Nintendo Gameboy like it was yesterday. I carried that little guy with me everywhere. In an effort to relive my youth while confusing todays kids I have ordered a set of magnets that turns my refrigerator into a giant GameBoy. The FreezerBoy Fridge Magnet is yours for…