Author: Robby S.

  • Victorinox 40520 8-Inch Chef’s Knife Review

    I am not one to normally review kitchen knives, but then again I never thought I would get past my Wusthof or Henckel knives.  I just always assumed they were the "best", at least in my price range.  My new favorite 8-inch chef's knife is the Victorinox 40520.  It is a great all-around chef's knife…

  • Alternative Energy Apps

    As alternative fuel vehicles become more commonplace it often takes the fueling stations a while to catch up to the trend.  So it becomes important if you own one of these alternative fuel vehicles to know where you can refuel when out and about.  Whether you have an electric car and need a charge or…

  • Barney Stinson Armani Grey Suit-Jamas

    If you don't know who Barney Stinson is, you need to start watching How I Met Your Mother.  Needless to say these Armani Suitjamas are, wait for it, wait for it, legendary. Manufactured from 80% pure Silk with a 20% Cotton blend for improved comfort & breathability. Seriously folks, this is premium stuff. Yep, you…

  • FilmOn AIR – TV Antenna For iOS, Android, PC & Mac

    Yep, the folks at FilmOn are still at it,they want you to be able to have access to great TV, anytime, anywhere.  The FilmOn AIR is their latest gadget that straps on to your iOS or Android phone (or PC/Mac via USB) and allows you to watch and record free ATSC content via it's tiny…

  • Chevrolet Sonic Recall – Missing Brake Pads

    Wow.  I wonder why this one isn't on the front page news.  Remember the Toyota witch hunt with regards to the Prius?  At least the Prius "had" brakes. The latest bit of American car goodness is a recall of 4,296 2012 Chevrolet Sonics which are missing brake pads.  The recalled Chevy Sonics were built in…

  • Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector

    One of my favorite gadgets in my tool chest is my TLD100 Black & Decker Leak Detector.  It is basically an infrared digital thermometer with a twist.  The way you use the TLD100 is you point it at a wall in your house to set a baseline temperature, then you set the temperature variance (1…

  • Air Jordan 2011

    If you are one of the many who hunt down and collect the latest iconic Air Jordan's then get your butt in line, quick.  The Air Jordan 11 which is supposed to sell at $180 is already online for $350-$500! The Air Jordan 11 sports a white nylon upper, carbon fiber plate, black patent leather…

  • Wind & Waterproof Safety Matches

    Whether you are expecting zombies or are just the prepared type, it isn't a bad idea to have a set of good matches.  For the most part, they won't let you down in an emergency, they don't need butane or a flint.  This particular set of matches, by ProForce Equipment, is wind and waterproof.  They…

  • Click Keypad Watch

    Yep, this crazy, retro looking, watch actually tells time.  The Click Keypad Watch will tell you what time it is, or the date, by pressing the right button.  And no, it isn't a calculator.  If you press any number 0-9 it will display the time by blinking the corresponding LED.  You get the date by…

  • Flight Assembled Architecture

    An installation at the FRAC Centre in Orleans, France is using autonomous quadrocopter robots to build a 20-foot tall tower with 1,500 blocks.  Pretty amazing. The robotic four-blade helicopters place each building block in an exact location according to an existing blueprint.  "The show is the work of ETH Zurich roboticist Raffaello D’Andrea and architects…