Author: Robby S.
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Turn An iPad Pro Into An eMac
What the heck is an eMac? Well it is a Curved/labs gadget that turns your iPad Pro into a desktop running OS X. The design is throwback to the 1990’s Apple iMac but uses current Apple colors (space grey, silver, gold rose gold, etc…). Pretty clever. The Curved/labs eMac also has a front camera for…
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Cycling Gloves With Built In LED Turn Indicators
If you have ever ridden your bicycle alongside car traffic then you know how invisible you can become. Adding a few blinky lights to your bike is always a good idea. Another good idea is to wear a pair of Zackees Turn Indicator Riding Gloves ($59+). They are made of lycraspandex material and have…
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Bourbon & Boots Handcrafted Wooden Roller Pens
These days we use the pen less and less. As a youngster, however, I was writing and drawing all of the time. Heck, we even had cases just to haul our writing instruments around. Nowadays we tend to reach to our smartphones, tablets, and computers to send messages. Gone are the days of eloquent penned letters and…
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Migaloo Submersible Yacht
Typically having your yacht underwater is a bad thing. Not if you are rich enough to own the Migaloo Submersible Yacht. This luxury watercraft gives its owners the best of both worlds. They can lounge at exotic ports or quickly disappear underwater for ultimate privacy. There are five models available from eh 72- meter M2…
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HurriK9 Disk Launcher
If you have the type of dog who will fetch a ball or frisbee and actually bring it back to you, then the HurriK9 might be for you. No more worn out shoulder from having to throw the ball over-and-over. For $39 you can get in line to get a frisbee disk launching gadget, the…
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Boston Dynamics Atlas
As if the other Boston Dynamics robots weren’t scary enough. The latest robot, Atlas, is making me have Terminator flashbacks. Sleep well my children.
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Caterpillar S60 Smartphone
Caterpillar is at it again with another rugged phone. Remember the B100? Well their latest phone, the Cat S60, is more than just tough. The Cat S60 is the first smartphone with an integrated FLIR thermal camera. This makes finding water leaks, insulation issues, and potential electrical problems much easier. The casing is Mil Spec…
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Singing Machine SMC Home Karaoke System
The Singing Machine SMC Home Karaoke System has to be the prettiest karaoke system around. It looks like something from Bang & Olufsen. Even if you never sing a single song it is a very good looking piece to have sitting near your entertainment center. During the day, or night I suppose, you can use…
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Oma Imperia Speakers
Hmmm. Not sure about this design which is often hailed as “art”, maybe it would grow on me if I had $155,000 to spend on speakers. Yep. You read that right. $155K for a pair of Oma Imperia Speakers. Designed by David D’Imperio and built in Pennsylvania out of black walnut, cherry, or ash wood.…
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thingCHARGER = Clean Charging For Your Smartphone
There are plenty of smartphone chargers available today. Most of the chargers rely on a cable running across the table, counter, or desktop. This works most of the time, but there are other moments when a cleaner solution is in order. For example, if you wanted to charge your phone in the kitchen, work area, or even…