IN1 Nano Shield For iPhone 6/6s Review
There is no shortage of screen protector options for just about every smartphone on the market. How do you choose one over the other? Some have rounded edges, some are tinted, some are inexpensive, and some claim to be ultra-tough. So many choices. Well the IN1 Nano Shield ($19.95) has one big claim to fame, […]
New Jersey Bill Would Make Texting & Walking Illegal
Some everyday life things can be super annoying. For example, how about the person who wants to start a deep conversation in the elevator. Or the group of people who bogart the entire sidewalk as if they own it. Then there are the texting zombies. You know, the people who walk into walls, cars, people, and more while […]
AT&T iPhones Get Free International WiFi Calling
If you have an iPhone SE, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, or 6S Plus and are on the latest version of iOS (9.3 and up) then you might want to read on. If not, reboot your Android phone and move on. 😉 AT&T’s WiFi calling service allows iOS 9.3 users to make and receive calls while […]
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 […]
Homeless Man Takes Credit Cards
As we, sadly, move towards a cashless society it has to be a bit tougher on the homeless people who often rely on cash from sympathetic folks. Heck, I have often said “sorry, I only have credit cards” to fend off the homeless folks in San Francisco. Well, “Honest Abe”, a homeless man in Detroit, […]
Star Wars Lightsaber Selfie Stick
Take your love of Star Wars to the next level with the Darth Vader Lightsaber Selfie Stick ($25 + free shipping). This lightsaber selfie stick telescopes to just over 40-inches and has a spring loaded slot (2-3 1/4″) phone holder. For iPhone’s there is a cable that plugs into the headphone jack and allows pictures […]
Fusion Smart Guitar
Imagine an electric guitar with an embedded iPhone dock, lithium ion batteries, built-in Class-D 20W amplification, Peerless speakers, and loaded guitar app. You would be imagining the new Fusion Smart Guitar. The app allows users to control the amp effects, run a looping station, and record jam sessions over 8-tracks. I wonder why this took so […]
Roost Smart 9V Battery Solves Smoke Detector Nightmares
There isn’t a simpler way to make your dumb smoke detector smart. The Roost 9V Battery ($34.99) has Wifi built-in to the battery. This means it can alert you when the battery is low (about every 5 years), alert you when your smoke detector is alarming (even when you are away), and can be snoozed via […]
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 […]
Satechi Ventie Adjustable Vent Mount
These days I tend to rely on my iPhone for GPS directions when driving. I have a built-in GPS system in my car but like to see live traffic, red light camera data, etc… So who makes the best car smartphone mount? In my opinion, the best option today is the Satechi Ventie ($19.99). The […]