Remember the awful Life Alert commercials from the 80’s? If not you can watch a few over here. Well, the Silent Beacon is the high-tech version of this technology that uses your smartphone for the brains and connection to the outside world. Read on for details.
It was only a matter of time before Amazon capitalized on the 3D printing boom. Now Amazon customers can purchase customizable products and print them out on their own 3D printers. Don’t have a 3D printer? Head over to Office Depot or buy your own here. The Amazon 3D Printing…
Having to share, let’s say, an iPad screen on a long flight isn’t so bad. The tough part is trying to share the audio. On a long flight last year, me and my wife each used one earbud so we could hear the movie we were watching. It wasn’t the optimal…
While I disagree with their claim of being the “… first super-hydrophobic spray for iPhone” I think they are one of the first to make a kit that users can do at home. The Impervious Invisible Waterproofing Kit makes it pretty easy to waterproof/protect your smartphones exterior. If you want…
When I typically think about Smartphone mounts that use the cars air vent as the mounting point… I think of cheap mounts that rattle, vibrate, and often fall off. Most of the vent mounts suck… bad. I was hoping for something different with the KENU Airframe Portable Car Mount ($24.95).…
This is a clever hack that exploits a Google bug in Chromecast and allows the Chromecast to be hijacked. By “hijacked” I mean you can take control of the Chromecast dongle and play whatever movie/video you want on your neighbors TV. Fun right? Read on for more details of the…
Another day, another stabilized video option for your iPhone. There are passive stabilizers that use balanced weighting, 3-axis stabilizers that use brushless motors, and now an iPhone stabilizer that uses the phones gyro to stay level. This stabilizer which currently lives on KickStarter is from a Japanese company, Adplus, and…
The Kawasaki Ninja 250 is a great starter bike that lives somewhere between a Honda Grom and a bigger Ninja 600. While riding on the freeway doesn't inspire a ton of confidence with just 250cc's it gets the job done without overwhelming the rider. That doesn't mean that the Ninja…
Freeze drying is an excellent way to preserve food. The problem is that most folks have never done it, and don't even know where to begin. Typical freeze drying machines are expensive (around $10,000) and not marketed toward the home user. Read on for how to affordably and easily freeze…
This simple and inexpensive gadget keeps anyone from unlocking your deadbolt, even if they have the key. Perfect for travelling or when you are home alone. The Super Grip Lock has an elastic attachment that allows it to work on most deadbolts. One clever bit, that more manufacturers should take…