BMW’s ABS Pro Allows For Hard Braking In Corners
When it comes to advanced ABS braking systems for motorcycles, BMW is the clear leader. The BMW motorcycle ABS made it so riders could use their brakes, rather aggressively, in wet or bumpy surfaces. This tech is pretty cool and no doubt saves lives along the way… but it still wasn’t perfect for braking during […]
Kinsa Smartphone Thermometer
The Kinsa Smartphone Thermometer ($24.99) does what you think it would. It connects to your smartphone, via the headphone jack, and takes temperature readings. The temperature is displayed on the smartphone screen and can be used to track temp/symptom history. The Kinsa Smartphone Thermometer can be used orally, rectally, or via the underarm.
Nanoleaf Bloom LED Lightbulb That Dims Without A Dimmer
There is little doubt that LED lightbulbs are going to replace just about every light source in our future. It is already happening in the home and vehicles of today. LED’s are bright, and getting brighter, and use significantly less power than traditional incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. They work in rough environments, are energy efficient, […]
TrackingPoint Solar Backpack
TrackingPoint is still innovating and improving their products. Nice to see. Their latest gadget is a Solar Charging Backpack that will help with their precision guided firearms as well as you existing electronics. Some highlights include: 4 solar panels for up to 16 watts One USB charging outlet (5V, 2.8A) One 12V auto socket (16V, […]
Smart Bullets = Scary
Sure our government runs huge deficits and has an unsustainable debt load. But we always find money for weapons. One of the scary ones coming out of DARPA is the exact thing that was portrayed in Angelina Jolie’s movie, Wanted. Yep, bullets that can turn in mid-air. DARPA’s Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program recently […]
Avalon Bay Ice Maker, 12 Years Later: What Still Matters in 2026
In July 2014 we plugged in an Avalon Bay portable ice maker (the AB-ICE26) and basically high-fived a plastic basket of cubes. Twelve years later, the punchline still holds: freezer trays are a scam invented by people who hate parties. What changed in 2026 is the ice menu—and how picky we’ve gotten about chew, noise, […]
The Coolest Cooler
Well the name of this cooler certainly fits – The COOLEST. This high tech cooler design is going to shake up the cooler business… similar to what Elon Musk did to the car business. I would argue that the cooler guys have been asleep at the wheel for the last 50 years, changing little more […]
Hoover Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner Review
I am one of those people that get excited about my household tools. One of my favorite household gadgets is a good vacuum cleaner. I realize, like many things, that there are good vacuums and bad ones regardless of the price. Read on for my long term review of the Hoover Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum […]
The Cash Cannon
This is exactly what you think it is… a gun that shoots dollar bills (or any similar sized paper) in a controlled stream. Strippers beware. You simply lift the top cover, load it with money, and pull the trigger. The Cash Cannon ($59.99) uses a 9 volt battery, motor, and rubber roller assembly to move […]
Pelty Is A Bluetooth Speaker Powered By Fire
Imagine sitting on your deck on a nice summer evening, enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine. Now imagine it playing with your favorite music softly playing. Many things are just better with good music. With that said, I doubt you imagined that music coming from a huge plastic eyesore with blinking blue lights. Three Italian dudes, […]