Apparently the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera ($65) is all the rage these days. The youngsters buying them all up don’t even remember the original Polaroid style instant cameras of yesteryear. Either way it is really neat to see gadgets of my youth getting recycled. Enough about my…
Ever wondered what a suppressed shotgun sounds like? I didn’t even know they existed until this video was sent to me. Quite impressive how much quieter a shotgun (12ga) is with a silencer is… Shotgun silencer video after the break.
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).…
The folks at Sonos have had a good run, a run that was mostly unchallenged… until now. Denon, no stranger to home audio, is getting into the wireless internet speaker game with the HEOS line. Read on for a review of the Denon Heos 7.
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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)…