26, Aug 2013
Ring Clock

When I first saw the Ring Clock I thought it was another rendering or prototype.  I was sorta right.  You can buy the Ring Clock ($185) on indiegogo if they hit their funding goal.  The ring clock tells time using military standard for the hours on top and minutes/seconds below. …

23, Aug 2013
MakerBot 3D Scanner

MakerBot is one step closer to releasing an affordable 3D scanner with their latest announcement.  We now know that they are planning to drop this 3D scanner in the middle of October for $1,400.  This 3D CAD modeler and duplicator will make 3D printing much easier and approachable for the…

23, Aug 2013
theQ Camera

Take a cute waterproof five megapixel digital camera and add 3G connectivity.  You now have a theQ Camera ($200).  theQ Camera has 2GB's of internal storage and the ability to upload to the cloud.  In this case the cloud is called theQ Lab and allows for storage, editing, and posting…

19, Aug 2013
Bulletproof Couch With Hidden 30-Rifle Gun Safe

This James Bond worthy couch has a hidden 30-rifle gun safe and the option to order bulletproof seat cushions.  By the way, bulletproof cushions apparently aren't cheap.  Each bulletproof cushion will set you back $500.  Ouch. Imagine a fire-rated gun safe hidden inside a custom built couch, with bullet proof…

19, Aug 2013
Mobius ActionCam Review

TLDR. Super light. Pretty good video, easy configuration, can be hard to use. I was asked to review the Mobius ActionCam since I was getting a GoPro Hero 3 around the same time.  It was handed to me in a plastic bag with no packaging or software.  I'll save you…

16, Aug 2013
Sphero 2.0 Faster And Brighter Wireless Robotic Ball

Remember the Sphero?  The little robotic ball that was controlled via a smartphone via Bluetooth has just gotten an upgrade.  The Sphero 2.0 is faster, brighter, and smarter. The Sphero 2.0 looks just like the first version but now has a better transmission and lower center of gravity allowing it…

14, Aug 2013
Hyetis Crossbow Watch With 41 Megapixel Camera

This high-tech watch has quite a few features packed inside, but the main one is the 41 megapixel camera.  The Hyetis Crossbow Watch ($1,200) also sports Carl Zeiss optics.  The days of carrying around a bulky camera on vacations may be over soon. The Hyetis Crossbow Watch has WiFi, NFC,…

5, Aug 2013
Coloud Knock Headphone Review

At first blush, these lightweight, citrus colored over the ear headphones seem like they should be paired with Sony’s My First Walkman and I have to admit that I didn’t expect them to hold up to my Beats or even the standard iPhone earpods. After a few hours of listening…

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1, Aug 2013
Enjoy A Glass Of Wine Without Removing The Cork

Sometimes I want a glass of wine, but don't want to commit to opening the entire bottle.  Because once it is open I feel like I have to drink it up in a few days so the wine doesn't oxidize and start tasting awful.  Greg Lambrecht the founder of Coravin…

1, Aug 2013
LG PG65U Ultra Portable LED Projector

Weighing just over one pound and measuring only 2.4 x 4.9 x 4.9 inches, the LG PG65U truly is an ultra portable projector.  Even with its tiny size and weight they managed to pack some goodies into this projector.  The LG PG65U has Wi-Fi, HDMI connector, WXGA resolution (1280 by…