VERT Wearable Fitness Monitor Tracks Your Jumps
Fitness tracking is all the rage these days. I get it. It is addictive. At least it is for me. I like comparing my daily activity, from day to day and week to week. But what if you perform a sport where tracking your vertical jump is important? Most fitness monitors don’t track your vertical jumps. […]
Banana Slicer. Really?
I personally thought the banana slicer was a bit ridiculous. I mean it takes a few seconds, with a butter knife, to cut up a banana. Unless you are doing this several hundred times a day I don’t really see the need. I am apparently alone in this way of thinking though as this Hutzler […]
Dromida Ominus Quadcopters Almost Perfect For Aerial Battles
I have bought and played with too, many quadcopter to list them all here. Let’s just say the price tags vary from $30 up to $6,000. Yes, it is a bit of an addiction. Luckily I am not alone in my love of the UAV quadcopters and have a few friends willing to test play […]
Microwave With Built-in Thermal Imaging
One crafty fellow is trying to do what Elon Musk has done with the automobile, but his target is the microwave oven., His video, after the break, does a great job explaining his vision for a better microwave. Some highlights include a built-in thermal imaging camera and LCD screen to show you how hot whatever you […]
Want USB Ports On The Front Of Your iMac?
I am not going to get into the discussion of whether the USB ports should be on the front, side, or back of the iMac. I think it is a preference thing. If you want USB ports on the front you have the option of adding a single port with the iMac Jimi USB Extension […]
Fraudelent Fish? This Hand-Held Sensor Will Tell You.
Ever wondered if the orange roughy fish you ordered is actually what you were served? You would be right to wonder. According to a study by non-profit group Oceana, about 30 percent of seafood sold in the US is labeled improperly., Florida restaurants in particular are some of the biggest fish fraudsters passing off imported fish […]
BESV E-Bikes Make Getting Around A Bit Less Challenging
There are plenty of “e-bikes” running around these days. Most aren’t more than a traditional bike with a motor, battery, and throttle installed. Think of the latest wildly successful IndieGogo Storm Electric Bike campaign. Time will tell how that controversial bike will play out, but I’m not going into that here. I was lucky enough […]
How To Cut A Bottle For Real Recycling
If you have ever seen beer/wine bottle glasses or lighting you know how cool they look. They also do a great job of truly recycling product in a way that is unique. Sure you could head to your local craft show or Etsy and spend big money, or you could do it yourself. Details on […]
Ergo Auto Pet Feeder 2000GS Review
This is an overdue endorsement. I got my Auto Pet Feeder, model 2000GS, from Ergo Systems, in 2002, when I adopted my cat from the shelter. I think my life has been better for having it, no exaggeration, and here’s why.
TextBlade Smartphone And Tablet Keyboard
The TextBlade is a tiny lightweight keyboard that wants to make typing on your tablet or smartphone easy and intuitive. The TextBlade is just 1/3 the size and weight of an iPhone and uses a QWERTY format. The TextBlade uses low energy Bluetooth so the battery should last for about 30 days. Tools should make […]