Red Nikon D3100: Attraction Or Distraction?
Funky-colored compact cameras have been around for quite some time. But when it comes to higher-end digital SLRs, the design choices are typically much more conservative, with matte black as the go-to option. Some camera manufacturers have dabbled in detailing their DSLR models with atypical colors, but low popularity keeps the DSLR dark and unassuming. […]
Garmin Forerunner 910XT Multisport Watch
Garmin's latest sports watch is the most complete sporting watch we have seen to date. The Garmin Forerunner 910XT will help runners, walkers, swimmers, aerobics nuts, etc, The Forerunner 910XT will track running/walking/biking distance, swim strokes, pool lengths, elevation, pace, speed, heart rate, and calories burned. This is "the" watch for the sporty types, no […]
50/50 Savings Bank
Time to upgrade my mason jar piggy bank to the 50/50 Savings Bank which works a bit like the old Pachinko machines. Start off by writing your two savings choices on the tiny dry-erase boards and drop your coins in. Make your choices count though. Mine has "Vegas" on the left and "local strip club" […]
JOBY GorillaPod Micro Tripods Are Always Connected To Your Camera
JOBY is at it again, helping folks take better pictures with unique tripods. The JOBY GorillaPod Micro 250 (pictured above) and the GorillaPod Micro 800 (for larger cameras) are likely to be the most useful tripods to date as they are always connected to your camera. The sleek design of the GorillaPod Micro allows it […]
Kindle Fire
The tablet market seems to be the only thing that tech news sites are willing to talk about these days. Ehhh. The Kindle Fire, by Amazon, is the latest Android tablet and another attempt to make a dent in Apple's tablet dominance. The Kindle Fire weighs 14.6 ounces, has a 7-inch color touchscreen, a […]
Rechargeable LED Lit Wrenches
At first glance I thought the LED illuminated wrench was a joke. Well it is real, and it isn't a half bad idea. I have been in plenty of situations where a bit of light would have helped my wrenching efforts. Each of the LED wrenches has a rechargeable battery that will provide about 5-hours […]
Disney Appmates Allow Toys To Play On Your iPad
Disney is taking the iPad and making it a play space for toys. The Disney Appmate system interacts with the toys sitting on top of the touchscreen and can recognize each toy by its unique footprint. The app then tailors the experience to the toy in play. The current toys available are Lightning McQueen, Tow […]
Radiation Detecting Smartphones
Since the Fukushima nuclear problems, radiation has been on many peoples minds. Wouldn't it be nice to know if you are actually being hit by radiation? The folks at Japan's largest phone company, Docomo, are releasing a specialized Smartphone case (and app) that will allow users to measure radiation levels. The radiation detecting cellphone case […]
Owl 360 Rear View Bike Camera
I am going to file this under the "why" category. Seriously, do we really need to mount a rear-view camera on a bike? How about a good old fashioned mirror, or even older fashioned, turn your freaking head and look. Any-who, the Owl 360 Rear View Bike Camera ($180) consists of a CMOS camera you […]
Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster
Nerf guns just keep getting better and better. The latest Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster is battery powered and has a 20-disc clip, storage for additional magazines, an electronic scope, and a tactical rail system. The discs shoot surprisingly far, 40-55 feet. Since my childhood didn't have this type of cool toy my office mates will […]