Denmark Now Makes 25 Percent Of Their Power From Wind
When reading about Denmark's ambitious plans to get 50 percent of their energy from wind turbines in the next eight years, I wonder why other countries aren't doing the same thing. Tapping sustainable energy sources like wind and solar pay for themselves in time, improve air quality, reduce health issues associated with pollution, and […]
Cleatskins
A good pair of cleats makes a big difference when trying to get traction. This holds true for soccer, football, rugby, baseball, and more. Cleatskins aims to protect your cleats/studs from dulling or wearing down. They will also protect your flooring. Imagine the damage cleats can do on hardwood, laminate, and tile floors. They make […]
Menu Baggy Winecoat = Wine Purse
Take your classy 3-liter box wine, throw away the box, put the bag of wine inside the Menu Baggy Winecoat ($63) and you are officially a wino. All jokes aside, this Winecoat (not sure what that term means) looks more like a wine purse to me. And, how can you argue with the equivalent […]
Cyanics Sauna Boy Portable USB Powered Humidifier
Whether you work in a dry overly air conditioned office or need some extra humidity for medical reasons, you may want to check out the Cyanics Sauna Boy. It sounds creepier than it is, there is not a boy in a sauna. Just a cute little teapot looking character that blasts cool (atomized) steam out […]
Rollie Eggmaster
Oh damn you infomercials! Why did I just buy 4 Rollie Eggmaster's? One for me, and three for last minute backup gifts. Watch the video and tell me you aren't tempted. The Rollie Eggmaster ($29.99) makes cooking up eggs, mini burritos, and clever appetizers quick and easy. Perfect for RV's, camping, at your desk, or […]
BikeSpike
While a bike lock might protect your ride from a casual/opportunistic bike thief, it won't stop someone who really wants to steal it. Short of keeping your bike stored safely indoors, there aren't too many great options. Well not yet, anyways. Another KickStarter project, BikeSpike, is trying to get funded and become a reality. To […]
Zipbuds Tangle-Free Juiced Earphones
Tangled-up earbuds are a common problem., Zipbuds aren't the first to try and make tangle-free earbuds, remember the CordCruncher or the a-JAYS Four?, The main difference with the Zipbuds Tangle-Free Earphones is the zippered approach., Most of the earphones cord is embedded into a zipper., Clever and pretty cool. The cables are made of military […]
Pinion P1.18 Bicycle Sealed Gearbox
If you ride a bike much, you know the one part of your bike that is most likely to fail you. The rear derailleur. Not much of a surprise considering the complexity and the fact that they spend their time exposed to the elements. They constantly have to be greased and need to deal with […]
Human Powered Paper Shredder
Human powered gadgets are great as they require now power and help increase our daily activity level. Seems like a no brainer right? Burn calories while helping eliminate incriminating evidence and identity theft. The Costmad Human Powered Paper Shredder will shred 2 sheets of paper at-a-time. The shredded paper ends up in the lower basket […]
The Space Saving Slot Sofa
While Matthew Pawk's Slot Sofa isn't exactly new, it is still pretty cool. The Slot Sofa manages to save quite a bit of space while being fully functional in all configurations. It goes from a couch with a built in center table to a couch with extra seating and/or a coffee table setup. That's the […]