ATHENA Laser Weapon Kills 5 Outlaw Drones
The ATHENA laser weapon can take down aircrafts, and just about anything else, in just a few quite seconds. This futuristic Star Wars like weapon was developed for the US military by Lockheed Martin. As long as there is a power source the weapon can continue to fire. In other words, it is a gun […]
How To Fix Your Own Windshield Cracks
If you drive a car, it is only a matter of time before a rock gets kicked up and leaves a nice chip or crack on your windshield. Such is life I suppose. Normally when you get a chip in the windshield glass (often called a bullseye, star, or crack) it is an expensive repair […]
BioLite FirePit For More Efficient Fires With Less Smoke
We are big fans of the BioLite CampStove 2 and have used it on several trips with great results. The BioLite FirePit $199 (currently on Kickstarter with May 2018 shipping) continues on the tradition of air injected conbustion. This is BioLite’s biggest oven/stove system yet, perfect for sitting around as a campfire or cooking with […]
Inflatable Sharpie Pool Float
This giant inflatable Sharpie pool float ($9) is pretty awesome. Not sure if it will hold a person without folding in half, but it is still neat. Since, I am sure, Sharpie has nothing to do with this pool float it is being called a Schnoodle. This Giant Schnoodle is 6-feet long, made of vinyl, […]
Amazing Lego Rollercoaster
That is it, I am selling my legos. This guy is a level 10 and I am somewhere near a 1. Worth a watch of this quick video showing a wooden lego rollercoaster (after the page break).
Light Bulb Bug Zapper
Here in California the mosquitos are doing quite well, unfortunately. The amazing rains we had this year have boosted mosquito breeding grounds. Sitting outside can be challenging if you are near any wooded areas. This Light Bulb Bug Zapper ($13) does double duty. It is a an effective bug zapper and also has a 12W […]
Dental Patients See Updated Smiles With Augmented Reality
Just like the augmented reality filters on your smartphone that allow you to wear glasses, hats, and other silly faces, dentists are getting in on the game. Researchers in Switzerland have developed a “virtual mirror” that allows patients to try on their new smile ahead of the surgery. This technology was created by Kapanu and […]
Automatic Remote Controlled Car Tent Umbrella
Apparently this is a “thing” as there are multiple manufacturers of this car tent umbrella gadget. I have yet to see one of these car tent things in the real world. For around $239 you can have a remote controlled umbrella for your car. You simply put it on the roof of your car, hit […]
Pepper Spray Flashlight
If you have ever been sprayed with pepper spray (OC) you know it is a pretty powerful deterrent and hurts like hell. So why not pair it with a flashlight for home defense? Shockingly there aren’t many companies making this product. This particular one is made by Cobra (and they may already be out of […]
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum – Longer And Quieter Flights
Drones, and DJI specifically, have come a long way in the last few years. Flight distances, telemetry, obstacle avoidance, silky smooth gimbals, high quality cameras, and size reduction are just a few of the areas that have improved massively. DJI has just addressed two more issues in an effort to perfect the quadcopter with their […]