Rasberry Pi Zero W Has Wi-Fi And Bluetooth For Just $10
The Raspberry Pi platform has been wildly successful selling over 12-million units since the first launch. The $5 Rasberrry Pi Zero was quite a hit but had most users adding Wi-Fi or Bluetooth modules and antennas. The latest, Raspberry Pi Zero W, has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a Proant antenna, and a CYW43438 Cypress chip. The W […]
Pacsafe AT80 Anti-Theft Adventure Duffel Bag
If you are on the move traveling to cities and countries where pickpockets and thieves flourish you might want to invest in a “smarter” bag. The Pacsafe AT80 has a few anti-theft features built-in to make it safer than you average travel bag. Designed for the active traveler, the Duffelsafe AT collection seamlessly integrates signature […]
Ghost Robotics Minitaur Can Climb Fences, Stairs, & Open Doors
As if the Boston Dynamics Big Dog robots weren’t scary enough, out comes a smaller one that can climb fences, traverse stairs, and open doors (sorta). The end is near. This robot is built by Ghost Robotics and is called the Minitaur ($10,000). Watch the video below while I build a wall around my house […]
Quick Drive Auto-Feed Screw Driving System
The Quick Drive Auto-Feed Screw Driving System makes such clean/quick work of tough jobs where users need to sink a ton of screws. I don’t even have a current need for this thing… but I want it. Video might be better at selling this one. Check it out after the break.
Broken Zipper Repair
Apparently repairing a broken zipper is pretty easy. The ADSRO 6pc Zipper Repair/Replacement ($5) makes fixing a zipper a quick and painless event. It works on most zipper failures including split zipper tracks, broken sliders, and even missing teeth. You simply cut off the old zipper slide and clip on the new ADSRO zipper slide. […]
UPS Testing Truck-Launched Delivery Drone
The delivery via drone dream is a cool idea but has many hurdles to overcome. The biggest one is the range of said drones. I don’t imagine we will see drones delivery from warehouse to homes/businesses anytime soon. With that said, UPS’ latest approach seems like a great idea. The plan is to have a […]
Danbocchi Soundproof Cardboard Studio
I have lived in apartments and condos with walls so thin I could hear my neighbors daily conversations and other things. Things I didn’t want to hear. And I am sure they could even hear all of the noise we made on our side of the paper thin walls. I have never been so self […]
Mens Shirt Garter-Belt Thingy
I’m sorry. I couldn’t resist. Plus, it’s Monday and it made me laugh. First off – there is no argument that a tightly tucked-in shirt looks better than a loosely tucked/blousy fitting mens shirt. It is tough to keep shirts tucked properly when moving around (squatting down, stretching, etc…). There, I got the practical bits […]
Angle-izer Template Tool
This is the ultimate tool for the do-it-yourself types from builders to weekend warriors. Perfect for laying down tile, paver bricks, arches, bullseyes, corbelling, and more. No more crazy calculations to get the perfect angle. Just re-create the angle with the General Tools 836 Angle-izer Template Tool and be done in seconds not minutes. It is […]
Wino Sippers?
Wino Sippers (2 for $22) look like a smoking pipe but are for sipping your wine of choice. Basically a wine glass with a built-in straw to help from staining your teeth I guess. Another solution searching for a problem or the perfect white elephant gift?