Have a backyard? Want to save money on your refrigeration costs? The Groundfridge might fit the bill. The Groundfridge is a modern take on the old root cellar. It was built by a Dutch designer, Floris Schoonderbeek, and uses thermal inertia to keep temperatures constant throughout the year. Groundfridge will keep…
Finally a simple router that will eliminate Wi-Fi dead spots. The Ubiquiti Labs Amplifi Router ($150) utilizes multiple self-configuring radios and an advanced antenna technology to get better wireless range. Setup is easy, built-in diagnostics and tracking, and even smartphone app for management. That alone is great, but where this…
Robotic vacuums have been around for quite a while. The best known of the bunch tends to be the iRobot Roomba line of vacuums. I have been avoiding the Roomba’s ever since I have gotten ahold of my iLife A4 Smart Robotic Vacuum. You can read more about that here. I…
This gardening robot can plant, maintain, and nourish a home garden with perfect efficiency. It plants the seeds, checks the water levels, waters, feeds, and even hunts and kills weeds. Not only is the Farmbot Genesis open source, it also comes with a software/app that allow for drag and drop…
By now, you may have noticed all of the cool 360-degree videos popping up on YouTube. They allow you to use your mouse/cursor or your smartphone to look wherever you want. No more fixed focal point videos. Give it try. Here is listing of some YouTube 360 videos. Pretty cool,…
This Sink Twice ($99) gadget installs in 5 minutes and converts your toilet lid into a sink. The idea is that you shouldn’t be using clean water to flush your toilets as the water is just going down the drain. Makes sense, I guess. SinkTwice fits on your toilet lid,…
Quite possibly the coolest key holder available. Especially if you are the musician type. The Jack Rack Amp Key Holder is basically the front panel of an old amplifier. Each set of keys (4) gets a 1/4-inch input jack. Heck you even get to pick the amp brand (vintage, Invader,…
I happen to like my Dropcam Pro cameras (rebranded to the Nest Cam). While not perfect, they are pretty good at capturing and uploading HD video to the Google cloud. One of the largest gripes about the Nest Cam was the fact that it can’t go outdoors. Sure there are…
There is no shortage of options when it comes to Bluetooth speakers. The Vers Audio 1Q is worth a look from a style standpoint. Specs are ok but aren’t particularly amazing. Bluetooth 2.1, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, 30-foot range, and a 6.5-watt 2-inch speaker. Battery life is good at 10…
I love me a good cooler. Most importantly, I want said cooler to be fully insulated for long-lasting performance. I also want it to do a bit more. Like the Coolest Cooler (but without all of the quality issues). The Igloo 49271 Party Bar Cooler ($192) might just be my…