Boston Dynamics Reindeer Robots Pulling Santa’s Sleigh = Scary
As if the Boston Dynamics BigDog Robots weren’t already scary enough. They dressed some up like reindeer and had them pull Santa’s sleigh. The end of the world is near.
Star Wars Lightsaber Selfie Stick
Take your love of Star Wars to the next level with the Darth Vader Lightsaber Selfie Stick ($25 + free shipping). This lightsaber selfie stick telescopes to just over 40-inches and has a spring loaded slot (2-3 1/4″) phone holder. For iPhone’s there is a cable that plugs into the headphone jack and allows pictures […]
SanDisk Ultra Fit 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive (Just $29)
Whether you are still struggling for gift ideas or just need more storage options for yourself then checkout the super tiny SanDisk Ultra Fit 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive ($29.99). This price also includes free shipping. Not only is it super tiny but it is also about 10x faster than a USB 2.0 flash drive. […]
The Anti-Earthquake Bed
Just watching this video triggered my claustrophobic feelings. Geesh. Talk about an instant coffin. Or at least that is what I see. The idea behind this bed system is that if it senses the earth shaking it automatically drops you inside of a metal coffin case where you presumably stored some water and snacks. You […]
Turn Your Dropcam or Nest Cam Into A Spy Camera
You are already using and enjoying your Dropcam Pro or Nest Cam but now have the need for a spy camera. Say you have someone watching your house and you aren’t quite sure you trust them. Use a spy camera to make sure things are on the up and up while you are away. Assuming […]
Breakfast Burrito Maker
If you prefer breakfast burritos over breakfast sandwiches and can’t manage the normal cooking process this is your gadget. The folks at Hamilton Beach have come out with a breakfast burrito maker ($25) that makes simplifies the art. You simply drop a tortilla in the lower section and the eggs, veggies, cooked meats, etc… in […]
Flying R2-D2 Drone
On the same day that our “government” decides that everyone has to register their “drones” an R2-D2 drone hits the skies. The FAA is making it a requirement for people to register their unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Ridiculous in my opinion. I will rant alone loudly in my office about this while planning my move to […]
Roost Smart 9V Battery Solves Smoke Detector Nightmares
There isn’t a simpler way to make your dumb smoke detector smart. The Roost 9V Battery ($34.99) has Wifi built-in to the battery. This means it can alert you when the battery is low (about every 5 years), alert you when your smoke detector is alarming (even when you are away), and can be snoozed via […]
Epson Paperlab
Imagine if you could take all of your scrap paper and turn it in to fresh paper. Imagine doing this without having to throw it in the recycling bin, have it shipped all over the world, and then repackaged and shipped back to you at retail prices. Yep, with the Epson Paperlab you can turn […]
Joby 16-Rotor Electric VTOL Aircraft
Fingers crossed that electric VTOL (vertical take off and landing) aircraft become a reality. The folks at Joby Aviation agree and have started showing off their S2 VTOL concept. It has two seats, a convertible clear top, and 12 tilting electric propellers for VTOL and flight, and 4 efficient props for forward only power. Once […]