littleBits = Perfect For Fun Projects And Inventor Types
Whether you want to invent some new gadgets with out having to build every single module or are just trying to mod an existing household item Littlebits is worth a look. I recommend starting off with a littleBits Electronics Deluxe Kit ($199). That is a pretty good base to get playing and building. From there, […]
Another Day, Another Hot Tub Boat
Remember the Hot Tug? Get your mind out of the gutter, it is a small boat with a built in stove/hot tub. Well it now has a more grown up looking friend built by two Seattle, WA marine carpenters. This boat is powered by an electric motor while the heat for the hot tub is […]
Yep. Animal Rings.
Perfect for the crazy aunt, Animal Rings. These cute little animal rings are handmade by Jiro Miura and the options are deep. You can chose from hedgehogs (my favorite), birds, rabbits, squirrels, seals, parrots, etc… The only tough part is translating the Japanese website. Step up your bling game with some Critter Fingers. Pictures of […]
InkBox Temporary Tattoo Lasts For 2 Weeks
The commitment of a real tattoo is pretty scary stuff. Don’t believe me, check out these jewels – Short of the lick-n-stick tattoo’s which look ok but a bit fake, what are your options? Henna? Nah. Check out this clever all-natural, fruit based, temporary tattoo that lasts for 2 weeks. The company is called InkBox […]
This $32 RollJam Gadget Can Open Most Cars And Garage Doors
Hacker Samy Kamkar releases another hack to keep folks up at night, the RollJam. Forget that it costs just $32 to build. Remember that it can open virtually every car and garage door on the road today. In case you haven’t heard of Samy Kamkar, he is the guy who released OwnStar to hack any […]
Stop The Jingling – The Magkey
No more noisy keychains. So simple. Magkey ($12) is basically a set of magnets you stick on your keys and they help to end the jingling key syndrome.
Another Day Another Android Security Flaw
The open nature of the Android OS is going to make ownership not-so-fun. Like living in the ghetto and not being able to lock your doors and windows. Just last week there was the Stagefright flaw which allows hackers to access a targeted Android device by simply sending an MMS message. This weeks Android flaw […]
Google Chromecast Deal
If Roku or Apple TV aren’t your thing or you are on a budget you might want to check out this deal on the Google Chromecast. Until August 9th, you can get a free $10 gift card from Amazon with the purchase of a Google Chomrecast dongle. Check it out here. (Customers have to add […]
Windows 10 Shares Your WiFi Passwords With Friends By Default
Microsoft has basically taken sharing a bit too far. Windows 10 comes defaulted with a scary and stupid feature that shares your WiFi passwords (encrypted) with your Outlook.com, Skype, and Facebook contacts. Not sure how this one made it from a board meeting to reality. Yikes. “Give and get Internet access without seeing shared passwords. You’ll […]
Volkswagen Last Mile Surfer
Apparently the crowded parking lot situation is not a new one. Volkswagen is recycling an old idea with a new twist. Remember the Honda Motocompo? It was a tiny folding motorcycle built in the early 1980’s that was sold as an option to the Honda City car. It fit neatly in the hatchback and had mounting […]