Waterproof Your iPhone… Or Android If That Is Your Thing…
While I disagree with their claim of being the “… first super-hydrophobic spray for iPhone” I think they are one of the first to make a kit that users can do at home. The Impervious Invisible Waterproofing Kit makes it pretty easy to waterproof/protect your smartphones exterior. If you want it to be truly waterproof […]
Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Review
Apparently the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera ($65) is all the rage these days. The youngsters buying them all up don’t even remember the original Polaroid style instant cameras of yesteryear. Either way it is really neat to see gadgets of my youth getting recycled. Enough about my nostalgic memories and on to […]
Video Of A Silencer On A Shotgun
Ever wondered what a suppressed shotgun sounds like? I didn’t even know they existed until this video was sent to me. Quite impressive how much quieter a shotgun (12ga) is with a silencer is… Shotgun silencer video after the break.
KENU Airframe Portable Car Mount Review
When I typically think about Smartphone mounts that use the cars air vent as the mounting point… I think of cheap mounts that rattle, vibrate, and often fall off. Most of the vent mounts suck… bad. I was hoping for something different with the KENU Airframe Portable Car Mount ($24.95). Lucky for me, the KENU […]
BioCasa 82 Is Europe’s First LEED Platinum Home
LEED Platinum homes are still pretty rare as the certification is a tough one to achieve. , The home has to be incredibly efficient and energy friendly. , The BioCasa 82 is Europe’s first LEED Platinum home. , The BioCasa 82 looks small in the picture but it has over 5,000 sqft. , The home was designed by Rosario […]
Google Chromecast Rickrolling Fun
This is a clever hack that exploits a Google bug in Chromecast and allows the Chromecast to be hijacked. , By “hijacked” I mean you can take control of the Chromecast dongle and play whatever movie/video you want on your neighbors TV. Fun right? , Read on for more details of the RickMote Controller for Chromecast hacking.
Gibbs Quad Ski Amphibious ATV
I want! We originally saw the Quad Ski in 2010 but it was still not in production. Looks like things have changed. You can now buy a Gibbs Quad Ski ($40,000) if you have that kind of money to throw around. The Quad Ski will do 45mph on land and/or water. The Quad Ski is […]
The Elephant Steady Is A iPhone Video Stabilizer
Another day, another stabilized video option for your iPhone. There are passive stabilizers that use balanced weighting, 3-axis stabilizers that use brushless motors, and now an iPhone stabilizer that uses the phones gyro to stay level. This stabilizer which currently lives on KickStarter is from a Japanese company, Adplus, and is named the Elephant Steady. […]
Microsoft to Cut 18,000 Jobs By Next Year
The rumored layoffs from Microsoft are finally becoming a reality. A big reality. Microsoft will be reducing its workforce by about 18,000 employees, 12,500 of which will come from the Nokia acquisition. This bad news came from a company memo from Satya Nadella, Microsofts CEO. The layoffs are said to be announced to the unlucky […]
Nanoleaf Bloom LED Lightbulb That Dims Without A Dimmer
There is little, doubt that LED lightbulbs are going to replace just about every light source in our future. It is already happening in the home and vehicles of today. LED’s, are bright, and getting brighter, and use significantly less power than traditional incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. They work in rough environments, are energy efficient, are easy […]