19, Dec 2013
Smokio Smart eCigarette

No surprise that smoking cigarettes is bad for you.  I wouldn't say that smoking/vaporizing with an eCigarette is good for you, it is most likely better than the typical cigarette.  It has been interesting watching the eCigarette's grow in popularity as they involve and improve.  This latest hop in technology…

19, Dec 2013
Logitech Powershell Controller With Battery

It looks like the folks that released the Moga Ace Power Controller for the iPhone have some new competition.  This time from the Logitech Powershell Controller.  Just like the Moga Ace Power Controller, the Logitech Powershell Controller takes your iPhone and makes it more gaming friendly with a directional pad,…

19, Dec 2013
Pyle Health Announces New Bluetooth Smart Scale

Monitoring your health via body trackers and smart scales has become all the rage.  Many of these gadgets are great and continue to improve as the integrated apps evolve.  In other words, your purchase today will get better over time, in theory anyways.  The folks at Pyle Audio are throwing…

Grand Seiko SBGE009 Close Up
11, Dec 2013
Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Watch AKA The SBGE009

Many of the watch collector types out there,  at least in the USA, seem to stick to the “standard” brands.  Think Rolex, Omega, Breitling, etc…  Each brand has their signature models, design cues, and technology.  What one watch nerd likes about a watch might not appeal to you.  That is…

Divoom Bluetune Bean Review
11, Dec 2013
Divoom Bluetune-Bean Bluetooth Speaker Review

I use my iPhone to listen to my favorite old school jams 7-days a week, so a portable Bluetooth speaker is a must-have.  After a few years of using an older Kensington model, the battery life began to wane and the connection started to drop randomly, putting me in the…

10, Dec 2013
Ratio Eight Coffee Maker

While the Chemex and Sowden Oskar coffee gadgets are current favorites in my kitchen, the Ratio Eight Coffee Maker has me intrigued.  The Ratio Eight Coffee Machine wants to make the “right” brewing technique simple and automated.  Brewing properly is important to get the best out of your coffee beans. …

VanD Flashing iPhone Case
10, Dec 2013
VanD Flashing iPhone Case

Smartphone cases are all about protecting your phone… but they are also about a bit of individuality or flare (for you Office Space fans) if you will.  While exploring the electronics shops in Tokyo Japan I noticed these iPhone cases which are turbo charged in the “flare” department. The VanD…

6, Dec 2013
Japanese Smartphone Underwear

For the next few weeks I will be typing to your from Tokyo Japan.  In the spirit of this trip I thought I would start off with a strange one right outa Japan.  The Bandai Smartpants Smartphone Underwear.  Their slogan is "Protect the home button".  Oh boy.  Guess where you…

5, Dec 2013
Motoped = Part Mountain Bike / Part Motocross

I guess I am not the only one lusting over this type of a mountain bike/motocross combination.  This Motoped, DIY bike kit, is on KickStarter and has blown past its funding goal.  The cool part about the Motoped idea is that each builder (aka you) can take a different route. …

5, Dec 2013
Gentleman’s Bogota Lockpick

Whether you want to up your street cred with the spy nerds or simply have a habit of forgetting your house keys, the Gentleman’s Bogota Lock pick might be what you need.  The Gentleman’s Bogota Lockpicks are made of stainless steel and are just 3 1/2-inches long.  You can hide…