4, Mar 2013
Amped Wireless PLA2 Power-Line Adapters

The short and sexy name for this product is – PLA2 Powerline Nano AV500 1-Port Network Adapter Kit.  Long story short this gadget allows you to forgo a long Ethernet cable and instead run your networking data over a standard power-line.  Nothing new there.  The cool part about this new…

26, Feb 2013
WFH Modular Shipping Container House

As you may have noticed, we like the idea of using old shipping containers for new purposes, mainly building homes.  Makes sense considering they show up on our shores full of Chinese trinkets and tend to be shipped back empty.  May as well keep some here and repurpose them. The…

26, Feb 2013
Hedgehog Toothpick Holder

What can I say?  This is exactly what it says it is, a Hedgehog Toothpick Holder.  This cute little hedgehog not only holds toothpicks but also has the ability to perch on the side of most bowls.  Perfect for olives, veggies, and other snacks.

21, Feb 2013
Police Using Electric Motorcycles?

Apparently police departments are flush with cash despite posturing about budget cuts and layoffs.  Oh the hypocrisy.  Lucky for them the general public is quick to forget yesterdays news. Now on to the exciting and obvious bits.  Zero Motorcycles is pushing their latest bike the Zero S to the local,…

21, Feb 2013
Vampliers

No doubt named after the blood sucking vampires, Vampliers also pack quite a bite.  These cool pliers are designed to remove nails or stripped/tamper-proof screws. The Vampliers have a jaws that are vertically and horizontally serrated for super gripping power.  Yours for about $35 here.

20, Feb 2013
myIDkey Biometric Password Storage USB Drive

After showing off their product online and at CES the makers of the myIDkey are looking for money to make the product a reality.  This blocky USB device has to potential to safely store your passwords. The myIDkey has a USB port, Bluetooth for mobile devices, storage for your passwords,…

20, Feb 2013
Where Do Meteorites Tend To Land? Check Out The Meteorite Heat Map.

Last weeks meteorite strike in Russia has some folks looking towards the sky.  Don't bother.  From the looks of Javier de la Torre's meteorite heat map we are all screwed.  The data was compiled from Meteoritical Society and shows every point where scientists have evidence of meteorite strikes.  All of…

20, Feb 2013
Death Wish Coffee

Not sure whether it is truly the "world's strongest coffee", but that is the claim that the folks at Death Wish Coffee are making.  The coffee bean that is used in Death Wish Coffee is about 200% stronger than your typical coffee bean. Oh yeah, the coffee is also organic,…

19, Feb 2013
Lunar Levers Are An Ultraportable Bicycle Tire Patch Kit

If you own a bicycle, and plan on riding it, you should have a good flat tire repair kit.  While you want good tools for changing a tire, size and weight are equally important. Lunar Levers ($5.01) are a good solution for packing on your next bike ride.  Lunar Levers…

19, Feb 2013
LifeStraw Portable Water Filter

Luckily water is relatively easy to find in most places.  Unfortunately, most water is not suitable for drinking.  In fact, less than 1-percent of the Earths water is drinkable.  In other words, don't drink from that river, stream, or rain barrel without some serious filtration.  Or a LifeStraw. The LifeStraw…