20, Aug 2010
Master Lock Speed Dial

Master Lock reinvented the keyless lock with a gesture-based dial lock.  Instead of the traditional combination lock with a bunch of numbers, this Master Lock uses a rocker for up/down/left/right directional unlocking.  And they are cheap, less than $8 here. 2-Inch, 51-mm wide metal body can be opened one-handed without…

19, Aug 2010
iPhone Spy Stick Helps Steal iPhone Data

This little spy gadget looks like a normal usb memory stick, but it is sooo much more.  Plug the iPhone Spy Stick (love the not so discreet labeling) in to your windows PC while an iPhone is also plugged in and copy away. The iPhone Spy Stick by Brickhouse Security…

19, Aug 2010
Switch Modular Pocket Knife

The Switch Modular Pocket Knife (made by Quirky) is similar to a Swiss Army Knife in that you can have just about any tool you want stuffed in to your pocket.  The major difference is that you can pick and choose which tools you will be carrying on any given…

18, Aug 2010
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

Microsoft hasn't officially mentioned this mouse, so it isn't "real" yet, ha.  The picture above is rumored to be the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse which arches its back for mousing, but lays flat for transport.  The mouse sports touch scrolling, 2.4GTHz nano transceiver, and battery indicator.  Expect to see this…

18, Aug 2010
Nokero Solar Light Bulb

Pretty slick idea that is perfect for camping, third world countries, or backyard mood lighting.  The Nokero Solar Light Bulb has four solar panels, a rechargeable (replaceable) battery, and five LED Lights.  A typical day's charge should provide over two hours of light. 1 NOKERO BULB: $15.00ea + Shipping 3…

18, Aug 2010
iPhone 4 Sticker Makes It Look Like Famous People Are Calling You

For $10 you can put a sticker on your iPhone 4 that makes it look Bill Clinton (spelled Cliton in their picture), Einstein, Obama, etc, are calling you.  The sticker goes on the back of the iPhone making it look like the front of the iPhone.  Confusing isn't it.  Either…

17, Aug 2010
BellyBuds, Music For Pregnant Ladies Bellies

Some have believed that playing music (be selective here) for unborn babies has some sort of benefits.  I know nothing about this so won't pretend to, but if you believe this type of thing, then check out the BellyBuds Pregnancy Bellyphones. Play music to your baby in utero! Plugs into…

17, Aug 2010
Time To Downsize? $2,500 HabiHut

Tough times call for tough measures.  An acquaintance of mine is moving in to his mom's backyard and setting up a Habihut.  Sad and mostly funny.  Never heard of this inexpensive relief housing before, but the thought of one in a backyard is awesome.  I hope he got the toilet…

17, Aug 2010
Belkin Conserve Insight

I am a big fan of the entire Belkin Conserve product line.  They have smart energy saving power strip (F7C007q) that turns off devices at the power source when not in use and a conserve socket (F7C009q) that turns off power after a set timer expires.  Belkin's latest, the Belkin…

16, Aug 2010
Panasonic Viera GT25 TV’s Do 2D-To-3D Conversion

Call me a skeptic, but I wonder if 3D TV's will ever really make it to mainstream adoption.  I struggle with the idea of people wearing 3D glasses to watch TV.  With that said I think 3D is awesome, just can't get past the glasses (active shutter 3D glasses in…