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Gadgets August 31, 2011 posted by Scott

Wacom Inkling captures your ink sketches as vector images

I do a bit of drawing now and then, and I like to convert my doodles into a digital format. Usually what I do is draw the original sketch on…

diy August 31, 2011 posted by Scott

Build your own Whack-a-Mole LED game

When you were a kid, did you ever go to an arcade and play the Whack-a-Mole game? It was a challenging game of fast reflexes that pitted you against several…

Gadgets August 31, 2011 posted by Scott

Philips Sonicare AirFloss blasts away your leftover food particles

There are always going to be new, high-powered toothbrushes out there that promise you clean, white teeth. The one neglected form of dental care is using floss. We have all…

Gadgets August 31, 2011 posted by Scott

O Car iPhone Stereo Controller

There are a plethora of cars out there that have a fancy stereo that allows you to connect your phone. This allows you to access your entire music library without…

Freeware August 31, 2011 posted by Scott

FreeMake Audio Converter packs a lot of features

If you’ve had to work with audio files very often, you know how much of a pain it can be. Sure, it’s a piece of cake if everything is in…

Gadgets August 31, 2011 posted by Scott

Dust Extinguisher Mini Vacuum

Don’t you love those products that are made to look like a specific object, but actually do something completely different? If so, I’d say that this Dust Extinguisher Mini Vacuum…

Gadgets August 30, 2011 posted by Scott

4GB Underwater Scuba Mask Camera records your scuba diving adventures

If you have ever opened your eyes underwater, you have undoubtedly wanted to take photos there. It’s a completely different scene in the aquatic world, but most cameras are not…

but is it art? August 30, 2011 posted by Scott

Make your own RJ-45 keychain and key rack

Keychains are simple fashion accessories that I have never found a reason to buy. My keys sit in my pocket most of the time, and thus, a keychain would only…

but is it art? August 30, 2011 posted by Scott

Limited Edition Star Trek Klingon Monopoly

When you hear someone say �Limited Edition� you know that something must be pretty special. If you are a fan of both Star Trek and Monopoly, you may want to…

Gadgets August 30, 2011 posted by Scott

Octopus Stand holds your tablet, or whatever else you need it to

We sometimes don’t know where to put our iPad or book. You want to set it down, but there’s always that fear that you aren’t going to be able to…

Freeware August 30, 2011 posted by Scott

FreelyWheely is a place to find and give away free items

They say that the best things in life aren’t free, but once in a while you can find some pretty cool stuff that you don’t have to pay for. There’s…

Bizarre August 30, 2011 posted by Scott

iPhone SLR Mount turns your phone into an imitation DSLR

How many times have you tried to take a picture with your phone and thought �man, I wish I could use one of my really nice lenses for this shot�?…

but is it art? August 29, 2011 posted by Scott

MuteWatch alerts you with a silent alarm

I’ve never liked using the alarms on the various watches I’ve had over the years. They are always too loud with no volume controls, and I feel like an idiot…

diy August 29, 2011 posted by Scott

Build a $10 Mini Fume Extractor

When working on various projects around the house, you’ll undoubtedly run into the need to use a soldering iron at some point. That’s why last week we pointed you to…

Gadgets August 29, 2011 posted by Scott

LED Kitchen Scale is perfect for small spaces

If you have a tiny kitchen, but love to cook, I’m sure you are frustrated by how little you can have sitting on your counters. A kitchen scale can be…