Do you remember learning that you can tell the age of a tree by looking at its rings? Tree rings tell us so much – what the climate was during certain periods of its growth, as well as other circumstances it experienced during the tree’s lifetime. But now a German engineer / artist has created a record player that captures the “music” of the trees. This unusual device “translates” the texture and color variations of a cross-section of a tree…
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Star Trek: Bluetooth Communicator – the coolest handsfree you will ever own [Review]
Must. Resist. Too. Many. Shatner. Jokes. OK, that out of the way, we’re about to boldly go where no-one (or maybe a few) have gone, and explore the outer limits of the … how can there be so much fun in one stupid product review? So we’ve got our hands on one of the iconic symbols of the past hundred years. Yes we’re talking about a Star Trek Bluetooth Communicator thingy. Not a toy, but a fully functioning voice activated…
Read MoreiRestore Laser Hair Growth System – saving your hair will put a hurting on your wallet
Losing one’s hair can be stressful. Being bald doesn’t have any effect on one’s health but having a full head of hair can make you feel better about yourself. If your scalp is showing way more skin than you would like, check out the iRestore Laser Hair Growth System, the device that uses lasers to regrow your hair.
Read MoreSmartCharge LED Light Bulb – keep the lights on when the power goes out
Power outages are not the greatest things. There’s nothing worse than being trapped in the dark with nothing to do except hunt for a flashlight and batteries that work. Now you can make that eventual annoyance less annoying with the SmartCharge LED Light Bulb, the bulb that stays lit, even when the power goes out.
Read MoreFlavor Enhancing Coffee Extractor – make better coffee with this cold brew system
Do you really like coffee? Do you know that under that bitter bite there’s a rich and full flavor? Well, if you want to pull out more of the goodness of your coffee with less bitter, check out the Flavor Enhancing Coffee Extractor, the system that pulls the good stuff from that cup of joe.
Read MoreKaboost – give little people a (chair) leg up
Remember when you were little and you had to sit on like 5 phonebooks to have dinner with your family once you were out of the highchair? What do kids do now that phonebooks are a thing of the past? Well, one option is the Kaboost, a set of lifters that raises normal chairs so little people can sit at the big table.
Read MoreHero – let this machine keep track of your meds for you
Remembering to take your medication can be a struggle for many people, especially when they have a lot of pills that need taking. Thanks to technology, there’s a way to automate this process. Hero is the smart pill manager and dispenser.
Read MoreSuperMeat – all of the same great flavor, none of the negative side effects
Meat is murder! And also super tasty. Still, if you have an ethical problem with eating animals but still can’t seem to help yourself, your days of struggle may be over. SuperMeat is a meat growing system that doesn’t involve growing any animals.
Read MoreNick Box – the retro lover’s subscription box
Are you a 90s kid for life? Still love Rugrats, Ren and Stimpy, Doug, and AHHH! Real Monsters? Well, then this is the subscription box for you. Forgot makeup, projects, and snacks, the Nick Box will serve you up retro goodness from Nickelodeon every three months.
Read MorePokeVision – find out where the good Pokemon are going to be before leaving your house
Are you playing Pokemon Go? I hope you’re having lots of fun trying to catch ‘em all! If you don’t want to just wander aimlessly around your neighborhood though, check out PokeVision, the map that lets you know where the Pokemon are spawning.
Read MoreBissell Steam Shot Hard Surface Cleaner – get rid of hard to reach grime
In fantasy novels, steam can help run a city. In the real world, steam can help you get that nasty stain out of your grout and have a nicer home, which all though not as exciting, is still pretty handy. The Bissell Steam Shot Hard Surface Cleaner will help you get a handle on your household chores, even if it doesn’t lead to a whimsical adventure.
Read MoreMore United – crowdfund your next political pick
Crowdfunding has really swept the world as a means to get things done. Got a weird art project or a game? Let people back you to reach your dreams. Need money for an unexpected medical expense or school function? There are people who are just waiting to help you out with that. More United is the website that wants to make crowdfunding political.
Read MoreSlice – get a handle on your online shopping profile
Online shopping is becoming more and more convenient. Better prices, hours that fit your schedule, and the ability to have commonly used products set on auto really make it a more convenient option for a lot of people. Slice is the app that helps you keep track of all the things you buy online in one easy place.
Read MoreMycoTechnology – don’t add sugar, block bitter instead
Too much sugar is a bad thing but everyone is pretty well in agreement that sugar makes food taste better. Which is why it’s such a bummer to have to cut it out. We try to make do with artificial sweeteners but there’s no substitute for the real thing. MycoTechnology realized that and took a different approach. Instead of trying to copy sweet, they decided to block bitter.
Read MoreZType – learn to type, save the universe
Typing is an important skill to have. Even if you don’t sit behind a desk, knowing how to type well will open up doors of effortless communication for you. Most “learn to type” programs are boring or geared towards children. ZType is not either of those things. This Space Invaders typing game will make you obsessed with increasing your speed.
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