Retro gaming is gaining in popularity. Maybe it’s just nostalgia, maybe it’s the simplicity of the games themselves, I don’t know. Whatever it is though, it’s making a comeback. The RetroEngine Sigma hopes to hop onto that trend and bonus, it will also act as a living room computer for you.
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Custom Headphones Stand – the headphone stand with your name on it
If you’re not a music uber-fan or hardcore gamer then headphones are probably just, well, headphones to you. However, headphones for audiophiles and gamers alike can become very expensive and important parts of their hobby. Why not give them an awesome place to store them with the Custom Headphone Stand, the stand with their name on it.
Read MoreCell Phone Lock Up – put your smartphone in a time out
It’s time we all admitted it, most of us spend too much time on our cell phones. It’s not our fault that mobile games are more interesting than most people’s idle chit chat but maybe we need to force ourselves to take a break. The Cell Phone Lock Up is the prison solution to your cell addiction.
Read MoreWorld’s Largest Kit Cat Clock – for when you need your kitsch extra big
Even if you don’t like cats, you’re likely familiar with the iconic Kit Cat Clock. This black and white kitty has been gracing kitchens with its kitsch since the 1930s. Now you can get the World’s Largest Kit Cat Clock in case the standard size wasn’t enough.
Read MoreDicecal – roll intuitive for the next year
The year is winding down which means many things but the thing we’re going to talk about is calendar shopping season. As the last days of 2016 wind down (thank you) it’s time to buy a new calendar. If you’re looking for one that’s not at all a dumpster fire, check out the Dicecal, the 3D, 12 sided dice calendar of all your nerdy dreams.
Read MoreNyankei Speaking Cat Thermometer – this cute cat will give you the weather (in Japanese)
Most people get our weather from our phones or morning news which let’s be honest, is neither exciting or cute. We can do better. The Nyankei Speaking Cat Thermometer is a little cat that will tell you if you need a coat or not, provided you can speak Japanese.
Read MoreHeatVanish Pen – not so much erasing as burning your mistakes away
Pens are the superior writing instrument in almost every way. Their lines are darker, therefore more legible, they allow for more color variation, can be used for longer stretches of time and generally look more elegant. Pencils win when it comes to correction, you can’t erase pen. If you love writing with pen but hate committing to your mistakes, check out the HeatVanish Pen, the pen that “erases” with heat.
Read MoreNotafire – the smart smoke detector
A house fire can shatter your entire world in a matter of minutes. That’s why we’re so big having smoke detectors on every floor of your house. Notafire is a new smart smoke detector that will hopefully be able to learn the difference between a life-threatening blaze and your failures on the stovetop.
Read MoreGarment Deodorizer – freshen your suits without a trip to the dry cleaners
Depending on your wardrobe, dry cleaning can be costly and also a hassle. If you need a dry clean only garment wearable in a pinch, the Garment Deodorizer will freshen your clothes up quickly.
Read MoreTesla Solar Roofs – check out this super attractive solar roof tiles
The sun is a great big ball of energy that we can harness for our own needs which leads to a cleaner earth over all. Solar roofs have been around for a long time but Tesla’s new tiles promise to keep your home attractive and green, and all for less money.
Read MoreAquaFlame – add water for the perfect fake candle
Candles are awesome for mood but they are not great for safety reasons. I have at least three friends whose cats have set their tails on fire because they got too close. Also, cats are not great around open flame, make note. Anyway, the AquaFlame is the flame less candle that actually looks like a real candle.
Read MoreSunflower Home Awareness System – your eyes in the sky for home security
We’ve all had that moment where we’re sitting at home alone and we hear something outside. Sure it’s probably neighborhood cats but what if it isn’t? With the Sunflower Home Awareness System, you don’t have to risk your personal safety to make sure there isn’t a bear in your backyard, send a drone instead.
Read MoreBAAM – shoot that clog straight down the drain
Clogged sinks are gross. It’s great if you can clear it with Draino or just straight up lye but that’s not always the case. If feel like you’re pulling hairballs the size of rats out of the drain every few weeks, check out BAAM, the gadget that clears drains quick.
Read MoreTeasmade Alarm Clock – tea, first thing in the morning, literally!
There’s nothing like a hot beverage first thing in the morning to get you day started right. We’ve seen alarm clocks that make your morning cup of coffee but if you’re not such a coffee fan, there’s the Teasmade Alarm clock, the clock that will wake you up and serve you a nice cup of tea, first thing.
Read MoreRecycling Light – a new way to bring back old lightbulbs
LED light bulbs have taken over as the more common type of bulb in most homes and offices but these bulbs aren’t exactly everyone’s favorite. If you are a fan of the classic bulb type, then good news! New research has found a way to “recycle light” and make the classic bulbs more energy efficient than the LED ones.
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