We talk a lot about printers with unexpected or new features but you know what? We still need desktop printers and even though being able to print out photos is nice, we still have to print out documents! The new Expression Premium XP-640 is the compact desktop printer that takes care of all your printing needs without taking up too much space.
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Mushroom Lamp – get more “natural” lighting
We’re losing touch with the natural world and if you live in an urban area, you might go weeks without seeing more than a patch of dusty grass and a tree struggling to grow in its too small concrete plot. If you can’t make a trip to the forest, remind yourself that there is a world full of life beyond the concrete with the Mushroom Lamp.
Read MoreSanDisk 1 Terabyte SD Card – in the future our cameras will hold more than laptops
It’s always really funny to see a side by side photo comparison for how our technology has changed. Like a shot of a stack of floppy disks vs one SD card. Well, tomorrow’s photo comparison might be your laptop next to one SD card. SanDisk has just announced it’s 1 Terabyte SD Card.
Read MoreRechargeable Bug Vacuum – take care of pests without getting too close
Bugs are a useful part of the natural world but they don’t belong in our homes. Ever, at all. If you aren’t a fan of creepy crawlies but don’t want to kill anything, the Rechargeable Bug Vacuum can help you relocate them without having to touch them.
Read MoreFibonacci Clock – is it a clock or an art piece?
We don’t really need to keep clocks on the wall to tell time any more thanks to smartphones and computers. That doesn’t mean we stop hanging clocks, it just means we’re free to make them into things of beauty. Whether you’re a math super freak or a true blue art lover, the Fibonacci Clock is the clock for you.
Read MoreKahn Academy – do your practice questions anywhere
We talked about the Kahn Academy app before. The website has been around for ages and is one of the most recommended free learning resources on the web. They have a variety of lesson subjects available but they are best known for their in-depth math and programming courses. Now you can work through practice questions right from the app, a real step in making this resource truly mobile.
Read MoreFling-Ama-String – keep your cat entertained for hours
Cats don’t need fancy toys. They like string. It’s what they’re into. More specifically, chasing strings. Those strings that hang down from wands? You can entertain your pet for hours with that but your arm will probably get tired. Give your arm a rest, install a Fling-Ama-String and let your kitty play for hours.
Read MoreNaturezap – kill weeds with the power of light
Getting rid of weeds can be a very annoying process. Either you pull them, spend hours in the heat wacking them, or drown your lawn in poison. If none of these options appeal to you, try the Naturezap, the wand that kills weeds with the power of light.
Read MoreLiftonDuo Home Lift – Dr. Who or Star Trek? You be the judge of this home elevator
We’ve been installing lifts in homes since forever because people pretty quickly figured out that stairs were the worst. If you’re looking for a stylish and futuristic way to get from your first floor to your second, check out the LiftonDuo Home Lift, a personal lift for your home.
Read MoreBell Jar Light – a better way to display your collections
Are you a collector of smaller items? Do you ever have trouble deciding how to display that small action figure, limited edition Dr. Who statue or other, less geeky item in your home so that it’s obvious to everyone who walks in how special it is? Check out the Bell Jar Light, the perfect stage for your small valuables.
Read MoreUnicoo – get a better bed work space
Smaller living makes sense for a lot of people which means that you have to be creative with your space. The Unicoo is an overbed table that lets you turn your sleeping space into a functional workspace.
Read MoreITS Entry Card – get out of sticky situations quick with this discreet lock pick set
In every spy movie, there’s that moment when they jimmy a locked door open with a credit card. Now you can take your skills of bypassing locked entryways to the next level with the ITS Entry Card, the credit card that’s a snap out lock pick set.
Read MoreQuartz Model Tiny House – download these free plans for your own tiny home
Most people don’t build their own homes because it’s a very involved process that calls for specialty skills but given some good instructions to follow, most people could probably put together a playhouse. With a little more confidence and the instructions, most people could probably even put together their own tiny home. Ana White has provided some in-depth plans for the Quartz Model of her tiny house that let you do just that.
Read MoreShredscor – these scissors turn sensitive documents into confetti
Even though we’ve moved into a digital age, there are still lots of documents that only come in paper form. Some of these have sensitive information on them and can’t be tossed in the bin. Well, you can just toss them if you want your identity stolen. If you don’t want to invest in a shredder, Shredscor are the scissors that do the same job.
Read MoreFidget Cube – keep your hands busy, no pen required
Some people can sit still for hours. Most people, however, can’t. If whatever you’re supposed to be focusing on is boring, chances are, you’re going to fidget. And when you fidget, you get annoying to your neighbors. The Fidget Cube is a small toy that you can keep with you to help with your fidgeting.
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