Devices that have more than one use are the best types. Why buy two things when you can buy just one? That’s why smartphones come bundled with so much stuff, it’s all about being useful. That’s the spirt of the Metal Desktop Clock Fan, it’s a fan, it’s a clock, it’s worth your time.
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VW Golf GTE Hybrid – part oil, part electric family machine [Review]
The march of the hybrid car continues as more and more manufacturers stake their eco claim by introducing vehicles powered by part fossil fuel and part electricity. The new VW Golf GTE is one such car, and it combines the typical practicality of a conventional Golf family car with the exotic performance and frugality of a hybrid. The result is rather pleasing. We tested one out for a period to see what it was like to live with.
Read MoreAwair – become more aware of your air
You can go for a pretty long time without food. Slightly less without clean water. You can’t survive long without air though and without clean air, health wise, things start to get really bad, really quick. With Awair you can monitor your indoor air to make sure what you breathe in is going to keep you healthy.
Read MoreTannus Tires – the bike tires that will never leave you flat
Biking is wonderful. Whether you ride for practical purposes or just to feel the wind in your hair (while possibly imagining you’re on a horse) it’s a good time. Getting a flat can ruin all of that. Check out Tannus Tires, the tires that will never go flat.
Read MoreMicrobot Push – the Koreans are about to launch micro robot button pushers. And so it goes…not with a bang, but with a whimper.
If, at any time in your fully engaged day, you have stopped to ask yourself exactly how far this ‘technology revolution’ will go, we suspect you’ll come to some conclusion based around a world populated with indolent humans being served by hordes of servile robots, catering to every whim. Until recently we may have scoffed at this idea, but it’s now looking more and more likely as time passes. Take for instance, this new Microbot Push product we’ve just encountered.
Read MoreUbi Touch Kit – the world is your touchscreen
Touch screens are the best screens which is why so much of tech has them these days. They’re so intuitive! Now you can turn any surface into a touchscreen with the Ubi Touch Kit.
Read MoreGenius – everything you ever wanted to know about your music [FREEWARE]
Have you ever tried to remember the lyrics to a song and just couldn’t quite remember them all? Or wondered what the heck the artist was talking about? Well you can check out Genius, the app that hooks up with all the musical knowledge you could ever need.
Read MoreNight Ops Can Cooler – upgrade your cozy from functional to battle ready
Drinks in cans are great. They’re sturdy and easy to carry around. They could be sturdier and easier to find in the dark though. If you’ve ever thought you could improve on the durability and usefulness of your can of cola, then the Night Ops Can Cooler is for you. The can cooler that makes your pop tactical gear.
Read MorePizza Box Oven – welcome to the tiny 10 minute pizza maker
Sometimes things are so obvious you wonder why it took so long to arrive. Like oven chips. So we’re amazed that this new fast cooking Pizza Box Oven is only arriving at the station now. Why couldn’t it have been there for us during exam finals? Sigh. Anyhoo, whatever the reason, it’s here now and bound to make a lot of people very happy.
Read MoreLekue Pasta Cooker – don’t wait on water to boil for spaghetti ever again
Pasta is delicious. Boiling water for pasta is annoying. Now you can skip the pot all together with the Lekue Pasta Cooker, the gadget that lets you cook pasta in your microwave all at once.
Read MoreNymi Band – use your heartbeat instead of a password
Fingerprints are used to identify individuals in a variety of situations. After all, everybody is unique with their own special biological mix up. What if you could use your uniqueness as an access tool with more than just your fingerprint? The Nymi is a band that will let you use your own electrocardiogram as a biometric identifier.
Read MoreListello Flat Tile – make your bathroom glow
It’s a proven fact that anything that glows in the dark is cool. This is fact. Add a touch of awesome to your walls when you turn off the light with Listello Flat Tile, the glow in the dark tiles for all your home needs.
Read MoreProject Sunroof – how much will solar power really save you?
Switching your home to solar power is a costly endeavor but you stand to save a lot from making the change. Not to mention how much better it is for the planet as a whole. Still, it would be terrible to spend all that money only to find out that you don’t actually get enough sun to make it worth it. Check out Project Sunroof, the new Google program that gives you the data on moving to solar power for…
Read MoreSensory Overload Alarm Clock – giving new meaning to rude awakening
Waking up gently makes for a better day but unfortunately, not everyone has time for a nice gentle rise from sleep. For the people who have things to do and a hard time getting out of bed, there’s the Sensory Overload Alarm Clock, the clock that will get you up and moving whether you want to or not.
Read MoreFREEDOM7 – keep sharks at bay with a little nose tickle
Sharks are beautiful creatures that you probably don’t want to end up on the wrong side of. The wrong side being the side with teeth. The easiest way to stay safe is to stay out of the ocean but if you love the water, then check out the FREEDOM7 from Shark Shield, the gadget that will keep sharks at bay while you enjoy the ocean.
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