I hate cold feet. They’re terrible. So slipping into something nice and warm when the air is chilly is like the ultimate feel good moment. Imagine if you could microwave your cozy slippers for that added bit of warmth. The Cozy Body Boots are the 100% microwavable slippers.
Read MoreMonthly Archives: December 2016
Your Solar USB Kit – gets your hand dirty with this clean energy kit
Solar energy is getting a lot of love lately which is great! This sustainable energy option is just one more way we’re making the earth a better place for tomorrow. If you’ve ever wanted to get down and dirty with this, Your Solar USB Kit is the hands-on way to learn more about solar energy.
Read MoreTrusted Contacts – know where the people you love are
When disaster hits, our first impulse is to contact loved ones. This can be cumbersome if you have to call people who refuse to sign up for social media. With Trusted Contacts, you can let everyone close to you know where you are with the tap of a screen.
Read MorePopSockets – the handy kickstand for your mobile device
Since we use our phones for so much, it would be great if they came with a kickstand to hold them up but they don’t. PopSockets are the stick on stands for your all your smartphone or tablet needs.
Read MoreSmartphone Magnifier – turn your flashy phone into a retro boobtube
You watch videos on your phone. I watch videos on my phone. Everyone does this. The small screen of the smartphone isn’t the greatest viewing option however. Why not turn your phone into a tiny TV instead? The Smartphone Magnifier Is the little box that turns your flashy pocket computer into a tiny retro TV.
Read MoreEarly Bird Books – the mailing list for readers who love deals
Since the advent of e-books, being a voracious reader has gotten a lot easier on the back. Now you can carry hundreds of books with you on one device and never have to worry about being without reading material ever again. Early Bird Books is the mailing list that gives you the low down on what’s on sale so you always have something new to read.
Read MoreNanoleaf Aurora – puzzle piece smart lighting for all your design needs
Your IKEA furniture is plain but add some cool lighting and suddenly that dresser with the name you can’t pronounce becomes the background to a futuristic cyber story. Lighting is so important for setting the mood of a design and the Nanoleaf Aurora is the perfect modular lighting for the future.
Read MoreThinkway Touch Mini PC – Windows 10 never looked so cute
It’s always nice to see folks thinking outside of the box, and this Thinkway Touch Mini PC [translate] is certainly different. This is basically what you get when you cross an 8.9 inch touchscreen with a slightly deranged PC designer living in a dungeon. But it’s cute.
Read MoreWolverine 8mm Movie To Digital Converter – don’t lose all that priceless footage in the attic
Rumor has it that if you laid all the old 8mm film footage that is lying around in people’s attics and basements end to end, it would stretch from here all the way round my Aunt Fran’s backyard. Or something. In other words there’s still a lot of important history locked up in dark cupboards across the world. Now you can unlock it.
Read MoreKids Personal Transporter – Healthy exercise? That’s for wimps right?
So back in the day there were these things called playgrounds. And a certain class of human called kids. And these ‘kids’ used to employ some thin things called ‘legs’ to do something called ‘running around’ as a form of outdoor entertainment. But that was then. Now, we’re in a whole new era. Right?
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 MoreSmart Charging Stand – plug all your devices into this low-key station
Our technology is moving in a mobile direction and it’s unlikely that it will change course. To that end, you’re probably finding that you need more than one charger for all your most used mobile devices. The Smart Charging Stand is the attractive mobile charging stand that’s good for all your devices.
Read MoreTimelapse – watch 30 years of Earth changing in less than 30 seconds
The world has changed drastically in the last 30 years but these subtle changes aren’t very noticeable when you live with them every single day. With Timelapse, part of Google’s Earth Engine, you can see how the world has changed from the 80s till today.
Read MoreVixole – a customizable “smart” sneaker
Fashion and sneakers have been a bonded pair for a while. But customizing a super cool shoe for yourself ? Definitely a cool idea. Vixole is the first customizable “smart” sneaker. Launched on Indegogo, it’s clearly a winner, standing at 516% of it’s intended goal with some time yet to go. These amazingly innovative sneakers have a built-in flexible monochrome LED display on the back of each shoe. Personalize your sneakers by choosing from choices and photos you upload from…
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.
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