We usually like to keep it lighthearted around these parts but there’s a pretty heavy rumor going around right now. You’ve likely heard of the Blue Whale game, the app that’s driving teens to suicide. The good news is that it’s probably not real, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about it.
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ThriftBooks – discover the joy of reading a paperback again
E-books and readers have made keeping a large library really easy however, there’s still something amazing about physical books. If you have a craving for reading material made from dead trees, check out ThriftBooks, the website that gives books a second life.
Read MoreKnops – turn off the sound of the world with this wearable
Headphones do a pretty good job of keeping out unwanted noise but sometimes you have to be able to hear. Your need to hear doesn’t stop sound from becoming overwhelming however. If you’ve ever wanted to turn the volume down on the world, the Knops will let you do it.
Read MoreQuick Vent Safe with RFID – access your secret valuables with a wave of a card
Most of us probably don’t have a panic room built into our home because we’re not in the class of people who may get kidnapped but that doesn’t mean that we don’t have things that we need to keep secure and hidden. The Quick Vent Safe with RFID is a clever way to hide your valuables.
Read MoreSunrise Pillow – wake with the power of sun, sort of
Most of us probably wake up to the beeping of an alarm clock if we aren’t lucky enough to have fallen into some sort of natural sleep/wake patterns. The Sunrise Pillow wants to make waking up more natural by supplying you with a fake, pillow-based sunrise.
Read MoreBeatBuddy – no drummer, no problem
So you’re an musician starting a one man band. Only problem is, your music has no beat. You need a drummer! But if you put an ad out on Craigslist, you’ll be more than one man. Don’t worry, there’s a gadget for this. BeatBuddy is here to be your drumming backup.
Read MoreQwerkywriter – the vintage keyboard for your tablet needs
If you’ve been following along, then you’ve probably noticed I’ve got a thing for vintage looking keyboards. Something about the click-clack sounds and the round keys just makes it seem like you’re really doing something. The Qwerkywriter is the vintage keyboard for modern times that started it all.
Read MoreGoldenEye Replica Watch – it doesn’t pause the game but it sure looks cool
I know we all have smart phones, tablets, and computers that help us keep track of the time as we go throughout our daily lives but watches are still a solid fashion statement and haven’t stopped being useful just because they’re not as popular. If you happen to also be a GoldenEye fan, check out this replica watch.
Read MoreJelly Cylinder Nano – the easier way to keep jellyfish as pets
Jellyfish aquariums are way cooler than normal saltwater aquariums. The problem with them is that all that cool comes with a higher level of care. Saltwater fish are already hard to take care of, jellyfish are next level difficult. The Jelly Cylinder Nano makes caring for this fragile pet easy.
Read MoreYellow – the puzzler that changes every level
Puzzle games are a lot of fun but they can get a bit repetitive. I mean, match three, connect dots, whatever, it is that you’re doing, you can only do so much before it’s the same old, same old. Yellow is the puzzle game that fights boring by changing every level.
Read MoreEvolution Brush – stop using your hands and apply shave cream the right way
Whenever you watch old time shaving movies, the barber always lathers up with a brush. Turns out this is for a good reason and we’ve all been shaving wrong. The Evolution Brush is the shave can attachment that will help us all get better shaves.
Read MoreMovie Pal – agree on a movie without any discussion
It has been over a century since the invention of the movie and yet, it still remains one of the most fun things to do with a group of people. Probably because it allows you to be with people without actually having to socialize with said people. Anyway, if you want to find a film no one in your friends group has seen, check out Movie Pal, the app that finds movies for you.
Read MoreVegTrug – a raised garden bed for small living spaces
Growing your own food or composting are two easy ways to live a more sustainable life. If you happen to live in an urban environment, the space to do these things can become a problem. If you want to grow but don’t have a garden, the VegTrug can give you a space to plant your future dinners.
Read MoreRocketbook Wave – check out this cool microwavable notebook
We talked about the Rocketbook Wave back when it was a Kickstarter dream and we’re revisiting it today because it’s made out into the real world and now it’s something you can buy from Amazon (with that sweet Prime shipping). Check out the reusable notebook that lets you save things to the cloud.
Read MoreNixie Chessboard – check out this cool take on the classic game
Nixie tubes went out of fashion for a variety of very good reasons. Two are probably at the top of that list. One, they break easily and two, they’re prone to general failures. Still they look awesome which is why we are in love with the Nixie Chessboard.
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