So when we think outdoors we don’t really think “connected” mostly because outside is where we go when we want to break away from all the trappings of modern society. But just in case you’re wanting to get off grid without going too far off grid, check out the BioLight BaseLantern, the flat pack lantern that you can connect to with Bluetooth.
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Plugfones – block out sound without blocking your music
There are some jobs that require protective ear wear but even at those jobs, sometimes you would still like to hear your music. The Plugfones will protect your hearing while still letting you listen to your chosen sounds.
Read MoreMouse Pad Arm-stand Desk Extender – turn a chair into a suitable workstation with this attachment
So picture this, you’ve settled into a chair and you’re ready to get down to some serious laptop use. The only problem is you hate using the trackpad and there’s nowhere for you to put your mouse. Fret no more, you can create a space with the Mouse Pad Arm-stand Desk Extender, the chair add-on for mouse usage.
Read MoreLong Ambients – free music from Moby to help you relax
Mondays are hard. Well not if you’re stateside today, if you don’t work retail, you’re probably off. If you really want to chill out, then Moby wants to help you do it with a couple of hours of free ambient music for your chillaxing pleasure titled Long Ambients.
Read MoreInternet Health Test – is your ISP on the up and up?
We all use the internet. You’re using it right now to read this (thanks for reading!) and it’s a fair bet that nothing annoys you more than when your internet drops to those 1990 speeds. Sometimes it’s just a bad signal but maybe it’s not? Maybe your ISP is up to some funny business. Check out the Internet Health Test to make sure you’re getting all the speed you’ve paid for.
Read MoreGroundFridge – just like a root cellar but way less creepy
Before we had the modern convenience of a refrigerator, people had to find other ways to keep their perishables from, well perishing. Humans figured out pretty quickly that it was always cooler below ground and food would last longer. If you want to use that same system to store your food but with a more modern appeal, check out the GroundFridge, a new take on root cellars.
Read MoreLayla Headphones – listen to your music in style, really!
Cool headphones make you look cool, like you’re an actual DJ instead of just some person on the bus streaming music through Pandora (or Spotify if that’s your thing). Nobody has to know that, though. If you want to look awesome when you listen to your music (or podcasts) check out the Layla Headphones, the headphones that are as stylish as you.
Read MoreQuickstitch – online tailoring services, clothing repair without the trip to the seamstress
Knowing how to properly tailor and mend your own clothing will save you money in the long run. It’s a life skill. If you’re terrible with a needle and thread, then don’t worry, there’s help for you and you don’t have to actually interact with anyone face to face for it. Quickstitch is the website focused on clothing alterations and repairs.
Read MoreWithings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor – keep up with your BP even at home
When you’re stressed, your blood pressure goes up. This is bad if it’s a constant thing so it’s a good idea to keep a handle on it. Of course, you can’t really tell what your blood pressure is doing in most cases without a trip to the doctor. If you want to keep track of it at home, check out the Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor.
Read MoreDietBet – put money down on weight loss
If you’re trying to lose weight you might have better results if you try with friends. Going on a diet isn’t for everyone but if it’s still something that you want to pursue, check out DietBet, the website that pays you to lose weight (sort of).
Read MoreZ.A.P.S. Gear Survival Grenade – the one time use survival bomb
All in one survival products are cool. After all, you don’t know when the apocalypse is just going to happen. The Z.A.P.S Gear Survival Grenade gives you just about everything you need to make it out of the woods in one cool handheld.
Read MoreMonster Go DJ – all you need to spin, right in your pocket
Usually when people decide to share their musical stylings with people on the go, it’s a dude with a guitar. Be better than that actually get the party started with the Monster Go-DJ, the totally portable all in one mini studio that fits in your pocket.
Read MoreI-1 Camera – a seriously improved instant camera for photography lovers
Instant cameras were the THING to have back in like the 80s. Now, not so much of a thing because you can see every picture you take as soon as you snap it with your digital. Still, there’s something about the original instant cameras that’s very compelling. The I-1 Camera is the camera that combines best of the digital and instant worlds.
Read MoreSofia Lap Desk – work in bed, be comfortable
Everything is better in bed. Well, not everything but a lot of things. Breakfast, a movie, reading a book, work. Those sorts of things are greatly improved by being totally comfortable. The Sofia Lap Desk is the lap desk that wants to make sure you can work long into the night, without leaving your comfy spot.
Read MoreNextdoor – meet your neighbors without actually meeting your neighbors
If you live around other people, either urban or suburban, chances are, you live in a neighborhood and there are small things that happen hyper-locally that aren’t reflected in your daily social media newsfeeds. If you don’t want to add all your neighbors to your Facebook but you do want to stay abreast of the local going-ons, check out Nextdoor, the social network for your neighborhood.
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