Cats enjoy three things. Eating. Sleeping. Destroying everything you love. They are, in addition, very fond of string. Give a cat a piece of string and he’s entertained for a while, give him the Petsafe Frolicat Flick Automatic Cat Teaser Toy and he’s almost certainly going to be entertained for life. Or at least until the battery dies.
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Info: Donyae’s love for technology is based on a need to survive our future robotic overlords. Know thy enemy as you know yourself. But since even odds are on the zombie future, she has also learned how to prepare squirrel. You can find her on Facebook until the robots - or zombies - rise up.
Rockabilly Mic Speaker – you’ll be jumping, jiving, shaking, and wailing in no time
I listen to music on my phone all the time. Cleaning, painting, whatever, music is the soundtrack of my life. Usually I just drop my phone in a bowl as recommended by the school of life hacks, but the Rockabilly Mic Speaker actually makes me want to throw on my best and rock out.
Read MoreView Quest Retro Radio – retro style, modern tunes
I don’t own any Apple products and mostly I’m more than fine with that, but every now and then I see something that makes me cry because I didn’t buy an iPhone. The View Quest Retro Radio is one such product.
Read MoreFun LED Waterfall Single Handle Bathroom Faucet – visual cues can keep you safe from burns
Water is such a vital part of everyday life. How much time do we spend brushing teeth, washing hands or cleaning the cat? Sadly we mostly take this flow for granted, but with the Fun LED Waterfall Single Handle Bathroom Faucet you can turn your morning routine into a zen experience with your own private light show.
Read MoreSmart AirDesk Laptop Table – keep your laptop cool the low tech way
After about an hour of use, my laptop feels like the inside of the Mordor volcano on my thighs. So you can imagine how ridiculously hot it gets after a binge Lost watching marathon. My video card melts. It’s a problem. Since not watching every season straight through until I pass out is not an option, the Smart Airdesk Laptop Table is my only hope.
Read MoreAmpoids Portable Amp and Speaker – curiously strong sound
I have seen a lot of things created from an Altoids tin. First aid kits, bug out kits, emergency get away kits, there’s clearly some sort of a kit meme with this little box. But this project takes the cake. The Ampoids Portable Amp and Speaker is handmade with love from an Altoids tin.
Read MoreKirkkerland USB Spaceman Light – a little buddy to hold back the darkness
When it’s late and you’re alone in front of your computer, it can seem like you’re alone in the universe. Just you, the world of Tumblr and the wired system that connects you to it. The Kikkerland USB Spaceman Light is the IRL representation of your existential crisis.
Read MoreThe KeySmart 2.0 – instantly fix the stabby jangly key mess in your pocket
Keys are very weird. Really, I should only have two on my ring, since I only have one front door and the single car. But instead I have like 15 keys on my key-chain. I don’t know what they’re for but I’m afraid to get rid of them, just in case I lock myself out of my old forgotten time vector continuum machine one night. The problem is all these keys are a stabby, bulky, jangly hazard in my bag….
Read MoreThe Barisieur – let the sweet smell of fresh coffee help you rise and shine
Mornings are the worst thing to happen to anyone. Waking up is honestly the hardest part of every day, and let’s not even talk about Monday, OK? This alarm clock is on a mission to make that daily struggle just a little bit better with the soothing scent of coffee. Though not on the market yet, you’re going to want to keep an eye on the Barisieur to make sure you get yours “bright and early”.
Read MoreCABEAU Memory Foam Evolution Pillow – the ultimate travel pillow for some ‘sound’ sleep
Traveling is the best. Sleeping while traveling, unless it’s in an actual sleeper car, can be the absolute worse. Uncomfortable positions and loud neighbors can make catching a few winks impossible, but with the CABEAU Memory Foam Evolution Pillow, your dreams can become reality, err, your reality dreams?
Read MoreCrazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty – magnets plus putty becomes strangely attractive
This is not for children. Let’s get that right out of the way now. This is serious silly putty for serious adults. That being said, Crazy Aarons Thinking Putty might be the special time waster that you’ve been looking for.
Read MoreKolibree Toothbrush – throw a high tech dashboard at your cavities, and smile
Dental hygiene is so important. A healthy smile is one of the most important things someone can do for themselves, especially since your mouth is a gateway to the rest of your body. If you don’t treat it properly, it can have disastrous effects on your overall health. Consider that your PSA for today. The Kolibree Toothbrush is a sonic brush that not only cleans, but also tracks your cleaning.
Read MoreZapi LUXE Toothbrush Sanitizer – cleaning your brush after it cleans your mouth
When I was in high school I read this article that said that when you flush your toilet that the germs can shoot up to 2 feet into the air in the form of toilet water spray. It then elaborated on the idea that all of your toothbrushes are covered with microscopic toilet water germs. Ewww! The Zapi LUXE Toothbrush Sanitizer is here to clean your brushes.
Read MoreCompanion Owls Headphone Splitter – share music not ear wax
Remember splitting your earbuds with someone special so that they could hear the song that was oh so meaningful to you, and explained your entire life? How about if you would still like to do that but maybe your personal space is a little more precious nowadays? That’s where the Companion Owls Headphone Splitter comes in.
Read MoreDSLRPros 3-Axis Smartphone Stabilizer – make like Steven Spielberg with your smartphone camera
If you’ve ever tried to grab some cool video with your smartphone while on the move, you’ll know just how frustrating it can be making everything look smooth. When you walk the camera judders and don’t even talk about trying to pan around an object or person without those horrible wobblies. But now there’s a new tech which can help you look as smooth as Spielberg, just without the Oscars.
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