Light is cool. Not sunlight necessarily, especially with all that scary UV, but the decor lighting inside my house. Lamps are my favorite thing. I love the look of upcycled lamps but I never want to go through the process of making them. So it was nice to find the Satechi Touch USB LED Lamp which turns empty bottles to functional décor.
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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.
Ubooly Interactive Learning Toy – keeping little hands busy and phones safe
We talked about the Ubooly Interactive Learning Toy a couple of years ago but they’ve since made some neat improvements, the most important of which is the fact the product is now compatible with both IOS and Android devices. So now you can give your child the same kind of fun experience with this interactive plush, but using a low cost device as the core.
Read MoreKymera Magic Wand Remote Control – live out your magic fantasy one couch spell at a time
I love Harry Potter. I have no shame. But it doesn’t matter how much I wave a stick or how confidently I say “Leviosa” nothing happens. With the Kymera Magic Wand Remote Control, I can at least pretend to be a Hogwarts alumni as I control my TV.
Read MoreGoogle Cardboard VR Toolkit – the cheapest – and coolest – virtual reality kit for your phone you can buy
The Oculus Rift is the VR baby of the tech world but it’s not the only game out there. In fact, for a few bucks you can actually build your own. Sure it won’t be as sleek as the Oculus Rift but the Google Cardboard VR Toolkit will definitely take you less time to build, and you won’t need gazillions in venture capital and a buyout to make your eyes happy.
Read MoreDigital USB Polygraph (Lie Detector) Demo Kit – OK, who really ate the last cookie?
I used to watch a lot of daytime TV, and in every show there was always a lie detector test of some sort during the action. Always. It made me desperate to get one so I could find out who really ate the last of the ice cream, but the equipment on the shows were sort of unwieldy, and definitely didn’t match my dĂ©cor. So imagine my delight when I came across the small Digital USB Polygraph (Lie Detector) Demonstration…
Read MoreFakeTV – may save your real TV and other bits you value from going walkies
Usually the ‘as seen on TV’ set of products is full of a lot of nonsense that no one needs, but every so often a product arrives which actually seems to make a bit of sense. For instance this little light box may save a family losing all their valuables, and even save their lives.
Read MoreUSB Pollen Blocker – a New Line of Defense in the War Against Allergies
Spring in the air makes me miserable. Itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, sore throat, the whole nine yards. Lucky for me the boys at Thanko have devised a product to help combat this menace, the USB Pollen Blocker. Desperate times demand desperate measures, eh?
Read MoreFirst Light – the Steampunk Lamp with No Electricity Required
Lots of folk like the look of steampunk gear, and add vintage touches featuring cogs and gears to their homes at the drop of a hat, but First Light takes it the next level by being an actual clockwork, wind up lamp. This lamp may not be right for every home but it sure is a discussion piece.
Read MoreHeadFoams – The Last Headphones You’ll Have to Buy Your Tot
My kid wants to watch loud cartoons and play annoying apps, I want to read Science Fiction and be left alone. Here’s some headphones kid. Five minutes later, broken headphones. Happens all the time. So HeadFoams are just what the doctor – and my bank manager – ordered.
Read MoreUSB Thermoelectric Cooler and Warmer – Keeping a Cool One Handy at All Times
I can never finish a whole can of soda before it gets warm. I start and then, before I know it, it’s warm and tastes like syrup. So the tiny USB Thermoelectric Cooler and Warmer is a great solution for all my first world problems (or at least this one).
Read MoreSmart Cloud – turn your living room into a thunderstorm, without all that wet stuff
I love rainy days. Love them. Every time I have to leave my house on a rainy day, and forego listening to the sound it makes, I feel it was a day wasted. Now my dark and gloomy soul can have a thunderstorm (sans rain) whenever I want with the Smart Cloud.
Read MoreUCO Arka XP-E CREE 180-Lumen LED Flashlight Lantern – ultra bright light on demand
I just watched this freak-out video on YouTube and now I’m afraid of the dark. So the UCO Arka XP-E CREE 180-Lumen LED Flashlight Lantern and Portable Charging Station for USB Devices is looking pretty good right now. It’s probably not something which would be an impulse buy, it’s more likely an emergency necessity if hordes of zombies decided to work out on my front door.
Read MoreMicro OTG USB to USB Adapter – cute, functional and ever so slightly blue
The OTG Robot micro-USB to USB adapter isn’t the only micro USB adapter on the market, but it is the absolute cutest one. But don’t let its absolutely adorable exterior fool you. More than just a pretty face, it’s a pretty sturdy and useful product.
Read MoreOrĂ©e Board 2 – all wood designer keyboard says a lot about who you really are
A couple of years back we told you about the Orée Board, a wooden Bluetooth keyboard. Since that post, the company has upgraded its product and introduced the Orée Board 2 as well as expanded their customization options.
Read MoreDulux Visualizer – cool app lets you view your room in any color instantly, interior design just got real [Freeware]
Summer time is a time for moving and home renovations. Whether it’s a new house or an old one, painting the walls really stamps it as your own. But deciding what color to go with or how that perfect shade of magenta will really look once it’s applied is anyone’s guess. With the Dulux Visualizer app, you won’t have to guess anymore thanks to some very clever augmented reality tech.
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