Monsters under the bed. Monsters in the closet. Dad sounding like a monster, snoring loud enough to wake the dead. There are a million different things that can make nighttime stressful for the little ones, but this little guy knows how to chase the bad stuff away.
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Everpurse – Your phone goes in your purse anyway so why not charge it while it’s there
It’s all about staying connected these days, which is why it’s always nice to discover something that will charge our smartphones while we’re on the go. After all, who has time to sit and wait for that little battery icon to fill up? You already carry a purse, right, ladies? Why not let it charge your phone while you live your life?
Read MoreWired Interactive Color-Changing Moto X Ad – When a print magazine borrows from the digital playbook
Print magazines usually can’t compete with the interactive nature of digital technology, but Wired Magazine and Motorola are stepping up their game with a unique ad that rivals many websites and apps.
Read MoreMillion Short Search Engine – See what the regular search engines have been hiding from you.
The Internet is a HUGE place with a vast wealth of resources, but you wouldn’t know it because of the results spit out by traditional search engines. Sure, the cool kids are cool for a reason but don’t the less popular sites have useful information, too? Now you can find out, without scrolling through ten pages of popular sites.
Read MoreD16 Cinema Camera – Hollywood launch pad goes digital
When you watch movies today, it’s probably a good idea to thank the classic 16mm camera for your theatrical entertainment because some of Hollywood’s greats began following their dream with this iconic film camera. Today’s students and indie filmmakers can still enjoy the feel of the classic camera while enjoying the luxury and convenience of digital at the same time.
Read MoreBBQ Donut Boat – Have a BBQ while on a boat, but sadly no BBQ donuts
Avast, ye scurvy party animals! Weigh anchor, set sail, and toss a shrimp on the barbie while you’re at it because this ain’t no regular donut-shaped boat.
Read MoreVoice-Command Smartphone Watch – This retro-looking watch hides a lot of secrets
This unassuming-looking timepiece has a cool retro-styling that might make others think you raided a vintage store, or possibly your grandfather’s closet, but trust us when we say there’s no watch from the ‘Good Ol’ Days’ that does what this one does.
Read MoreThermodynamic Cell Phone Charger – A low-tech way to keep your hi-tech phone alive
It’s a cruel irony of our hi-tech life that smartphones allow us to stay connected with the rest of the world 99% of the time, but during that 1%, when we really need that digital lifeline (like during storms or power outages), we become victims of that little flashing battery icon. How do you charge a phone when there’s no power? You use science.
Read MorePrintrbot 3D Printer – You won’t have to print money to get your hands on this printer
3D printing is the tech trend everyone wants to be a part of these days but some people don’t have an extra couple thousands dollars laying around just waiting to be spent. For those of us who would like to add the third dimension to our printing, there’s now a way to do it without breaking the bank.
Read MoreRC Inflatable R2-D2 – Blow up the droid, in a friendly non-destructive way
Those poor lovable droids from the Star Wars films always seemed to be mere seconds from getting destroyed as they accompanied their reckless masters on a foolhardy mission to save the universe, but there’s no reason to feel bad about blowing up this little astromech droid.
Read MoreKisai Spider Acetate White LCD Watch – It’s like a spider web on your wrist; only cool instead of creepy
If you’re a fan of eye-catching timepieces, you’ll want to wrap this nature-inspired watch around your wrist because it’s yet another Tokyoflash creation that pleases and challenges the eye at the same time.
Read MoreHale Dreamer Alarm Dock – Makes your smartphone smarter when it comes to waking you up
Our phones provide a convenient and easy way to always have an alarm clock with us, but the smartphone can be pretty dumb when it comes to customizing the alarm features, such as letting your phone know who’s worth waking up for and who can live with getting a call back after you wake up. Do you really want your nap disturbed by a telemarketer or would you prefer to have certain calls filtered?
Read MoreLytro Light Field Camera – Correct the focus after it’s taken
Have you ever taken a picture and then wished you had done a better job at focusing? Now you can make corrections after the picture has been taken.
Read MoreFaceRig – Who do you want to be when you chat?
There was a time when a person could let their hair down at home while still interacting with the outside world through things like email and instant messaging, but technology has caught up with us, meaning the outside world can see our unwashed, unshaven, make-up free faces without us ever leaving the comfort of our home? Why put forth the real unkempt you when another face can be substituted? Who do you want to be?
Read MorePowerUp Boat Motorized Paper Boat Kit – Your rubber ducky is about to get jealous
Sometimes it’s the simple things that make us smile, allowing us to forget about tablets and phones that are smarter than us and social media where we pretend we’re one of the cool kids. Sometimes, we just want to chill in the bathtub and play with a paper boat that has a real motor.
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