hard stuff…
Coming home late at night can make getting into the house a little more than a pain. Fumbling with the keys in the dead of night for those who are afraid of the dark can be a little overwhelming. Well now there is finally a way to get into the house without having to sort through your giant ring of keys. The SimpliciKey Remote Control Electronic Deadbolt is exactly what it sounds like. In the ranks of things I would…
Though our current generation is technology-based, there is still an older generation that knows nothing about computers at all. If you didn�t grow up with computers, it can be a little hard to just jump in. To them, a computer can seem to be a daunting challenge to learn, and if they’ve lived without it for so long, why get into it now? Kiwi PC has launched a line of Linux Desktop PCs for the elderly loved ones in your…
I’ll admit that I’m a sucker for a nice-looking PC. I’m rather proud of my setup, and usually take into account how a device is going to look when I add something to my desk. Mind you, I won’t spend a great deal of extra money to have something nicer-looking. For instance, when selecting a new hard drive, I’m not going to pay an extra $400 to have it look really, really nice. A company called CONVAR is selling high-end…
LEGOs seem to be just about everywhere anymore. Don�t think that I�m complaining, because I love them. It�s hard to completely LEGO-ify your entire house, but every day we seem to be moving closer and closer to the possibility. The Hello-Q case is outfitted with that snazzy LEGO style with a front panel that you can stack onto. Though it looks like the spacing is a little too far apart, there are likely pieces that come with it so you…
So you’re all set for the new job. Suit. Check. Tie. Check. Bulletproof Briefcase. Che…huh? Guaranteed to stop a 9mm or 44 Magnum bullet (or what, your life back?) and with a 5 year warranty, this Kevlar lined beauty is clearly one piece of equipment that should be on every tinpot dictator’s Amazon gift list. Yours for a very reasonable $659.00. Opens to 180o Light weight – Quick release & opening mechanism – Large protective area – Available in colors Black…
The EV Himiko is a retro styled coupe from Japanese auto maker Mitsuoka Motors, which takes a basic running chassis from a Mazda MX-5, mates it to a fancy pants top half and inserts a shed load (i.e. around 168) of Lithium batteries to get a retro roadster capable of running for 550 km between charges. There’s no word on price as yet, but rest assured it’s not going to be cheap, unless the developers have suddenly come up with a…
USB 3.0 is still more or less in its early stages of adoption. I like to think I’m on the edge with technology and currently only have one computer with a pair of such ports, and one device (a hard drive dock) that utilizes it. Not a lot of people have either, but if you’re looking to make use of a USB 3.0 port or two after upgrading, here’s a neat little device that might help. eSATA is capable of…
Everything seems to be made out of cheap plastic and loses it�s �shiny newness� after two days of purchasing it. What�s the way to deal with this problem? Buy something that looks old so dust will compliment it. The Edison Alarm Clock was inspired by Thomas A Edison and keeps time with controlled electrical current. Though it would be completely new upon purchase, it looks like it should be an antique with meter readers, and halved old light bulbs. In…
Have you ever held an iPad and wished to didn�t have to fidget and fuss to change your viewing perspective from horizontal to vertical? What about finding a case that has more than one function? This case called a US+U Swivel Pro is a rather ingenious way to move your iPad without doing much moving yourself. It�s made of synthetic leather and has micro-suede on the inside to keep your expensive technology safe and scratch-free. Openings have been put in…
There are times, when something is made that just scream awesome. The ability to replace your computer tower with a tiny block is one of those things. The Xi3 is a palm-sized compact desktop that won�t take up a sizable amount of space. This is definitely much smaller than any other compact desktops you will see. This system was designed to be highly customizable, and its confident manufacturer says it�s, �The last system you�ll ever need.� There are three sections…
If you have a lot of valuable data stored on an external drive, what happens if the drive is accidentally destroyed? You’d better hope you have backups. Of course, if you’re really protective of your information, you’ll also make very sure that nothing happens to that drive. One way to do that is to put it in a nigh-indestructible case. That’s exactly what the ioSafe is for. The ioSafe is an external hard drive that is encased in your choice…
There aren�t a ton docks with output functionality for iOS devices that can hold the iPad. So when I saw the MiLi HD that has an HDMI out, I was rather pleased to say the least. This small dock has a very modern feel, and a sort of spacey design. It is white and a bright light blue, and looks round, but drops off into an angle for the dock. It�s not very big, so the blue band that runs…
Don’t you hate how technology is outdated by the time you get it home and open the box? It seems like only a short time later there is a new model out with features you could only dream of. Well according to some leaked documents, Best Buy is looking to cash in on this trend. Being purported as �protection against obsolescence,� Best Buy’s new Buy Back program will let you bring in your TV, Laptop, or mobile phone, and they…
If you’re in your early 20’s or younger, you might not remember the 80’s flick Big starring Tom Hanks. It’s about a kid who wishes to be big, and wakes up as an adult the next day. Well there is one particular scene that stands out, in which Mr. Hanks plays a gigantic keyboard by stepping on the keys. Well a couple of people thought it would be amusing to hack a Kinect to allow them to accomplish something similar….
Have you ever stayed at a hotel that you didn’t exactly feel comfortable in? There’s nothing quite like trying to get a good night’s sleep when you inadvertently booked your room in the wrong part of town. Sure, you could try to find a different place to stay, but it might just be more of a hassle than it’s worth. Instead, you could put an extra lock on the door, just to be safe. This Portable Door Lock isn’t just…
