By Charles | Apr 30, 2012
If you love the feeling the breeze of the open road but aren’t a huge fan of the risks of balancing on two wheels, the Sway might be just what you’re looking for.
This small but capable trike is equipped with a 3000w electric motor and powered by a 60v Lithium Iron Phosphate pack that boasts a top speed of 40mph and a range of 30 miles.
What really makes this scooter interesting is the patented front end linkage that provides even the most beginner riders with a sense of stability that is otherwise lacking from two wheeled models. Not only is the design intuitive but, the three wheeled stance also allows for safe operation in snow, mud, and ice… something that is next to impossible on a standard motorcycle (I speak from experience).
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By Charles | Apr 12, 2012
Retro gaming lovers and thirty-somethings rejoice. Etsy shop owner Charles Lushear has created a 3.5 foot Nintendo NES controller coffee table that actually works.
The hand crafted table is made from premium maple, mahogany and walnut woods with all dovetail joinery and topped with protective glass top.
When it’s time to play all gamers need to do is simply remove the glass table top and extend the retractable cord from the bottom of the controller, plug it in, and enjoy.
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By Charles | Apr 12, 2012
No, that is not a typo. The slick new E-Paper watch dubbed, Pebble, is an infinitely customizable interconnected companion for both iPhone and Andriod smartphones… and it just raised half a million dollars on Kickstarter.
The Pebble is a relatively slim and somewhat sexy watch which consists of an accelerometer, vibrating motor, ARM microprocessor, and Bluetooth 2.1+ to connect any iPhone or Andriod phone so users can run apps for things like running, biking, music, and notifications.
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By Charles | Feb 28, 2012
YOUgNeek has created a new must-have weapon to add to your growing wardrobe arsenal.
This mini tie clip is a real working, one touch, 1.5 by 0.5 inch switchblade. Simply press the button and out slings a sharp pointed 1 inch blade perfect for slicing mini cocktail foods, opening a package, or stabbing would-be attackers.
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By Charles | Jan 18, 2012
I have never been so unfortunate as to have my cellphone drop into the toilet but, have heard countless tales of people who have lost it all in, what must be, the most demoralizing way possible. With their new WaterBlock technology, and your brave hand, HzO will make sure you never have to feel that pain again.
HzO’s WaterBlock technology protects all kinds of valuable electronics from humidity, rain, and even total water submersion. Unlike bulky waterproof cases, this invisible coating protects delicate circuitry at a molecular level, from the inside out – no need to worry about plugging up charging ports or headphone jacks.
The waterproof coating is created by placing any device or material into a vacuum chamber and replacing the typical atmospheric gases with an organic gas that builds up a solid thin film through a secret magical proprietary process.
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By Charles | Jan 13, 2012
Xbox Kinect isn’t just for controlling digital gaming characters anymore.
The self described geniuses at Chaotic Moon have taken a motorized longboard and put it on geek steroids with a Xbox Kinect, Samsung Windows 8 tablet, phidget interface module, and all terrain tires – because they can.
The aptly named “Board of Awesomeness” utilizes video and speech recognition along with location and accelerometer data to allow riders complete control of the board without the aid of any other controllers (and while only looking mildly crazy).
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SolarFocus, makers of flexible solar chargers for mobile devices of all types, will be debuting the first solar powered Kindle cover at CES this week.
The SolarKindle cover takes the already paperless green nature of the Kindle to the next level by providing up to 3 months of unplugged use with just a “normal sunlight environment.”
Charging times do vary depending on the weather but, the guys at SolarFocus say one hour of charge time in direct sunlight can provide almost three days of reading time.
After charging the on-board e-reader, the SolarKindle automatically switches over to charge a built-in 1500 mA battery used to power the swing out LED reading light and provide extra power for the Kindle.
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I don’t know how they do it. One can only assume that somewhere there are a bunch of talented tiny little people, with teeny little hands, and mini pocket sized tools churning out some of the coolest cufflinks we’ve ever seen.
The company is called YOU gNeek and they specialize in making all kinds of miniature jewelry in vintage, modern, and geeky styles. Their tiny vintage looking lighter cufflinks are a working piece of art perfect for any guy looking to make a fashion statement or keep a conversation starter on his sleeve.
Measuring 7/8” high and 3/4” wide, these gumball style lighters require a steady hand and some common sense for those brave enough to attempt a light while wearing them (there is actually a warning doc that advises against this – good times).
For you knife aficionado’s YOU gNeek has also create a set of tiny working stainless mini knives. Yes, they are sharp and yes, they are dangerous. The blade is about 9/16”, most likely hard to hold, and perfectly capable of cutting open a package.
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By Charles | Dec 24, 2011
With all of our newfangled 21st century technology, there is little casual physical activity left for humans to do. Christmas shopping from the comfort of our homes, robots that mow our lawn, sitting at a desk all day and calling it “work,” we no longer even have to leave the house to return our movie rentals. What little daily exercise we still get might come from a leisurely stroll or quick walk to grab lunch but, if Peter Treadway has his way, spnKiX will make the act of walking so 2011.
spnKiX are battery powered, remote controlled, motorized personal mobility skates that you can strap onto any pair of shoes. They are powered by lithium batteries (which take a couple of hours to charge), have a top speed of up to 10mph (depending on how fat you already are), and have a range of up to 3 miles.
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By Charles | Dec 20, 2011
To fully understand this review you first need to understand that watering the Christmas tree is second only to raking leaves on my list of least favorite seasonal chores. Getting down on my knees and fighting through a pile of gifts, only to spill water all over the floor kills my already tiny Christmas spirit. Enter my new Holiday savior, the Smart TreeKeeper.
Smart TreeKeeper is watering system that finally makes the experience of caring for the Christmas tree a joyous one. By elegantly solving the problem of how to water, with a low tech hose and funnel, and when to water, with a high tech music-playing-water-level-checking-device, the guys at LandMarc have effectively solved two simple problems that give me one big headache.
To get things up and running all you have to do is simply attach the included 3 ½ feet of hose to the green ornament -ish funnel, run it down the trunk to the stand, attach it to the tree next to the magical red box with the included Velcro strap, and enjoy watering your tree without crawling around like a drunken dog.
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