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Bedside storage and a light too: The Lighted Bedside Organizer

Bedside storage and a light too: The Lighted Bedside Organizer

We all love organization, at least most of us do. Myself, I love convergence devices, which are devices that combine several storage and utility functions into one simple to use gadget. This is one of those type of things. The Lighted Bedside Organizer is available now, and instead of getting a lamp that will simply [...]

Chill a drink in record time with the Cooper Cooler

Chill a drink in record time with the Cooper Cooler

It’s New Years Eve, and cold drinks will more than likely be consumed at a party you’re visiting tonight (or one you’re hosting yourself). Everyone has had the slap-your-forehead moment of forgetting to put the cans in the fridge so they get cold in time for an event. This next gadget addresses this pressing issue. [...]

Modern day spy gear: The USB Flash Drive Watch

Modern day spy gear: The USB Flash Drive Watch

It was only a matter of time before someone combined a watch with a USB flash drive; it seems a very natural fit, as far as combinations of utility gadgets goes, for some reason. And ThinkGeek has finally done it, in James Bond spy watch style. Not that its a watch that stands out really. [...]

And the (USB) wheel keeps on turning

And the (USB) wheel keeps on turning

If you use a computer long enough, eventually you’ll end up with a bevy of USB gadgets plugged into it for various purposes, which can get to be pretty messy with the config of most desktops and laptops and their limited USB connections, plus the inconvenience of stringing wires all over the front and back of systems [...]

Digital Pen for the thrifty-minded: The Pogo Sketch

Digital Pen for the thrifty-minded: The Pogo Sketch

The digital pen market hasn’t really hit its stride as of yet, as the translation from writing with the pen to digital has never really been the smoothest, it’s often pricey, and is still evolving as a viable format really. Perhaps until now: The company Ten One Design has created the Pogo Sketch stylus, which [...]

Economic gadget: The Vent-Miser

Economic gadget: The Vent-Miser

In the winter (and summer) for many people there’s a room that really doesn’t need to be moderated as much.  Actually you might be happier if it received no flow at all most of the time, especially since most people are trying to spend as little money as possible right now.  However, if you keep [...]

Compact and (sorta) cute: The Earbud Yo-Yo

Compact and (sorta) cute: The Earbud Yo-Yo

The Earbud Yo-Yo isn’t the first attempt at finding a simple and attractive solution to dealing with tangled earbud cords. There have been a number of solutions to this long-standing issue in the past. This one may be one of the more inventive and elegant solutions. My own earphone cord is so tangled it would [...]

Sweet sound in a nice package: Asus releases the AIR3 speaker system for the iPod

Sweet sound in a nice package: Asus releases the AIR3 speaker system for the iPod

Asus is a name that most have seen on motherboards and netbooks/notebooks, but now with this latest bit of news they also have extended their reach to the world of smartphones and now speakers as well. This time around they’ve announced the Asus AIR3 that brings together the functionality of a speaker along with an [...]

Nostalgia to the third power: The Nostalgia Electrics Retro Vending Machine

Nostalgia to the third power: The Nostalgia Electrics Retro Vending Machine

Everyone has a dream to convert a room into their ultimate hang out (or hide out, depending on your outlook and place in life). Usually some sort of cool drink dispenser is an essential ingredient in the ambience of the room. Whether it be for alcohol or other types of drinks, hangouts need cool things [...]

Why didn't I think of that?: Tire Pressure Caps let you know how inflated you are

Why didn’t I think of that?: Tire Pressure Caps let you know how inflated you are

If you’re a little worried about your driving or you have a teenage kid ready to take on the world of driving (lucky you), there’s something to make everyone breathe a little easier. It helps the person monitor their tires for proper pressure without checking them, a common, dull but necessary chore of car ownership. [...]