Automatic is a dongle that plugs into your car's ODB-II port (check to see if your car is compatible) and provides a wealth of data. We wrote about the original one back when it was available for pre-order, and the company has continued to innovate. They've just released the 2nd generation of the Automatic device. It includes all the same features before, but adds some great new ones.
I've been testing Horizon Calendar for iPhone for a few months, and it's really well done. I love the design, the fonts, and the inclusion of weather next to appointments. It was developed by Kyle Rosenbluth, Alex Griendling, and Ben Brooks.
After using the Apple Watch for a few weeks now, I can say that a quality charging stand is a must have accessory. While an iPhone can easily lay flat on a nightstand, the watch tends to want to move around. The charging disk included with Apple Watch is also weighted, so it often falls to the floor in the morning. With HiRise for Apple Watch, everything will stay in place.
A simple, inexpensive way to listen to music or podcasts in the shower while your iPhone's in the other room.
When we moved into a new house a few years ago, they builder included a spot for a TV to the mounted above the fire place. Instead of forcing us to drill through rock, they had a strong wood block that made drilling the mount holes a breeze. There was just one problem: it was too high. Thankfully, we found the Monoprice 109584 Smart Adjustable Tilting TV Wall Mount.
I've been testing out DataMan Next for the past few days, and I'm pretty impressed with how it works. It's tracking cellular usage on your iPhone without the use of proxy connections to determine how close you are to your data quota.
The Hosa Cable ACD477 Universal AC Power Supply is one of those products that every gadget loving person should own.
As my freelance business has grown over the years, I've had to come up with a more automated way to invoice, submit receipts for reimbursements, and track project expenses. Freshbooks has been a great solution for me for the past few years.
Bloodline is a new Netflix original that follows the Rayburn family. The Rayburns are a prominent family of their Florida Keys community. When the black sheep of the family (Danny) returns home for the 45th anniversary of the Rayburn House, he threatens to disrupt their comfortable life by exposing family secrets. My wife and I watched it over the course of a few days, and I was pulled right into the story. The cast of characters is fantastic, and the story is gripping.
The Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest Hammock is one of the highest rated hammocks on Amazon. It includes aluminum wiregate carabiners, a 400lb capacity, and it's triple stitched for extra durability. It's big enough for two, but hey, someone has to watch the kids, right?
Outlook for iOS is not necessarily a new product, but rather a rebranded one. The original name was Acompli, but Microsoft purchased it a few months ago.
I'll never understand why it took this long to release Star Wars digitally, but it looks like the wait is finally over. Tomorrow, it will be released on all the major digital video stores. Along with the movies, there are a host of special features. There are some never-before-seen special extras that each movie is including. They range from conversations from key contributors to special in-depth looks at various parts of the movie. The downside to this release: all are special edition versions.
The Active Rhino Adjustable Running Belt is designed to store your phone, keys, wallet, etc while you are working out. I've never been a big fan of iPhone arm bands since most of them require me to take my case off. I also feel like they start to weigh me down on long runs.
WiFi Signal is a really handy app to have running on your Mac. It sits in the menu bar and gives constant updates about the health of your Wi-Fi signal. It will let you know your signal strength, data rate, channel recommendations, and much more. It's only $.99, so there is no reason not to check it out. This is especially helpful when checking signal strength at various parts of your house.
Chromebooks are a nice alternative to traditional laptops at a fraction of the cost Mac or PC. For less than $300, you get a laptop with a keyboard and Google Chrome. If you find yourself only using web based applications (Gmail, Facebook, etc), but want the full laptop experience, a Chromebook makes for a nice option.
I've used every version of Fantastical for every platform since 1.0 was released. I've never thought that the stock Apple apps were that great, and Fantastical is built for exactly how I use my calendar. With version 2.0 for the Mac, Flexibits has changed the game once again.
Our sister site, The Sweet Setup, picked Alfred as their favorite OS X launcher. They choose Alfred due to is ability to incorporate different features from its competitors and implement them in a distinctive, easy, and understandable way — all while offering more power for advanced users to take things further. It also offers a unique iOS companion app and has features like Workflows that allow you to be more efficient you stay productive.