Author Archives: Stephen Hackett

The Bourne Trilogy on Blu-ray

With The Bourne Legacy opening in theaters this weekend, there's no better time to catch up on the Bourne trilogy. The Blu-ray collection is currently 50% off for Amazon Prime members, making it just $28. The collection comes packed with deleted scenes, alternate endings, interviews and more.

Nike+ Fuelband

For most of us with desk jobs, getting up and moving can be hard to remember, and most of us don't do it enough. The Nike+ Fuelband makes it easy and fun to track footsteps and other movements. The goal each day is to fill the meter up, watching it grow from red to yellow to green with every step taken. The…

Nike USA Olympic Team Windrunner Jacket

With the 2012 Olympics wrapping up before we know it, now's a great time to celebrate America's impressive medal count in the London games. Nike's selling the silver windrunner jacket worn by American athletes at the game. Complete with Team USA badge and dotted ventilation perforations, this jacket is promises to be both stylish and comfortable. The men's jacket is available here,…

Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X

Last year at NAB, Apple announced Final Cut Pro X, a rebuilt version of the company's venerable video editing software. While not everyone was happy with the change, the new version of Final Cut Pro was designed to bring the power of video editing to the masses in a whole new way. The Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X paperback…

Field Notes Colors: The “Day Game” Edition

I've always got a Field Notes notebook in my pocket. In it, I jot down anything I need to remember — phone numbers, thoughts, article ideas, meeting notes ... really, just about anything. In an increasingly digital world, sometimes a pen and paper are still what get the job done best. Field Notes's Summer 2012 Edition is here, and it's all about…

Hand Crank Ice Cream Maker

One of the best parts about summer is traditions. Trips to the beach, family reunions and extra hours of daylight all add up to some great memories. One such tradition for many families — mine included — is enjoying homemade ice cream. While some might wimp out and use an electric motor, the White Mountain Appalachian Hand Cranked maker harkens back to a simpler,…