Chroma Watch
I don't consider myself an expert on watches, but every now and then an interesting one will catch my eye. The Chroma Watch is just such an example. Throughout the day, a color wheel behind the black face turns, causing the hour numerals to gradually shift colors. A neat and simple idea, but the kid in me wonders if there's a hack…
Age of Empires II HD Edition
I don't consider myself a gamer, but growing up in the late 90s with a PC in the house, I was exposed to some pretty great games. Age of Empires is one of the few that stuck. And now it's coming back. Due out April 19 on Steam for the PC, Age of Empires II has been re-mastered for an HD world,…
The RFduino Board
The RFduino isn't your everyday Kickstarter project. Hailed as "the world's first wireless coin-sized Arduino compatible open-source micro-computer that talks to your iPhone using Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy," it's not something your mom will probably want for Mother's Day. The RFduino is based on the same architecture as the Arduino Uno, and includes a powerful ARM chipset and a Bluetooth Low-Energy 4.0…
Kiwi: App.net Client for Mac
Being the awesome nerds you are, we're willing to bet that at least some of you guys are members of App.net (ADN). Also, you probably already know about most of the awesome iOS clients like Riposte, Felix, and Netbot, but what about a Mac client? Well, now there's Kiwi, which started as a pretty Twitter client back in the day but has…
Path 3.0
The iOS and Android app Path has hit version 3.0. The new version keeps everything people love about Path — a great design and a truly private social network, but adds private one-to-one and group messaging. And stickers. Yes, stickers. Here's Matt Panzarino: The stickers have been put together in collections called ‘packs’ that run $1.99 and contain a dozen or more stickers.…
ChargeCard
There are a surprising number of awesome credit card-shaped iPhone accessories. One of my longtime favorites has been the GoGoStand, but the ChargeCard looks to be another top contender. As you can see in the image above, it has a Lightning connector on one side and a rubberized USB connector that can be folded out from the middle section. I don't know…
Nikon COOLPIX A
With the COOLPIX A, Nikon has entered the high-end compact camera fray. For $1,100, the COOLPIX A packs a 16.2 megapixel DX-format sensor with an all-glass 18.5mm f/2.8 prime lens. Capable of recording 1080p video, RAW images at 4 fps while burst shooting and shooting in macro mode. It goes on sale in a few weeks.
Zooka Bluetooth Speaker
Recently I posted about the Soundbender, which is a lo-fi way of redirecting an iPad's audio output towards you rather than out into the air. For anyone looking for a more robust solution, I'd recommend the Zooka Bluetooth Speaker. It hooks onto any edge of the iPad and connects via Bluetooth, no dock connector or cables necessary. A little metal stand is…
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Roku 3
The Roku has been a long-time favorite of those who the AppleTV just doesn't cut it. Tonight, the Roku 3 was announced. With a new UI and a new chipset behind it, the Roku 3 is much faster than previous version. The new remote has a headphone jack in it, which is (quite frankly) amazing. I don't understand why I haven't seen…
Camano Coffee Mill
The kitchens of many coffee nerds are practically overflowing with coffee paraphernalia, but a lot of that stuff isn't very well-suited for traveling. Electric burr grinders are no exception to this, which is why hand grinders are so great. They can be tossed into a bag alongside your AeroPress for easy traveling. And if you're willing to put in a little elbow…
Cord Tacos
Silly name, handy items to have around. You won't find these nifty little cable holders in our cable management guide, but if all you're trying to manage is the occasional iDevice cable or set of earbuds that you toss into a bag, then these cord tacos might be right up your alley. The leather gives them a nice, distinguished look. Pick up…
Saturn Case for iPhone 5
The iPhone 5's glass radio windows at the top and bottom of the back gives it a unique, two-tone look. Most iPhone cases cover this design detail, but the Saturn Case for iPhone 5 embraces it. Pictured above, the Saturn case is made from polycarbonate and aluminum. The polycarbonate resides over the glass, letting all of the science involved in passing data…
Revolution in the Valley
With Apple's insane success and popularity in the recent years, there are throngs of Apple customers that aren't aware how the company — or it's products — were started. Revolution in the Valley, by Andy Hertzfield is a look at how the Macintosh came to be. The book traces the skunkworks project from 1979 until 1984, when the Macintosh went on sale for the…
The Medium-sized, 18-ounce Espro Press
We consider the Espro Press to be the best french press pot you can get. Its double-walled steel vessel keeps your coffee hot for over an hour. And the double micro filter keeps grit out. It’s unlike any french press filter I’ve ever seen and it works wonderfully. The folks at Espro are Kickstarting a new size of their french press: an…
Lumio
I love it when someone takes a standard idea and puts an interesting new spin on it. Such is the case with the tome-like Lumio Lamp, a Kickstarter project. This object opens up like an accordion into a pleasantly bright lamp, which can run for eight hours continuously on a single charge. It's charming, aims to be eco-friendly, and thanks to the…
DODOcase Durables Device Sleeves
We've mentioned the DODOcase Durables iPhone 5 Wallet previously, but I figured the rest of the Durables lineup was worth taking a look at too. They've got one for just about all the popular portables: iPad and iPad mini, MacBook Air 11" and 13", Kindle Paperwhite, Nexus 7 and 10, and the Kindle Fire HD. One can never have too many deluxe…
The New Tom Bihn Smart Alec
I've written about my Smart Alec before, and I genuinely love it. However, since buying mine a while back, Tom Bihn has released an update to the backpack. While both the new and old bags have a lot in common, such as the internal clips for a notebook sleeve and a compartment built until the lid. The new bag's lid compartment is…
3-Man Chess Set
Chess, traditionally played between two people, is an ancient and treasured pastime. That doesn't mean we can't mix it up a bit, though. Enter the 3-Man Chess set, which introduces some fascinating mechanics and strategy, even making it feasible for two players to form an alliance and crush the third player before inevitably turning on one another. Pick the set up for…
Bowers & Wilkins A7 Wireless Music Speaker System
There are a ton of AirPlay speakers out on the market, but the Bowers & Wilkins A7 Wireless Music Speaker System stands alone. According to Lex Friedman at Macworld, it sounds incredible. And it should, for $800. So, what does all that green get you? Besides a great-looking (albeit large) case, the A7 packs a pair of 1-inch, Nautilus-tube aluminum tweeters, a…