Corsair Flash Survivor USB 3.0 Drive
If you're concerned about your files not surviving the Zombie Apocalypse, worry no more. The Corsair Flash Survivor USB 3.0 32GB Drive promises to survive just about anything. Just check out these specs: Water proof to 200 meters Vibration and shock resistant High performance with USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 Plug-n-Play compatible Max Read (USB 3.0) 80MB/sec Limited 5 year warranty Max…
Griffin iMate ADB/USB Adapter
With clicky keyboard being all the rage these days,, many have picked up older Apple keyboards, as opposed to dropping serious money on new hardware. The Griffin iMate ADB/USB Adapter makes using a keyboard like the Apple Extended II easy to do. This adaptor will accept an ADB cable on one end, and plug right in to a USB port on the…
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,…
Featured Sponsor: Igloo Software
My thanks to Igloo Software for sponsoring the RSS feed this week. They're giving away a Das Keyboard this month, which is awesome. We're big fans of Clicky Keyboards here at Tools and Toys and the Das Keyboard is what I use day. Literally, I'm typing on mine right now. Igloo Software is giving away a Das Keyboard to readers this month.…
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,…
Honey Badger Habanero BBQ Sauce
It's a homemade recipe that uses hand-chopped habanero peppers, honey, and probably a few other secret ingredients. It sounds delicious, but I'm not yet sure how well a couple of designers with english accents who live in northern California can compete against the award-winning sauces found here in Kansas City (the BBQ capital of the world). But I'm willing to take a…
Featured Sponsor: The Theme Foundry
My thanks to The Theme Foundry for sponsoring the RSS feed this week. The Theme Foundry has been building handcrafted premium WordPress themes since 2008. Earlier this month they released Avid — a responsive, retina-optimized WordPress theme for photographers. Visit the live demo of Avid to see it in action or purchase it now for $68. Sponsorship by The Syndicate
Giant Ice Cube Tray
This giant ice cube tray makes 6 ice cubes measuring 2-cubic inches each. The bigger the ice cube the slower they melt. Therefor giant ice cubes are perfect for drinks where you want to keep the liquid cold without diluting it with melted water before you're done drinking it. Examples include iced coffee, soda pop, or your on-the-rocks drink of choice (just…
Featured Sponsor: Harvest
My thanks to Harvest for sponsoring the RSS feed this week. We're halfway through 2012. You can't buy that time back, but you can start tracking it wisely. Use Harvest to log your billable hours, and see where your business spends its time. Start a timer effortlessly from your desktop, web browser, or iPhone. Get insight into your projects with powerful, visual…
‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Soundtrack
If you enjoy epic and instrumental soundtracks, you'll enjoy the latest work by Hans Zimmer: the original motion picture soundtrack for The Dark Knight Rises. Zimmer, who is the leader of the film music division at DreamWorks studios, has composed the musical accompaniment for all three of Christopher Nolan's Batman films.
Indochino Custom Suits
It's not the easiest thing in the world to find a suit that you look and feel good in. The key is to find a suit whose size and cut compliment your frame, as well as it being one in which you feel confident and comfortable wearing (because, as they say, the man makes the suit). If you're not in the market…
Heritage Flat Pack
This is the new version of the bag I have for carrying my Apple gear around the country. The stuff Hard Graft makes isn't cheap (I sold my original iPad and iPad 2 to pay for this bag), but that's the point. It's handmade from the finest and sturdiest materials, and it's built to last. I searched for a long time trying…
Featured Sponsor: Ita — Lists You Like
Ita is a brand new list-making app that's designed to make it fast and simple to collect and organize information. You can drag items to rearrange them, tap to mark items completed, and add multiple items quickly, all from the main list view. If you make lists, you'll love how fast Ita makes it to collect and complete your stuff. Ita is…
Panasonic Lumix GX1, Micro 4/3 Camera
Oh snap. If you've been thinking of moving past the "my iPhone is my only camera" stage, then today might be your day. Back in 2008, Panasonic was one of the first companies to introduce Micro Four Thirds cameras. Basically, a Micro 4/3 system — also known as a Mirrorless camera — is a world-class amalgamation between a DSLR and a pocket-sized…
Designy Temporary Tattoos
Ask any guy or gal with a permanent tattoo (including yours truly) and they'll tell you that tattoos are addicting. They're painful, permanent, expensive, and you're always thinking about the next one you could get. And then there's the world of temporary tattoos, where most of the options are silly and childish. That's where Tattly comes in with their hip and "designy"…
Featured Sponsor: TextExpander
My thanks to Smile Software for sponsoring the RSS feed this week. The new TextExpander 4 from Smile dramatically increases the options for automating your work with advanced "fill-in" snippet types. They are great for creating form letter templates that can be personalized on the fly. Check out the (http://syndicateads.net/s/u) and see the new multi-line text fields, multiple choice popups, and optional…