Why are so many wireless chargers pads that sit flat on a desk or table. You can’t see notifications or even really tap on the screen without contorting yourself, which means you have to pick your phone up and stop charging each time you want to use it. Instead, why not check out the Turbot 3-Coils QI Wireless Charger Pad for All QI-Enabled Devices, which is available on Amazon for $22 shipped. More →
Razor scooters were hugely popular for a long period of time because they were easier to ride than a skateboard but far more portable and convenient than a bicycle. They’re still pretty popular these days, but new options like hoverboards have come along to still much of the buzz. Traditional scooters might be a bit old and tired these days, but the Space Scooter Ride On is a fresh new take on scooters that never needs to be pushed by foot, but also doesn’t need to be charger or refueled like motor-powered scooters do.
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We’ve told you time and time again that you absolutely must have a dash cam in your car. Recording all the action as you drive could mean the difference between proving you’re not at fault after an accident and having to cough up thousands over the years when your insurance premium goes up because the other driver refused to take responsibility.
So now you know dash cameras are important, but not all dash cams are created equal. Check out the Goluk T1 Wireless Wi-Fi Smartphone Control Dash Cam, which is available on Amazon for $130. More →
How many times have you heard someone make the same tired old joke about how they wish they had a job that would pay them to be wrong all the time just like a weather man on the news? The truth is that predicting weather patterns is incredibly difficult because there are some many variables that can all change in the blink of an eye. Of course, appreciating how hard it is to predict the weather doesn’t make it any less annoying when your local weather man gets it wrong.
Instead of relying on a weather man, check out the AcuRite 02007 Digital Weather Center with Morning Noon and Night Precision Forecast Thermometer, a device that’s infinitely more accurate than any meteorologist because it monitors the weather in real-time at your exact location. More →
Whether you’re giving a presentation, watching home movies, showing off a slide show from your vacation or streaming Netflix, connecting a portable projector to your smartphone is the way to go. Especially now, since you can get a high-quality portable projector that can connect to your Android device wirelessly for less than ever before. Case in point: the LG Electronics PH550 Minibeam Projector with Bluetooth Sound, Screen Share and Built-in Battery just dropped to under $500 in a special limited-time sale on Amazon. More →
Nearly three hours had passed before the realization finally hit me: I left my carry-on in the trunk of the taxi that drove me home from the airport. My laptop, my clothes and everything else I had stuffed into my little Tumi suitcase were no longer in my possession and I had no idea if my belongings would ever be returned to me. I can’t even imagine the look of panic that must have washed over my face.
Thankfully, I got lucky that time. I was the driver’s last fare of the evening and the cab company found my bag in the trunk of his car. But not everyone is so lucky. Baggage loss and theft have always been huge problems in airports, hotels and elsewhere. But as it turns out, there is a solution — and it’s sleeker and more stylish than you might imagine. More →
At some point in the future, nearly every home in America will have connected devices inside. We’re not quite there yet but we’re well on our way, and if you haven’t begun to embrace the “internet of things” it’s time to dive in. You don’t have to begin with complicated smart home hubs to instantly see the benefits of connecting the devices in your home — the Philips BR-30 Hue Starter Pack Bonus Kit is a perfect example of a low-cost smart home solution that can give you a taste of the exciting things to come. More →
If you recently bought a new TV and price wasn’t your only concern, odds are good that you ended up with a 4K Ultra HD set. We’ve gotten to the point where they’re affordable enough that there’s no reason to avoid them. But what about all the full HD Blu-rays you have lying around? You won’t have to worry about a fuzzy or pixelated picture with the Sony BDPS6500 3D 4K Upscaling Blu-ray Player with Wi-Fi, which lists for $180 but is currently on sale for under $100. More →
Home automation and security start at your front door. There is no single connected device more obvious and necessary than a smart lock because it makes your life so much easier. No more fumbling with keys because your smartphone controls the lock. And no more worrying about giving a guest or repair man access to your home because you can give them temporary access from their smartphone, or you can even open your door remotely from anywhere in the world as long as your smart lock connects to the internet.
The problem with smart locks these days is that there are so many to choose from, but we have a clear favorite that rises above the rest: The August Smart Lock Keyless Home Entry System. More →
Water filter pitchers are a fantastic way to enjoy clean, filtered water without spending an arm and a leg, but they have a lot of draw backs. For one thing, they fill sooooooo sloooooowly. The filter portion often also takes up so much of the pitcher that you end up running out of filtered water in no time.
Here’s another option: The EveryDrop by Whirlpool Water DBPIT2M1 PopOut Pitcher System instantly transforms any normal pitcher in to a filter pitcher, and it fills five times faster than the regular water pitcher filters you’re used to. Best of all, it only costs $20 on Amazon. More →
You pay $60, $80 or even $100 a month for internet and it’s gloriously fast. The problem, of course, is that the quality of the internet speeds you actually experience depends on your router and where you are in your home. And if you’re outside in the back yard, you can probably forget about getting anything over 1 or 2Mbps. Check out the Linksys Max-Stream AC1900+ MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender, which works with any router and extends lightning-fast wireless AC signal to the furthest corners of your property. More →
We always call attention to Amazon’s best daily deals, but this time around we had to drill things down even further and separate a few items in particular from the rest of Amazon’s gold box deal of the day. Today, the nation’s largest online retailer is offering killer deals on a whole bunch of Logitech gear, and we’ve selected five bargains in particular that you’ll definitely want to check out. You’ll find the best of the bunch listed below, and you’ll find the full list of Logitech gear in Amazon’s sale right here. More →
