DO-RA is a radiation gadget that will plug into the audio jack on a smartphone, tablet or laptop and, when used in conjunction with the DO-RA app, will be able to record radiation measurements — using a silicon-based ionizing radiation sensor — to build up a picture of radiation exposure for the mobile owner or at a particular location (if […]

The Revolve Automated Motion slider kit transforms any normal camera slider into a motorized slider with fully automatic movement. Its universal mounting system is designed to be compatible with any slider on the market. The versatility of Revolve Automated Motion is unmatched by any other motion control system. Interchangeable motors and fully variable speed control lets you use the system for […]

CulCharge is the smallest ultrathin charge and data USB cable, only 2,3″ (6 cm) long. This allows you to hang it on your keys, put it in your wallet, carry in your bag, put it in your pocket, or just wherever you want. With CulCharge you can charge your smartphone from cars, laptops, desktops, printers, TVs, monitors, game consoles, airplanes, motorbikes, […]

One reason that we prefer keyboards to pens is the dignity-saving presence of a spell checker — but that won’t help your average schoolchild, obligated to learn their language scrawling on dead trees. Now, a pair of German inventors have developed Lernstift, a learning pen that’ll ruthlessly nag you into improving your spelling and handwriting with the power of vibration. […]

Weather the storm in style. This slim, sleek and super advanced weather alert radio called Zoneguard will make sure you’re safe and sound and in the know. Beacons flash and warnings blare to keep you aware and informed. Stay alert with S.A.M.E. technology (specific area message encoding), just enter your S.A.M.E. county code and if there’s a warning, watch or […]

This new product by San Francisco-based company Whistle is just like a pedometer, but it isn’t meant for people. The pet-friendly device, simply called Whistle, attaches to a dog’s collar and monitors all kinds of data based on the animal’s weight, age, and breed. It collects information about how much the dog walks, plays, and rests throughout a day, plus […]

Digital cameras are a part of many of our lives these days – they’re in our phones and computers, and film-loaded cameras are rapidly becoming obsolete. Unfortunately, digital cameras need to be constantly charged, and unless you have a solar charger that means plugging them into the mains. However Japanese company Superheadz are looking to change all that with their […]

Dblcam, free for iOS, has a twist: you can take pictures with both front- and rear-facing cameras almost simultaneously. The app then combines them side-by-side into one landscape shot. Dblcam is a cool concept, and you can make some interesting juxtapositions. When you think of photos, you tend to see what’s in front of you, but adding that second lens […]

The PowerPot is a new way to make electricity. It converts heat directly into power good for charging any USB device. Earlier this year, it was successfully funded on Kickstarter. Using the PowerPot is simple: just add water and place on a heat source. Plug your device into the high-temp USB connector and in seconds you’ll be charging. It plays nicely […]

Sometimes, a product comes along that’s so clever but so unnecessary that you’re not really sure what to do with it.  That’s how I genuinely feel about the Quirky Glide. It’s, basically, a clip-on squeegee that you attach at the back end of a knife’s blade so you can slide down all the leftovers sticking to the blade after you […]