Tagged: accessories

the ipotty - a potty training toilet with a built-in ipad stand

This Potty-trainer toilet Has A Built-in iPad

I’m a believer in the smart home. The web can definitely make household items much better. But is this potty trainer a bit overkill? Is this the message we should be sending our kids, and is it safe? CTA’s digital 2-in-1 iPotty encourages the habit that we all  do discreetly…taking our phones/tablets into the bathroom. It’s supposed to allow potty-training children to do some...

Why Would Anybody Need The NEST Protect? And is it safe?

NEST, famous for their smart thermostats (of which I have two) today  unveiled a reimagined, web-enabled smoke alarm, and while it’s certainly cool-looking, it left me wondering, “What’s the point?” Why would anyone need a $130 smoke detector (link to where it’s sold)? Is it really worth it? And remember, this is coming from the guy with the health-tracking wristband, iPhone cleaning tie, and...

Is this the world’s coolest desk?

This may just be the coolest desk in the world. The Stir Kinetic desk is more than just a desk. It’s got built-in discrete outlets, built-in touch controls, and a cool modern design, but that’s not what makes this desk awesome. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you know of a cooler desk, I’d really like to see it. Post a link to it in the comments. How...

Startup of the Month: Geartag – Smart Tags That Help Find Your Lost Stuff

How often have you lost a pair of headphones, or a certain cable, or your keys, or even your phone? I know that amongst my pile (I keep my stuff in piles) of technology gear, things tend to get lost right when I need them. August’s startup of the month, (Geartag) claims to eliminate that issue, using an app, and a small tag. Geartag,...

Zagg Shield Review: Military Grade Screen Protectors?

While testing out the iWood case, due to the issue I’d mentioned in the design of the case, my past screen protector suffered some serious scratches, and they annoyed me quite a bit, so I went out and bought a Zagg invisible Shield screen protector for $25, hoping that their supposed “military grade protection” would hold true. Here’s my review after about a month...