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Ten, Ten, Ten! New Cool Things: { DeviceDiary } Vol. 10

April 2, 2017Michael Kaufman

The { DeviceDiary } is our place to share some of the devices and accessories that rank high in the “cool, I need that” category.

Review: Lenovo Yoga Book Windows Version Makes Certain Tasks a Dream

March 21, 2017Jules Sherred35

The Lenovo Yoga Book with Windows 10 is more than just a nice tablet with a full operating system: It’s also a great digital notebook that works like an old-fashioned pen-and-paper notebook, but better.

01 InstruMMent device is the tape measure for the future.

New Tech InstruMMents Evolve Old-School Tools

March 18, 2017Michael Kaufman

The “01 InstruMMent” device updates the traditional tape measure to provide super precise measurements of nearly any object, straight or curved.

CaptoGlove transforms movements of the user’s hand and fingers to control devices.

A Handful of Virtual Reality with CaptoGlove

March 9, 2017Michael Kaufman

Wearable controllers for virtual reality, gaming and more — the CaptoGlove transforms movements of the user’s hand and fingers to control devices.

Kickstarter Alert: DualCase for Dual Slinging Phones

March 8, 2017December 13, 2017Skip Owens

If your work/home life requires you to carry two separate smartphones, then the DualCase can help you wield them with a little bit of style.

AL3+ Freedom Wireless Headphones: A Great Workout Partner

February 24, 2017Skip Owens

If you have been on a “holy grail” like quest for the perfect pair of Bluetooth workout headphones like I have, then your quest may be over.

Talelight: The Digital Bumper Sticker Has Arrived

February 10, 2017Ken Denmead5

Bumper stickers are a common form of personal expression, but their permanency makes them a bit… static. But with Talelight, you can change your message every day to suit your whims.

Direct Sound EX-29 Headphones – Extreme Isolation

February 2, 2017Mark Vorenkamp

I was pretty psyched to try out Direct Sound’s EX-29 headphones. When working in a crowded space, trying to catch the nuances of sound as you mix or master, isolation is key.

CES Report – Navdy Keeps Eyes on the Road

January 21, 2017Michael Kaufman

Navdy announced that it is shipping a device that can be placed in any vehicle (and even moved between them) that places smart device information into the user’s line of sight without blocking the view of the road using augmented reality (AR).

CES Report – Smart Detection of Radon with Airthings Wave

January 13, 2017December 14, 2017Michael Kaufman

The new Wave radon detector from Airthings gives homeowners much more than just an alert when radon levels are dangerously high: it provides long-term analysis of the dangerous gas.

CT Band packs a full smartwatch into the band for any wristwatch.

CES Report – Super Smart Watch Bands From SGNL and CT Band

January 7, 2017Michael Kaufman

Innovation at CES 2017 is taking smart and connected devices further into the analog world.

Epson Moverio Smart Glasses provide an augmented reality view for drone pilots.

CES Report – Epson Moverio AR Glasses for DJI Drones

January 5, 2017December 13, 2017Michael Kaufman1

The newest version of the Moverio smart eyewear from Epson are specially designed for enhancing the capabilities of aerial drones, especially those from industry leader DJI.

GeniCan creates a shopping list by scanning items on their way into the trash.

CES Report – Make Trash Smarter With GeniCan

January 4, 2017December 14, 2017Michael Kaufman

Hands-free GeniCan device scans trash as it’s thrown away and adds items to an Amazon shopping list (and can even order through Amazon Dash).

CES Preview: Finch Brings VR Control to the People

December 4, 2016December 16, 2017Michael Kaufman

The Finch wireless VR controller can provide a high-end experience at a fraction of the cost with completely natural gestures.

Jabra Headphones Do Much More Than Sound Great

November 27, 2016Michael Kaufman

The Sport edition headphones from Jabra collect exercise data and combine it with coaching software on a smart device to improve workouts and training efficiency.

Five Things Parents Should Know About Let’s Start Coding – With a Coupon Code! (Sponsored)

November 21, 2016Ken Denmead

Are your kids ready to level up in electronics and coding? Then a kit from Let’s Start Coding may be the best holiday gift you could get them. Learn more here!

Upgrade Your Old Car With the Latest Tech

November 10, 2016Anthony Karcz2

Don’t despair that you’re stuck with last-gen tech on your old vehicle. With a quick shopping trip and a few minutes of plugging things in, you can give your car major upgrades.

Shoot fireballs from your hands with Pyro Mini

Bonus High-End { DeviceDiary } from Touch of Modern (Sponsored)

November 3, 2016Michael Kaufman

Finding gifts no one wants is easy, so is finding things no one can afford… but Touch of Modern has extraordinary gifts at members-only pricing.

Cast a Scary Hue 2016

October 27, 2016Michael Kaufman

We’re using the Philips Hue again this year to change the hallway in front of the Architechnologist‘s office for a Halloween surprise.

New Kickstarter — Coding and Hardware for Spy Kids!

October 7, 2016James Floyd Kelly

I’m always on the lookout for new tools to help with my summer tech camps, and the folks over at Dexter Industries may very well have a hit on their hands with their new Kickstarter, Spy vs sPi.

A Tinker Birthday Party: Making a Simple Alarm System

September 29, 2016January 15, 2018Bernd Grobauer

My son likes making and tinkering, and so do several of his friends. So we decided to have a “Tinker Birthday Party. Our project? A small alarm system!

Philips Hue SmartSwitch bulbs feature preset color settings for different situations

Even Smarter Lighting From Philips Hue

September 27, 2016Michael Kaufman2

New products give the Philips Hue system even more IoT functionality: a Motion Sensor and the SceneSwitch bulb is programmed with three color settings.

The Royole Moon 3D Virtual Mobile Theater

Virtual Mobile Theater? Royole Moon

September 25, 2016Michael Kaufman

Experience immersive movies, gaming, and more in a new 3D-capable virtual mobile theater called Royole Moon featuring an HD display and hi-fi audio.

13 Geeky Watches — Third Edition

September 24, 2016Tom Fassbender

A presentation of 13 geeky and interesting—yet un-smart—watches for those chrono-geeks among us.

DIY X-Ray Vision with WalabotDIY Superpowers

September 20, 2016Michael Kaufman

WalabotDIY sees through cement, drywall and other materials, letting users locate items inside walls for home repair and renovation projects.

Eero Home Wi-Fi System

September 4, 2016December 13, 2017Will James

Many of us know the pain of poor Wi-Fi coverage and deadspots in our homes. Eero aims to fix those problems with their mesh Wi-Fi system.

Smarter Home With the Nyrius Outlet

September 1, 2016Tony Sims

Today, I want to review the Nyrius Smart Outlet. It is a simple concept – a Bluetooth controlled outlet plug-in used to control a minor appliance. The most obvious use for this product would be a lamp or light of some sort. That is what