Switchmate

Two facts that both excite and annoy us: one, the smart house, where everything is integrated, is on its way. Two: that’s going to involve a whole lot of installing things, which will be annoying. Here’s one small way it can be less annoying: switchmate ($103 on indigogo). Basically, it’s … Read More

Noocity Growbed

Just another flower pot? Not at all. The Noocity growbed ($180) is a self-watering, self-fertilizing system. Basically, after you set it all up, you just kind of let your plants . . . chill, we guess? All we know is it basically takes all the work out of gardening.

Coolbox

What does a toolbox need to be aside from a box? Well, nothing. But it’d be nice if it had an integrated power bar. Dual handles. A whiteboard. An LED flood light. A bottle opener. A clock. Bluetooth speakers. Wheels. A magnetic lid. USB ports. A tablet stand. Tall order? … Read More

The Body Dryer

Problem: You hate towels, but spending half an hour air-drying is deeply impractical. Solution: The body dryer ($150), which is tearing it up on indigogo. Basically, it’s a fan you stand on, thus eliminating the need for using bacteria-encrusted towels. Turn it to hot in the winter, cold in the … Read More

G-Pad

Your iPhone may have more processing power than the Voyager spacecraft, but let’s be honest—it’s no game boy. However, you can make it a Gameboy with an $13 peripheral: the G-Pad, now on indigogo. Now your iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, iPod touch, and iPad mini are also sweet Game Boy … Read More

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