Brunton Power Knife

The latest edition to everybody’s emergency kit seems to be a tangle of wires, what with all the devices necessary to carry around. Here’s an easier way: the Brunton Power Knife ($30). Inputs are an Apple Lighting, an Apple 30-pin, and a micro USB. Output is a standard USB.

Leatherman Tread

Hate that you can’t take your multi-tool with you everywhere? Like on the plane? Well, now you can: Leatherman’s new tool, Tread ($150-$200), is basically a bracelet with a whole bunch of tools on it. Like what? Oh, a cutting hook, bottle opener, oxygen tank wrench, glass breaker, flathead screwdrivers, … Read More

eTape Digital Tape Measure

What’s the advantage of a digital tape measure ($30)? Actually, it’s not just a snazzy display—this guy will send measurements to your phone, which makes trips to the hardware store easier. Imperial and metric in fractions or decimals, plus it’ll add the length of the unit itself to the measurement … Read More

EcoBee Wi-Fi Thermostat

End battles over the thermostat by putting your control in your pocket—specifically, in your smartphone. This is one of the many benefits of the EcoBee wi-fi thermostat ($250). Additional benefits: you can buy multiple sensors thus allowing you to manage the temperature in multiple rooms, the sensors can tell which … Read More

My Digital Addiction

If you have a half-hour, this is a pretty solid documentary. And if not, at least holster your smartphone for part of the day. [youtube width=”640″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTSomuMw0Q0[/youtube]

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