March 05, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

My son was just involved in a “spy group” at his pre-school so this is for him! :)
The Big Book of Spy Stuff
If you’re reading this, which obviously you are, chances are you are not an 8-year-old boy. If you are an 8-year-old boy, kudos… — *My son was just involved in a “spy group” at his pre-school so this is for him! :)*

**The Big Book of Spy Stuff**

If you’re reading this, which obviously you are, chances are you are not an 8-year-old boy. If you are an 8-year-old boy, kudos for being such a little trendsetter and, remember, don’t scroll through daddy’s website history. For everyone else, yes, The Big Book of Spy Stuff is targeted at a younger demographic, but the truth is, it’s damn enjoyable. Basically, it’s a guide to espionage that sneaks a little bit of history into your cranium in the process. You’ll pick up some tricks, get a lesson in the ethics of spying and do a better job finding out if anyone has been checking your site history. **$16**

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tags / cool material, big book of spy stuff, spy, spy stuff, spies, gadgets, gear

January 03, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

I’m so getting one of these like…right….now!
Planetary Gears Corkscrew
Next to your cell phone and wallet, the worst thing you can have floating around in a cab is chunks of cork. In the latter case we are, obviously, talking abo… — *I’m so getting one of these like…right….now!*

**Planetary Gears Corkscrew**

Next to your cell phone and wallet, the worst thing you can have floating around in a cab is chunks of cork. In the latter case we are, obviously, talking about wine and not a motor vehicle, but you get the idea. Even successfully extracting the barrier between you and an excellent wine buzz is kind of a pain in the ass. Manual corkscrews require real effort. Everyone and their brother already has a Bunny, so that’s no fun either. You could stop entirely to box or screwcap wine, but picking up one of these planetary gears corkscrews is just the right amount of overkill. Powered by the same sort of planetary gears you find in electric screwdrivers and automatic transmissions, this corkscrew is one of the best practical applications of physics we’ve seen in quite some time. Is it over the top? Of course, but since when is that a bad thing? **$70**

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tags / cool material, wine, corkscrew, planetary gears corkscrew, cork, gadgets

October 21, 2011 / Heather Somaini / Source

These seem awfully cool…I told Lee he needs to get them just because Cool Material mentioned Deadmau5 - his favorite DJ.
Phiaton PS 20 BT’s
Any time we wear a pair of headphones that aren’t wireless, we feel like one of those kids on a … — *These seem awfully cool…I told Lee he needs to get them just because Cool Material mentioned Deadmau5 - his favorite DJ.*

**Phiaton PS 20 BT’s**

Any time we wear a pair of headphones that aren’t wireless, we feel like one of those kids on a backpack leash you see at the mall. They get tangled, knotted and—with a quick turn of the head—can come flying off like that kid when he catches a whiff of Cinnabon. The PS 20 BT’s from Phiaton deliver the kind of performance we want in a cable-free package. Besides the fact that the audio quality is top of the line, the PS 20 BT’s have built-in Bluetooth v3.0 so you can take a call on the fly without pulling the old switcheroo. The “half in-ear” design gives you one of the rarest features you’ll ever find in a pair of ear-buds as well—comfort. The bass feels like you’re seeing Deadmau5 live thanks to Phiaton’s “MaxBass Reflex,” and the overall package is more drool-inducing than, well, Cinnabon. **$149**

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tags / cool material, deadmau5, phaiton, headphones, earbuds, gadgets, music

October 07, 2011 / Heather Somaini / Source

Barnacle
If you’ve already made the decision to break your contract and lay down the cash for the iPhone 4s since you can’t live without Siri, you probably won’t have the spare change to be purchasing all the nifty aftermarket gear to go with it. So… — **Barnacle**

If you’ve already made the decision to break your contract and lay down the cash for the iPhone 4s since you can’t live without Siri, you probably won’t have the spare change to be purchasing all the nifty aftermarket gear to go with it. So getting something as cheap and as useful as Barnacle is a no-brainer. For the cost of a double quarter pounder with cheese and fries you’ll have yourself a little suction cup stand for your iPhone. It’ll come in handy while on the road barking orders at Siri or while watching some hilarious cat videos at work. The little guy works with any flat surface and is small enough to take with you anywhere letting you go hands-free whenever you need. You’ll quickly realize there are a million uses for Barnacle, we plan on sticking one to our television for homemade picture-in-picture. $5

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tags / iphone, ipad, mac, apple, steve jobs, barnacle, cool material, gadgets, gear, ipod

September 29, 2011 / Heather Somaini / Source

A Flash for your iPhone!
Chances are you don’t clip coupons, you don’t load up on “Buy One Get One Free” Beefaroni and you don’t know what today’s special value was on QVC. (Storage containers by the way.) Sure, if you’re making a big purchase you c… — **A Flash for your iPhone!**

Chances are you don’t clip coupons, you don’t load up on “Buy One Get One Free” Beefaroni and you don’t know what today’s special value was on QVC. (Storage containers by the way.) Sure, if you’re making a big purchase you compare prices and try to get the best deal, but with most of the little gadgets and gizmos you buy it’s impulse shopping. This is why it’s always a bonus when we find something we want/need and it’s on sale. Since we snap more picture with our iPhone than our Nikon we need to soup that little camera up as best we can. With the iFlash you can finally take decent shots in poorly lit areas which is perfect for 3am post-bar shenanigans. Use it as flashlight or even attach it to your iPad for a bit of back-lighting. Act now! $25

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tags / iphone, mac, apple, gadgets, ipad, flash, iphone camera flash, cool material

August 11, 2011 / Heather Somaini / Source

I don’t think I need to say more once you’ve seen the picture above but just in case….
MiniDock allows you to charge your favorite iPhone or iPod with your existing Apple USB Power Adapter. Your device sits upright in the MiniDock… — *I don’t think I need to say more once you’ve seen the picture above but just in case….*

MiniDock allows you to charge your favorite iPhone or iPod with your existing Apple USB Power Adapter. Your device sits upright in the MiniDock while it charges directly into the wall socket, allowing you to free up counter or tabletop space. Small and simple, MiniDock enables users to make the most of their upright devices while they charge.

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tags / iphone, minidock, apple, mac, music, gadget, gadgets, thrillist, ipod

August 09, 2011 / Heather Somaini / Source

I don’t have pets anymore (I have kids instead) and I’ve never had a fish but I couldn’t resist posting this as it’s tooooo cool. If you have a fish and $400 to blow, you must have this!
Whale of a TimeScale back on kitschy … — *I don’t have pets anymore (I have kids instead) and I’ve never had a fish but I couldn’t resist posting this as it’s tooooo cool. If you have a fish and $400 to blow, you must have this!*

**Whale of a Time**
Scale back on kitschy sunken treasure. Turn Guppy’s home into a minimalist work of art with this blown-glass fishbowl ($442).

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tags / parenting, parent, parenthood, parent of twins, pets, fish, fishbowl, kids, gadgets, gay parent, lesbian parent, same sex parent, two dads, two moms, mom, dad, mother, father, motherhood, fatherhood

July 27, 2011 / Heather Somaini / Source

Capdase Skin Tack Car Mobile Holder
If you leave your cell in your pocket while you’re driving whatever song you’re listening to will no doubt subtly feature your ringtone or something oddly similar in the background and it will in turn drive you ba… — **Capdase Skin Tack Car Mobile Holder**

If you leave your cell in your pocket while you’re driving whatever song you’re listening to will no doubt subtly feature your ringtone or something oddly similar in the background and it will in turn drive you bat-shit crazy. Why this phenomenon exists we don’t know, what we do know is the best option is clearly to have your cell somewhere in sight. Unless you glue it to your windshield or hook it up with some suction cup GPS contraption your options are limited. For a cheap solution, just slap one of these Capdase Skin Tack Car Mobile Holders on your dash. The non-skid silicon will keep your cell in place and since it is non-adhesive you can move it from vehicle to vehicle if you have a bit of a collection. **$17**

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tags / capdase, cool material, cell phone holder, mobile holder, blackberry holder, gadgets

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