Ditch that janitor-like bulge of keys you carry around and put them back in your pocket where they belong with the KeyDisk. Built using sandblasted and anodized aluminum, it weighs just over an ounce, measures just two and a half inches across, and holds up to six keys using aluminum screws places through the holes, letting you expose only the one you need at the moment, while keeping the rest out of sight. You can even attach it to a standard keychain — but what's the point of that?
Should Apple get their way, we'll all be paying for stuff with our phones/watches in the very near future — but if you'd like to consolidate your wallet without giving it up completely, the Plastc Card is for you. Meant to replace up to 20 cards while being nearly future-proof, it features a magnetic stripe, barcode display, NFC, Chip, and PIN capabilities, Bluetooth for syncing with the sleek app (that also lets you check your many balances in one place), and wireless charging. Best of all, you control the action via an E-ink touchscreen, giving you security measures and convenience that competing cards just can't offer.
The home security system remains helpful, but has some severe limitations, especially in the current technology driven culture. Notion Intelligent Home Sensor is a true home intelligence system — packing 8 powerful capacities into one small, simple sensor that blends in with its surroundings. Know when you have a water leak, when the kids get home from school, if someone breaks into the liquor cabinet, or if a light has been left on longer than it should be. Each sensor is connected centrally to the Notion hub and monitored from a smartphone, keeping important tabs on your home when you can't.
Keep track of all your battery-powered toys and devices with the Tethercell. This brilliant, app-connected add-on works with any device that takes AA batteries. You simply replace one of the AAs with the Tethercell, which has a AAA cell loaded inside. Once connected to the app, you'll be able to remotely turn your battery-powered stuff on and off, set device schedules and timers, get alerts when the batteries are running low, and, soon, even find Tethercell'd devices via a proximity function — so you'll never have to dig for the TV remote again.
Storing your photos, files, music, and videos in the cloud is great — but it requires an Internet connection for access, and in case you haven't heard, there's always the possibility that someone could hack your account. The Mblok solves both these problems by holding up to 256 GB of your stuff in a tiny, portable package that you can take with you anywhere. This personal cloud-like box connects to up to seven of your devices via Bluetooth 4.0, offering immediate access to your data. The battery lasts for up to 300 hours on a single charge, the app offers one-tap backups, and best of all, your data is protected with 128 bit encryption — so no one's going to see your naughty selfies, even if they steal your device.
If you're trying to track down the most sought after spirits of 2014, chances are you're out of luck — unless of course, you know about Caskers. A one-stop shop for liquor connoisseurs, Caskers tracked down the bottles that you and other boozehounds searched for the most in 2014 — based on millions of searches — and has them available right now, while they last. So instead of driving all over town with no guarantee of finding that small batch bourbon or premium single malt, look no further than Caskers for the best of the best, easy on the wallet and delivered right to your door.
The products you use every day, like shampoo or shave cream, should always be the best. But drugstore pickings are slim, and online shopping is risky when you don't know what you're paying for. That's why Birchbox Man lets you try before you buy. Subscribers receive a monthly box of grooming and style essentials, all tailored to match their personal profiles. Think woodsy beard oil for the urban lumberjack, or a wool knit tie for the sartorially inclined. If you like what you get, you can buy full-size versions in the Birchbox Shop, with perks like free shipping to sweeten the pot. No more letdowns, duds, or compromises: Just a sink ledge stocked with greatness.
We've seen some damn small phone chargers before, so when one claims to be "the world's smallest", we tend to be skeptical. Yet the Chargerito appears to back up its claim. This minuscule charger attaches to your keyring, and provides everything you need to power up your device, including fold-out prongs and a flip-up Apple Lightning or Micro-USB connector. As an added bonus, the design creates a sort of built-in dock for your phone, so you can still see incoming notifications on the screen from a distance — which is more than we can say for your average wall wart.
Finding the balance between blocking out harmful sounds while not making things so muffled that they are difficult to recognize can present quite the dilemma. That's where Dubs Acoustic Filters comes in, developed by acoustic engineers and designers, they are pre-tuned to target specific frequencies, reducing the volume without sacrificing that essential clarity. Featuring a 12 decibel Noise Reduction Rating, Dubs provides the opportunity to fully experience your surroundings without the threat of hearing loss.
We've already told you how Wink can be used to combine the controls for the myriad of smart devices around your home into a single, streamlined app. Now you can get all that control right on your wall with the Wink Relay. Designed to replace most single or double light switches, this wall-mounted smart home controller features a 4.3-inch multi-touch screen running the Wink app, giving you control over all the devices in your home. Other features include temperature, humidity, and proximity sensors, a built-in microphone and speaker for intercom action, and two physical smart switches that can be programmed to handle multiple tasks — such as changing the lighting and closing the blinds — with a single touch.
Logitech's Harmony remotes have long been the best way to control your home theater. Now, with the Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home Remote, they can control more than just your entertainment — they can control your house. Working in conjunction with the included, Wi-Fi-enabled Harmony Home Hub, this 2.4-inch touchscreen remote lets you control a bevy of connected devices around your home, including Philips Hue lights, Lutron-controlled window shades, Nest thermostats, and even ZigBee or Z-Wave devices. And thanks to its connectivity, you don't even need the remote — you can control things right from the Harmony app on your phone. The result? You can create and customize dedicated Activities that can do everything from turning the TV to the right channel to setting the lights at the right level with a single touch.
Most ATMs are built to give you cash. The Bitcoin ATM Machine is made to take your cash. But instead of just depositing your paper money into a random checking or savings account, this machine instantly exchanges your currency for bitcoins. You just scan your bitcoin QR code, insert cash — it accepts notes from over 200 countries — and you instantly have bitcoins to spend on whatever you want. It supports most leading exchanges, wallets, and price feeds, and should you need to leave it somewhere public, it also sports an internal steel vault that securely bolts to walls, stands, or countertops, so you can rest easy knowing the cash is safe.
Gone are the days of long, clunky telescopes that you had to manually point at every little thing in the sky you wanted to see close up — consumer telescopes have evolved, and there's no better evidence than the NexStar Evolution 8 Telescope. With an optical tube that's eight inches wide, it does the job of older, much larger telescopes, while its compatibility with iOS and Android apps takes all the guesswork out of finding stars, constellations, and planets. An onboard motor responds to everything you tell it to do through your phone or tablet, so all you have to do is stare up at the night sky.
Smoking pot can certainly be fun, but eating it is almost always better. The Magical Butter MB2 Machine makes cooking reefer-infused treats incredibly easy. The steps go something like this: put some weed in the basket. Drop in some butter. Hit the butter button. That's pretty much it. It can also make oils or tinctures, is self-cleaning, and features a stainless steel and black build that won't scream "stoner!" if you happen to leave it out on the counter. We guess you could also use it to infuse stuff with other, more kid-friendly herbs like oregano or rosemary, but that seems like a huge waste of potential.
If you're at all into photography or videography, odds are you've considered looking into taking your talents to the sky — but most aerial vehicles are tough to fly, requiring advanced skills and software. But the 3D Robotics IRIS Multicopter eliminates the barrier to entry to aerial photography and videography, with an incredible flight planning app that lets you simply draw the vehicle's path. If something goes wrong during flight, the IRIS is smart enough to pilot itself to safety. And with four propellers, a built-in mount for a Go-Pro, long-lasting batteries, and an on-board GPS, all you need to do is point the camera in the right direction.
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Keep an eye on every aspect of your home with the Elgato Eve Home Monitoring System. This comprehensive system is a family of sensors that gather data on air quality, temperature, humidity, air pressure, energy and water consumption, and also includes smoke detectors and sensors to tell you whether windows and doors are open or shut. What to do with all that data? Well, it's sent back to a single app over Bluetooth LE, giving you an at a glance look at your home from your iPhone or iPad.
Keep tabs on your home brew operation even if you're not at home with the BeerBug. This WiFi-enabled sensor monitors the specific gravity, temperature, and alcohol content of your hooch, letting you view real-time data on a computer via a web browser or through dedicated apps for iOS and Android. Its built-in rechargeable battery lasts over 25 days and recharges over a standard Micro USB connection, so even if your fermenting time runs over, all you need is a common charger to stay informed until it's done.
When it comes to music boxes, few are as intricate — or expensive — as the MB&F x Hodinkee MusicMachine 2. Plainly drawing inspiration from Star Trek's USS Enterprise, this limited-edition box is clad in untreated, gunmetal-colored aluminum, with two 3.72 movements that rotate in opposite directions. On the right cylinder, you'll find snippets from "Another Brick in the Wall" and "Smoke on the Water", while on the left, there are snippets from both "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" main titles, suggesting that whoever came up with this idea had his market pegged as "the affluent stoner geek."
Anyone can tell you the importance of having a reliable flashlight on hand in the case of an emergency — unexpected power failure, overdue energy bills, total eclipse of the sun — but flashlights never seem to be there for you when you really need them. Whether it's empty batteries or burnt out bulbs, you can just never quite count on your typical flashlight. But the Sphelar Solar Flashlight isn't your typical flashlight, and we're not just talking about its gorgeous design. It sports LED lights and micro-spherical solar cells that provide up to four hours of battery life.
Let's face it, just because you wore your shirt for one day to work, doesn't make it necessarily dirty — you sit at a desk all day, it's not like you're working up much of a sweat. The makers of Swash recognize that, giving you an alternative to taking your shirts to the dry cleaner after only one wear. It removes wrinkles and odors, while preserving and restoring your shirts for another wear. And because of its compact design, you can store it pretty much anywhere, saving you time and money at the dry cleaner, while keeping you looking great every day at work.
When buying a padlock, you've traditionally had two options: buy a key-based lock and risk losing the key, or buy a combination lock, and hope you can remember the code. Both could potentially end with you wielding bolt cutters. Now, the Noke Bluetooth Padlock gives you a third option. Powered by Bluetooth 4.0, this smart padlock pairs with your phone, letting you open it simply by pressing the shackle — it will automatically sense your phone and unlock. And should your phone die, you can create a custom access code that has you press the shackle in a certain pattern to unlock. It's just one less thing to worry about.
