The Spot, the world's first satellite messenger, allows others to track your movements with a link to Google maps. It also allows you to ping your family to periodically send out an "I'm okay" signal, or alternately, a 911 call. And, it works for 14 days without a battery charge, it's waterproof, and weighs only 7oz. It's not a satellite phone so doesn't come with unaffordable … [Read more...] about If you like to hike in the wilderness, here’s a cool and affordable tracking advice
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Gadgets We Can’t Live Without
Click Image to Buy iPod – Simply the best invention of the 21st century (so far). We got our first in 2001 and have been hooked ever since. Click Image to Buy Mobile phone – Hate the static and the 24/7 connectedness, but the immediacy of communication is priceless. We'd never go … [Read more...] about Gadgets We Can’t Live Without
Your next office chair – gotta have it
At $289.95, it's about the same price as a regular chair, but includes speakers built into the headrest, including a 4" subwoofer to shake you up. On the armrest, there's a scroll wheel and touch controls. Pyramat is the leader in gaming chairs. The Pyramat Office gaming chair . … [Read more...] about Your next office chair – gotta have it
Valentines Day find – romantic candles that won’t set the house on fire
My recommendation is to buy three these and set them up where they will create a glow on the big night. I doubt they would make a good present - she'll just think you bought another dumb gadget. The LED scented wax candle from Sharper Image. … [Read more...] about Valentines Day find – romantic candles that won’t set the house on fire
We love the Banana Bunker
Someone had to invent this because it was sorely needed. For a dad who packs a lunch every day wondering whether the good stuff will get eaten, finding variety is a big issue. And, it doesn't help that the school has banned peanut butter. I could never pack bananas because by the time the lunch box was tossed around the playground a few times, the banana was too mushy to be … [Read more...] about We love the Banana Bunker