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MpowerD Solar-powered waterproof Lantern hands-on

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

For those who are always in need of a little light while camping, we have just the device for you. MpowerD has introduced a solar-powered lantern they're calling Luci. Luci is "the little solar lantern with a big impact" and we're actually really liking this neat idea. Essentially this is a fully waterproof and lightweight lantern that only needs the sun for a charge, and will last up to 12 hours. Read The Full Story

CamOne Infinity brings interchangeable lenses to the action cam

, Mar 22nd 2012 Discuss [0]

CamOneTec has created a digital camera designed for the active and adventurous called the CamOne Infinity. The camera has an incredibly small size and form factor that appears to copy the popular GoPro cameras, but it also offers something unique with interchangeable lenses, a feature that's perhaps the first in the action cam market. Read The Full Story

New York City reveals new species of frog

, Mar 14th 2012 Discuss [6]

Believe it or not, there are animals out there in the world that we do not yet know everything about - and a new one has been found right here in the USA in one of the most highly trafficked cities on earth. What you're looking at is a brand new species of Leopard Frog discovered this week by a Rutgers University student right in the heart of Staten Island. Researchers say this particular frog had not yet been identified because of its appearance which is extremely similar to its close relative the Southern Leopard Frog. Read The Full Story

Swann MP3 DJ Doorbell revealed and detailed

, Mar 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

Finally you can have the ringtone you've always wanted - attached to your front door. This new gadget from Swann has you able to customize and arrange a set of MP3 audio files as a who's who of notifications that someone is at the door trying to get in. Imagine your delight when the pizza you just ordered is ushered in by Usher, think of the excellence of having your auntie visit with the sounds of the White Stripes ringing her in! Read The Full Story

Suunto Ambit GPS watch touts heart rate monitor

, Jan 25th 2012 Discuss [1]

Finnish watch maker Suunto recently announced its latest GPS-enabled watch called the Ambit. The Ambit is designed to help athletes with training and outdoor adventure. It provides a host of tools, including GPS navigation with 3D Compass, altimeter, barometric sensor, and a heart rate monitor. Read The Full Story

Casio G-Shock ultra-hardcore smartphone revealed

, Jan 24th 2012 Discuss [8]

It should come as no surprise that this device was all but overlooked at CES 2012 as its predecessor, the Casio G'Zone hasn't exactly seen its fair share of press or success in the market (on Verizon.) That said, this device has a few one-ups on its predecessor, including perhaps most importantly the "G-Shock" branding, straight off Casio's ultra-popular wristwatch line by the same name. The G-Shock smartphone will be running Android, has a camera on the back, and will likely be near-impossible to break. Read The Full Story

AirGo is first outdoor speaker to house AirPort Express for AirPlay

, Nov 10th 2011 Discuss [1]

Russound announced today its AirGo Outdoor Sound Station that's the first outdoor speaker system to tout Apple's AirPlay music streaming technology via the attachment of an AirPort Express device. Usually we see speaker docks with AirPlay integrated, but the AirGo has, instead, a weatherproof compartment where an AirPort Express unit can be stowed. Read The Full Story

Swann releases Freestyle HD 1080p wearable video camera

, Nov 7th 2011 Discuss [1]

Swann released a new video camera today called the Freestyle HD. It's designed to be wearable and you can easily mount it to bikes, cars, and helmets as well. It offers Full HD 1080p video capture with up to 3x digital zoom and can snap photos in JPEG format with its 8-megapixel sensor. It also has a detachable LCD viewer. Read The Full Story

Solar Cookup200 cooks gets its power from the yellow sun

, Oct 10th 2011 Discuss [0]

If you ever find yourself stranded in the wilds packed with a bunch of mirrors, wood, and some chicken that needs burning we have the outdoor cooking tool for you. This thing you see is called the solar Cookup200. It looks like some sort of satellite frying doohickey. It’s actually a device for focusing the sun light that hits it to cook up food. Read The Full Story

Erbe Planter is also a grill and perhaps the worst idea ever

, Jun 23rd 2011 Discuss [0]

In Texas, grilling is a big deal, most of the outdoor events we have around here involves cooking up something on the grill. If you live in a place where you have a small patio or don’t have room for a normal grill the Erbe planter/Grill combo might seem like a good idea. The thing looks like one of those terracotta planters that pretty much everyone has on their patio in an apartment complex. This one holds a pant on top and has a grill underneath. Read The Full Story

Ripe Radish garden lights are oddly cool

, Apr 15th 2010 Discuss [1]

My wife is big on things that make no sense to me. For instance, she likes those path lights that are too dim to actually light the path to the house. She also wants to plant things that I know she has no intentions of watering, so they die in a few days. Read The Full Story

Hampton Grill is ultimate in outdoor cooking

, Dec 3rd 2008 Discuss [0]

Wow. Now this thing is excessive. If you are super into barbequing everything then you'll love the Hampton Grill. This thing is downright awesome and it looks like something out of the future. While it might look normal at first, it can actually unfold into three separate grilling stations. Read The Full Story
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