Who knew there were so many “smart” ways to unlock a lock? For years companies have been trying to get people to use their phones or keypads or fobs, and now a new startup called Yeeuu Tech has thrown a bunch of methods into one device. The S1 Smart Lock packs eight different unlocking methods, and it can be fitted […]

Better indoor air quality benefits everyone, but it can be hard to find space for a whole-home air purifier, especially if you live in a small apartment. Studio and one-bedroom apartment dwellers know that every bit of space is precious. Molekule may have the answer with the new Molekule Air Mini+, a pint-sized air purifier with big cleaning capabilities. The […]

According to the CDC, a third of US adults report that they get less than the recommended amount of sleep every night (seven to eight hours). It’s important to get a good night’s rest since sleep deprivation leads to stress, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and a general inability to function as usual. The Weighted Anti-Anxiety Blanket is a helpful solution […]

Swiss watch smart glass maker Winwatch has teamed up with mobile payments company MuchBetter for an analog wristwatch that can make contactless payments thanks to technology hidden in its sapphire crystal. Sony’s wena wristband can bring some smarts like contactless payments to any old wristwatch, and Swatch Pay puts an NFC radio chip below a watch’s dial, but Winwatch says […]

Point the average pocket lighter down and fire it up and the flame will quickly rise and burn your thumb. But with a few simple adjustments, Dissim has developed a lighter that works as effectively upside down as it does right-side up. The little pocket lighter’s unique design allows it to hop into a candleholder to light a wick or […]

Adjustable desks are very much designed to improve the wellbeing of sedentary workers, and the new AiT Smart One is an example of particularly holistic approach. This slick piece of office furniture can be controlled via smartphone and offers a few well-considered bells and whistles, including a built-in air quality sensor that alerts the user when it’s time to crack […]

It can be uncomfortable, using a sleeping bag that’s laid directly onto the floor of a tent. Utilizing a cushy sleeping pad helps, but that’s one more thing you have to pack along … and that’s where the inflatable AirBag is designed to come in. Invented by New Jersey-based outdoorsman Matt Turcina, the AirBag sleeping bag incorporates an air mattress […]

According to this Time article, the average smartphone is about 10x dirtier than a toilet seat. That may or may not be a surprise to you; either way, it should make your rethink how you interact with your favorite smart device. The UV Shield: Portable Smartphone Sanitizer helps you stay healthy by eliminating any harmful bacteria on your phone, as […]

Even when a thief can’t steal a complete bike, they’ll still pilfer parts off of it – and that includes components such as the saddle. That’s where the Quick Release Seatpost comes in, as it allows riders to quickly remove and replace the saddle themselves. The problem with saddles is that while they can be taken off of the seatpost […]

Rather than use magnets and coils to convert string motion into an analog voltage for amplified output, the ?Pik uses infrared light to capture the vibrations of the strings above it. It first appeared online in 2017, and after much tweaking, testing and refinement, the optical pickup has now been launched on Kickstarter. The humbucker-like pickup features two strips of […]