All smartphones, tablets, and laptops have built-in amplifiers and digital-to-analog converters (DAC) . They’re essential components to delivering audio, after all, with the amplifier cranking up to the audio signal to usable levels and the DAC converting the digital format to analog before sending it out to headphones or speakers. Problem is. most of these…
No, you don’t need a hydration sensor to monitor whether you’re getting enough water while you type away on a keyboard at an airconditioned office in the local business district. That’s just goofy. When you are doing cross-country runs during endurance events, however, those same sensors can be a veritable lifesaver. The Nix Hydration Biosensor…
Camping cots offer a great way to bring bedroom comforts in the outdoors. They elevate you from the ground, provide a level sleeping surface, and, with the right ones, can even deliver a little bit of cushion. Since they do all those great things, why not just build your tent around the cot? That’s exactly…
WobbleWorks has made good business out of their 3Doodler 3D printing pens, which allow kids to sculpt plastic objects by simply drawing it in the 3D space. This time, they’re using the same concept to let individuals create sugary concoctions with the WobbleWorks ChefDoodler. That’s right, it’s a pen that lets you fabricate 3D objects…
Compact pizza ovens for the backyard are nothing new. They’re, arguably, the most popular way to make pizza at home these days. As such, we frequently see new models pop up, each one bringing their own twist to try to stand out from the pack. The Burnhard Fat Tony is one of the more interesting…
Rooftop tents have become popular for good reason, as it gives folks an elevated shelter that’s a whole lot more convenient than your typical tent. While many rooftop tents come with a hardtop, their walls use standard tent fabrics, which work well enough for use as a handy shelter from the elements. The Hardsider HardTent…
Sometimes, you need to make a pot of coffee to get everyone in the house properly caffeinated. Other times, you just need to make a stiff cup to get you over a drowsy hump in the middle of the day. Those are two different types of brewing that require very different machines, which isn’t exactly…
Desk lamps are great, allowing you to illuminate targeted sections of your workspace. Problem is, they don’t do anything else, which make them just a tad out of place in modern workspaces where multi-tasking is the name of the game. Things just work better when they do a whole host of things nowadays and the…
How far can an ebike take you? For most people, the answer would probably be “far enough.” Ebikes are a great option for commuting, running errands around town, and even for exploring the trails on two wheels. However, you might not want to wander too far away from base camp, since ebikes and their smaller…
It looks like any exercise bike. Except… you know… it looks a little fancier than your typical fare, kind of like a bike you’ll see at a pricey boutique gym. The Saga HoloBike doesn’t just look fancy, it gets a fancy new feature, too, that sets it apart from modern exercise bikes with integrated screens….
