When it’s hot out, we immediately go for air conditioning. While we are lucky to get immediate relief, it was not always this easy. In years past you would have to sit in the shade, and hope that you could find a cool beverage. That method required no electricity, and while it doesn’t keep us at … Read more
The modern day road warrior has plenty of things to think about – considering the number of gadgets and gizmos that they carry around, one would also need to prepare the range of chargers on one’s travels. Forget one charger and you might be in trouble, especially if you are in a country or location … Read more
Much of our past is kept in our minds as memories through sensory experience. What we see, taste, smell, and touch stays with us for years to come. That’s why one small thing can smack you in the teeth with nostalgia. This can either bring tears to your eyes or a smile to your lips, … Read more
There are so many gadgets and gizmos that we carry around during the day and it seems like there are only going to be more of them. You want your MP3 player, phone, tablet, laptop, headphones, backup battery, extra cables, and a few different flashlight options for those ‘just in case’ times. OK, I’m exaggerating, … Read more
A few years ago, we introduced you to the Keyport Slide. This was an interesting new take on the keychain. Rather than having a bunch of bulky keys in your pocket, this offered a way to cut down on the bulk, and put them all into one smaller package. What you were left with was a gadget about the size of a pack of Tic-Tacs that held up to 6 of your keys. Well, the Keyport is back, and better than ever.
For many years I carried around a leather wallet, which had cash, my ID, debit cards, and loyalty cards for various stores. If you’ve never carried a wallet like this, you can’t understand how much of an annoyance it can be while you’re sitting down. I finally wised up a couple of years back, and … Read more
Everyone has that one special spot where they are able to clear their mind, and do some of their best thinking. Maybe it’s under your favorite tree in the park, or on your back porch. Wherever it is, if you need to get your creative juices flowing, this is the spot to go. For me, … Read more
I think everyone but me is looking forward to summer. I mean, I’d like summer if all I had to do was relax poolside and swill a few beers… but even that’s not as much fun as it could be, with a sweaty little beer bottle warming itself in the sun. Beer has gotta be … Read more
Do you think that robots are cool? If you think so, then you would be pleased to hear that scientists in the US have managed to come up with a robot that is as small as the size of a fly, where it is capable of performing the agile manoeuvres of the ubiquitous insects. Known as the “robo-fly”, it is built from carbon fibre, tips the scales at a fraction of a gram, and boasts of super-fast electronic “muscles” to power its wings. According to the robot’s developers from Harvard University, these small robots do resemble the real thing, and could eventually be used as an accessory when it comes to rescue operations. Definitely useful in the event of an earthquake, where it can navigate through tiny spaces in collapsed buildings to search for survivors.
Mention Budweiser, and chances are you would think of the world famous beer brand. Well, Budweiser has come up with something that is interesting enough, so much so it might actually spur you on to return to your socializing ways at the local tavern. The Budweiser Buddy Cup, as it is called, is a new … Read more