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Cyclists and Runners Should Check Out These 5 Gadgets to Stay Safe This Winter
When you’re all about that active life, you can’t let winter weather get you out of your groove. But, if you’re a cyclist or runner who can’t quit the streets for the warmth (and boredom) of the gym, it can be a dangerous time! Fog, bad weather, and short days make it hard to run […]
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Wallflower is a Kitchen Gadget That Tells You if You’ve Left the Stove On
Got an absent-minded chef around the house? A forgotten pot might lead to the embarrassment of overcooked pasta, but in the worst case it can lead to a kitchen fire. That can turn into a house fire if everyone’s left the house and forgotten the stove, so the situation merits an ounce of prevention. With […]
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The LumaGlo Crossbelt is a Smart LED Light Sash That Keeps Runners and Cyclists Safe
Not a fan of safety vests when you go running or cycling at night? LumaGlo thinks they have a brighter idea. Their Crossbelt is a connected string of LED lights that will not only give you more visibility, but adds some useful automated features that can help drivers react properly. At first blush, you’d be forgiven […]
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Traffic Lights Embedded in This City’s Sidewalk Are Saving Smartphone Users’ Lives
It gets far worse than long-term neck injuries for smartphone users with heads constantly bent down while walking. The phenomenon of distracted pedestrians getting injured or killed by buses, trams, trains and cars is ballooning, and one German city has decided to take some extreme measures to help save some lives. The city of Augsburg […]
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Simplicam Review
Are you looking for a home security camera to check up on your kids at home or even keep tabs on your pet while you’re at the office? Arcsoft’s Simplicam looks to be the perfect solution. Out of the box, I had the camera up and running in less than five minutes! Yes, I had a fully […]
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Self-Defense Umbrella Gets Handed Out to Women in India
The newest self-defense tool for women in India looks pretty familiar — it’s your standard, run-of-the-mill umbrella. But, this umbrella comes with a few helpful pointers on how to turn a run-of-the-mill umbrella into an all-purpose tool to fend off would-be attackers. The idea was born out of concern for married women at home while […]
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SkySaver Backpack is Your Ticket Out of a Burning Building
Live in a high-rise building and don’t trust your cooking skills? SkySaver is an altogether different sort of backpack that can save your life in the event of an apartment fire — by giving you a fire-resistant rope to help you rappel down the building. Inside SkySaver is a metal rope coiled up and ready […]
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Siren Ring Protects Women with its Deafening Alarm
Siren is a new personal safety device that hides in plain sight as a fashionable ring. It’ll pass for a nice accessory on a night out, but the important part is what’s ready and waiting underneath the stone. The ring is actually a high-pitched, 110 dB alarm designed to blast anyone directly in front of […]
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Parents – Tell Your School to Get the SOS Emergency App
GEOS, which has been using modern technology to support emergency responders for a few years now, is preparing to roll out the SOS Emergency App by offering one year of their service for free to schools all across the nation. Seeking help through the app is simple – a large panic button is easily accessible within the […]
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SimpliSafe 2 Review
When you think of alarm systems, you usually think of professional installation. Sure, there are plenty of DIY home security systems out there, but most fall short of the ones with professional installation and service plans. But, alarm systems from the likes of ADT or Protect America are pricey. There are equipment and installation costs, […]
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Celebrate National Cell Phone Courtesy Month and Win the HTC One X for AT&T!
This July marks the 10-year anniversary of National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, and with more wireless devices being used in the United States than there are people (CTIA), cell phone manners are more important than ever. Whether it’s an alarmingly loud ringtone in a restaurant or using your phone in the movie theater, we’ve all been […]
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FireText Smoke Alarm will Text Message You in Case of Fire
Don’t get us wrong, smoke alarms are very important to have in your home. But what good is a smoke alarm if you’re not home when a fire starts? That is why the FireText Smoke Alarm is so essential, so much so that we’d say you go and run out and replace your old smoke […]
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Ford Cars Will Talk To Each Other Via Wi-Fi One Day
This week Ford invited reporters from around the U.S. to check out Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, for a special Forward with Ford event. Instead of traditional automobile experts and enthusiasts that are often invited to Ford HQ, the event gathered writers from across the social media landscape and featured speeches from best selling author […]
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Justin Bieber Speaks Out: Says No To Texting While Driving
Like many celebrities, Justing Beiber has taken on a cause that is very near and dear to his heart. But it’s not quite what you would expect. Justin has teamed up with PhoneGuard to help promote their Drive Safe app. The mobile app disables texting and email while users are traveling in a car that […]
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Sprint Cracks Down on Distracted Driving
Sprint has unveiled a surprisingly forceful, but nonetheless very effective service to help stop distracted driving, keeping drivers everywhere safe from that one guy who is texting while going 70 on the freeway. The aptly named Sprint Drive First service is slated to be ready for business during Q3 of this year, and will be […]
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Tasered, Drugged Sheep Cry Bahhh for Help
Combine two hot button subjects like cruelty to animals and technology and you are bound to get people riled up with opinions. Hence the Frog-O-Sphere Ecosystem we wrote about sometime ago – till this day, that post is still getting people fired up. At the time we thought it was just a fun post on […]
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CES 2009: Feel The Bullets Piercing Your Head with the Psyko Gaming 5.1 Directional Audio Headphones
Supersonic bullets ricochet violently off the wall next to you leaving ionized trails in their wake. In a panic you strafe away, but there is no safety anywhere in sight. Based on the sound of the bullets you pinpoint his location in seconds he is down. No you haven’t suddenly developed super sensitive hearing, you […]
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Wicked Lasers Executive Series Nexus Laser Pointer Review
Being the technology loving connoisseur that I am, I never knew a subculture existed for laser pointers and the people that use them! I mean, I can vaguely remember attending my share of conferences, where the person giving the presentation used a laser pointer. Suffice it to say, the only thing that kept my attention […]
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BrickHouse Child Locator with Distance Alert Tracking Device Keeps Your Kids Safe in Public Areas
While it’s not our own policy to live in fear, when it comes to young children, we agree that some preventative measures to keep them safe can be very wise. The BrickHouse Child Locator is a device that lets you keep a constant watch on your child when in public areas. The device comes with […]
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Oakley’s O ROKR PRO MP3 Bluetooth Sunglasses Review
The likelihood of water mixing with oil is very improbable because of the chemical composition of both of these liquids; Equate that same theory with the infamous internationally renown Oakley eye wear giant and one of the top telecommunication icons, Motorola teaming up and perhaps you’re left scratching your head. However, in as far as […]
