Energizer has been one of the biggest names in batteries for many years. The company has announced a breakthrough battery that is better for the environment than other batteries out there. The new Energizer battery is called EcoAdvanced and they are made using recycled battery material. The … [Read more...] about Energizer EcoAdvanced Batteries are the World’s First Made with Recycled Batteries
Shane McGlaun
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
Sophia Smart Jump Rope Counts Your Jumps
Jump Ropes have been around for generations as exercise devices. We have seen them in schools and many schools even have kids raise money by getting pledges for how many times they can jump a rope. A new smart jump rope has turned up on Kickstarter and the product is called Sophia. Sophia is a smart … [Read more...] about Sophia Smart Jump Rope Counts Your Jumps
Toshiba to Leave North American TV Market due to Price Competition
Toshiba has been making TVs and selling them in the North American market for a very long time. Its products haven't exactly burned up the market as other makers are undercutting pricing for similar or better technology. That means that Toshiba has felt the pinch of unpopularity in North … [Read more...] about Toshiba to Leave North American TV Market due to Price Competition
Wishbone Smartphone Thermometer Hits Kickstarter
Any parent who has a sick infant knows that the last thing you want to do when they finally fall asleep is wake them up to check their temperature. Yet, you often end up having to do just that every few hours to be sure their temperature is under control. This can be incredibly stressful for both … [Read more...] about Wishbone Smartphone Thermometer Hits Kickstarter
Alpine Vision GT can only be driven in a Video Game
Renault and Alpine are two carmakers with close ties that have produced some cool cars in the past. Alpine has a new virtual racing car that will only drive under its own power inside the Gran Turismo video game called the Alpine Vision Gran Turismo. The concept is a single seater endurance racing … [Read more...] about Alpine Vision GT can only be driven in a Video Game
Google Tipped to Bring Fiber Internet to Four More Cities
Word is floating around that Google is set to roll out its blazing fast Google Fiber internet service to four more cities. Word comes from two sources that claim to have knowledge of Google's plans. Google has sent out press invites to news organizations in each of the four cities where the service … [Read more...] about Google Tipped to Bring Fiber Internet to Four More Cities
Desolenator makes Dirty Water Drinkable via Solar Power
In the developed world, getting clean water that you can drink is as easy as turning on the faucet in your house. In developing nations, getting clean drinking water can be very hard and at times impossible. Without clean water to drink and cook with people are at risk of dehydration and death. A … [Read more...] about Desolenator makes Dirty Water Drinkable via Solar Power
Amazon Celebrates Golden Globe wins with $72 Prime Membership
Amazon Prime has been around for a while now, and the big feature is that you get free two-day shipping on almost anything you buy at the Amazon website. This benefit alone has attracted millions of subscribers who appreciate the convenience and speed of receiving their purchases quickly. However, … [Read more...] about Amazon Celebrates Golden Globe wins with $72 Prime Membership
James Patterson’s Latest Book Self-Destructs in 24 Hours
If you like to read action/suspense novels, you may be familiar with the name James Patterson. Patterson has a new book that is out called Private Vegas and he is doing something interesting for the first 1000 people who purchase. Those first thousand people will get a free digital version of the … [Read more...] about James Patterson’s Latest Book Self-Destructs in 24 Hours
Zboard 2 Electric Skateboard Lands on Indiegogo
Way back in 2012 we talked about the original Zboard electric skateboard that helped people get around and have fun. A new version of that skateboard has hit Indiegogo and this time out it has a much longer driving range. The Zboard 2 has up to a 24 mile range per charge if you buy the Zboard 2 … [Read more...] about Zboard 2 Electric Skateboard Lands on Indiegogo
Hyundai Unveils Face Lifted Veloster with 7-speed DCT
Hyundai isn’t exactly known for cool cars these days, being more recognized for economy cars that you can buy on the cheap by most people. However, one of the only cool cars that Hyundai offers is the Veloster, and that car has been unveiled with a new facelift and a new transmission option. The … [Read more...] about Hyundai Unveils Face Lifted Veloster with 7-speed DCT
BMW 1 Series Refreshed With New Engines and More
BMW has announced new three and five door 1 Series models. The new models also get a revised engine line up with better fuel efficiency and in some cases more power. BMW has added its latest gas and diesel 3 and 4-cylinder engine options to the 1 Series line. The engines in the 1 Series use BMW … [Read more...] about BMW 1 Series Refreshed With New Engines and More
