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Discover the Handcrafted Beauty of Merrimack Canoes

Discover the Handcrafted Beauty of Merrimack Canoes

Posted by  Derek Markham  17 MINUTES AGO   |   0

If you agree with the line in Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows, “There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”, then you will want to take a look ... Read more

Sustainable Longboards Ride Responsibly and Lavishly

Sustainable Longboards Ride Responsibly and Lavishly

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed May 23, 2012 07:00 AM ET   |   0

Do you ride responsibly? Lavish Longboards makes its boards entirely from locally sourced recycled wood from the Ozark Mountains. These semi-flexible longboards, handcrafted by a small team in Arkansas, are made for cruising on hills and flatlands.... Read more

AppJudgment Reviews Updated LinkedIn Mobile App

AppJudgment Reviews Updated LinkedIn Mobile App

Posted by  Andi Grill  Mon May 21, 2012 09:32 AM ET   |   0

It feels like LinkedIn has been around forever, but it’s still considered the ultimate professional social network by some circles. So hooray for the recent update to their mobile app that includes a totally new look and improved... Read more

AppJudgment Reviews Apps to Gamify Your Workout

AppJudgment Reviews Apps to Gamify Your Workout

Posted by  Andi Grill  Mon May 21, 2012 09:29 AM ET   |   0

For those of you with a competitive streak, gamifying your exercise routine may be the perfect way to keep you motivated and get you back into the gym. AppJudgment hosts Chris Jennings and Mauricio Balvanera review three mobile apps that ... Read more

Summer Gadgets for Your Hawaiian Vacation

Summer Gadgets for Your Hawaiian Vacation

Posted by  Alice Truong  Fri May 18, 2012 07:14 PM ET   |   0

Pristine beaches, tropical forests, volcanoes, the warmth of the sun. Yes, we have Hawaii on our mind. Aloha! If you’re gearing up for a Hawaiian holiday this summer, we’ve rounded up some practical and fun gadgets to play with ... Read more

AppJudgment Reviews Meetup App GiddyUp

AppJudgment Reviews Meetup App GiddyUp

Posted by  Andi Grill  Fri May 18, 2012 02:57 PM ET   |   0

Organizing an event has become a pretty formal event, even with e-vites! Finally, there might be a mobile app that supports casual get togethers and invitations. AppJudgment hosts Mauricio Balvanera and Jackie Talbott review a new app called GiddyUp... Read more

Freshen Your Look at a Deep Discount with JackThreads

Freshen Your Look at a Deep Discount with JackThreads

Posted by  Derek Markham  Thu May 17, 2012 05:44 PM ET   |   0

If you want to look your best, you’ll have to give up some of those ragged t-shirts and frayed jeans once in a while and actually go out and get some new duds in your closet. But shopping for ... Read more

The iPhone Case Worthy of a Wiseguy: Knucklecase

The iPhone Case Worthy of a Wiseguy: Knucklecase

Posted by  Derek Markham  Thu May 17, 2012 03:59 PM ET   |   0

Whether you just need help keeping your iPhone in your hand, or you need an advantage when getting your point across to fellas who won’t pay up, this set of knucks will give your iPhone the security it deserves. ... Read more

Apple Censors ‘Jailbreak’ in U.S. iTunes Results

Apple Censors ‘Jailbreak’ in U.S. iTunes Results

Posted by  Alice Truong  Thu May 17, 2012 03:53 PM ET   |   0

The latest bad word in Apple’s dictionary: jailbreak. Apple has begun censoring the word in its U.S. iTunes store, with some results showing up as “j*******k,” Shoutpedia reports. However, screenshots from international stores... Read more

Car Key Can Unlock More Than Just Your Vehicle

Car Key Can Unlock More Than Just Your Vehicle

Posted by  Alice Truong  Wed May 16, 2012 02:43 PM ET   |   0

Here’s a clever idea for a lock. Instead of giving you another key waiting to be misplaced, the Bolt series locks use your car key. Bolt locks conform to ignition keys. Upon first use, the automotive key shapes the ... Read more

MIT Student Builds Scaled Mario Kart (Video)

MIT Student Builds Scaled Mario Kart (Video)

Posted by  Alice Truong  Tue May 15, 2012 05:08 PM ET   |   0

Bored college students come up with the coolest projects. MIT grad student Charles Guan created a Mario Kart-inspired electric go cart, and the result is amusement throughout the halls of an academic building.   READ MORE: MIT Building Hacked... Read more

The World’s Most Expensive Camera

The World’s Most Expensive Camera

Posted by  Alice Truong  Mon May 14, 2012 01:48 PM ET   |   0

We’ve written plenty about expensive Leica cameras, but this one takes the cake. At the WestLicht Photgraphica auction in Vienna, a Leica 0-Series was sold for a record-breaking amount. The bid began at 300,000 euros and was expected to ... Read more

Would You Pay $8,000 for a Camera that Shoots Only in Black and White?

Would You Pay $8,000 for a Camera that Shoots Only in Black and White?

Posted by  Alice Truong  Mon May 14, 2012 01:33 PM ET   |   0

Black-and-white photos have a certain nostalgia to them. But are people willing to shell out eight grand for a monochrome camera? Leica’s betting they will. The M-Monochrom is a full-frame digital camera that doesn’t use a color filter,... Read more

Case Transforms iPad into Etch A Sketch (Video)

Case Transforms iPad into Etch A Sketch (Video)

Posted by  Alice Truong  Mon May 14, 2012 12:12 PM ET   |   0

Before the iPad, there was the Etch A Sketch, a toy that kept kids endlessly entertained. But an iPad case can transform the tablet into a low-fi sketching device, Gizmag reports. Like the original, the Etcher case uses plastic ... Read more

Footwear Meets Social Networking (Photos)

Footwear Meets Social Networking (Photos)

Posted by  Alice Truong  Fri May 11, 2012 05:04 PM ET   |   0

Designer Lumen Bigott mocked up some social network-inspired Keds shoes. The tech-friendly footwear melded her three interests: inspiration, social networks and fashion. “The idea was to find the most important graphic elements of my favorite... Read more

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