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The Nerf Blaster Modification Guide Shows You How To Make Your Blaster More Awesome

Nerf blasters are awesome. Once fitted with modifications that let them shoot harder, fire faster, and carry more ammo, though, they turn into glorious foam... Read More...

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Play Classic NES Games On Switch Online With These Wireless NES Controllers

Nintendo Switch Online is here. That means, you now have to pay in order to enjoy the multiplayer modes you used to get for free. Whether that makes you fur... Read More...

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littleBits’ Electronic Music Kit Lets Kids Build Their Own Musical Instruments

Simple versions of musical instruments have long been a popular toy for kids, since kids enjoy making noises while posturing like a flamboyant rockstar. And... Read More...

Sphero BOLT Robot Balls Can Be Programmed To Compete And Cooperate

We’re big fans of Sphero’s programmable robot ball, which kids can program to perform all sorts of clever tricks, allowing them to create custom games that ... Read More...

Toler Union Multi-Tool Brings A Unique Self-Adjusting Wrench

Loosening and tightening nuts and bolts are among the most common chores most people will find themselves doing. And while there’s no shortage of multi-tool... Read More...

Oru Haven: Finally, A Tandem Kayak That Can Fold Into A Suitcase-Sized Box

We’re big fans of Oru’s kayaks, which fold into giant suitcases that you can carry with a strap over your shoulder and throw in the boot of a car. It’s argu... Read More...

You Won’t Believe The Level Of Fun You Can Have With This Clickbait Party Game

Some people get annoyed by clickbait headlines. Others find it amusing. Regardless of how you feel about it, might as well just accept the fact that the dar... Read More...

Rubber Jackets Never Looked As Good As Mountain Khaki’s Rainmaker

Rubber jackets are great to wear in the rain – it stretches, it repels water, and it naturally provides a good amount of warmth. Problem is, we’ve never see... Read More...

Kano Computer Kit Touch Lets Kids Build A Touchscreen PC

It wasn’t long ago that Kano unveiled a full DIY computer kit that kids can build and code by themselves. As good as it was, there was one major oversight: ... Read More...

Impossible US-1 Drone Can Stay In The Air For Up To Two Hours

It looks like an ordinary drone – one that appears to be fitted with a rather barebones design. Except, it isn’t. Instead, the Impossible US-1 is a commerci... Read More...

Feel Like Han Solo With This Ultimate Co-Pilot Chewie As Your Sidekick

We’re big fans of the furReal line of toys, a range of interactive plush dolls that can respond to stimuli using sound and motion. And while we’re impressed... Read More...

Horizon Zero Dawn Board Game Brings The Post-Technological Future To Your Tabletop

If you own a PS4, there’s a good chance you’ve already played Horizon Zero Dawn, which is indisputably one of the best games to come out of the platform las... Read More...

Roomba i7+ Now Empties Its Own Dust Bin For Even Less Maintenance

The current generation of robot vacuums are great, allowing you to keep your floors clean with very little work on your part, requiring you to just empty th... Read More...

Mirror Puts A Fitness Computer In A Wall-Mounted Mirror

We have no shortage of computers, tablets, and other devices with rectangular displays that you can use to watch workout videos that you can follow when exe... Read More...

ZipStitch Bandage Lets You Close Medium-Sized Wounds Without Getting Stitches

Getting scrapes and bruises is a regular part of adventuring outdoors. It’s why we carry a first-aid kit when we hike trails, climb rocks, and engage in sim... Read More...

Swellpro Spry Drone Can Crash In Water, Swim Up To The Surface, And Fly Again

It’s not the first time we’ve seen a drone that can survive crashing on water. The Swellpro Spry, however, steps things up a notch by not just surviving the... Read More...

Canon EOS R: Finally, Canon’s Tech In A Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

While Canon’s DSLRs remain highly popular in the industry, it’s hard to turn a blind eye to what Sony’s been doing with their mirrorless range. Suffice to s... Read More...

Add An Industrial Touch To Any Room With Seletti’s Export Como Wheeled Chest

Ever wished you can make your home look more like a warehouse? Probably not. Just in case you’d like to give your interiors a little industrial aesthetic, t... Read More...

This Color Gradient Puzzle Has Pieces That Change Color To Keep You Frustrated

Some jigsaw puzzles are meant to be easy. Others are purposely designed to be challenging. Then there are the ones that just seem intent to frustrate the pu... Read More...

10 Monstrously Awesome Dinosaur Toys In 2018

Few toys can tickle children’s minds better than dinosaurs. Suffice to say, the prehistoric beasts capture the imagination in ways few toys can manage. As ... Read More...

Tyroler Glider Cleans The Outside Of Your Windows While You Clean Inside

Cleaning windows is easy enough – when you’re cleaning them on the ground floor. Once you get to the second floor and higher up the house, though, things ca... Read More...

StickQuik Lets You Mount Your Tools Quickly To Any Surface

When working on any project, keeping your tools nearby can always save a lot of precious time. And while you can always set them down on whatever flat surfa... Read More...