Gear

Spyderco's BaliYo is a ballpoint pen with a twist. And a flip. A spin. A full-on aerial show to put on once you've developed your hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, and learned to master this dual-use writing...

The Myers Stick is an 8" kubotan for self defense and tactical use. And just in case your intent isn't clear to an attacker, or the beer you're about to shotgun, the kubotan has a wicked skull-on-snake design that will...

Oooh, splotchy blue liquid encased in an office chair mat. Looks funky, and pretty much sums up how I feel when I'm at the office. Well, at least the blue part...

Slime in patio fungus, rotting produce, and nose forms: OMG gross. Slime in whimsical colors, made from hygienic ingredients boxed up for kiddos to play with: fun; funky; and tactilely stimulating. Artistic Slimez crafted...

Forget enemies and evil villains, what you really need some indestructible adamantium dagger claws to put in check is your corn on the cob. These new Wolverine corn cob holders - delightfully named Corn on the Claws -...

Cat stickers and sloth skins for your laptop are great and all, but only with a Sketchcase whiteboard skin do you become the true master of your artistic expression domain. The laptop whiteboard adhesive functions just...

Is it hot in here or is it just me? Let me check my Zipogage zipper pull digital thermometer. Oh, will you look at that, 68 degrees. Once again, it's me...

Not a whole lot of good can come of any everyday item fitted with a hidden camera, but a hidden camera in a water bottle? Gee, I wonder where people are going to set that up. Probably not in the side pocket of their backpack...

There are so many wonderful things about the L8star mini cell phone and Bluetooth headset in addition to the obvious, which is that it is wee little tiny, and heart-warmingly nostalgic. The others include:...

The WASP weapon accessory is an add-on for your existing 9mm pistol that converts it into a less-lethal self defense option for a single round. The WASP impact baton fits into the gun's barrel and, when fired, shoots...

Hoonico Moomoo Bag designer Sunghoon Park says the pet carrier will help make your cats and dogs feel more comfortable, less claustrophobic when you need (or just really, really want!) to tote them around town. But the...

A keychain-sized tub of protein powder? No whey! Yes whey, my shake-sipping friends, and not only that. These portable protein and supplement powder keychains are even called OnMyWhey, so they, much like myself, are as...

I don't know if attaching a Finger Fork to one of your digits would make it easier or harder, more or less pleasant to chow down. Designer JC Karich envisions the Inspector Gadget-style extensions as fun ways for kiddos...

I'm not sure what sort of "car emergency" I'd need an 18" stainless steel construction cable whip for, but OK Stinger Whip. If you want to throw a glass breaker and a seatbelt cutter onto your self defense scourge's kubaton-style...

The Kaweco Special Brass Mechanical Pencil might not have the words written along its barrel, but all it takes is one look at this 8-faced shimmering brass beauty and German import to know: it's mother fucking pencil...

Great! Now robots are taking over kids' jobs of drawing on the walls! The Scribit is a writing robot - writing and erasing, actually - you can program to create interactive artwork or present information on your whiteboard...

The STEAM CLIP Travel Multi-Tool endeavors to bring an existing de-wrinkling hack to the button-up shirts and silk dresses of hotel dwellers. And, when you're not steaming your clothes, you can use the handy hook to cut...

Sometimes we clamor to get an external hard drive to protect our data, while other times we seek out a Destruct to erase it. Oh the dichotomies of life...

With an AUS8 Fat Boy from Off-Grid Knives, you'll have a sexy companion to join you in full Blackout Mode this New Year's Eve...

This tablet-sized light therapy lamp is here to turn your winter frown upside down. While many studies indicate extended screen time is harmful to our bodies and mind, this "screen" emits up to 12,000 lux of sunlight-simulating...

The Somnox Sleep Robot is the grown ass man's and woman's teddy bear. The stress reliever and sleep aid is ergonomically designed as a cuddle-friendly peanut, but also does much more than bring comfort through its plush...

Texas Toothpick is a euphemism for this 2-pronged S-curve's true nature and intent. I almost selected it as the next edition of What Is This Thing? but decided its application isn't discrete or practical enough to make...

The Levit8 is a portable standing desk that carries flat like folder, and then goes all geometric screensaver dance to twist out into an elevated work surface when you want to stand on two feet rather than sit on 2 cheeks...