OpenAirplane makes it easy for pilots to rent a small airplane
Designed to simplify the process of renting a small aircraft at a local airport, OpenAirplane cuts through the red tape and gets pilots up in the air quicker with a service that's similar to Zipcar or Airbnb.
Fitbit announces Flex fitness band with automatic syncing
Perfect for Fitbit users that forget to wear their tracking device each day, the Fitbit Flex can stay wrapped around the wrist all day and night.
Philippe Starck MyWorld sofa offers USB, wireless charging
Ideal for a connected household that's always in need of a convenient place to charge their mobile devices, the MyWorld sofa includes a bevy of options for keeping your battery power full.
Goji Smart Lock captures pictures of visitors at the front door
Adding an extra element of security to the relatively new concept of the smart lock, the Goji Smart Lock captures images of anyone at the front door that's attempting to interact with the lock.
Goodbye 3D programming, ESPN 3D shutting down by end of the year
As 3D adoption continues to limp along among U.S. consumers, ESPN has made a decision to stop producing 3D programming and get rid of the ESPN 3D channel in order to free up resources for Ultra HD.
Comcast X2 set-top box moves all your DVR shows into the cloud
Useful for anyone that's currently in a test market for the Comcast X1 entertainment platform, the company will be launching the X2 platform complete with cloud-based recording for DVR content.
NHL coach gets fired during a Skype chat
Definitely a crappy way to find out that you've just been fired, professional hockey coach Ralph Krueger got canned after connecting on a Skype call with the team's general management.
SolePower turns walking energy into battery power for your smartphone
Designed to help charge your mobile devices like smartphones and tablets without plugging them into an electrical outlet, the SolePower can charge up a battery pack by simply walking.
Prosecutor posts as accused killer’s fake girlfriend on Facebook, gets fired
Definitely a tactic that should have been left up to the lead detective on the case, an Ohio prosecutor recently lost his job after attempting to manipulate alibi testimony using Facebook.
WiSee uses your Wi-Fi network to track movement like the Xbox Kinect
Creating a potential future for home automation that doesn't require a single remote or smartphone controller app, WiSee measures signal variation to interpret specific gestures using a home's wireless network.
Domino’s Pizza is testing pizza-delivering drones
Testing the potential of delivering pizzas without having to hire a single delivery driver, Domino's Pizza hired a firm to create a drone that transports a fresh pie to the doorstep of a customer.
Likebook takes your Facebook Timeline and turns it into a real book
Providing a way to transfer a large chunk of your digital life to paper, Likebook is a service that takes nearly everything posted about you on Facebook and prints it out in a full-color book.
The Mutator aims to silence the iPhone, once and for all
Definitely ideal for situations where you absolutely don't want your smartphone to make a peep, the Mutator plugs into the headphone jack on your iOS device and makes sure it stays quiet.
EMBRACE+, the wristband that glows when you get texts, notifications
Perhaps ideal for anyone that's constantly checking their phone at home or work, the EMBRACE+ wristband uses glowing colors to indicate what type of notification was just pushed to your smartphone.
Scanadu Scout makes Star Trek’s medical tricorder a reality
Effectively putting a variety of hospital machines in the palm of your hand, the Scanadu Scout is a medical gadget that allows users to track their vitals and record that data on their smartphone.
Petcube allows you to play with your pets while at work
Ideal for any pet owner that has to spend a significant chunk of time away from home, the Petcube uses a video feed and laser pointer to help keep your cat or dog entertained during the day.
Helios Bars add GPS tracking, turn-by-turn navigation to your bike
Definitely useful for anyone that rides in heavy urban areas with a large amount of traffic, the Helios Bars provide cyclists with a built-in headlight, turning blinkers, GPS tracking and turn-by-turn navigation,
XiStera packs eight iPhone functions into one handy tool
Very similar to a Leatherman tool or Swiss Army knife, the XiStera is a multi-purpose tool for the iPhone 5 that provides an extended level of functionality for photographers and general users.
PhoneSuit Flex keeps your iPhone 5 charged, fits in your pocket
Definitely ideal if you are constantly fighting a losing battle with the iPhone 5 battery life, the PhoneSuit Flex Pocket Charger will more than double your battery life for the day.
ABC to start streaming live programming to mobile devices this week
Definitely a move to combat the potential popularity of start-up Aereo, ABC announced a new application that will stream live television to both Web and mobile users. However, it's limited to premium TV subscribers.
Huggies TweetPee sends you a tweet when the baby pees
Have you always wanted to strap an always-connected device to your baby? Enter the Huggies TweetPee, a small humidity sensor that attached to the front of a diaper to alert the parents when the baby needs a change.
TiVo to pull free Desktop PC software in early June
Definitely something for TiVo owners to jump on before June 2013 rolls around, the free version of TiVo Desktop for PC will be discontinued in favor of the premium version of the software.
