From Like Cool:
The Super-Secret Spy Lens ($50) is basically a periscope that attaches your SLR's zoom lens… you can shoot left, right, up, or down, all while appearing to shoot straight ahead.
Sneaky fake lens lets you take photos at right angle to direction you point the camera
The 2020 Star Wars advent calendar
The 2020 Star Wars advent calendar is a great collection of holiday themed Star Wars knick knackery. My daughter is 14 this year and I hope she never gets too old for this, even tho I don't really know what the hell an advent calendar is for. Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2020 Building Set,… READ THE REST
Robot Reindeer Happy Holidays
A classic robotics video from Boston Dynamics in 2015. Think of how much more developed the robots are now! Yikes. [YouTube] READ THE REST
And now, eight hours of vintage department store holiday music
Consider your every waking moment to be haunted, from this point on. READ THE REST
Freedrum is a virtual drum kit that feels just like the real thing
For every kid who ever approached a parent with the earnest and eager request to start learning to play an instrument, you'll find a parent who responded with a smile and said, "Sure, honey…anything except the drums, OK?" Of course, drums are the throbbing, beating heart of any band, from rock bands to marching bands… READ THE REST
Note-taking goes digital with these reusable and resourceful Fusion notebooks
Bridging the gap between the analog and digital worlds is a lot tougher than it seems. If you write notes on a piece of paper, you carry that paper with you until you need those notes. Generally, if an image, document, or even just information is created in the analog world, somebody literally has to… READ THE REST
Knowable is an audio learning platform that can open up your world and is on sale for 75% off
Learning isn't just about understanding a skill like figuring out how to code or mastering a foreign language. Learning is about taking in everything happening in the world around you, listening to smart, informed sources, and letting that experience guide you to better, smarter, more informed decisions in your life. Learning doesn't just happen in… READ THE REST