I bought these LED string lights for a friend who has been stringing up little incandescent A/C powered plugs on her backyard terrace. These are much better. They don't get ruined by sprinkler water, and you don't need an extension cord. They have a timer function so you don't drain the battery. Two 20-foot strands (60 LEDs per strand) cost $12.
2-pack of battery powered LED string lights with remote
This $19 psychedelic light is the hottest thing in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and it can be yours if you have $19
Watch this video. It's pretty cool right? And if you're like, "Yeah, but I bet it doesn't look that great in real life," that's fair skepticism. It does, however, earn… READ THE REST
I joined the great LED Lightbulb debate on the Brian Lehrer Show
A little over two weeks ago, writer Tom Scocca published a story on LED light bulbs for New York Magazine that went surprisingly viral (previous BoingBoing coverage here). Apparently, a… READ THE REST
Philips wireless dimmer switch – hassle free lighting
We got a Philips Hue wireless dimmer switch and bulb for our bedroom in 2017 and it has not failed us once. It's not an Internet of Things gadget that… READ THE REST
Turn your ho-hum vacay pics into print-worthy gems
TL;DR: Luminar Neo's Lifetime Bundle lets you edit like a pro without the monthly shakedown—AI tools, add-ons, tutorials, and lifetime ownership for just $79.99. Maybe you've tried editing photos before. Maybe you… READ THE REST
This $24 MagTag is the AirTag's cooler cousin
TL;DR: This $23.99 MagTag tracker card (usually $59.99) works with Apple's Find My app and fits in your wallet like a credit card. If we're talking real, AirTags are cool, but nobody asked… READ THE REST
Office 2024—classic apps, fresh features, and no subscription guilt
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) for Mac or PC as a one-time purchase—just $129.97 (reg. $149.99). Microsoft Office 2024 Home is here, and unlike your streaming… READ THE REST
