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Nutcase Watermelon Bike Helmet

Patra Beaulieu — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:24:12 +0000

We’ve talked about cracking nuts with Hillary Clinton, but we’re not down with cracking watermelons… that is, if your head’s inside one. So when you’re off to save the world on your bike, be sure to tuck away your flesh and bones in the Nutcase Watermelon Bike Helmet. Nutcase Watermelon Bike Helmet Features Adjustable Spin Dial allows for perfect fit and three sets [...]

Mobileye 5-Series – World’s 1st Smartphone Driver Assistance System

James Kelly — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:45:20 +0000

We don’t need the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to tell us how unsafe the roads are. It only takes a few seconds of inattention to cause an accident and Mobileye has developed a way to help reduce roadway collisions and make driving safer for everyone. Mobileye, an industry leader in Advanced Driver Assistance [...]

Bike Signal Pod

Patra Beaulieu — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:29:44 +0000

Surely many of you have made the resolution of hopping on your bike more often this year, and a big GA kudos goes out to you. While the health of your body and the earth benefit from biking, one drawback to biking is that you’re inadvertently putting your life more at risk. Making sure you are visible to everyone else is [...]

SpareOne Cell Phone Maintains Charge Up to 15 Years

James Kelly — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:11:42 +0000

Are you looking for the perfect emergency cell phone for your survival pack or zombie kit? Just announced at CES 2012, the new SpareOne Cell Phone that Maintains a Charge Up to 15 Years. From XPAL Power, technology leader behind portable power manufacturers PowerSkin and Energizer Energi to Go, this patented technology works with one [...]

AlcoSense Elite Breathalyzer

Hazel Chua — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:01:19 +0000

Study hard, work hard, and party harder. If that’s your mantra, then it might be a good idea to get one of these AlcoSense Elite Breathalyzers. These portable and handy devices can tell just from your breath if you’re fit or unfit to drive. You might feel okay but it’s a different story when you’re [...]

TRU VIRTU Wallet Razor Series

Hazel Chua — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:32:54 +0000

Carry your cards around in style and securely with the TRU VIRTU Wallet Razor Series. You might not be some CIA agent with ID and access cards that can access top-secret information, but I’m sure you probably have some cards with you that are of value. The TRU VIRTU Wallet Razor Series keeps all of [...]

The Dark Knight Batman Motorcycle Suit

James Kelly — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:01:19 +0000

GeekAlerts has shown you some pretty cool motorcycles (UNO III Streetbike Transformer, Tron Light Cycle) in the past, but what you really need to stand out is the right motorcycle suit. Star Wars fans get to live out their dreams with the Leather Stormtrooper Suit and now Dark Knight fans can do the same. Designed [...]

V-MODA Faders – Dual Purpose Earplugs to Protect Your Hearing

James Kelly — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:00:39 +0000

V-MODA, maker of the finest professional quality and modern audiophile products including Crossfade LP2 Headphones, just announced the availability of the V-MODA Faders – Dual Purpose Earplugs. Since hearing is one of our cherished senses, it’s only logically that we enjoy it and protect it at the same time. With the V-MODA Faders, you can [...]

Mophie Juice Pack Reserve

Hazel Chua — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:19:27 +0000

I went on a trip out of town recently and was mortified when I realized that I had less than 20% battery life and had forgotten to pack my charger with me. Suffice to say, I survived by borrowing the USB wire of my travel companion, although I could tell she was less than pleased [...]

Bicygnals LED Indicator Lights Review

James Kelly — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:02:54 +0000

Several months ago GeekAlerts introduced you to the Bicygnals LED Bicycle Lights. Right from the get-go these made sense to me. As an avid biker, I know how difficult it is for drivers to see us at night and how important it is to do everything you can to be safe. Having a complete bicycle [...]

SlapLit LED Slap Wrap Bracelet

Hazel Chua — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:13:30 +0000

Is it a fashion accessory? Is it a safety bracelet? If you want something that transcends definitions and crosses borders to be a little bit of both, then you might want to check out the SlapLit LED Slap Wrap Bracelet. It fastens on real quick (or shall we say, it slaps on real quick) on [...]

Swiss Tech Bodyguard 7-in-1 Emergency Tool

Hazel Chua — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:19:01 +0000

For doing chores around the home, you’ve got the Kelvin 23 Super Tool. For everything else, you only need to turn to the Swiss Tech Bodyguard 7-in-1 Emergency Tool; it’s got you covered. I remember this kid back in class who we called the “boy scout” because he always had a ton of stuff in [...]

Halloween Trick or Tracker 2.0 Smartphone App

James Kelly — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:44:48 +0000

Halloween can be a fun time for people of all ages and it happens to be my favorite holiday. You get to dress up in creative costumes, hang out with friends, and get free candy. It doesn’t get any better than that! But parents and friends alike have to remember to be safe. Sadly we [...]

Magnetic Student Driver Sign Kit

Patra Beaulieu — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:54:05 +0000

The other day I saw a road rager blaring his horn and swearing like a drunken sailor. Why? Because a poor student driver driving a car with a huge ‘Student Driver’ sign on top was hesitating to make a right turn on red. The kid actually panicked and made the turn, speeding in front of oncoming traffic and then [...]

Bicygnals LED Bicycle Lights

James Kelly — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:31:19 +0000

For all you bikers out there, safety is a must. These Bicygnals LED Bicycle Lights allow you to keep both hands on the bars while you signal for left and right hand turns and they have a working headlight and taillight. With gas prices continuing to skyrocket, get out your bike, get some exercise and [...]

Bikeglow Safety Light

Patra Beaulieu — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:55:00 +0000

They call it the Bikeglow Safety Light, but you might as well call it the “Bikeglow Party Light”. Sure, you’ve got to take precautions when biking in the dark, i.e. wearing reflective clothing, using a headlight and so on. But that doesn’t mean you have to look and feel like a doofus. Be the envy of the streets with a [...]

SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet

James Kelly — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:11:49 +0000

Do you have an outdoorsman in your family or someone that always likes to be prepared for anything? The SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet may be the perfect gift for them. This bracelet looks like an everyday threaded bracelet, but it opens to reveal 14′ of 550lb test paracord. This is the perfect emergency cord for that [...]

Sea Squirts White Shark Life Jacket

Hazel Chua — Tue, 17 May 2011 09:48:29 +0000

It can be a drag to get your kids to put on life jackets when they’re out swimming. Of course, they love being in the water but wearing bright orange vests, not very much. Which is why I think the Sea Squirts White Shark Life Jacket (and the clownfish or dolphin life vest) is a good [...]

Wet Circuits Safe Power Strip

James Scott — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:29:00 +0000

Although it looks like an ordinary power strip, the Wet Circuits Safe Power Strip is quite remarkable. It is the world’s first and only water resistant power strip, and is able to safely withstand rain, snow, wet hands, and water spills while continuing to function as normal. As the picture above shows, even when a [...]

LED Road Flares

Robert Birming — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:13:28 +0000

Now motorists can take advantage of the bright and long-lasting light-emitting diode technology when it comes their vehicle’s important safety equipment. These weather-resistant roadside emergency flares features a magnetic base that easily attaches to trunks or roof tops. The high intensity LEDs and the variable light sequencing gives great visibility and attracts attention. Bright orange [...]

Doorstop Burglar Alarm

Robert Birming — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:08:32 +0000

This burglar alarm would fit nicely in the 10 Fun and Weird Doorstops article. A 120dB high-pitched alarm will sound when someone tries to push the door against the stopper. Features: Door Stopper High Pitched Alarm The Alarm will be sounded when the door closes to the stopper For Secured Entrance to any prohibited area [...]

World’s Smallest Fire Blanket Comes in a Tin Can

Robert Birming — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:15:34 +0000

The Safety Can – a brand new invention by Swedish SpecialDesign AB, the company behind the Triforce Touchscreen Pointer – is the world’s smallest approved fire blanket. The single use product comes neatly packaged in a retro style tin can, making it easy for you to find a subtile place for it in the kitchen [...]

Carabiner with Watch and LED Flashlight

Robert Birming — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:03:29 +0000

Good news for those of you who got hooked on climbing gear after reading about the USB Carabiner Flash Drive, this new safety hardware combo comes with a built-in analog watch and a LED flashlight. Made of robust metal alloy case for strength and durability, the Japanese movement is long lasting and accurate. It is [...]

Emergency Charger with LED Flashlight

Robert Birming — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:14:02 +0000

This handy emergency charger includes 7 adapters to work with any phone or PDA, and makes sure you’re never without a charge for your handheld device. It also features a built-in double LED high energy flashlight. Features: Up to 3 complete charges with 2 AA batteries Up to 4 hours of run time Regulates flow [...]