While we might not know exactly what seven functions the sleek Gerber Shard ($8) will provide, we know enough to know we'll be on the pre-order list as soon as it's available. The lightweight, airline-safe keychain tool offers at the minimum a bottle opener, screwdriver, and nail puller, with a titanium nitride coating for corrosion resistance.... [More]
Tackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection,... [More]
Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of... [More]
What good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB... [More]
Having a big-ass tool set is all well and good, but when you can have the most popular sockets on hand in just one tool, why bother? The Black & Decker Ready Wrench ($30) offers exactly that, with 16 of the most popular sockets — in both standard and metric — on rotating heads on either end of the tool,... [More]
Simplify the process of installing the apps you want on your Windows machine with Ninite. This awesome free service lets you choose from a range of applications, plug-ins, utilities, and other goodies that might normally take hours to download separately, with a "Get Installer" button at the bottom that will do all the heavy lifting for you, creating a simple,... [More]
We've seen plenty of not-so-hot iPhone cases that have tried to tack wallets on as an afterthought, but this is the first time we know of it's been done the other way around. The Hard Graft Phone Card Wallet (€79; $120) is a slim, front-pocket style credit card wallet that's built with such strong elastic tape that it can also... [More]
Infinity pools have been around for a while, so it only makes sense someone would apply the same idea to another home-sized water feature: the aquarium. ZeroEdge Aquariums ($600 and up) do exactly that, providing overflowing aquatic environments for all types of fish and sea creatures in a variety of styles and shapes, ensuring you can find one that's right... [More]
If you're into gadgets, and if you're reading this that's highly likely, then you no doubt have several SD and/or microSD cards laying around — so turn them into USB drives using the LaCie DataShare ($13). The DataShare breaks into two halves — red for SD and white for microSD — that fit together to form one solid, easily-portable storage... [More]
We're quite used to seeing tons of tools crammed into a pocket knife-sized package, but it's not everyday you see the same thing done to an axe. The Brook & Hunter Mo-Tool Axe ($40) brings the handyman heat with a capable axe blade and hand-crafted red oak wood inlay handle, plus a hammer head, screwdrivers, knives, a can opener, wire... [More]
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Inspired by the classic military duffel bags referred to the servicemen of the day as "AWOL bags", the Duluth AWOL Bag ($200) is a modern take on the rugged weekender. It's made from oiled, full-grade cowhide, with a patina that only gets better the longer you have it — at least, according to Uncrate reader Brendan Ruane — and also... [More]
With all the laid-back attitude of the originals, the Converse All Star Rain Boots ($80) are the first we'd actually consider wearing in inclement weather. Staying true to their roots with a simple lace-up design and Chuck Taylor insignias, these rain boots feature a green rubber upper, attached tongue to prevent water from seeping in, corded laces, a reinforced toe,... [More]
Keep your hands free and your eyes on the well-illuminated job with the Stanley Heavy Duty Clamp Light ($30). This 80 lumen flood light features a 350-degree rotational head to let you aim the light where you need it, the ability to run off either 2 or 4 C-cell batteries — for 15 or 30 hours of run time, respectively... [More]
We're not ever going to be proponents of leaving your robot ear Bluetooth headset in at all times, but the Jabra Stone ($130) is the first to even tempt us. Featuring a terrific new shape, the Stone curves around the back of your ear, and fits into the included charger to create a solid stone-like shape. Other niceties include Noise... [More]
Wiring your entire home for sound can be a huge pain — especially if you're working on a historic or otherwise pre-existing residence — which is why we're intrigued by the Sony Altus ($50-$700) system. Utilizing 2.4GHz wireless technology, the Altus system can push audio from the source of your choice, be it a stereo, TV, or iPod, to a... [More]
If you've been looking for a watch to match your pricey red sports car with black interior, you can't do much better than the TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Watch ($6,900). It features a stainless steel case with titanium carbide coating for a smooth black finish, a black dial with chronograph, tachymeter, and date functions, water resistance good up to... [More]
With classic looks and solid construction, the Worksman Bike ($700) is a no-nonsense ride you can depend upon for years to come. Once used to deliver Good Humor bars and handcrafted in New York since the late 1800s, this cruiser-style bicycle features a fully-lugged steel frame, front fork, and coaster brake, heavy-duty rims, upright handle bards, a rear cargo rack,... [More]
Most of the time when you see a product made from recycled whatever, the "whatever" part loses its original functionality — you can't exactly use a bench made from recycled milk jugs to hold milk. Which is only one of the many reasons Sonic Fabric Ties ($90) are so neat. Made from 50% colored thread and 50% recycled audio cassette... [More]
Lest you actually have to start your car with your car keys, Viper SmartStart ($300-$500) is a cool new system that allows you start your car with your iPhone or iPod touch. Using a GSM signal, SmartStart either plugs into your existing Viper security/remote start system or comes bundled with one, letting you not only start but also lock or... [More]
When most people think of tiny houses, they think of the quaint, smallish-homes one finds in older neighborhoods, built back before the rise of the McMansion. But Tumbleweed Tiny Houses ($39,000 and up) make those homes looks like mansions in their own right. Ranging from 65 to 130 sq. ft. — plans for "Small" houses ranging from 251 to 774... [More]
If you're like us, you might see the words "bistro flatbread" together and think "glorified pizza," but the Bodum Bistro Flatbed Toaster ($80) is built for so much more. It features a large, flat, stainless steel heating surface to handle toasting or defrosting of any number of bread types, including pizza shells, tortillas, bagels, buns, and anything else you can... [More]
Who would have thought that the hot new Android device of the month would come from previously dead-in-the-water Motorola? The Motorola Droid ($200; November 6) is Verizon's newest iPhone competitor, and the star (if you can call it that) of its new iDon't advertising campaign. Apart from being the first device to debut running Android 2.0 -- complete with the... [More]
Made to honor the company's 125th anniversary, the new line of Hamilton 1883 Shirts ($165-$185) combines the best of the old with a taste of the new. Built of the company's bespoke tradition, these recreations of six of the company's most classic designs — including the long-sleeve oxford, utility, western, and white collar, as well as the classic short sleeve... [More]
Normally we consider it a bonus when we hear a car has simply been tested at the Nürburgring. But built there? The Veritas RS III ($TBA) is a throw back to Germany's first Formula I car, complete with an open-air single-person cockpit, vicious, car-eating looks, a BMW V10 pumping out 507 hp, a top speed of around 215 mph, Recaro... [More]
Prepare for Windows 7 with the Dell Multi-Touch Monitor ($470). This 21.5-inch Full HD panel is fully compatible with the multi-touch features of Win 7, and also features a two megapixel integrated webcam, USB, HDMI, audio, VGA, and DVI inputs, audio output, and a stylish integrated stand. Just remember to lower your arms every once in a while, lest you... [More]
