We’ve been singing the praises of USB 3.0 technology for a while now, suspecting that the likes of Apple and others would start using USB 3.0 and USB-C technology more. USB 3.0 technology has provided faster download speeds. But, as technology moves a mile a minute, there’s already another development that will provide even faster…
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Bottle Opener Uses WiFi to Make Your Friends Jealous
Look, sometimes it’s fun to make our friends jealous. Like when we’re on vacation, we might send our co-workers a picture from the beach, just so they see how much fun we’re having rather than being in the office. Or maybe we’re just jerks. But, for those who think like we do, this new bottle…
Read MoreBowie Baysox Celebrate David Bowie With Special Uniforms
Residents of Maryland know that the town of Bowie is actually prounounced like “buoy,” but that isn’t stopping the Bowie Baysox, minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, from doing a David Bowie-themed promotional night. To celebrate the…
Read MoreRadiohead Chooses Eco-Friendly Backpacks Over T-shirts
The band Radiohead has never conformed to the standards of other musical acts—both sonically and in terms of their merchandise. Remember last year when the band sold all kinds of off-kilter merchandise, like plush toys, notebooks and water bottles? This year, rather than taking the usual band route of printing a slew of T-shirts, the…
Read MoreHow A T-shirt Can Get You Arrested in Turkey
You might not think that taking a walk in Turkey wearing a $5 T-shirt that says “HERO” is enough to warrant detention, but, alas, you’d be wrong. Turkish authorities have been detaining young people wearing the white T-shirts, stating that they signify support for the people accused of plotting to overthrow the government. This past…
Read MoreThis GoPro Mount Fits on Your Empty Soda Bottle
GoPro cameras are no longer just for action sports’ elite. Yes, the advertisements still show athletes like professional surfers, motorcycle racers and mountain climbers using the compact cameras, but we’ve seen plenty of families take them on vacation, thanks to their size and video quality. While the GoPro brand has made plenty of accessories and…
Read MoreAtari’s First Piece of Hardware in Years is a Bluetooth Hat
Hey, video game fans! We have exciting news: Atari is back! What? You were expecting a new video game system, or maybe re-mastered versions of some of your favorite classic games? Well, it’s not a new video game system, but it’s pretty exciting that Atari is getting into the wearable technology game with a new…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: Ariel Premium Supply Versus Promotions Now
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: We hear LeBron might be interested in coming to the Sixers. I guess that means there’s no room for me on the team.) Last week, Ariel Premium Supply won,…
Read MorePeople Can Hack Hoverboards Now (Because They Weren’t Unsafe Enough Before)
Hoverboards have been all over the news due to the potential risks of their lithium ion batteries. In response, some companies have been making what they believe will be safer versions of the popular transportation devices. But,…
Read MoreBDA LLC Acquires SwervePoint
BDA LLC, Woodinville, Wash., announced yesterday that it has acquired Boston-based SwervePoint. “Over the last decade, SwervePoint has established itself as an industry innovator focused on amazing customer service,” Jay Deutsch, co-founder and CEO of BDA, said in a press release. Early on, we identified them as a potential acquisition partner due to business acumen…
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