Suggested For You

Google News has become my favorite news web site following the terrible redesign of USA Today.  I simply don't like big and flashy as I'm having my morning's first cup of coffee.  Along with Google News' minimalistic design, the "Suggested for you" section has more stories I'm interested in reading. You hone your preferences by clicking Yes or No in response to the "Interested in ...." prompt.

https://news.google.com/

MIT Technology Review

MIT Technology Review is one of my favorite magazines, costs $2.50 per issue and delivered via the Kindle app on my iPad.  The latest issue features their opinion on the top 10 breakthrough technologies of 2015.  If they could only all come true...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AHPAX4

Cree Connected LED

Whether you're looking to turn lights on and off as a security measure, remind you it's time to go to bed or light the way to the morning's coffee pot, a connected light bulb such as this Cree, when combined with a Wink or Zigbee hub, could be your answer.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Cree-Connected-60W-Equivalent-Soft-White-2700K-A19-Dimmable-LED-Light-Bulb-BA19-08027OMF-12CE26-1U100/205757730

Game of Thrones

I've been wanting to watch Game of Thrones but paying for the DVD's or an HBO subscription was a bit steep.  Then someone mentioned they had checked the DVD's out from their local library for free (I love free).  Score!

http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/

Storing Manuals

When I buy a new product, tech or not, one of the first things I do is locate a PDF copy of the product manual(s) and load it to my "Manuals" folder in my Google Drive.  Then it's always available whenever and wherever I need it.

https://www.google.com/drive/

SnapPower Charger

Kickstarter is a great place to find innovative products like this SnapPower Charger, a replacement outlet cover with a USB charging port.  No wiring required, just take off the old outlet and screw the new one on.  I just snapped up a pair of outlets for $33 ($15 each plus $3 shipping).  The project closes in 41 days and all the really cheap deals are taken (bummer), but the two-fer-$33 is currently still available.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snappower/snappower-charger-a-usb-charger-in-a-coverplate-no

Chromebit

You'll have to wait a few months, but the ASUS Chromebit might be your perfect solution for those that want to give Google's ChromeOS a try or you're sold on ChromeOS and have an extra HDMI monitor and Bluetooth keyboard lying around.  Should come in at less than $100.

http://chrome.blogspot.com/2015/03/more-chromebooks-for-everyone.html

Be Er

I like my shirts to reflect who I am and serve as a conversation starter.  I think this one speaks to my inner geek and love of hops.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BZHOJ86

Bizarro Google Search

Head over to the backwards "com.google" URL and your searching world gets turned around, sort of Bizarro style.

https://com.google/

Google Maps Pac-Man

April Fool's time at Google.  You can play the vintage Pac-Man game on your city's streets, just visit Google Maps and click on the Pac-Man square at the bottom left of the screen.  Just don't plan on much productivity today.

https://www.google.com/maps