When it comes to childhood education, technology has emerged as the modern equivalent of home economics. It’s a skill everyone…
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Skateboarding has been a popular way to get around for decades. However, one of the biggest hurdles for people looking…
Scuba diving is an excellent way to explore the ocean depths. However, it’s a complex activity which requires users to…
When people think of an electric bike, they often think of clunky equipment with the added heft of a battery…
Can we all agree on the reason why instant film cameras have been making a comeback is because of Instagram?…
When it comes to outdoor recreation, there’s plenty of devices and drones out there which let you capture the action…
When it comes to boating, there’s no shortage of options and activities for fun on the open seas. Sailing, kayaking,…
It wouldn’t be too untoward to say that we talk a lot about Kickstarter projects. The crowdfunding site has featured…
Since the 1800’s, photography has been a field of interest for many across the globe. It has enabled people to…
Thought that paper swan you made was complex? Maybe it was, but your origami chops are not high-level enough until…
As more companies implement AI into their various devices, the practice has undergone extensive criticism over the limitations of conventional…
When it comes to living in the city, there is no shortage of ways to get around; ride sharing, public transit, cars…
Coloring books have seen an odd surge in popularity in recent years. Some people use them to find their inner zen,…
YouTube: The most democratic video platform ever. Make a great video, and they will come, or so the theory goes.…
Originally, the Apple Watch was supposed to come with a walkie-talkie messaging option, “for a fun alternative to a phone…
When it comes to cycling, whether you have a high-end ride or cheap beater, bike tires are most often the…
The American College of Sports Medicine, working with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, found in a…
Season 4 of Silicon Valley is still months away, and the return of Game of Thrones is even farther off.…
Backpacks are evolving quickly. They used to be accessories meant simply to carry things around. Then they became fashion statements…
If you’ve ever seen the movie Harry Potter, then you’re probably familiar with Wizard’s Chess; the game where the pieces…
We’re increasingly trusting of technology to keep us safe; from products like the Allergy Amulet protecting us from peanuts, to the…
“I was walking along a shoreline together with my mother. The weather was nice; the wind was blowing and I…
The premise is simple: the Oak Bottle accelerates the oak aging process, without the use of a big ol’ barrel. The…
Last week, BMW unveiled its latest concept at the BMW Group Future Experience event in Los Angeles. It was a…
If you’re looking for a real, lasting relationship, Tinder may not be your best bet. The people behind the dating app, Hinge,…
Remember the days of the Tamagotchi, where children were introduced to companionship and parenting in the form of a handheld digital gadget? Now,…
If the thought of getting a tattoo scares you, I don’t blame you—there’s so much that can go wrong. Even…
Last week, we took a look at a service that provides dog houses on demand, so you can spend more…
The Autonomous Tent Co makes semi-permanent structures that can be disassembled without leaving a trace. Two days to build, $100K … and you’ve got a kind of glamping that puts a cabin in the woods to shame.
On-demand artwork is nothing new. From caricature sketch artists in the park to paintings-from-photos services online, it’s a rather well-worn…
We all have a bucket list of the things we want to do and see before we kick the bucket…
There are a kinds of get-around gadgets on the market today, from basic (flammable?) hoverboards to skateboards that want you to feel…
Fitness trackers are everywhere and while many attach to clothes, the future of wearables will definitely see a lot more…
The latest addition to the SCOTTeVEST line has launched and its a jacket that might be trying to kill the backpack. The OTG is kinda OMG.
Using Lego blocks to build a model of the Starship Enterprise is something a lot of us nerds have either…
After nearly two years since announcing the Hero 4, GoPro has just launched the GoPro Hero 5 Black and the (smaller) GoPro…
CannaKorp, Inc. is a Stoneham, Massachusetts-based technology start-up company focused on simplifying and improving the experience for medical cannabis patients.…
Since the launch of Twitch in 2011, and the massive popularity of eSports (competitive, cash-generating gaming for the layman) through…
Fidget Cube is a freaking brilliant product. It’s for antsy people (from Antsy Labs) who incessantly click pens, bounce their…
Remember the original Polaroid instant cameras? You would snap a photo, the camera would momentarily whir and grind, then it…
When you think of working out your entire body, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you’re probably…
Anglers have always had the option of recording fishing stats—number of catches, locations, etc.—in manual logs. The process is a tremendous…
In the past, both athletes and consumers had to pay pretty extravagant fees for coaching and personal training. Thanks to…
Olympic athletes, coaches and brands, have a long history of generating new, exciting technology. For instance, the first Nike running shoes…
I’m not a drone guy, per se. I mean, I think they’re really cool, and I’ve always wanted one. But…
Looking for new ways to take your drinking experiences to the next level? Looking for something a little extra to…
One of the great things about smartphones today is that you always have a camera on hand no matter where…
In the early 2000s, a new type of headphones began to appear—headphones that played music via the user’s bones. At the…
Golf is a notoriously fickle game, with success or failure often decided by the most miniscule measurements. If the angle…
You know exactly how puzzling books can be if you’ve ever tried reading Gravity’s Rainbow (or anything else by Thomas…
Whether you’re a hobbyist or a pro, these photography apps can help you plan the perfect pic by analyzing the sun, the moon, the weather and the sky.
Buddy – The Dog Collar Re-imagined Wearables aren’t just for humans. CES 2016 saw a burst in popularity for pet wearables. At the event…
So you think you can’t dance? What if a new pair of smart shoes could give you dance lessons through their app? These smart dance shoes claim to teach everything from salsa to hip-hop, and they do so with vibrating sensors and tutorials on a connected app.
Do you want your kids playing hours of video games? According to science, action-style games improve hand-eye coordination and make players better drivers in the long run.
This week we chat with Kevin Halsall, the founder of Ogo Technology and the inventor of a hands-free self-balancing wheelchair inspired by a Segway. The Ogo is taking crowfunding by storm and could be life-changing for people with disabilities. Plus, it’s just fun.
Everybody please welcome the fresh new wave of Pokémontrepreneurs: Skype-Based Pokémon Go Tutors & Trainers. Sorry, give me a minute. I…
Reaching a crowdfunding goal isn’t always easy, but there are some campaigns that do make their goals, and then some. Today…
As an avid runner, I’m always on the lookout for apps that will improve the quality of my exercise excursions, which…
Wine sales in the U.S. topped $38 billion in 2015, increasing 1.3 percent from the year before. As Americans turn…
Bagel is a reinvented, smart tape measure, complete with a companion smartphone app, that enables you to make pinpoint measurements, save…
The typical handgun, like the combustion engine that still runs in most cars, hasn’t evolved much in the last 100…
Fitness trackers are one of the hottest things out there. While helpful though, when it comes to calories, they often…
While some of us may be confined to a cubicle, the working world is developing a more lax attitude about…
As a cyclist, you often don’t (safely) have the luxury of turn by turn directions at a glance. While there are GPS…
If you love coffee and everything that comes with being caffeinated, tech has caught up to speed with your addiction.…
The Vitals Birth Name: Michael Moll Nickname / Desired Superhero Name: The Full Time Optimist Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya (Born) -…
The 3Dvarius is an electric violin that just happens to be transparent, created with 3D printing, and based on a Stradivarius. For another few days, you can back it on Kickstarter.
Finding a workout partner with the same sports interest and athletic level may be getting easier with the “F5″ (Find Fitness Friends for Free” app launches in July. The app will connect users with other people looking to buddy up in any and all athletic endeavors. It may not be groundbreaking, but its user interface and broad selection of sports interests may give it the traction it needs.
When it comes to new tech, what’s old is new and analog is cool again. These innovations, from hand-written cards to a touch-sensitive keyboard for gaming to a turntable that takes your vinyl to MP3, are bringing old junk into the digital age.
Remember when the video game “Guitar Hero” came out? It was fantastic because it let anyone become an epic rock God,…
For years, nerds of all stripes have dreamed of piloting giant mech robots. Movies like Real Steel and Pacific Rim put this vision on the…
More than just a digital photo frame, Meural is a stylish, connected canvas that allows you to view an unlimited collection of global art and photography in one single unit, including your own photography as well as images and art curated by museums, galleries, and studios.
Last week, the White House released a plan to spur the development and availability of smart gun technology—tech that would…
Entrepreneurs are generally told not to reinvent the wheel. And you probably shouldn’t, unless the wheel you have in mind…
Today it’s common to see families and individuals trying to recreate restaurant recipes in the interest of convenience, saving money,…
Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep…
Art is something which is easy to admire, but can be extremely hard to obtain. Well, the good stuff anyway.…
Halo Neuroscience claims that they’ve found a way for headphones to boost athletic performance by delivering energy pulses to the brain through a process called transcranial direct current stimulation.
Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep…
The Hotaru compact shower can recover and recycle 95-98 percent of the water used in each shower. It’s not exactly light to carry, and the price isn’t so light either, but it it may enable you to get off the grid and benefit the environment.
Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep…
Hoverboards are pretty cool, but these misnomers on wheels have been running into trouble lately. Some have been spontaneously combusting…
The Walt Disney Co. was a major media and entertainment innovator from its start, and it has successfully retained that…
A few weeks ago, I published a piece entitled, Millennials’ Hierarchy of Needs (you should read that first). It was…
2015 has been a very exciting year for SnapMunk. Over the last twelve months we’ve grown like crazy and that is all thanks…
We entrepreneurs can be tough to buy gifts for. Because we work so much, we don’t have a lot of time for…
Let’s talk about something ludicrous (other than the rapper). NCAA college athletes, who use their blood, sweat, and blown ACLs…
It’s no secret that the “alternate” subscription market is exploding. It started with sending stuff. Birchbox offers high-end beauty products; Conscious Box…
It’s not that I haven’t acknowledged our global affinity for the petty, superficial and distracting. I know what people watch…
Let me tell you why I hate Facebook. And believe me, keeping this quick is almost impossible. I hate the…
Are you a hardcore snowboarding enthusiast? Do you long for wild winter days all year just so that you can…
How fun can it be watching people go about their workaday routines? Very, apparently. Vicarious living has a new home…
According to recent statistics from eMarketer and RhythmOne, marketers are seeing increased benefit from their influencer marketing efforts. RhythmOne’s analysis…
If you are as intrigued by the potential of startup companies as we at SnapMunk are, one growing sector you’ll…
It has been yet another impressive week for entrepreneurs raising financial funding to back their endeavors. From mobile app startups…
From Skully Helmets raising an $11 millions Series A round for smart technology motorcycle helmets to InMoji raising $1 million…