Schmap for the iPhone and iPod Touch

When we first learned about Schmap digital travel guides a couple years back, we loved the concept but were frustrated by the lack of options for Macs. With their new beta version for iPhones and iPod Touches, they've one-upped themselves by providing their interactive maps in a format designed to take advantage of the device's unique capabilities. Using the gyro feature and either a city …

Vladmasters

On a recent visit to Blue Bottle art gallery and store in Seattle, I picked up Vladmasters are available starting at $18 through the Vladmaster site. A list of shops that carry the sets is also listed there.

Ikan Wireless Scanner

The world is filled with technology designed to make lives easier, but many are more nuisance than time-saver. The recently-launched Ikan, however, proves to be both effortless in use and hugely efficient in everyday life. The system consists of a small kitchen appliance about the size of a toaster (shown at right). Once registered, the unit scans barcodes on empty products as you finish them …