Michael Zhao

Reviews

Clean Bottle Runner Review: Better Off Thirsty

Running for extended periods of time is difficult if you don't have water, but water is difficult to carry, never…

8/14/12

You Can Register to Vote at 30,000 Feet Now

Thanks to a collaboration with PromoJam and Rock the Vote, Virgin America passengers will be able to register to…

8/14/12

Clean Bottle Runner Gallery

8/10/12

A Vacuum-Insulated Tumbler That Thinks It's a Cup

The Stelton To Go 2.0 Thermo Cup lures you in with its Danish design, but you'll stay for its drinkability—and not…

8/7/12

This Seagate 1TB FreeAgent GoFlex External Hard Drive Is Your Back-Up-Your-Data-Before-It's-Too-Late Deal of the Day

Recent events have got me quaking in my boots over losing all my data. If multibillion dollar corporations can't…

7/20/12

The Groundbreaking Camera That Captured Man's First Steps on the Moon

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon. This unassuming, metal box was actually the…

Reviews

Columbia Freeze Degree Short Sleeve Crew Review: This Shirt Sucks in Sweat

Columbia's Freeze Degree Short Sleeve Crew contains a fabric filled with polymers called Omni-Freeze. They act like…

Gadgets

Take Your Phone on a Jog with this Water Bottle Strap. Handy!

You can't go out on a run without your keys—or your phone, money, water, and energy gels—but carrying that stuff is…

Gadgets

This Tea Infuser Loves its Job

It's no mystery why the Mr. Tea Infuser looks so happy. You would too if your job was soaking in decadent herbal…

7/12/12

Columbia Freeze Degree Short Sleeve Crew Gallery

7/9/12

Behold the Super-Efficient Microchip That Can Harvest Power from Heat, Light, and Vibration at the Same Time

You've heard of electronics harvesting electricity from heat, light, and vibration sources individually, but this…

Google

Would You Buy a $100, Open Source, Android Gaming Console Designed by Yves Behar?

The Ouya is a concept for a completely open sourced and hackable Android game console designed by Yves Behar (the…

6/29/12

Making Saltwater Drinkable Is Graphene's Latest Miracle

All signs point towards graphene being the supermaterial that pushes humanity into the future we've been dreaming…

6/28/12

This One-Piece Rain Suit Lets you Pedal Through the Most Torrential Rains

Who decided babies should have all the fun when it comes to onesies? Certainly not Smart Products. Its one-piece Bi…

Space

How Many Cameras Does One Astronaut Really Need?

Astronaut Don Pettit doesn't have the name recognition of Ansel Adams, but his work transcends cultures and borders…

Space

If These Sunglasses are Good Enough for Buzz Aldrin, They're Good Enough for You

See those glasses in Buzz Aldrin's left hand? They're not Ray Bans, they're American Optical Pilots made right here…

6/20/12

Become a Knight of the Round Dinner Table With this Chain Mail Apron

Destructive dragons and damsels requiring rescue are a rare sight in modern society, but it's always good to be…

6/19/12

A Rolltop Messenger Bag That's Military-Tough

Chrome's new Lieutenant rolltop messenger bag combines the versatility and easy access of a messenger bag with the…

Apple

Your Launch Day iPhone 4 Warranty Is Expiring Soon

Did you buy an iPhone 4 with AppleCare around launch day back in 2010? Bad news, your warranty's about to expire.…

Design

This Wall-Mounted Organizer Is the Key Bowl Replacement of Your Dreams

Having a manservant keep track of your wallet, keys, and phone is about as pampered as it gets. The Butler organizer…

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