I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m kind of a sucker for cool stuff. I like nifty gadgets, quirky decoration pieces, nice clothes (and shoes!), good books, and fun games. In this series of weekly posts, I share whatever currently has my fancy. Maybe some of it will catch yours as well! (Oh and in case you’re wondering, while I do participate in Amazon’s affiliate program, I’m not paid to promote anything–I just do it for fun.) What could be more impressive than space age-style laser headphones that light up? Ones that pulse to the music or your heartbeat with a stunning red, green, or blue glow. In fact, fitness enthusiasts should take note of where this Kickstarter is headed because if it hits $1 million, the Glow smart headphones will also have an in-ear heart-rate monitor (HRM). Talk about integrated technology equipped for personal data tracking! But even if this campaign doesn’t reach the ultimate stretch goal, it’s already backed and planned to include an intuitive 5-way remote to link to your smartphone for text listening, photo snapping, and taking calls.

Of course, Glow headphones also have dedicated buttons to control the music – such as play/pause, volume, and track – compatible with popular apps like Spotify, Google Play Music, Pandora, and more. If you’re always on the go with a bunch of gadgets in tow, a regular backpack or laptop bag just won’t cut it. What you need is a carryall that’s smart enough to organize your smartphone, tablet, and laptop – equipped with an intelligent power management system to charge those must-have devices. The AMPL Smart Backpack already sounds like wearable tech of the future. But you can strap this on while you travel, bike, or take the train and charge up to SIX gadgets at the same time. To make that not only possible but optimally accessible, there are powered USB ports in every single pocket. But the bag’s battery only uses a single power cable to charge. Other features of the AMPL Smart Backpack that make it ideal for geeks are all-around foam layer for protection, innovative shock absorbers, water-resistant material, and even built-in sensors to keep an eye on battery levels, weather conditions, and your new favorite bag’s location.

Whether you daydream of skateboarding without ever having set foot on a board, or you’re a pro who can skateboard with your eyes closed, you’ll want to get your kicks on the ZBoard 2. It’s the lightest, fastest, longest-running electric skateboard ever created, and it comes with weight-sensing foot pads for intuitive control.vestax backpack vci 300 There are two models available, the ZBoard 2 Blue and ZBoard 2 Pearl, both featuring a top speed of 20 MPH. hetalia backpack ebayThe Pearl weighs a couple pounds more, but it’ll also allow your journey to be 8 miles longer than a ride on the Blue, which has a smaller range of 16 miles.z35 backpack All ZBoards weigh in at less than 20 lbs. and are designed to go anywhere, featuring waterproof connectors and an ergonomic carrying handle. yuengling backpack

It also has LED headlights and taillights for safe skateboarding at night. Smartphone cameras are no longer a new technology, and it’s time for the next evolution. Enter the Moment Lens, an attachment that bridges the gap between phone camera and traditional (bulky) photography equipment.backpacker zone boracay rates A telephoto lens gets you twice as close to the action without image distortion or degradation, whereas a wide angle lens can capture everything from picturesque landscapes to cramped interior shots. backpack cafe thessalonikiThat’s because it’s engineered for the radius and depth of the lens to take in more image without bending it.backpack hepa vacuum for lead paint This seamless system transforms your phone into a camera so high-quality you can forget about Instagram filters and Photoshop.

I grew up loving comic books and this has “matured” into a love for graphic novels. And this one was great fun. Baseball and comic story glory combine in Sullivan’s Sluggers, a graphic novel from Harvey award-winning author Mark Andrew Smith. Sullivan’s Sluggers tells the tale of minor league players who get invited to a game in a small town – one that’s cursed and filled with flesh-eating monsters. Can the dysfunctional teammates survive and become victorious amidst the town’s terrifying feeding frenzy? If you love gore, all-American sports, and outrageous humor, this comical read is for you.I spent the better part of my youth on a skateboard. For me, it was less a mode of transportation than a way to regularly introduce my body to the pavement. Now, as an adult, most of my traveling concerns are about getting somewhere fast rather than landing sweet tricks. Age, and a growing concern for my personal safety, has kept me off my board for years. Not to mention San Francisco’s hills make for a difficult and dangerous ride.

As a rule, longboards are friendlier to commuters than short boards; once a rider has to go up a hill, they’re forced to carry a huge piece of wood instead of riding it. This is what makes the ZBoard so intriguing. An on-board electric motor keeps the board moving even when a rider encounters a hill. This is accomplished without wireless remotes and other hand-based controls found on other electric skateboards on the market. The ZBoard is all about your feet which appeals to the skateboarder in me. Two pads on the board control its motor. Lean on the front pad to go forward, lean on the rear pad to brake. They’re pressure sensitive, so speeding up or slowing down fluctuates accordingly with your shifting weight. A quick introduction to the board’s simple controls, and I was rolling through the Wired newsroom with no problem. After a few minutes outside, I was rolling up and down the parking lot and avoiding parked cars without ever having to propel the board with my legs.

Adjusting the speed of the board was just a matter of adjusting my weight. Lean forward to go faster, lean back to slow down. The longboard-inspired design and knobby wheels give the board a smooth ride, while small sidewalk pebbles won’t throw you off track. The aggressive wheels also make you feel like to you can tackle anything the road throws at you. Cracked concrete, wavy asphalt, even the the occasional yard-crossing short cut seem like breeze with skateboard monster tires. The company will release two versions, available soon: At $500, the ZBoard Classic will have a range of five miles, a top speed of 15-MPH and weigh in at an arm wrenching 37-pounds. The $750 ZBoard Pro will double the range to 10 miles, raise the top speed to 17-MPH and will shave seven pounds off the final weight. I tested the lighter ZBoard Pro and even at 30 pounds, my arm got tired quick. The founders say they envision riders using the board to ride to public transportation from their house, then from the bus or train station, to their work.