Gadgets & Gear · May 8, 2016

Keep Dry With The Water Leak Alarm

I recently found out about this very handy little gadget called the Water Leak Alarm. This thing reminds me of a little water filter and is able to detect even the tiniest of water drops when it gets close to the alarm.

This thing is very easy to use as there is no programming involved or buttons to push. Simply place the alarm in any area that can be potentially flooded such as under sinks, in the basement near main pipes, toilets, water heater, and close to a washing machine. Even if a small amount of water touches the detector, a loud alarm (100dB) will sound for up to 24 hours. The batteries are built-in and non-replaceable. But the good news is that the battery will

Autos · May 8, 2016

The Hoverbike – Helicopter and Motorcycle Hybrid

At Unfinished Man, we love things that fly and have featured a number of different aircraft including the very cool, flying hovercraft. And now, we would like to introduce you guys to the Hoverbike. I almost busted a nut when I saw pictures of this …this thing. The hoverbike is the creation of Chris Mallony and is still in development stages with one prototype being used for testing.

Mallony envisions using this helicopter/motorcycle hybrid for Search & Rescue, Aerial Surveys, Films, Military & Emergency services, and my favorite, Aerial Cattle Mustering. The hoverbike’s theoretical hovering altitude is 10,000ft while the airspeed is 173mph (150 KIAS).

Cars · May 8, 2016

2013 Toyota Mark X and Mark X G’s

People living in the USA and Canada have it pretty good when you compare the living conditions to the rest of the world. We pretty much have access to whatever the hell we need or could possibly ever want…. except for vehicles that is. Sure, we have plenty of options here but sometimes it feels like all the “cool cars” are just out of reach.

A perfect example is the newly refreshed 2013 Toyota Mark X sedan. For those who are unfamiliar with this vehicle, the Mark X is a mid-size sedan which shares its platform with the Lexus GS (previous generation) and the Toyota Crown. The Mark X is only available in a V6 engine and the option of an AWD or RWD system. All models come standard with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Easy setup tent - Instant Tent by Coleman

Gadgets & Gear · May 8, 2016

Review: Coleman 8 Person Instant Tent

If you are someone who enjoys camping and do it often then you are probably familiar with the Coleman name. The company makes outdoor equipment from tents and sleeping bags to stoves/barbecues and 100’s of other items. We recently had an opportunity to use the Coleman 8 Person Instant Tent on one of our camping trips in British Columbia. Coleman claims that the tent can be set up in one minute, hence the ‘Instant Tent’ name. I was a bit skeptical but there was only one way to find out.

But before we get to the part about setting it up, the first thing that caught our attention was the size of the tent while in its carrying case. The carry case for the tent is 3’ 10” in length and the height is 11-inches. Unless you have a pickup truck, it will take up a lot of room in your vehicle. The entire thing weighs in at just over 37 pounds. This tent would be ideal for extended stays at a campsite and definitely a bad idea for a backpacking trip into the woods (and probably not even possible).

Modern Jazz Saxophonist Jafar Idris modeling

Music · May 8, 2016

Interview: Contemporary Saxophonist Jafar Idris

I enjoy almost all genres of music and I consider myself to be pretty open-minded when it comes to music. I grew up on Rap, Hip Hop, and R&B from the 90’s and 2000’s. Jazz music has never been really my cup of tea but I certainly appreciate it. I’ll listen to it but won’t go out of my way to seek it.

A few months back, I was looking up some throw back songs from Usher on YouTube when I accidentally came across a few versions of Usher’s song ‘Nice and Slow’ done in a “saxophone version”. It kind of caught me off guard to see that and I decided to check the songs out because I always wanted to learn to play the Saxophone. In my mind, the Saxophone seems like the perfect instrument to sweep a girl off their feet. A few of the versions of that song were pretty bloody good and two artists really stood out. One of those artists is saxophonist, Jafar Idris. After checking out his songs and enjoying much of his work, I decided to contact him and throw some questions his way.

Boats · May 8, 2016

Voyage 55 Yacht Inspired by Aston Martin

When you think of high-end luxury yachts, does Aston Martin come to mind? If you said yes, that’s one hell of a lucky guess. We don’t normally associate the Aston Martin name marine recreational vehicles but one European design house thinks a little differently than most others.

Luiz de Basto Designs have created a concept Voyage 55 yacht which is inspired by luxury-sport vehicles such as the Vantage, DBS, Virage, and Rapide. Now imagine those beautiful cars but on a boating platform. What you get is the “Aston Martin” Voyage 55. The Voyage 55 features two-person seating up front, luxurious interior, light luggage space, and plenty of room in the rear for a party. But the main selling feature of this boat is the unique design.

Home Decor · May 8, 2016

Silhouette Desk Lamp With Levitating Technology

Whether we admit it or not, the fact is that we all love it when the guests in our homes point to a specific item that catches their attention and talk about how cool it is. Every home has conversation pieces; some may be expensive items purchased just to get some attention, while others may be free and passed down from generation to generation.

The Silhouette Lamp with a levitating light is no exception, and is the creation of Angela Jansen. The design of the lamp reminds us of an old-fashioned lamp at first, but when you notice the floating part, you can’t help but appreciate the futuristic characteristics of it.

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