Random Coolness

In case you were wondering, there will be 230 new emojis hitting your phone in 2019 , and we've got the scoop. From more gender inclusive couples to people with disabilities, we're excited to see a lot more diversity, and let's be honest…

Calling all science nerds, chemistry teachers, and biology lovers. We have found your new shoes -- these glow-in-the-dark DNA TOMS -- and they are awesome. Related: Let's all drool over the new spring and summer TOMS, shall we? Not only …

In news that is sure to score a serious "wahoo!" from the Super Mario fan in your life — and just in time for back-to-school, too — Moleskine has released a limited edition notebook collection that features the game-changing gaming chara…

It's no surprise that Vestaboard caught our eye. It combines the nostalgia of split-flap boards many of us have seen on our train travels (30th Street Station in Philadelphia, holla!), with the letter boards pretty much everyone, includi…

Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably saw the hilarious viral video of the Irish family trying to catch a loose bat in their kitchen . If you have not seen this video, I suggest you watch it right now. Trust us, it's funny…

With the Star Wars lands hitting Disney Parks late next year (or early 2019), we probably shouldn't be surprised that they're adding a Star Wars hotel to the mix too. And while we don't have many details, we have to say it sounds (and lo…

I can't stop laughing at this concept: It's called Troll Cakes and yes, it's real. The premise is that you send Brooklyn baker Kat Thek any hateful message you've received -- Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat -- and they will send t…

The Tile smart tracker has been keeping us from losing our keys for years now, so color us excited about their newest product, Tile Slim , which is sized perfectly for wallets and other more streamlined items. Related: 5 outrageously coo…

Junior high was the only time I used my school-appointed locker and half the time I could never even remember my padlock combination to get to my Trapper Keeper and magnetic mirror. Oh right, and my textbooks. If I only I had a digital p…

Short days. Kids up at 5 AM. Seasonal Affective Disorder. Pass the coffee.

It looks like an iPhone. It feels like an iPhone. And it's going to be the fanciest party invitation they've ever received. The only RSVP response will be: iCan't Wait. We've long been fans of the over-the-top, bespoke invites from Egba …

Vinyl is back with a vengeance, which means it's getting even cooler to proclaim that no, really, you always preferred the sound to digital music unlike those other wannabes who only jumped on the bandwagon after Crosley came along. Love…

We always hear about devices getting hacked--PCs, smart phones, huge corporate networks--so it's no wonder someone has finally created the most secure phone possible. Your best bet for total phone security, should you be an international…

When we found the Chef Sleeve a couple years back for protecting your iPad in the kitchen, we were just at the dawn of tablet-mania. Since then, it's amazing to see just how much the iPad has become a fixture in the kitchen--and some of …

The Hubble Telescope has given humanity a startling and beautiful glimpse into the wonders of space, from baby stars to colliding galaxies. And now you can carry them near your heart. Or on your purse. Or in your hair. These gorgeous 100…

At a time when more and more couples are meeting online, it makes sense that someone would finally come out with a wedding invitation that acknowledges the relationship's beginnings. I'm giggling at this geeky save the date card from Ets…

It's a pretty bad feeling when you want to leave a little extra something for that awesome barista who knows your order by heart; or the ice cream guy who just replaced your kid's fallen cone for free--and realize you're out of cash. Tha…

When I first had a baby, I remember the frustration of buying a pricy baby thermometer--only you couldn't actually use it on a baby under 6 months. D'oh. It's amazing how far technology and thermometers have come since then. Whether you …

As someone who's become increasingly technically savvy over the years, I can't tell you how many tech issues I've solved by following one simple rule. That's why I love this shirt--especially for a geeky dad gift. I'm pretty sure any sel…

We're always looking for cool hostess gifts (and have the Pinterest board to prove it), but if you're visiting someone who's a little more tech than twee, here's an awesome idea. The acrylic keyboard coasters at CKIE are so fun, right? T…

With the throngs of cult fans (us included) cheering the 14 new espisodes of Arrested Development coming exclusively on Netflix in a strong effort to make the service more relevant, of course now tons of AD-inspired products are popping …

If you use a computer mouse or track pad all day long, then these wrist pillows aren't as ridiculous as they might seem. In fact, they're more like a little bit of adorable genius. The Fluffy Animal wrist cushions at MochiThings can be u…

There's no sound more beautiful than your baby's laugh, or your significant other saying your name, or that favorite song that always brings a tear to your eye. The only problem is that sounds only last so long before they're gone foreve…

Ah, the 1980s. Video games like Donkey Kong were new and exciting... and dominated by dudes. The only women around were damsels in distress, waiting to be saved. That is, until one little girl's dad got involved. Three-year-old Ellis had…