There's something about the perfectly cooked steak that can make an impact on one's tastebuds. And when grilling these steaks to perfection for you and your guests, you're probably also busy with setting the table, taking drink orders, and, of course, cooking up the sides to go with those perfect steaks. With so much to juggle, there needs to be a simple way to still prepare each of your steaks for the different preferences of you and your guests without having to hover over the grill to make sure your medium-rare doesn't turn into a well-done. Sur la table has just the tool for you - the steak button. A simple thermometer which ... ( keep reading )

We like the ability to track things... although our ability to "track" anything is pretty much limited to following packages from UPS and FedEx as they pit stop along their way to their final destination, tracking our iPhone in case we ever lose it in a cab, and tracking our friends via mobile apps like Dodgeball/Loopt/Google Latitude/Etc. We wish we could extend our tracking capabilities to things like luggage, pets, and other valuables (e.g. children if you have them - we assume they would fall into the category of priceless), and although clipping an iPhone to every item we want to track is possible, it just seems impractical, and ridiculously expensive for those who don't have kitchen ... ( keep reading )

We like when we're able to marry our high-tech gadgets with some low-tech (or should we say no-tech) accessories in an effort to produce an elegant solution to existing limitations. So when we came across the Arkcanary II Acoustic iPhone Speaker on Kickstarter, we knew this concept was something that our 9Label audience would like to see come to fruition. A throwback to the old-school phonographs that used "horn" shaped speakers to naturally amplify the music, the Arkcanary II Acoustic iPhone Speaker is the same horn-shaped acoustic speaker, but built to naturally amplify the sound from the built-in iPhone 4 speaker. Available once ... ( keep reading )

We definitely like the ability to watch movies on the go, and having our iPhone with us at all times, definitely makes that possible. But when it comes to watching these movies, size definitely does matter, and if we had the option for a bigger screen, we wouldn't hesitate to jump at the opportunity. So with the MicroVision SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector, we get the opportunity to capitalize on the biggest screen we can find - the wall. As a simple plug and play projector, you connect this tiny little box to your iPhone (or iPad, or even computer) and you have your very own home theater even when you're not at home. And with specific ... ( keep reading )

We like simplicity just as much as, well, anyone, so when it comes to the world of recording HD video, Sony has stepped up its game with the new Sony Bloggie Touch. Capable of recording full 1080p video and taking 12.8 Megapixel photos (even while recording video), and with a 3-inch touchscreen LCD display, the Sony Bloggie Touch is centered around shooting and sharing via its built-in flip-out USB arm (which also charges the device when connected to any computer). And with 8GB of internal memory, you can record up to 4 hours of HD video before connecting and sharing your photos and video via Facebook or ... ( keep reading )

With January comes new resolutions, lots of football, and if you live in the Midwest, tons of snow. And some of us who are fortunate enough to live in a major city, are also unfortunate enough not to have a garage or a covered parking spot for our mode of transportation - which leaves us scrapping snow off our cars every morning during these winter months... a tedious morning ritual before heading off to work. We often wonder why the ice scraper/brush we, and many others use and rely on, hasn't been improved upon in what seems like decades. Looks like someone heard our ice scraper concerns (we wonder who was listening), and put ... ( keep reading )

Whether you enjoy hitting the slopes every now and again, are a double black diamond regular, or have never put on a pair of skis in your life, we think you'll appreciate the Ski Wine Rack as much as we do. With obvious inspiration from a pair of skis and gradual sloping lines, It doesn't take an expert skier to appreciate the modern style and clean look of the Ski Wine Rack. Sure, you could probably glue a couple of your old skis together, but for those not as handy (and not wanting to make a mess at a half-ass attempt at re-creating this wine rack) we recommend you invest in this creative creation from West ... ( keep reading )

The guys over at Epic Meal Time definitely know how to make ordinary meals, well, epic. Their latest creation? A meat salad... and is something that we had to share. Not one piece of green... and all, you guessed it, meat, this salad is definitely in line with the Atkins diet - but we're not sure we'll jump straight to calling it healthy, or that it should really be part of anything that can be called a "diet". Take a look for yourself: Hungry ... ( keep reading )

If you know your way around the kitchen, and we mean more than just microwaving a random box from the freezer, there are certain tools you're going to need for certain culinary creations. One such tool, that we've needed more than just a couple times, is something to crush/grind spices and herbs with. The Cast Iron Herb and Spice Grater is just that tool, and can grind herbs and spices by simply twisting the top and bottom. Plus, the corked top can hold the herbs and/or spices until you're ready to grind. You can get your Cast Iron Herb and Spice Grater at ... ( keep reading )

There's more to meat than meets the eye. With today's global economy coupled with health conscious consumers, questions of where the meat was raised, and how, is becoming more and more prevalent. And with terms such as "grass fed" and "free range" entering our meat vernacular, it's important to understand exactly what you're getting when you're shopping for your favorite cut of steak at your local grocery store or elsewhere. Don't worry, there's a book that will answer all your questions, and more. ... ( keep reading )

Maybe we're a little spoiled now, since most smartphones have decent cameras that also tag the picture with GPS info so we know exactly where the picture was taken. When we decide to switch over to our dedicated digital camera, which can actually take a very good picture, turns out we lose the GPS data that we've grown used to... especially with all the cool photo management software that let us browse and search pictures by location. Well, the Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Camera is not only a 14 Megapixel camera that is waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, and dustproof (in case you drop it onto a rock covered in dust, and then it bounces ... ( keep reading )

Sometimes a cordless vacuum is all you need for small areas and quick clean-ups. But instead of buying a cheap cordless vacuum cleaner that ends up clogging after a couple minutes of use and having to be replaced after only a couple uses, isn't it better to invest in a longer-lasting vacuum cleaner that also doesn't clog? The Dyson DC35 Digital Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is that cordless vacuum cleaner, built with the same Root Cyclone technology which never loses suction, all within a slim and easy-to-carry/push body. And with the special Dyson digital motor, you can expect 3 times as much power resulting in the most powerful cordless vacuum cleaner to ... ( keep reading )

Docking your iPhone or iPod to play music was so 2010. It's 2011, and it's time for you to live in the now. Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air is just what you need. A high-end speaker system for your iStuff, the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air is capable of streaming your music, wirelessly, leveraging Apple's new AirPlay technology. Don't worry, it still comes with a dock for all of you that just can't give up on the past, but with AirPlay, not only can you stream audio from your iPhone or iPod, but also from iTunes on your Mac or Windows computers. So if you can get over the fact that it looks like an elongated football or tiny blimp (or ... ( keep reading )

Most of us have been there, whether we're on a treadmill or just trying to multi-task... when our arm comes down or we forget how long our ear buds are, and inadvertently pull our iPod/iPhone/mp3 player off wherever it was. Then we are stuck watching our gadget slowly fall to the ground in slow motion, helpless to stop the inevitability of gravity, hoping that after the collision with the hard surface below that it's still working and usable. Well, we have something new we came across, and although we're not sure about the name, we think it provides a viable solution for this all-to-common problem. Going by the name of Skunk Juice Ear Buds, these ear buds are magnetically connected, ... ( keep reading )

It's not often that you'll hear us say that smaller is better, especially when it comes to the mundane task of cleaning your house. But in the case of cleaning hard to reach spots (or should we say spots that you don't want to reach), like the no man's land around and behind your toilet, smaller is indeed better. That's the premise behind iRobot's Scooba 230, the latest floor washing robot from iRobot that's been made smaller for the specific purpose of cleaning areas that some of their bigger robots have trouble getting to. Complete with washing, scrubbing, and squeegee vacuum cycles, your bathroom (or any tile, hardwood, or ... ( keep reading )

We know we've been writing about booze for the last couple days, today being the third, but it is New Years Eve, so you have to forgive us (or thank us) since we're in quite the festive mood these days. So to celebrate our "festiveness", and New Years Eve, there's not a lot of things that can beat a good bottle of Dom. But not any bottle will do for this day... we're aiming for a colorful... and iconic bottle to ring in 2011. So today we are turning to the Dom Perignon's Tribute To Andy Warhol bottles. These bottles were designed by the Design Laboratory at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and Design in a reinterpretation of ... ( keep reading )

Since it's the eve of the eve, we know you're probably focused on one thing - stocking up for the big celebration you have planned tomorrow. You've probably already picked up some Samuel Adams Infinium, some Johnnie Walker Double Black Label, and some Belvedere Vodka Intense... but what about wine? Don't worry, we have just ... ( keep reading )

Just to clarify, we're not talking about Miller High Life which is often touted as "the champagne of beers". What we are referring to in the title of this post is a beer that is actually champagne-like, complete with fine bubbles and a fruity/spicy aroma. The folks over at Samuel Adams decided to work with the world's oldest brewery, Germany's Weihenstephan, and after two years of collaboration, came up with Samuel Adams Infinium Ale - a champagne-like ale that follows the 1516 German purity laws by using only malt, hops, water, and yeast in its creation. With delicate notes of fruit, and a slight citrus taste from dry hopping with Bavarian Noble hops, we're sure you'll find this beer a ... ( keep reading )

With 2011 looming around the corner, it's time that you decide on what your New Year's resolutions are going to be before January 1st jumps out at you. But instead of just one or a few resolutions this time around, what about coming up with 500... or better yet, learn about 500 things that you should know before 2012 rolls around. Don't worry, you don't have to come up with this list yourself, we've already got a book for you that not only already has 500 things that you should know, but step-by-step instructions on the "how" for you to learn. The Show Me How: 500 Things You Should Know Instructions for Life From the Everyday to ... ( keep reading )

With a full-on blizzard hitting the east coast of the U.S. right now, we have our minds on one thing... keeping warm. Just check out this amateur time-lapse photography that someone was able to capture and share: So when it comes to weather like this, turns out scarves are not only stylish, but do a pretty good job of keeping your neck, face, and ears (if you choose to wrap it around your face during an onslaught of snow) warm. It just so happens that a box of 50 vintage Swiss Military Grey Scarves made of 100% wool were just uncovered by the folks over at ... ( keep reading )