What happens when a pocket calculator and a tape measure have a baby? Why, a Smart String Tape Measure. By the way, that’s the name of the product: Smart String. It’s basically a tape measure for ...

Yeh, metal-tape measures stopped being cool right around the time ThinkGeek started selling the Smart String, which has 50-inches of retractable string that can bend around curved things. BUT WAIT! It ...

Did you know that a simple tape measure has a world of untapped potential? Yes, it looks like a humble tool, but you might be surprised by the multitude of tasks a tape measure can tackle and the ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Fractions: If you’ve ever had difficulty with fractions, using a tape measure just ...