It’s not often that a construction tool can elicit the same level of gadget lust as something like a new flagship smartphone does, but the T1 Tomahawk is a tape measure full of clever digital upgrades ...

Hardware is hard. We know this. But sometimes that mantra is used to justify lengthy roadmaps and delayed shipping dates. Reekon, however, isn’t letting such things stand in the way of making and ...

REEKON Tools is looking to improve the efficacy of construction crews by building a software and hardware aimed at streamlining workflows and improving efficiency. Watch their Startup Battlefield ...

Retractable tape measures are easy to use, accurate, and cheap — usually no more than $20. But a Boston startup called Reekon Tools has given this 200-year-old technology a brain transplant. Reekon’s ...

Two years ago Reekon Tools introduced its M1 Caliber tool, which added digital measurement functionality to existing power saws. The company is now offering that same tech in a stand-alone tape ...

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Why it matters: If you've ever fumbled around with a measuring tape, you can appreciate all the functionality that the T1 Tomahawk has to offer. Whether hanging a picture or marking where to cut a ...