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AirPods Pro, Molekule Air Mini, iPhone 11 cases, and more – Weekly roundup

NEWS – Hello Gadgeteers! It’s that time again when I tell you to assume the weekend position (in a comfortable chair with your favorite beverage and your laptop, tablet, or smartphone). Are you all situated? Great! Now check out the following listing that has everything we posted this week. Enjoy! ARTICLES thetruesize.com website shows you […]

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This slingshot is on steroids!

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/31/2019 / News / EDC, slingshot, weapon / 9 Comments

NEWS – We’ve reviewed Tekto Gear’s knives before, but check out this insane looking slingshot. The Tactical Slingshot X22 is a fully adjustable slingshot for left or right-handers. It’s made of aluminum and features a wrist support so that your zombie killing adventures are as comfy as possible. Want one? You’re going to have to

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Titanium bottle, a reverse umbrella, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/30/2019 / News / Crowdfunded, Umbrella / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week I’m bringing you three Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns. Let’s check them out. Titaner Life Bottle V2.0 What is it? The Titaner Life Bottle V2.0 is a vacuum bottle made of Titanium. Why do I like it? I like the Titaner Life Bottle V2.0 because it’s small enough to fit in my

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HyperJuice has created my dream portable battery with a total output of 130 W

By Kathleen Chapman / 10/30/2019 / News / Batteries and Chargers / 2 Comments

NEWS – I have been looking for a portable battery that would charge my Lenovo Yoga laptop for a while now. This USB-C laptop requires a battery output of at least 45 W in order to charge it. There are only a handful of portable batteries out there that will provide that much output, but

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Fasten shoes in a cinch with Lock Laces

By Brooke Hall / 10/30/2019 / News / Shoes / 1 Comment

NEWS – Now that our sandals are stashed for the season, it’s sneaker time in my house. Because we’re always rushing somewhere—school, work, errands, dog walks, kids’ activities—it becomes a hassle to constantly tie and retie our shoes. If you’re like me and always have your hands full, it’s even worse. So last year I

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The GoGolf GPS is an EDC gadget for golfers

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/29/2019 / News / GPS, Sports / 1 Comment

NEWS – When comes to the sport of golf, you don’t really think about gadgets, but the GoGolf GPS definitely fits that category. The GoGolf GPS is a small unit that can clip to a golfer’s cap, sunglasses, or shirt and it performs as a rangefinder to announce the distance and position of your last

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Apple announces in-ear AirPods Pro, available 10/30

By Jacob Haas / 10/29/2019 / News / Apple, Bluetooth earbuds / 2 Comments

NEWS – I’ve been closely following the rumors of a new variant of AirPods for the past couple months, and today, out of nowhere, Apple announced their new model, dubbed the AirPods Pro. And surprise, they’re available this Wednesday, October 30th! I have a pair of original AirPods, and they’re just great, except for the

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Kiddoz, the new, clever cookbook and measuring cup kit from Chefclub makes cooking realistic for kids with a special ‘cooking language’

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/28/2019 / News / Cooking, Crowdfunded, Food / Leave a Comment

NEWS – You might’ve heard of Chefclub before? They’re a leading producer of entertaining recipe videos and they’re back making noise with their latest endeavor Kiddoz. The goal with Kiddoz, available via Kickstarter campaign, is to inspire kids and encourages creativity in the kitchen, while spending quality time as a family preparing money-saving, nutritious foods

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iPhone 11 cases and screen protectors, keyboards, and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/26/2019 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

NEWS – We were busy this week! We posted 16 reviews that ranged from toys like the GoCube, to a secure encrypted flash drive from iStorage. Make sure you didn’t miss anything by scrolling through the full listing below of everything we’ve posted in the last 7 days. REVIEWS GooDee G500 Projector Review October 26,

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James Brand’s Hardin carabiner will hold your keys in style

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/25/2019 / News / carabiner, EDC, Keychain / 1 Comment

NEWS – Although it’s 2019, many of us still carry actual keys. If you’re one of those people, carry those keys in style with a James Brand Hardin carabiner. Available in silver, space grey, black, and steel blue, the Hardin carabiner is made of drop forged anodized 6063 aerospace-grade aluminum. It features a spring-loaded latch

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Here’s a 7-in-1 multi-tool pen for your EDC kit

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/25/2019 / News / EDC, Multi-tool, Pens / Leave a Comment

NEWS – When it comes to multi-tools, the ATECH Multitool Pen 7-in-1 Phone Stand packs 7 features in a pen-sized package that will let you write AND fix stuff. First of all, it’s a ballpoint pen with a pocket clip. But also features a stylus tip, a Phillips screwdriver, and a flathead screwdriver tip. A

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Snag a copy of “135 Incredibly Useful Things You Didn’t Know Google Could Do”

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/24/2019 / News / ebooks / Leave a Comment

DEAL – 135 Incredibly Useful Things You Didn’t Know Google Could Do is a free ebook that helps you get the most out of Google apps and services. Topics include Shortcuts and overlooked features of Chrome, Gmail settings to make your inbox more efficient, Google docs hacks and a lot more. There are a few hoops

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This dart launcher fits in your pocket, so be careful!

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/22/2019 / News / weapon / 7 Comments

NEWS – I’ve always said that crossbows are for chumps. Ok, I’ve never said that. But you have to admit that this handheld dart launcher fits in your pocket where a crossbow won’t. The GlobalEDC Darts Gun Launcher has three dart slots that each hold one stainless steel dart. The launcher has a protective collar

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686 turns your belt buckle into your EDC toolkit

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/21/2019 / News / Belt, EDC, Tools / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Many people have a multi-tool as part of their EDC. I like to carry a Leatherman Squirt as part of my EDC, but for those of you who don’t like to carry a gear bag or are limited on pockets, here’s another idea for carrying a toolkit. It’s a belt buckle toolkit. Specifically,

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Coal at Christmas can be a good thing with the Masterbuilt Gravity Series grill/smoker

By Garry Kolb / 10/21/2019 / News / Cooking, Grilling / 2 Comments

NEWS – Grilling and smoking food is an intensely personal thing. Propane and natural gas grills have been lauded for their simplicity, but barbeque purists maintain nothing is better than old-fashioned charcoal for that perfect grilled flavor. Masterbuilt, a leader in the grilling and smoking world, just introduced a new line of gravity-feed charcoal grill/smokers

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Master & Dynamic GO and go silent

By Bill Henderson / 10/20/2019 / News / Bluetooth headphones / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Once again, Master & Dynamic are busy upgrading their existing line of earphones. The iconic MW07 True Wireless Earphone has gone silent—as in active noise canceling (ANC) silent—with the MW07 Plus. Yet, M&D didn’t stop there. They have also introduced a more active (and less expensive) version of the MW07—the MW07 GO. The

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Conquering the language barrier is simple with the CM Smart Instant Language Translator

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/20/2019 / News / Travel Gear / 2 Comments

NEWS – Learning to speak the native language of the places where you travel is a great prerequisite for a trip, but it’s not exactly an easy task to accomplish. That’s where technology can really make a difference. The CM Smart Instant Language Translator is a battery-powered handheld device that will let you hold a

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MecArmy EDC flashlight, NYC Comic Con trip report, and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/19/2019 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Hello gadget fanatics. I hope everyone had a great week. As is the custom on Saturday evenings, I present to you a complete listing of all our posts from the past seven days. Happy reading! ARTICLES New York Comic Con 2019 trip report October 13, 2019 Joe Porletto REVIEWS Velocilinx Brennus Gaming Mouse review October

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WaterField Designs new Air Duffel is the great result of another crowd collaboration

By Julie Strietelmeier / 10/19/2019 / News / Bags, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

NEWS – WaterField Designs has been killing it with all their new crowd collaboration designed bags. The latest bag that was created with ideas from over 1,200 frequent travelers is the Air Duffel carry-on bag. Available in black ballistic nylon or waxed canvas, this bag will hold everything you need for a quick business trip

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Say “hello” to Elago’s new retro AirPods case

By Michael Strange / 10/18/2019 / News / AirPods, Cases and Covers / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Accessory maker Elago is known for tapping into Apple nostalgia, making retro-themed charging stands for both the Apple Watch and iPhone. In the past, they’ve made accessories that resembled an old-school, the classic iMac, and even an iPod classic. This time, however, their nostalgia is aimed at Apple’s AirPods. Their newest retro design,

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