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Flats are a thing of the past with GM and Michelin’s Uptis program

NEWS – Auto manufacturer General Motors and tire manufacturer Michelin have teamed up to push forward with Uptis (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System). This tire uses a unique flexible structure to replace the air-filled chamber in traditional pneumatic tires. This eliminates the possibility of a flat while providing similar rolling dynamics and impact resilience. General Motors […]

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The SHIFTPOD lets you camp (glamp) in style and ease

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 8, 2019 / News / Camping, Outdoor Gear / 5 Comments

NEWS – I’ve never been camping because bugs, no showers, no flushing toilets, dirt, bugs, and bugs. But if I were ever to cross that activity off my bucket list, I’d consider it if I had one of these ultracool SHIFTPODs to sleep in. The SHIFTPOD looks like an Airstream camper and a tent had

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Start your next campfire with a pull of string

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 7, 2019 / News / Camping, Outdoor Gear / 4 Comments

NEWS – Campers, hikers, and other outdoor warriors know that it’s important to have the basic survival skills and gear when they are on their adventures. Water, food, shelter, and fire are probably the four main things you need. But if you’re not in the same category as someone who signs up for the show

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This leather sling pack turns into a valet tray for your EDC

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 6, 2019 / News / Bags, EDC / 7 Comments

NEWS – For those days when you need to carry more items than you can comfortably fit in your pockets, consider a small bag like Hardgraft’s Valet Pack. This gorgeous leather bag is obviously not going to hold your laptop. But that’s not what it’s been designed to do. It’s sized to hold just the

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IKEA wants to transport your living room to the “Upside Down” with the Real Life Series

By Michael Strange / June 6, 2019 / News / Furniture, Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

NEWS – I’m a huge fan of the Netflix series “Stranger Things” so I was intrigued when I saw that IKEA had recreated the Byers family’s iconic living room ahead of Season 3’s July 4th return. Not only did they recreate the room as part of the IKEA Real Life Series, but you can buy each

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One charging cable to rule them all?

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 5, 2019 / News / Batteries and Chargers, cables, Crowdfunded / 19 Comments

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – d What is it? The C17 All-In-One Charger Cable is a 4FT (125cm) USB cable that provides 3 or 4 different connections (depending on the cable version) for USB-C, micro USB, Lightning, and the Apple Watch. Why do I like it? I like the C17 cable because it’s one cable with all

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Blow up game night with Exploding Kittens

By Brooke Hall / June 5, 2019 / News / 3 Comments

NEWS – Exploding Kittens bills itself as “a card game for people who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats.” Worried about the fate of sweet, cartoon kitties? Actually, your goal is to save them (not kill them) with laser pointers, belly rubs, and feline yoga—and if they do sadly perish,

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Vintage Electric’s new Rally may have you commuting off-road

By Alex Birch / June 5, 2019 / News / Bicycle, Electric Bike / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Andrew Davidge and his team have been steadily evolving their unique blend of electric bikes since 2013. With the exception of the Cafe model, all of their bikes have looked and felt more like motos in a good way. If you haven’t checked them out, you definitely should. Sifting through today’s onslaught of

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Add this little Apple Watch charger to your EDC

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 4, 2019 / News / Apple Watch, Batteries and Chargers, EDC / Leave a Comment

NEWS – If you have an Apple Watch, you need a small charger to carry with you when you travel. The UGREEN Apple Watch charger is small and convenient because no extra charging cables are needed. Just plug this tiny Apple MFi certified charger into a USB port, balance the watch on top and you’ll

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WaterField introduces new Developer’s Gear Case

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 3, 2019 / News / Bags, Cases and Covers / Leave a Comment

NEWS – I love what WaterField Designs has been doing lately by taking ideas from their fans to create new bags and wallets with features that they might not have added if not for people suggesting them. Their latest community-sourced creation is the Developer’s Gear Case. Available in 4 colors, the Developer’s Gear Case is

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Maybe you’d rather have a Japanese toaster

By James Garriss / June 2, 2019 / News / Cooking / Leave a Comment

NEWS – I wrote previously about Razer’s upcoming toaster, but if a venomous green, gaming-inspired toaster is not for you, then maybe you should take a look at Mitsubishi’s new bread oven. It’s a toaster that looks like a waffle-maker and works by sealing in a single piece of bread and transferring heat through two

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Kami security system, Airdog air purifier, and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 1, 2019 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

NEWS – This week is almost over, so let’s look back at everything we posted this week from articles, reviews, and news. ARTICLES Father’s Day gift guide (2019)June 1, 2019 How to automatically delete Google’s Web & App Activity data May 31, 2019 I love using Google Maps AR! May 29, 2019 REVIEWS Speck Presidio Pro

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iRobot ups the cleaning ante with new Roomba s Series vacs and Braava jet m Series mop

By Garry Kolb / June 1, 2019 / News / Cleaning, Robot, Vacuum / Leave a Comment

NEWS – iRobot, the leader in robotic cleaning tech has raised the bar with two new product announcements. The new Braava jet m6 robot mop can handle large, open areas up to 1,000 square feet. With overall cleaning and spot cleaning functions, along with dry sweeping and wet moping options, the m6 provides versatile cleaning

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The MLB Hover Helmet magically levitates your favorite teams helmet in mid-air

By Michael Strange / May 31, 2019 / News / Sports / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Are you a baseball fan? Imagine owning a piece of fan gear so unique you won’t believe your eyes, a levitating mini MLB helmet. Hover Helmets takes a half-scale, detailed replica pro baseball batting helmet and suspends it in mid-air. It looks like magic, but it’s actually done using magnets. The helmet floats

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Micro SD cards have finally reached 1TB

By James Garriss / May 31, 2019 / News / Flash Memory / 14 Comments

NEWS – Yep, you read that title correctly: You can buy a micro SD card that’s 1 TB in size. SanDisk recently revealed that you can buy the first ever 1 TB card directly from their online store or from Amazon. As of today, it’s out of stock in both locations, but when it’s available,

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PBL by EVOTech Labs is a wireless charger and wireless backup battery

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 30, 2019 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Crowdfunded, Qi / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Now that I’ve switched from the Pixel 2 XL to the Huawei P30 Pro, I’m able to enjoy wireless charging again. Yay me! I’ve been trying several different Qi chargers and recently was introduced to the EVOTech Labs PBL which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The EVOTech Labs

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Say no to styrofoam this summer with the Ohana 100% recyclable and biodegradable cooler

By Michael Strange / May 30, 2019 / News / recycle / Leave a Comment

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NEWS – Summer is almost here, time to head out to the beach or your favorite picnic spot. This year instead of grabbing for that old styrofoam cooler, load your fave beverages into the world’s first 100% Recyclable and Biodegradable cooler. The Ohana Cooler is made from 100% post-consumer paper waste. It’s environmentally-friendly and eliminates

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InkCase adds a second screen to your iPhone

By Smythe Richbourg / May 29, 2019 / News / iPhone Case / 2 Comments

NEWS – What if you could have your eInk and your iPhone be in the same physical unit? And what if they communicated with each other? That’s the promise of the InkCase for iPhone. What is it? A protective case for your phone with a BlueTooth connected eInk screen that is built-in to the back.

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This little clip knows when you’ve taken a pill and when you haven’t

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 28, 2019 / News / Health and fitness / 2 Comments

NEWS – The Popit Sense is a small plastic clip with built-in sensors that clips to a blister package of medication to remind you when to take your meds. It not only knows when you’ve missed taking a pill, but it knows how many you’ve taken and logs the info into the companion smartphone app.

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FlipRocks are flip flops on steroids

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 27, 2019 / News / Shoes / Leave a Comment

NEWS – When the weather warms up, the shoes come off in favor of sandals or flip flops, but you’ve not seen any flip flops like FlipRocks flip flops. FlipRocks are rugged rubber soled flip flops that feature a raised bumper to protect the front of your toes and a strap to secure the “shoes”

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