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Reach out and touch something with the Shifu Orboot AR globe

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Here’s a fabulous way to use augmented reality (AR) – on a globe! The Shifu OrbootΒ is an educational 10β€³ globe for kids ages 4-10 that uses the OrbootΒ app (iOS, Android,Β Kindle) to provide an AR interactive experience. The app provides information onΒ cultures, monuments, inventions, animals, maps and weather for various countries. This globe does NOT have

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Wearable LED flashlight from SwivelClip keeps your hands free

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You probably have a variety of flashlights already, but you may find you need to add this little wearable flashlight from SwivelClip to your collection. Β This flashlight is small enough (4β€³ x 1.5β€³ x 0.5β€³) to fit in the palm of your hand; at 1.3 ounces, you can keep it in your pocket without even

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Dwayne Johnson gets into the gadget game with the Project Rock Edition wirelesss training headphones

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Dwayne Johnson, β€œThe Rock” is best-known for both his infectious personality and insane workout regimen. The latter was the impetus behind a new pair of wireless headphones from Under Armour and JBL, The Project Rock Edition Sport Wireless headphones. Project Rock is not a brand, it’s a movement. It’s a core belief, that I 100%

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Cut back on plastic waste with these reusable stainless-steel straws

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I’ve been seeing more and more information about plastic-straws pollution and its impact on the Earth and animals. Β Every day it seems that another location or restaurant or hotel group is announcing a ban on the use of plastic straws. Β If you like to use straws, it’s time you found a more eco-friendly option. Β Hotop

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Television has been reinvented with CINEMOOD’s portable projector/theater

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This is the future. Basically the Jetsons, kinda. A gadget so convenient, fundamental, and basic to me… one I’ve never experienced life without… the television will be a dinosaur to my children. CINEMOODΒ has created a wireless projector that fits in the palm of your hand, so you can watch your favorite movies and shows anywhere.

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This 46-in-1 multitool can fit in your wallet OR be your wallet

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This multitool offers one function I haven’t yet seen another tool offer – it has a built-in money clip. Β Like the title says, you can carry it in a wallet, or for a truly minimal wallet, it can clip your cash and cards to be your wallet. Β This 46-in-1Β Credit Card MultitoolΒ from CK Products is made

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Yubico’s YubiKey Now Comes to iOS with LastPass Support

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One of my favorite hardware security key vendors that I’ve reviewed here on The Gadgeteer is introducing a new Mobile SDK for iOS for developers. It allows any iOS mobile app to add support for hardware-based two-factor authentication (2FA) using YubiKey OTP over NFC. The awesome password manager software LastPass has released the latest version

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Where do you keep your extra key and coins in a minimal wallet?

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One of the perks of carrying a big wallet, perhaps the only perk, is having space for that spare house key or extra SIM card, but most minimal wallets don’t have any spare room or hidden pockets to stash these small items. Β They won’t be safe loose in your pocket, so what do you do

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The ChargeWrite is a pen and stylus with a built-in backup battery

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As a self-confessed gadget geek, I am always looking for the next gadget that provides convenience with some cool technology built in. I am also attracted to functional gadgets that combine things for everyday use in a practical form. Today I was browsing the internet and came across a pen called the Chargewrite. In my

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Credit card tools, travel bags, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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This week we are bringing you several crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s featured campaigns are products for people who like to travel and like EDC wallet tools. Check out our picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. Tail it: 4 new affordable GPS trackers with global range ο»Ώ

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Keep your cool with the Kapsul connected air conditioner

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There are lots of smart, connected thermostats for controlling your full-house HVAC unit, but you’re stuck with manual controls for window air conditioners. Β Kapsul is changing that by bringing connectivity and app control to the window unit. The Kapsul W5 unit has theΒ performance of a traditional 5,000 BTU window air conditioner. Β At only 7β€³ tall,

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The StickQuik magnetic tool holder keeps your tools organized and within reach

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Ever find yourself reaching for a tool or kitchen utensil only to find that it’s out of reach. StickQuik is a magnetic tool holder that keeps tools, kitchen utensils, and other gear, right where you want them. It also helps to keep them neatly organized. Magnetize it! Made of flexible yet sturdy silicone bands with

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Save up to $50 on a Nest smart home product and get a free Google Home Mini

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The Gadgeteer has told you about several home automation products from Nest, and we’ve reviewed some of them, too. Β They do their jobs well to keep you and your home safe and comfortable. Β The only way that Nest could make their products better is to offer them at and discount and offer you a free

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This insulated bag doesn’t look like a lunchbox

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Sometimes you need to carry along heat-sensitive items – like medicines, cosmetics, or even a snack for later. Β You need to keep these items at a cool temperature, but there are times when you don’t want to look like you’re traveling with a lunchbox. Β The Black Insulated Bag from Cool-It Caddy does the job of

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Saddleback Leather adds a new color to their canvas bag lineup, and it’s a beauty!

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I’ve been a big fan of the Saddleback Leather waxed canvas bags; the Front Pocket Gear Bag was one of my favorite products in 2017. So I’m very excited to see that Saddleback is expanding the product line with a new color option. The new Sand Canvas color is gorgeous. While keeping with the natural

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