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Nite Ize packs a lot of functions into a mini flashlight

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These mini LED flashlights from Nite Ize are only 1.25″ in diameter x 4.5″ long, but they pack in six functions.  They work as a high/low flashlight or lantern and as a red safety light with glow, flash, and SOS modes.  They are a handheld flashlight or they can stand for use as a lantern or for […]

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Presidio Grip World Edition iPhone X cases may offer the best protection yet

PRESIDIO GRIP WORLD EDITION IPHONE X CASES

With the cost of cell phones these days, investing in a good cell phone case is just plain common sense and mandatory to protect against the accidental drop or bump or bruise. Manufacturers have flooded the market with every type of cell phone case imaginable, and they have made the process of choosing that much

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HUAWEI P20 smartphone, keyboards, bags, and more – Weekly roundup

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Where did this past week go? If it was as hectic for me as it was for you, you probably didn’t get a chance to read everything that we posted this week. Never fear my Gadgeteer friends, I have a handy list of all the news, articles, and reviews from the past seven days organized

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Having a small kitchen no longer means you can’t have gourmet appliances

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Having a tiny kitchen meant, in the past, that you couldn’t have a gourmet kitchen.  That’s no longer true with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.  They’ve offered 30″ dual-fuel ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, and counter-depth fridge/freezer units for some time now, but now they’ve introduced 24″ and smaller appliances for the tiniest of kitchens. Sub-Zero now

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With the jimmyCASE Slim Classic iPhone X case you don’t have to ask ” What’s in your wallet?”

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In my time with the Gadgeteer, I’ve written about a lot of iPhone X cases. I’ve even reviewed a couple that I really liked. The jimmyCASE Slim Classic is another fun case I recently came across. The case has a silicone protective bumper with a genuine mahogany wood core, giving the case a distinctively rich

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The Nomad 2-in-1 battery cable will keep your phone up and running!

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For those of us who walk around with our cell phones everyday and everywhere we go, if you are like me, you are always looking for the most convenient way to keep it charged, and still carry as least extra “stuff” as possible. Companies vying for our business have designed and produced many variations of

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Forget taking 12+ hours to cold brew coffee with Cuisinart

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Most of the cold brewers for coffee that I’ve seen lately take 12-24 hours to brew a pot.  With the Cuisinart DCB-10 cold coffee brewer, you can brew a pot in as little as 25 minutes.  Like other cold brewers where the coffee sits in the water and slowly extracts, the Cuisinart machine starts with

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James Brand announces their Titanium Collection of EDC knives

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James Brand has recently announced a new Titanium Collection featuring three of their classic EDC designs: the Elko, the Chapter, and the County. All three of the new knives have their high quality stainless steel blade and build quality. But J.B. has replaced their usual aluminum or wooden handles with lightweight, strong, and corrosion resistant titanium, making

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myCharge celebrates Pride Month with a Limited-Edition Pride power bank

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June is Pride Month, which commemorates the Stonewall Riots and the impact that LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer) people have had and are currently having on history. The folks at myCharge want to be part of Pride celebrations by offering a Limited-Edition Pride power bank that reflects the spirit of Pride Month by

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Is TableCoaster the ultimate anti-spill drink holder?

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The same folks who created the CouchCoaster we told you about earlier this year have introduced the TableCoaster. Even when sitting on a flat, stable table top, it’s possible to knock your drink over – and always on your computer, phone, or important papers it seems.  That won’t happen with the TableCoaster. Unlike a regular, flat

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Use the Force and the Millennium Falcon multi-tool kit for repairs

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The Star Wars Millennium Falcon is a 4″ x 3″ multi-tool kit that easily fits in a pocket.  It’s made of die-cast zinc alloy, with the hex keys and screw drivers made of carbon steel.  The ship’s design cleverly conceals four hex keys, two screwdrivers (one flat-head, one philipps), and an adjustable wrench built into the

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HUAWEI news: MediaPad M5 tablets are available now, Mate 10 Pro price cuts, and photo contest

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It’s been a busy news day for HUAWEI! Just when it seems like Android tablets are a rarity these days, HUAWEI announced that their MediaPad M5 tablets are currently available at Amazon and NewEgg here in the US. Available in 8.4-inch and 10.8-inch versions in Space Gray and a 10.8-inch Pro version in Champagne Gold, the

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The future is NOW: MATRIX PowerWatch runs on body heat!

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I’ve been a daily watch wearer for over 30 years now, and one thing I’ve always wished for has been a watch that never needs a new battery (or a recharge, in the case of today’s smartwatches).  The clever folks at Matrix Industries, Inc. may have finally made that dream a reality.  Their MATRIX PowerWatch

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Hungry like the Wolf? Try this multi-function cooker!

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I’ve known about Wolf’s ranges, cooktops, and ovens for years, but I was recently surprised to learn that they make countertop appliances, too.  This Multi-Function Cooker really caught my eye when I was looking for a replacement slow cooker when the one I have stopped working. This cooker has a stainless-steel construction, oven-proof glass lid

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The Q-Swiper makes cleaning your grill easy and safe

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I love grilling, what I don’t like, cleaning the grill. The Q-Swiper is an easy to use tool that not only promises to make cleaning your grill easier but safer. No more wire bristles The bristle-less cleaning system cleans your grill using a stainless steel scraper to remove burnt on food, a flexible scrubbing pad,

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The Mophie Charge Stream Travel Kit will keep you up and running!

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In this continuously evolving and advancing technology-driven world, many of us have become very dependent on our smart devices to manage our daily tasks. Our Smartphones, tablets, and PCs dominate our lives and are with us just about all day and every day. One of the many challenges of living the “technology” lifestyle is to

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Jarvis Farley will give you inspiration to turn your home into a smart one

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What is Jarvis Farley you ask? It’s the home automation digital assistant that Matt Farley created that controls almost every aspect of his home from security cameras, to TVs, music, thermostats, etc. This system even gives his kids credits when they do their chores that they can then redeem for time allowances for watching TV

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Know the time, if not the star date, with the Star Trek Clock

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Fans of Star Trek will like these clocks from the YOUgNeek shop on Etsy.  The body is made of glass and brushed metal.  The hour markers and the center of the clock are all populated with vintage, classic Action Fleet Micro Machine starships, warships and other vessels.  The clocks are hand finished in a black and silver pewter-like

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