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Add some pizazz to your Apple Watch with this protective cover

ghijkl apple watch cover

Most protective Apple Watch covers I’ve seen are crystal-clear, very simple little snap-over covers to protect your Watch from bumps and scratches. Β The GHIJKL case for Apple Watch series 2 and 3 is a clear TPU cover that fits over the metal sides of the Watch. Β It’s made of TPU, so it protects against bumps, […]

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The BenQ SW271 27″ 16:9 4K IPS Monitor is a display of class!

BenQ SW271 27 inch 16 9 4K IPS Monitor

Most photographers spend a lot of time editing their own photographs. There is nothing like getting back in the studio and examining those shots that we were excited to get, especially at some amazing moments. A huge part of being able to see the true beauty of a photograph, and being able to edit it

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Ditch the headphone dongle with Master & Dynamic’s new cable

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Even though many headphone companies now offer wireless versions, people concerned about audio quality still prefer the wired versions simply because they sound better, despite any recent improvements in Bluetooth. So what do you do when you have a sizable investment in a headphone only to find that your favorite smartphone maker has ditched the

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BDI media cabinets incorporate ventilated shelves and cord control

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We recently bought a new media cabinet for our living room. Β I was tired of the old, dark veneered, 14β€³-off-the-ground DIY unit we had for years. Β I wanted something of furniture quality, and I wanted a style that would complement the Mid-Century modern decorating style of my house. Β I looked no further than BDI, because

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The Vello DSLR Battery Grip adds life and safety to your shoot

Vello Battery Grip

One of the worst experiences for a photographer/videographer is being in the middle of a shoot with your trusty DSLR camera, and you run out of power. While this sounds like a simple issue, it occurs very often and usually at the most inappropriate time. As professionals we strive our best to not let this

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Too busy to mow your lawn? Let the WORX Landroid do it instead!

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The WORX Landroid cuts out more time for you to enjoy your outdoor space when the weather is at its best. Similar to a Roomba β€” a robot vacuum, β€” the Landroid combs your lawn looking for disorderly grass in order to leave a well-manicured lawn in its wake. Think about all you could do

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Record your travels in this leather, antique-map journal

etched leather map journal

These leather journals from Tactile Craftworks start withΒ supple leather hides sourced from a Milwaukee tannery. Β The hides are then hand-cut and etched with antique map designs of old American cities, which makes these Etched Leather Map Journals perfect as a travel journal. The maps are allΒ of the 1890-1920s eras from the collections of the American

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The Benro 75mm Hi-Hat tripod keeps your camera as low as it can go

Benro 75mm Hi Hat

When I am in the studio β€œmessing around” with macro photography trying to use various objects to produce an amazing photo, I often use a tabletop as my platform. The object would be on the tabletop, and I use my DSLR mounted to a full-size tripod. This can be a pain sometimes when I have

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Packages delivered directly into the trunk of your car: what will Amazon think of next?!

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Last year Amazon introducedΒ Key In-Home delivery which allowed Prime deliveries directly into your home. On Tuesday they launched Key In-Car, a new service that allows couriers to deliver packages directly into the trunk of your vehicle. The new service is free forΒ Prime members in 37 cities in the US driving a 2015 or newer Chevrolet,

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The new Nikon D850 DSLR Camera – Is it the best in its class?

Nikon D850

By now, all of our Gadgeteer readers that have been following my news stories know that I am a Canon guy. However, in this news stories series, I will focus on DSLR cameras from various manufacturers. The Nikon D850 DSLR Camera β€œbrings to the table”, a combination of great photography capabilities along with nice movie

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Xenxo S-Ring smart ring, Reolink 4G security camera, collapsible drinking straws, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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This week we are bringing you four crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s campaigns are for people who like to keep an eye on their home, people who suck, people who like pencils, and more. Check out our picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. Reolink Go: Wire-Free 4G

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WaterField’s Rough Rider Messenger rides again – with new features inside!

waterfield rough rider messenger

WaterField has announced the β€œrenaissance” of its Rough Rider bag. Β Β It’s still a rugged, premium-leather laptop bag reminiscent of an Old West satchel, but it’s now updated with modern features. Β Rough Rider still retains these classic features, as described by WaterField: Constructed of thick, full-grain leather with raw edges for an adventurous yet sophisticated look;

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This silly looking SleepSmart headband from Philips will change the way you sleep

Philips SmartSleep headband

At the IFA’s Global Conference in Rome this past weekend, Philips Health was on stage talking about sleep. Senior Vice-President Head of Connected Digital Propositions at Philips, Liat Ben-Zur says that Philips mission is to improve the lives of 3 billion people a year and that some of the ways they plan on accomplishing that

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The Benro Aero 2 Video Travel Angel Tripod Kit is ready for your next adventure

Benro Aero 2 Video Travel Angel Tripod Kit

For those of you that have been following my news stories, you know that I have been on a quest to research and find a travel tripod that is the perfect fit for me. The next travel tripod that I am looking at is the Benro Aero 2 Video Travel Angel Tripod Kit. This is

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Easily crack the top off soft- or hard-boiled eggs

rosle egg topper

I only eat hard-boiled eggs, but I’ve always loved the dishes and the style of eating soft-cooked eggs still in the shell while they are cradled in an egg cup. Β I periodically think about getting some nice egg cups and setting my peeled hard-boiled egg in one while I eat breakfast. Β But I’m going off

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Here’s a tiny Bluetooth speaker that you can wear

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Sometimes you want to enjoy your music while you’re on the go without uncomfortable earbuds crammed in your ears. You can lug a bulky Bluetooth speaker with you, but that’s not the most convenient solution. Another option is the Boom Bit Bluetooth speaker from Polk Audio. Polk Audio has been around for decades, so they

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Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 Lens for Canon EF is a good contender

Yongnuo YN 50mm f1.8 Lens for Canon EF

Every photographer I know, including yours truly, has spent more money than we care to remember on lenses, all in an effort to get better pictures. When we β€œfollow the crowd” and purchase the brand name lenses, we are usually mostly satisfied, and we just start saving for the next purchase. In many cases, our

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