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Apple Watch series 3, Bellroy Duo Totepack, OROS jackets, and more – Weekly roundup

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  I hope everyone is having a nice weekend and are ready to sleep in an extra hour tomorrow morning since it’s time to “fall back”. I think daylight savings time is a colossal pain in the rear, but I won’t complain about getting an extra hour back tomorrow. Since you will have some extra […]

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The Honeywell Smart Home Security System gives Alexa Eyes!

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The Honeywell Smart Home Security System was just announced on Indiegogo ahead of its official debut at CES 2018. This DIY,  self-installed, all-in-one security solution is centered around a camera base station with an integrated 1080p HD camera and 145-degree field of view. The system is self-monitoring but also serves as an Alexa enabled speaker, so it

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Twinkle, twinkle, little skirt – you’ll look heavenly at holiday parties wearing this!

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If you need a festive outfit for upcoming holiday parties, look no further than the Twinkling Stars Skirt at ThinkGeek.  With the lights turned off, you’ll have a skirt with a chiffon top layer printed with star charts.  There’s also a white gauze layer for floatiness, and a white liner for opacity.  The chiffon layer

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Never lose your nice pen again, thanks to Cross and TrackR

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I love beautiful writing implements, and I’ve collected a few over the years.  I’ve sadly lost a couple over the years, too.  There are a variety of Bluetooth trackers on the market these days to help you keep up with your valuables, but you can’t exactly hang a fob on your ballpoint pen.  But now,

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Mirror MacBook on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?

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I guess you can always use the camera in your computer to check your hair, but there aren’t very many computers you could always keep in your pocket for a quick check of your appearance.  This compact-style mirror is modeled after a MacBook Air, complete with an apple logo on the top cover.  Inside, you’ll

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No more swallowing horse pills with Tespo’s Vitamin Dispenser

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Nobody likes the feeling of swallowing a large pill, especially without a beverage. Well with Tespo’s new Vitamin Countertop Dispenser, your vitamin is your beverage. There are a variety of supplements to choose from including multivitamin pods for children, men, women, sleep aid, caffeine, and energy, focus with eye health support, menopause relief, hair, skin,

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Samsung’s The Frame smartTV is an art installation for your home

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Have you seen those HGTV home-decorating shows where one person in the couple refuses to have a TV in the living room or even in the family room?  I’ve never understood that mentality.  I love my TV, and I want to have it in the room with comfy chairs so I can be comfortable watching

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Spoke Pencil Model 4 is a bespoke update to its predecessors

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Way back in 2012, we posted a news article about the Spoke Pencil, which at the time was the first foray into Kickstarter campaigns for inventor, designer and maker, Brian Conti. Brian has since launched several brands and Kickstarter campaigns which all sprang from the success of his original Spoke Pencil. Brian has recently released

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Grovemade adds a natural touch to wireless device charging

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Grovemade’s newest accessory is the elegant Wireless Charging Pad.  The 5.26″ disk has a stainless steel base with a cork top, available in a natural (shown) or dark finish.  The charging pad has a 6-foot USB cable (120V wall power adapter included); a groove in the base corrals excess cord for a clean, uncluttered look on

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Satechi has released a new aluminum wireless remote control

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Satechi has released a new Bluetooth aluminum wireless remote that claims to make it easy to control music, movies, and videos, all from one small device. It can be used at home to control an HTPC (home theater PC) or be brought to the office to give a presentation, from up to 33 feet away.

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Computers for Seniors – New from No Starch Press

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New from No Starch Press: Computers for Seniors by Chris, Carrie, and Cheryl Ewin. This 332-page full-color illustrated book for the parent, grandparent or older friends in your life that can benefit from easy step-by-step basic computer lessons. The book has 14 lessons that begin at square one with the power button and proceed to

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Parrot’s new Bebop-Pro Thermal drone knows if you’re hot or not

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The Parrot Bebop-Pro Thermal is Parrot’s newest drone that isn’t being marketed as a “toy” like the Parrot Swing Drone that I reviewed this past spring. This drone is a tool for people in construction, firefighters, search, and more. What makes this drone different from all the other $1500 price range drones on the market?

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Felix Gray eyeglasses promise to fix all the bad things screens do to your eyes

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OK, that title may be a bit over the top. But if you’re like the typical Gadgeteer, you spend much of your work and leisure in front of some sort of screen, whether it’s coding, IT support, financials, or just a hot & heavy FPS. Even the classic “Netflix & chill” brings with it staring

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Sarvi smartphone dock, MAGNO INK pen, GoSun Go solar stove, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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This week I’m bringing you five crowdfunding campaigns that include four products introduced on Kickstarter and one project that is running on Indiegogo. Click through to read more details about these five crowdfunded products.

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Snag a copy of “How to Build an Effective and Affordable Smart Home from the Ground Up” (Free eBook)

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How to Build an Effective and Affordable Smart Home from the Ground Up written by Joel Lee is an electronic guide that will teach you what you need to know about smart home technology, including what it is, how it works, and which devices to purchase or avoid. If you haven’t already signed up previously with

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