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Bodyguardz iPhone case, ANNKE security system, M&D headphones, and more – Weekly roundup

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Where did Saturday go? I usually post these weekly roundups late on Saturday afternoons, but somehow the day got away from me, so I’m a day late. That’s ok though, browse through this list of the news, reviews, and articles that we posted last week. It will go prefect with your Sunday breakfast.

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Get blinded with science from your very own mini Professor Einstein robot

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I can’t decide if this animatronic robot is creepy or cool, so I’ll let you be the judge. Professor Albert Einstein by Hanson Robotics is a 14.5-inch tall robot who can teach you science. He can make over 50 facial expressions, maintains eye contact, quotes Einstein himself, tells jokes, challenges you to games, chats, and

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The Molekule Air Purifier breaks down indoor pollution on a molecular level

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”Sometimes, all I need is the air that I breathe…” To some allergy and asthma sufferers, this cute line from the Hollies classic song is a way of life. What most people take for granted can be a life-long problem for others. Pollutants, mold, pollen, viruses, and dust that we breathe is five times more

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GEMINI magnetic speakers, EVERGOODS backpacks, Amabrush automatic toothbrush, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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Today I’m bringing you a brand new batch of interesting crowdfunding projects. I find these campaigns through emails that have been sent to me and my own web surfing explorations. Click through to see this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns.

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Logitech’s POWERPLAY charging tech will charge your wireless mouse while you use it

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I’ve been an advocate for wireless charging since the days of Microsoft’s SPOT watches. The SPOT watches were the first smart watches and some versions came with a wireless induction charging dock which felt ultra futuristic back in 2004. Other gadgets have adopted wireless charging features over the years, notably, Android smartphones which use Qi

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Switchmate Bright, SnapPower SwitchLight, Kanex Apple Watch Charging Stand and more – Weekly roundup

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How is everyone doing on this wonderful Saturday afternoon? The weather here today in Southern Indiana is gorgeous. But I’m not outside right now because I’m a geek and geeks shun that glowing yellow orb in the sky. Instead of soaking up vitamin D, I’m inside goofing around with gadgets because that’s what I do.

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Your dream of having a miniature dumpster on your desk is now a reality

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I don’t know how many times I’ve dreamt of having my very own graffiti covered metal dumpster on my desk. Wait, yes I do know how many times I’ve had that dream. Zero. I’ve dreamt about miniature dumpsters exactly zero times. But now that I know that tiny dumpsters exist, I can make that future

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Deal: Save 15% off SOG knives including new BladeLights which have LEDs built into the handle

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For those of you who like to be prepared by carrying both a knife and a flashlight, the fine folks at SOG have just made your EDC a bit lighter and less bulky with their new BladeLight series of knives. Available in both folding and fixed blade styles, BladeLights feature 30-45 lumen LED flashlights directly

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Microsoft is giving away eleventy bazillion eBooks. Go get em!

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Did you know that around this time every year that Microsoft gives away a selection of eBooks? Me neither, but now I know because former Gadgeteer writer Leah Gail Hallet sent me a text message this morning with a link to the giveaway page. One word: Wow! If you’re looking to build out the technical

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Focal focuses on Dolby Atmos with its newest line of Sib Evo home theater speakers

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As I’ve said in my reviews of Focal’s excellent headphones and earphones, French speaker maker Focal is primarily known for their expensive (but also excellent) speaker line. However the audio news coming out of Focal this week is not about their crazily expensive speakers, but a more reasonable line of home theater speakers. Focal’s new

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SmartHalo adds GPS navigation and more to your bicycle

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SmartHalo is a device that attaches to your bicycle’s handlebars to provide visual GPS navigation, a headlight, alarm, and even fitness tracking. The SmartHalo device was a successfully funded Kickstarter project from 2015, but it looks like they just now starting to ship to their backers and offer the device to the public.

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Cubetto, Telour fidget spinner wallet, Scribbler DUO, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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I have scoured Kickstarter and have chosen 4 crowdfunding campaigns that I think are interesting enough that you’ll want to check them out. Click through to see my list of this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns.

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Want to save money on gadgets? Then check out this quick list of Amazon Prime Day tech deals

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Today is like Black Friday except that it’s Tuesday and it’s July. But other than that, it’s exactly the same because today is Amazon Prime Day where there are tons of deals and bargains on some of your favorite products. You’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of all the savings,

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Porsche brings the power and performance of a sports car to the home theatre with their 911 soundbar

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I’ve been fascinated with Porsche’s 911 sports car since I was old enough to even think about driving. I even owned a scale die cast model in midnight black. So when I saw that Porsche had designed a soundbar using parts from a 911 you can bet it piqued my interest. I neverΒ could afford that

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Satechi’s new R1 Aluminum foldable stand takes your smartphone, tablet, and laptop to new heights

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I like accessories that have more than one use or can be used with more than one device. The new Satechi R1 Aluminum foldable stand is just such an accessory. Compatible with smartphones, tablets, and even laptops. This universal stand can position devices in multiple ways to provide the best viewing experience for watching videos,

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