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Velv will let you oxygenate young wine in no time

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An unexpected visit from an old friend and an unopened bottle of Caymus.Β If you’re amongst the fortunate few to have old friends and a bottle of Caymus you surely know how tragic thisΒ event is. But wait! Don’t despair! There’s a gadget to the rescue!Β Β The newly available Velv Wine Oxygenator will develop that bottle’sΒ best bouquet in […]

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Coffee tables shaped like mix tapes, retro keyboards, rearview camera for bikes and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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This week I bring you sixΒ crowdfunding campaignsΒ that include two quirky products that will make you smile and four products thatΒ look useful. Let me know if you end up supporting any of them.

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The 94 yr old physicist who invented the lithium-ion battery just invented something even better

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Most people may think that a 94 yr old can’t possibly have new ideas, especially when it comes to technology. But John Bannister Goodenough is poised to change the world – again. Goodenough who is a professor of mechanical engineering and materials science at the University of Texas at Austin invented the lithium-ion battery with

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Journey far and wide with the new Stack Pack from Topo Design’s Spring Collection

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β€œClassic Modern Mountain” is how Topo Designs describes their distinctive style. This Colorado-based maker of outdoor gear & apparel is known for products that feature simple functional design, exceptional craftsmanship, and distinctive color schemes. The new Stack Pack offers flexible organization for work, travel, and hiking expeditions.Β 

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Addicted to the snooze button? This alarm clock guarantees you’ll get up to turn it off

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For all the chronic snooze bar pressers of the world comes the Witwatia Pressure Sensitive Alarm Clock. The Witwatia alarm clock is not like ordinary alarm clocks that rest on the night stand next to your bed. This alarm clock goes on the floor like a rug. Yes, the floor.

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Developer with visual disability creates Big Keys iOS keyboard app with emojis

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As I get older, I find that I often look over my glasses instead of through them because I’m at that glorious age when it’s tough to see small things like text on my phone without taking off my glasses first. Even though I wear bifocals, it’s sometimes really tough to see tiny things close

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WaterField Designs has 2 new cases to protect your Nintendo Switch

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Did you buy the new Nintendo Switch gaming console? I know that their product launch didn’t quite go as smoothly as they had hoped, but if you have one, it’s time to protect it and WaterFieldΒ Designs has that covered with two new cases: The Nintendo Switch City Slicker Case and the Nintendo Switch Multiplayer Pro

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Be the envy of your EDC collecting buddies with this folding coin knife that has a Damascus steel blade

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I’m an EDC fanatic and am always on the lookout for cool but useful gear that I can carry with me on a daily basis. But I don’t like just any gear. My favorite EDC products have to be small but awesome. The Folding Coin Knife from BucknBear ticks both of those boxes. This coin-sized

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Pyle’s new turntable goes Bluetooth and vertical

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I don’t think I have any vinyl records in my home anymore, but if I did, I’d want Pyle USA’s newest Bluetooth Vertical Turntable. It has a vintage style that has been paired with modern tech features like Bluetooth for wireless streaming and a cool vertical stand. Β 

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Click & Grow introduces DIY gardening – sorta

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Growing your own food is awesome because you know where it came from and how it was grown (with or without pesticides). But gardening itself takes some effort if you want the plants to actually live long enough to produce fruits and vegetables. The folks at Click & Grow are no strangers to making gardening

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Reconfigure your guitar effortlessly with a Somnium modular guitar

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A lot of people who enjoy playing guitar for fun and profit don’t just own one instrument. They are always seeking something new, better and different. The problem is that owning multiple guitars takes a lot of money to buy them and a lot of space to store them. Somnium guitars look like they could

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Prepare yourself, Adventurer: The Bag of Holding from ThinkGeek has leveled up with a brand new design!

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You’ve got to love ThinkGeek. There’s no better place to find whimsical gadgets, gear, and collectibles related to all of your nerdy passions (gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, comics, etc.). They also design some pretty clever products. With the new iteration of The Bag of Holding, ThinkGeek seeks to improve on a messenger that has been very

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This butter knife spreads cold butter without tearing your bread

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I love butter and I love bread, but I don’t love it when the butter is cold and I can’t spread it without tearing the bread or toast. First world problem? You betcha! But is there a solution? Of course, there is… The Butter Knife from Butter & Honey. I’ve reviewed a couple other cold

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