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Your A/C can be much smarter (and cheaper) with the Nest 3.0

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Nest Labs, an Google Alphabet owned company, recently announced the third iteration of their popular Nest thermostat. For those of you unfamiliar with the Nest thermostat, it’s an internet-connected thermostat which claims to save you up to 15% on your heating/cooling bill. It does this by automatically learning your schedule and adjusting the temperature based on your […]

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Make your gaming roar with the Razer Wildcat game controller

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With Microsoft rolling out their new Elite Wireless Controller for the Xbox One just in time for the holidays, other accessory companies were sure to follow suit. Razer a company whose products we have reviewed before is no exception, they are entering the fray with the Razer Wildcat controller. Designed to compete with the new

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FLIR ONE thermal imaging camera, Amazon shopping tips, Elliot Havok watches and more – Weekly roundup

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We want to make sure that you didn’t accidentally miss any of the gadget and gizmo related news and reviews that we posted this week, so for your viewing and reading pleasure, here is a comprehensive list. Enjoy!

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The LG Rolly keyboard rolls into a stick

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LG is “rolling” out an awesome looking portable keyboard. The Rolly Keyboard is a full sized keyboard that connects to a Bluetooth tablet as a stand, and then folds up into a an easy-to-carry stick that fits into any bag or pocket.  It supports tablets with displays up to 10 inches in diameter. It runs off of

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Motorola launches Moto 360 (2nd gen) smartwatch

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Yesterday, I reported the news that the latest version of Android Wear will be compatible with iPhones. Based on the feedback I received, it is clear that our readers are as excited as I am that they will have more options than the Apple Watch to join the smartwatch revolution. Today, Motorola announced the availability

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This Satechi mount puts your Apple Watch on your steering wheel, bicycle and more

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Satechi’s Apple Watch Mount is a specially designed holder that allows users to go hands-free and securely mount their Apple Watch on their vehicle’s steering wheel, bicycle or motorcycle handlebars, treadmills and more. It’s made of sleek black TPU material and features a 360 degree holder so that you can rotate the watch for the

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Misfit and Speedo have teamed up to offer the Speedo Shine activity tracker

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The Speedo Shine is a new activity tracker from the partnership of Misfit and Speedo. Just like Misfit’s other trackers, it tracks your activity, steps, calorie burn and sleep automatically. Although you don’t have to be a swimmer, the Speedo Shine is made with swimmers in mind and features a proprietary lap counting algorithm that

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LEGO Minifigure Series 14 will scare the heck out of you

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I’ve been a dedicated Adult Fan of LEGO (AFOL) for decades. At its height, my obsession resulted in a collection of more than 100,000 LEGO pieces. Now, I restrict myself to mostly minifigures, the little plastic people included in LEGO sets. Several years ago, LEGO launched a line of collectible LEGO minifigs, which they release

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Android Wear comes to iPhone

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  Google announced that as of Monday, Google’s Android Wear smart watches will now connect to Apple’s iPhones (iPhone 5 and up). This is big news for those of us who have iPhones, but who are fans of Google’s many useful tools, such as Google Calendar, Gmail, and my favorite, Google Now. While Google’s Android

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The Nomad Roadtrip car charger doubles as a backup battery when you’re not driving

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Backup batteries come in all manner of shapes, sizes and capacities, but the Nomad Roadtrip is the first backup battery that I’ve seen that charges via your vehicle’s 12V power port. The Roadtrip can be used to charge your phone while you’re driving, but then its built in 3000mAh battery can be used when you’re

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G-Shock goes smartwatch with GBA400 watch models

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I’m a big fan of Casio’s G-Shock watches; I’ve worn them for years and can vouch that they are some of the toughest watches in the world and packed with useful features. The latest G-Shock GB400 models include some new features that caught my eye. Bluetooth Smart enables linking between the watch and a phone for remote control

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ICON A5: Brilliant aircraft innovation – “…they shall mount up with wings as eagles.”

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The ICON A5 is a brilliantly engineered new airplane for those who would love to learn to fly and own their own plane but thought that it was beyond reach. This is an amphibious Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) that can land on water as well as a normal runway. The design features of this marvel

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Workout Sandbags are an alternative to pumping iron

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One of the latest crazes in the fitness world is “functional fitness” (strength, mobility and endurance training for real-world use rather than very specific gym-type exercises) and one of the tools that is growing in popularity for functional fitness training is the humble sandbag. Sandbags can be made in varying weights and sizes, plus they are

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What to know before having the camera in your iPhone 6 Plus replaced due to the iSight recall

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iPhone 6 Plus owners should be aware that Apple is recalling a select number of iPhones for an iSight camera defect that causes blurry shots. If your 6 Plus has a serial number that is in the range of the potentially defective group of devices, Apple will replace the iSight camera (which is the back

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Collect your vitals with the BodiMetrics Performance Monitor

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I love to collect and analyze data, especially my health data. I like seeing the changes that take place as I make alterations to my exercise program or eating habits. The BodiMetrics Performance Monitor (this is how it is marketed in the United States; it is also known as the CheckMe Monitor according to Gizmodo) sounds

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