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Kahtoola adds traction to your running and hiking shoes

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Casual and not so casual runners and hikers don’t have to let bad weather keep them indoors. Kahtoola MICROspikes and NANOspikes will have you running and hiking like a mountain goat with no fear of slips and skids. MICROspikes have been designed for hiking boots and feature a low profile elastomer harness that should be […]

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Zackees are cycling gloves with built-in turn signals

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Cyclists who want to enjoy their sport and transportation method while remaining safe and visible, should check out Zackees. Zackees are cycling gloves that have designed with built-in LED turn signals that light up with a simple press thumb press. A bright LED arrow lights up to let drivers know your intention to turn. Zackees

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Native Union DOCK for Apple Watch is your bedside alarm clock

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The Native Union DOCK for the Apple Watch is a specially designed charging dock that will take advantage of a new feature in the new watchOS 2 software update for the Apple Watch that allows for horizontal display rotation. The DOCK will automatically transform your watch into a bedside alarm clock using the new nightstand

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Smartphones, outdoor gear, travel gear and more – Weekly roundup

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Peck, peck, peck… Hey you there, behind the screen. Yes, you. Did you read all our news and review posts this week? Did you read Dave’s review of the Nuu Mobile Z8 smartphone? How about my review of the Evarii Modular watches or Andy’s review of the Allreli LCD Dual USB Charger? Just to make

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Calculate the total gas cost of your next road-trip and save using Gasbuddy

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If there’s a tool available to help me save money, I’ll use it. One of the tools I use is the Gasbuddy app. I’ve been using it for a while now and I love it. Anytime I need to fill up my vehicles, I search for the cheapest gas prices near me using this app;

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Auca multi-purpose luggage transforms into furniture

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I love products that have more than one use, and the Auca multifunctional luggage fits that description very nicely. It’s a 25″ suitcase that doubles as a desk and cabinet when your travel destination is lacking those amenities. Available in red, green, yellow and blue, this luggage features 360-degree wheels with a braking mechanism for

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V-MODA presents the Crossfade Wireless with uncompromised Bluetooth audio

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V-MODA has been kinda quiet for a while. Their headphones are still popular, but now V-MODA has entered the wireless world with the Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear headphone. V-MODA  states that they worked years to get the wireless sound equal to analog (wired) with no compromises. Their dual-diaphragm 50mm driver is a refined version of the

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Alcon Multifocal contact lenses are an alternative to reading glasses and bifocals

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Alcon. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you at an age where you need reading glasses or bifocals in order to read or see things up close? Do these glasses make you feel older when you’re using them? I know that it took me

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Anker tempered glass screen protectors for iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 6/6s Plus are available for $2

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I just found a great deal on Kinja Deals: Anker’s Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protectors for iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 6/6s Plus are currently available for $1.99 each on Amazon using discount codes. They are laser cut to the precise dimensions of your phone and fit only on the flat surface (not on the curved

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Back to school lunches made easy with Bentgo Kids

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If you’re concerned about the environment and making sure your kids are eating nutritious foods that they like while at school or day care, you really need to check this out.  This bento-style lunch box will encourage your kids to eat healthy, the food stays separate and it’s leakproof!  No more using baggies that add

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Organs-on-Chips may take the place of animal testing in the future

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Scientists Donald Ingber and Dan Dongeun Huh at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering (Whew, that was a mouthful!) have developed microchip-like devices called Organs-on-Chips. These devices are transparent, flexible polymers (plastic) that contain microscopic channels. When living human cells from different organs like the lungs, gut, kidney, and liver are introduced through

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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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