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Caseco’s Core 360 is one of the smallest smartphone car mounts I’ve ever seen

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The Caseco Core 360° is a car mount that will put your smartphone right where you need it without a lot of unsightly plastic holders, Velcro or unreliable suction cups. The mount is made of an anodized aluminum alloy and features a neodymium magnet that keeps a secure hold on your device. The mounting part […]

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iHome announces their HomeKit-enabled iSP5 SmartPlug

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Apple’s HomeKit is expected soon, and HomeKit-compatible devices are hitting the market in anticipation of this.  iHome has just announced their iHome iSP5 SmartPlug, its first entry in a planned series of products from the new iHome Control line of smart home accessories.  The SmartPlug is a WiFi-connected smart power outlet that lets you control a

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Celebrate International Sushi Day, you will!

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Were you aware of International Sushi Day?  Yeah, me neither.  But it’s coming up on June 18th, and you’ll need the proper gear to celebrate in style.  We’ve already told you about the fabulously beautiful Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Sushi Set, a ThinkGeek exclusive for $34.99, that would be perfect for serving your sushi.  You serve

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Are your kids bored? Blow up the Death Star for some summertime fun!

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Summer break is upon us which usually leads to the all too familiar words, “I’m bored.” If you happen to be throwing a Star Wars themed party or have kids (or adults) that are Star Wars fans, why not purchase a Star Wars Death Star Light-up Beach Ball for some summertime fun? The kids can

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LEGO announces LEGO Worlds building game

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LEGO, in conjunction with Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment, this week released a Minecraft-type world-building game on Steam called LEGO Worlds. LEGO Worlds lets kids and kids-at-heart build using virtual bricks in a sandbox environment. Steam is a game distribution platform that lets you buy once and play anywhere. LEGO Worlds automatically generates worlds, but players

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Carry your charging cables inside your Connector Pen

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Are you tired of having to lug around a bunch of charging cables just in case one of your devices needs a quick charge during the day?  Carry the Connector Pen in your pocket, and you’ll have charging cables, a ballpoint pen, and a stylus in one compact package.  The pen has a sleek, black,  brushed-aluminium

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Give Dad the gift of an organized gear bag for Father’s Day

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Cocoon Innovations, famous for their Grid-It organizer panels, offered a 20%-off discount on a gift for Mom for her day earlier this year, and now they’re doing the same for Dad.  If Dad already has a bag he loves, give him a Grid-It panel; their overlapping matrix of elastic bands let him fit everything from flash

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Keep your snacks frozen in carbonite with this Han Solo fridge

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Are you constantly struggling to find something new for that special Star Wars fan in your life? You’ve placed a Star Wars wedding band on their finger, their phone is powered by the Dark Side, and they already rock out with their Chewie headphones, what else could they possibly need? Allow me to present the Han

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Living Stone Pillows help you sleep like a rock

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You’ve no doubt heard the term “I slept like a rock” haven’t you? Well the Living Stone Pillows bring that saying to life. They are a collection of pillows that have fabric that has been printed to make them look just like pebbles, stones and rocks from nature. The zippered pillow covers are made of

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The TokyoFlash Kisai Link doesn’t tell you the time – it gives you notifications

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The Kisai Link isn’t one of the cool watches that you probably expect from Tokyoflash Japan.  It’s a Bluetooth notification bracelet that’s available in 28 different styles, so you’re sure to find one you like.  The Link is the rectangular module you see in the top image.  Link uses Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy to connect

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This powered water filtering system doesn’t rely on gravity to drip water through a filter

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Instead of having to wait for gravity to cause your water to slowly drip through a filter, you can get 8-cups of filtered water in 60 seconds with the Aquasana Powered Water Filtration System.  This filtering system pumps water through four filtering stages to remove 66 contaminants while retaining natural minerals: Activated Carbon: Reduces organic chemicals like

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Protect your Apple Watch with the Premium Rugged Protection System

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The Premium Rugged Protection System from Brando is a protective, snap-on case for the Apple Watch.  The case is made of aluminum with a shock-absorbing internal core suspension system for impact protection.  The aluminum case protects the body of the watch, and the aluminum bezel protects the face.  It has openings for the Watch’s buttons,

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Give your child a gift of reading with Kindle for Kids

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Not so long ago, any time a child had with a screened device was seen as frivolous playtime.  That’s not true now, because kids spend more time reading and doing school work with tablets and computers than parents would have thought possible just a few years ago.  In my household, most of our books were

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Neato’s new Botvacs have a sleeker look and a redesigned quieter brush

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I’ve been a huge fan of Neato’s Botvacs after reviewing their Neato Botvac 80 robot vacuum earlier this year. I continue to use it several times a week to keep my floors clean and love that it does the work while I can do other things. Neato has just announced a new D series with models

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Things, Toodledoo, and Todoist updated for Apple Watch

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Three popular task manager apps, Things, Toodledoo, and Todoist have recently been updated for Apple Watch. Things On the Apple Watch, Things lets you see tasks in the Today folder in Glances. You can create new task from within the Apple Watch app by clicking the Plus button. You can add notes or a due

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Add music and a spa-like feel to your existing shower

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Replace your current standard shower head with the H2oVibe Showerhead Jet with Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, and you’ll be able to listen to music as you shower.  The H2oVibe is 8.9″ in diameter, so it resembles some of those huge, expensive rainfall-type shower heads.  The H2oVibe produces three times more spray power than a standard shower

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Luggage, backpacks, camera bags and more – Weekly roundup

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With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning your family road trips and vacations. This week’s reviews of the Genius carry-on pack, ECBC Hercules laptop backpack and Miggo AGUA camera case will inspire you to get out there and see the world. And if a vacation isn’t in the cards

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