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Get steamed about dinner. Anova Precision Oven brings steam cooking to the home counter

NEWS – Innovating consumer cooking appliance company Anova looks to do for steam cooking what they did for sous vide. The upcoming Precision Oven will be an affordable steam cooking solution that fits on your kitchen counter. The Precision Oven is a connected device that will allow for monitoring / control from anywhere. Why steam […]

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Verykal umbrella review

By Julian Perry / October 1, 2019 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, Outdoor Gear, Umbrella / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – As a part of my EDC, I carry an umbrella to be prepared for the predicted or unexpected downpour. Most of the small and compact umbrellas that I have tried have been very cheaply made, and after a gust or two of wind, end up in the garbage can along the street

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Sonos is on the move with their latest Bluetooth speaker

By Erik Faust / October 1, 2019 / News / Bluetooth speaker / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Bluetooth speakers are a dime-a-dozen right now, but it’ll take more than a dozen dimes to put Sono’s latest speaker in your house (or car, or picnic table, etc.). Originally known for its extensive selection of network-connected speakers, Sonos has expanded into home theater audio and components, along with soundbars and subwoofers. Their

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Solo New York Packable Backpack review

By Jacob Haas / October 1, 2019 / Reviews / Backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – When packing for a long trip, it’s easy to forgo including a smaller bag for your shorter journeys after arriving at your destination. Backpacks are usually bulky and add unwanted weight to your already heavy luggage. The Packable Backpack from Solo New York could be the answer to this dilemma. What is it?

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How to keep your phone from running off on its own adventure — Koala Super-Grip Phone Harness

By Matt Sailors / October 1, 2019 / News / Cases and Covers, Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you’re like me, one of your biggest fears about taking your phone on adventures is losing your grip on your phone or having it slip out of a pocket and go on its own adventure. The Koala Super-Grip Phone Harness from Hangtime on Indiegogo is currently sitting at 1500% of its

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OCLU action camera review

By Raul Sanchez / September 30, 2019 / Reviews / Action Camera / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – When people speak of action cameras, the first thing that comes to their mind is the GoPro camera. In addition to that, the image that comes to mind is the typical rectangle matchbox shape of them as well. However, thanks to the OCLU action camera, the OCLU will shatter the stereotypical shape and

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Try pink noise for better sleep and memory

By Kathleen Chapman / September 30, 2019 / Articles / Sleep / 3 Comments

ARTICLE – I recently read an article in Curiosity about how pink noise can help you fall asleep just like white noise. I knew about white noise being used for sleep but had never heard of pink noise (those of you steeped in the world of acoustics or engineering will have to forgive this biologist/entomologist

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AeroPress Coffee Maker review

By Andy Jacobs / September 30, 2019 / Reviews / Coffee, Coffee Brewer / 12 Comments

REVIEW – I’m a daily coffee drinker, but I suppose not as sophisticated a connoisseur as some coffee aficionados. Because the free coffee at my work is an abysmally-flavored near-poison, I’d been considering the purchase of a French press with the intention of brewing my own coffee there. A few colleagues had mentioned a type

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If you think fidget toys are old news, you are wrong

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 30, 2019 / News / Toys / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Fans of unusual fidget toy will surely be intrigued with the Mechforce gyroscope. Made of polished stainless steel with 5 bearings, it not only looks awesome, but it will keep your mind and hands occupied for improving focus or just for fun. The 2-inch gyroscope is a 3D top that folds flat when

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Check out GE’s oversized vintage LED bulbs

By Kathleen Chapman / September 29, 2019 / News / LED lighting / 4 Comments

NEWS – Last year GE came out with some vintage-style LED light bulbs and this year GE has come out with some oversized ones which look pretty cool. These large LED bulbs are available in different shapes and have different styles of filaments (spiral and weave) like those shown in the photo above. They also

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YooTech Qi Wireless Charger Stand with Cooling Fan review

By Smythe Richbourg / September 29, 2019 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Qi, Wireless charging / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Most moderate- to high-end phones these days include Qi charging as a given. Because of this, manufacturers are finding it profitable to bring out chargers that can fit into our environment easily, but sometimes, you just want a simple stand/charger with no frills, right? YooTech has just released such a charger and we

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This little lantern goes where you go and can shine in 4 colors

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 29, 2019 / News / EDC, LED lantern, LED Light / 1 Comment

NEWS – The Radiant Micro Lantern from Niteize is the perfect lighting companion to add to your EDC. It can clip to your bag, the top of your tent, etc and has a 360º swiveling disc-shaped LED light that can shine in white, red, green, or blue. It features a water-resistant casing and a rechargeable

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Lots of TWS earbuds, selfie sticks, air fryers, and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 28, 2019 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Hello fellow Gadgeteers! I’ve kind of gotten out of the habit of posting these weekly roundups every Saturday evening and have decided to start back up. So without further ado, here is a listing of all the reviews, and news that we posted in the past 7 days. Enjoy! REVIEWS EarFun Free truly

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EarFun Free truly wireless earbuds review

By Brooke Hall / September 28, 2019 / Reviews / TWS earbuds / 1 Comment

REVIEW – If you’re looking for super lightweight earbuds, EarFun Free earbuds are only 2 ounces and they’re comfortable enough to wear all day. They have a sleek, efficient design that can fit into your pocket. But most importantly, they deliver impressive sound quality without being outrageously expensive. What is it? In-ear headphones that are

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BlitzWolf Selfie Stick review

By Smythe Richbourg / September 28, 2019 / Reviews / Camera gear, Photography, Smartphone accessory / 6 Comments

REVIEW – Selfie Sticks are a universally polarizing thing. Folks either adore them or detest them. But if you add in a shutter remote and a tripod that folds up into the handle, is it still a selfie stick? This is the question brought to mind by the new BlitzWolf Selfie Stick model BW-BS10, which

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Roland BTM-1 Bluetooth Speaker review

By Alex Birch / September 27, 2019 / Reviews / Bluetooth speaker, Musical instruments / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Bluetooth speakers are not hard to find. They come in all shapes and sizes. Guitar amps are also readily available and many now support Bluetooth. Roland’s BTM-1 strikes a different balance and pairs a tastefully retro portable Bluetooth speaker with an instrument input that might just be the speaker you didn’t know you

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Secura Hot ‘n Crispy 5.3L Air Fryer review

By James Garriss / September 27, 2019 / Reviews / air fryer, Cooking, Food, Home and Kitchen / 1 Comment

REVIEW – Some people love to cook and are good at it. Others of us are not-so-skilled, but we still have to eat. Eating out every night is rather expensive, and Ramen noodles get old in a hurry. What’s a non-cook to do? I have a theory: I think it’s possible to do a lot

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MOFT X minimalist device stands and the Jura Anchor AirPod carabiner clip – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 27, 2019 / News / carabiner, Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have 2 Kickstarter campaigns for accessories that have been designed to improve the use of your smartphone, tablets, and Apple AirPods. Check them out. MOFT X – Invisible and Foldaway Stand for Phone/Tablet What is it? The MOFT X is a stand for your smartphone or tablet that sticks to

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Deal – Save $105 on a Roborock S5 robot vacuum

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 26, 2019 / News / deal / Leave a Comment

DEAL NEWS – Have you been looking for a deal on a great robot vacuum? We’ve reviewed several Roborock vacs in the past including the Roborock S5 which Janet really liked it: The Roborock S5 robot vacuum is a great addition to my cleaning arsenal. It’s quiet enough that I don’t have to worry about bothering

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Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff review

By Dave Moore / September 26, 2019 / Reviews / Home Automation / 12 Comments

REVIEW – A few months ago, my neighbor had a burst washing machine water line, resulting in substantial damage, a huge mess, large expense, and a lot of frustration. It got me thinking that there should be a better way to prevent this from happening. I’m thrilled that the Phyn Plus Smart Assist shutoff should

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