Save up to $50 on a Nest smart home product and get a free Google Home Mini

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The Gadgeteer has told you about several home automation products from Nest, and we’ve reviewed some of them, too.  They do their jobs well to keep you and your home safe and comfortable.  The only way that Nest could make their products better is to offer them at and discount and offer you a free

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Abox 4 Android TV 4K Streaming Box review

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These days, many people are looking to find alternatives to cable services and cable boxes. This is primarily so because of the continuously rising costs of cable TV and the way their “packages” provide less versatility. In response to the cable companies, numerous devices have “popped up” on the market and they claim to provide

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This insulated bag doesn’t look like a lunchbox

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Sometimes you need to carry along heat-sensitive items – like medicines, cosmetics, or even a snack for later.  You need to keep these items at a cool temperature, but there are times when you don’t want to look like you’re traveling with a lunchbox.  The Black Insulated Bag from Cool-It Caddy does the job of

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Saddleback Leather adds a new color to their canvas bag lineup, and it’s a beauty!

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I’ve been a big fan of the Saddleback Leather waxed canvas bags; the Front Pocket Gear Bag was one of my favorite products in 2017. So I’m very excited to see that Saddleback is expanding the product line with a new color option. The new Sand Canvas color is gorgeous. While keeping with the natural

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Col. Littleton made the Yeti tumbler even better with leather

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Yeti Rambler tumblers are nearly perfect.  They keep your drink at the right temperature for hours.  They are sturdy.  They hold a nice amount of beverage, and they still fit in a car’s drink holder.  The one thing they are not is easy to carry when you have an armload of other stuff.  Col. Littleton

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Jabra Bluetooth headset, North St. duffel bag, Xiaomi Mi Sphere Camera, and more – Weekly roundup

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Grab your favorite beverage, find a comfortable seat, and enjoy a causal journey through an expertly crafted listing of all the news, reviews, and articles that we published this week on The Gadgeteer. Reviews HP df1050tw Wi-Fi Photo Frame review Leacarve Leather Briefcase Review Wofalo Wireless Charger Power Bank Review Nuheara IQbuds intelligent truly wireless

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Carved wallets are as flexible as leather – but made of wood!

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Carved makes wallets like you’ve probably never seen before.  Although they are styled like leather wallets and are as flexible as leather, these wallets are made of wood.  Carved finishes the wood with their own mixture of oils and waxes to protect it.  As a bonus, their finishing method, as they say, makes the wallets

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Julie’s gadget diary – 5 lessons I learned from my last vacation

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  I recently returned from an epic vacation to California where Jeanne and I explored 3 different locations over the course of 7 days.  As with most trips, I always struggle with the gear that I want to take with me. I am a minimalist at heart, so I like to pack the least amount

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Cross and TrackR have another way to prevent losing your favorite pens

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Last fall, we told you about a Cross pen with a TrackR built in to help you keep up with it.  This time, Cross and TrackR have a pen pouch that will help you keep up with your favorite pens.  The Cross Pen Pouch with TrackR measures 7″ long x 2.25″ tall and is made

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The Rolgear multi-bit ratchet screwdriver is buttery smooth and quiet

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If you ever used a ratchet screwdriver, you know that they can be quite cumbersome. The Rolgear multi-bit silent ratchet screwdriver puts a new twist on the ratchet screwdriver. Unlike typical ratchet screwdrivers, Rolgear uses roller-bearing technology instead of gears. No gears, no problem The benefit of roller-bearing technology is both faster and smoother movement. There’s

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Give a little stability and extra leak-proofing to those indoor puppy training pads

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We never had to use puppy pads for our dog, Teddy.  He was house trained from the moment his feet hit the floor.  But now that Teddy is 12.5 years old, he can’t quite wait as long as he used to for a trip outdoors.  Making it even harder is that he now has to

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Nuheara IQbuds intelligent truly wireless earbuds with BOOST review

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Six months ago, I reviewed some wireless earbuds that are one of the more unique available—the Nuheara IQbuds intelligent truly wireless earbuds. With simple smartphone app adjustments, you can control how much outside noise you want to hear—a safer choice when walking on a city street—or how much of the outside world you want to

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