When I made the decision to go back to an Android smartphone after a brief vacation to Apple land this summer, my choices for a new phone were between the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy Note8, Pixel 2 XL, and the LG V30. I ruled out the Samsung devices because I’m not a fan of the […]
Inspired by Julie’s post about the solar system marbles, I have been searching for similar items. I found a vendor on Etsy that uses sterling silver wire and stone beads to create solar system jewelry, like this necklace. The necklace has a selectable length of 15.75″ to 19.7″. The planets are natural stone beads made
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Samsung has been making a name for themselves lately by taking kitchen appliances and transforming them into essentially gigantic gadgets – for example, their Family Hub 2.0 smart fridge has a large touchscreen display at the center of it which helps transform the fridge into the center of the kitchen. Their new Chef Collection however
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Karst describes themselves as the world’s first mineral paper stationery company. They make a series of hardbound and paperbound Moleskine-like notebooks with Stone Paper brand material made from calcium carbonate. The notebooks are thread-bound and lay completely flat. Writing on the paper is smooth because it lacks the grain directionality of normal paper. Karst says
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Is there such a thing as a premium fidget spinner? You bet there is and it’s the Xero fidget spinner from RocketLife. Let’s take it for a spin! <- You knew I was going to say that right? SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Keyless number pad door locks have been a familiar sight at airports and other commercial settings for years. These locks are especially useful for applications where multiple people must share access to a secure location, control of physical keys must be maintained, entry and security access must be logged, and tampering or unauthorized access must
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ThinkGeek had a set of Laboratory Shot Glasses some years ago that I just had to own. The cute little set of beaker- and flask-shaped shot glasses are decorating my home office now. ThinkGeek hasn’t let us chemistry nerds down, because they now have an Erlenmeyer Flask Martini Glasses Set that would be a great
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This week we have a metal themed edition of our weekly notable crowdfunding campaigns post with five projects that are made of all metal. Click through to read more details about these five crowdfunded products. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Gadgeteers of a certain age will surely remember Speidel watchbands. I owned many Speidel expansion bands for various watches over the years. I was recently pleasantly surprised to see that Speidel is making bands for the Apple Watch. These retro-cool bands are made of stainless steel for high strength and resistance to water and sweat,
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I’m not a stranger to LandingZone docking stations. I had their 15-inch MacBook Pro docking station on my Julie’s Favorite Gear page for 3 years. But then I downsized from the 15-inch MacBook Pro to a 12-inch MacBook and could no longer use it. To make matters worse, a docking station is a must-have accessory
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Having a fire pit in your backyard or by your pool is a great gathering spot for cool nights. It would be nice if you could take it with you when you go on vacation, wouldn’t it? The Fire Sense Folding Fire Pit will go with you to the cabin, camping, or the beach (assuming
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When my sister finished her Master’s program, I gifted her with a leather portfolio/briefcase. When I finished mine, an aunt and uncle did the same for me. I still have the leather folio my dad was given early in his career. Leather briefs, it seems, are a rite of passage of sorts. They are cherished
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Today we have five review updates from Janet and Dave Rees. These review updates offer insight to how the products that we review stand the test of time. Click through to see a list of our latest updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom of each page to see the update. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin
Some time ago, we told you about the LEGO Research Institute set, which featured women working as a chemist, an astronomer, and a paleontologist. This time, LEGO is featuring the Women of NASA. The set features four women in three settings; LEGO introduces the four as: Nancy Grace Roman’s build features a posable Hubble Space
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Before fidget spinning was a worldwide phenomenon, people dealt with stress by using other methods that did not include a multi-colored 3-pronged spinner purchased from the gas station checkout line. Back in the day, we used ordinary clicky ink pens to fidget (and annoy our coworkers). If you miss those simpler times, you will rejoice
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If you’ve ever taken a long trip that involves public transportation, you’ve been there: you’re trying to catch a nap, but your head keeps bobbing around, or is rattling against the bulkhead or window. Travel pillows come in all shapes, materials, and sizes, from plushy inflatables to beanbags filled with soft foam pellets. Into this
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The Gadgeteer has shown you a series of bandanas from Colter Co. over the years that have taught you fly-tying, nautical and survival knots tying, helped you amuse yourself during downtime in the outdoors with a game board bandana, and even helped you find your place in the universe with a glow-in-the-dark star chart. Now
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With innovative, modern designs and bomb-proof construction, Mission workshop gets a lot of well-deserved love from cyclists and bag enthusiasts around the world. While most of their designs are geared (pardon the pun) towards multi-purpose use, I’m particularly excited about their newest release because it’s designed specifically for the tech-heavy user. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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There are a variety of bands available from Apple for their Watch and an even bigger variety of bands from third-party vendors. It seems that most of the third-party bands are simply lower-priced variations of the Apple offerings, though. If you’re looking for an Apple Watch band that is different and perhaps more stylish than
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Even though I had many high end iPhone 7 cases to choose from, the case that protected my smartphone the longest in 2017 was the totallee $29 thin leather iPhone 7 case. I found its simple, minimalistic design perfect for protecting my iPhone from minor bumps and scrapes without taking anything away from the look and feel
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