FlapIt shows off how many internet peeps like you

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If you or your company bases its self-worth on how many Facebook likes, tweets, Instagram likes or other social media forms of love, then you’ll flip over FlapIt. FlapIt is a WiFi connected physical counter that displays a real-time view of your progress on 11 social media sites that include Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Instagram, YouTube,

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This mouse works on a desk, in the air and it even listens to voice commands

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The Gyration Air Mouse Voice is a very talented rodent. It not only works on your desktop like a traditional mouse, but you can also use it in the air with gestures, for presentations. And if that’s not enough reason to want to try one, the Air Mouse Voice can also be controlled with voice

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Singlecue gesture recognition remote control review

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Has remote control overload got you down? Would you trade a handful of remotes for your TV, cable box, satellite box, Roku, AV receiver, DVD and more for one universal remote that you can control just by raising your finger? The Singlecue is the touchless remote control of the future. But does it work better

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Forget about tiny houses, you can live in a tent house!

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I’ve been enamored with tiny houses for several years and enjoy watching the Tiny House Nation and Tiny House HuntersΒ series on TV. I always tell Jeanne that I could easily downsize and move into a tiny house. She just rolls her eyes and tells me that I’d be living alone. Even though she’s not interested

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IQAir HealthPro Series air purifier review

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Before I begin my review of the IQAir HealthPro Plus air purifier, I must disclose a few things. First, I am asthmatic. Most of the time I’m fine, but my symptoms can go from 0 to 60 at warp speed. Second, we live in Florida, home of perpetual pollen. Third, we have two large dogs

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Magnetic pens, a solution for missing socks, modular drones and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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I have a new set of five interesting Kickstarter and Indiegogo crowdfunding campaigns for you to read about this week. Click through to check out this week’s list of projects that have caught my eye. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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This pet dish tells you exactly how much food to add for your pet

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The SmartBowl from Petnet helps pet owners adjust their pet’s nutrition based on breed, age, and activity. Paired with the Petnet iOS or Android app, pet parents create a profile for their furry baby with specifics including age, weight, and activity level. The Petnet SmartBowl will then let them know when they’ve poured the perfect

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ecbc Sparrow II garment bag can make flying less stressful

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When it comes to backpacks and luggage, ecbc is a name that people trust because of their quality and airport/TSA friendly design. Even though the ecbc Sparrow Garment bag has been a favorite among travelers, ecbc has decided to improve it byΒ introducing the Sparrow II. The Sparrow II kicks off ecbc’s next generation of stylish,

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Pyle unveils Portable Instant Photo Printer for wireless mobile printing

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Pyle’s new Portable Instant Photo Printer is a 1lb 6 x 3 inchΒ printer that features wireless on to go printing for iOS and Android devices. It uses both WiFi and NFC (Near Field Communication) for easy device connectivity to print JPEG and PNG 2.1 x 3.4 inch 291 DPI wallet-sized color prints. Pyle’s PicKit app

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Creative iRoar Rock docking subwoofer review

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If you’ve owned any of Creative’s Sound Blaster Roar Bluetooth speakers, you know that they put out amazing sound for their size and their price. However, the latest iRoar version is not the bargain the earlier Roar speakers are. It’s use of premium materials and upgraded audio has placed it on another levelβ€”right up there

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Battle funky smells with the Aera IoT diffuser

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β€œDoes it smell weird in here to you?” I’m sure you’ve heard or even uttered that question more than once (a week). Funky smells from cooking and other activities have a way of wafting through the home and settling in spots. So we spray air fresheners, light incense, candles, etc to mask the odors. Is

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Razors, wallets, security cameras, printers and more – Weekly roundup

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It’s the last weekend before the holiday craziness level gets turned up to 11. Do yourself a favor and enjoy a little β€œyou time” while you still can. I have just the thing to help you relax. Click through and browse a list of all our gadget news and review posts from the past week.

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Elgato Eve Motion presence sensor puts you in control of home automation

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The Evo Motion sensor from Elgato is a wireless motion sensor with HomeKit technology for Apple devices. This sensor can detect a user’s presence or absence in a room to enable or disable power outlets, heating and air conditioning systems, lights and more without needing to open an app or voice commands with Siri or

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Chipolo Plus Bluetooth tracker review

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In 2004,Β NewsweekΒ printed that, β€œAccording to a study conducted by a Boston marketing firm, the average American burns 55 minutes a day–roughly 12 weeks a year–looking for things they know they own but can’t find.” Β It makes sense that in the last 12 years this number may have changed, given that the average American isΒ more likely

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Fusion introduces a portable stereo designed for life and fun on the water

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After watching others make waterproof portable speakers, a company known for making speakers and electronics for boats and other extreme outdoor uses has decided to make their own portable stereo speaker themselvesβ€”that also streams Bluetooth. New Zealand company Fusion (a Garmin company) has developed and released the StereoActive speaker, the world’s first purpose-built watersport stereo.

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Julie’s gadget diary – It’s time for me to try a Surface Pro 4

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If you’ve been following my recentΒ gadget diary posts, you will know that I’ve been trying to decide what my next travel computer will be. I’m set on it being very light weight (including the charging adapter) but still capable enough to handle the desktop browser version of Gmail, and Photoshop photo editing software in case

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