Does your pitcher order its own replacement filters? This one does!

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Wouldn’t it be nice if all our consumables were always automatically replenished? That our furnaces would order and replace their own filters, that our printers would order and replace their own ink/laser cartridges and paper, that our refrigerators would order our staple food items, etc. Well, maybe we are one step closer to such a world […]

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SnapRays Guidelights, Foot Hammock, Quicklock Bluetooth lock and more – Review updates

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You come here to read our reviews, but you should come back later to read our updates to those reviews. Our updates let you know how a product stands (or doesn’t) the test of time. This week we have a new set of review updates for you ready pleasure. Click through to see the list

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SecuPower 50W 5 Port Desktop USB Charger review

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It’s come to this. In today’s ever-increasing reliance on powered smartphones, tablets, Bluetooth speakers and any other gadget we’re addicted to, they have one thing in common: they all require charging. If you have a family, charging can become a hassle when outlets around the house get clogged with charging plugs. It’s similar to not

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WaterField Designs adds new duffel to their line up

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San Francisco based WaterField Designs have added a new hand-crafted, 10.1 oz waxed-canvas and leather duffel bag to their product line. The Vitesse Duffel is a rugged but light weight travel bag that has been designed with inspiration from bags that soldiers carried in WWII. The Vitesse Duffel features full-grain, brown leather straps and a

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Annke C301 720P Digital Game Cam Trail Camera review

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Home security cameras are perfect for keeping an eye on the interior and exterior of your home, but how can you easily find out if there are animals (or people) creeping around in your woods or yard without having to run Ethernet cables for communications and wires for power? One way is to setup a

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X-Doria Defense Gear for iPhone 6S/6 Plus review

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It’s no secret that I love my iPhone cases. Whether it is a bumper or full body, being able to customize my phone to look different than others while protecting it is just something I enjoy. So when X-Doria asked about reviewing one of their cases, I battled back and forth before choosing their X-Doria

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reCAPs turn Mason jars into storage for more than food

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Do you know the three R’s of recycling? Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Do you do all of them? We recycle as much as possible at my house, which is why my garage always looks like a scene from the show Hoarders with all the cardboard boxes stacked up. We’re also trying to reduce the amount

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Chromebit CS10: Turn your TV into a Chrome OS computer for only $85

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How would you like to turn your TV (or any HDMI display) into a Chrome OS computer for only $85? Chromebit CS10 is an HDMI dongle that will do just that. It has a Rockchip Quad-Core RK3288C Processor, 2GB memory (2GB LPDDR3 at 1066MHz), ARM Mali-T764 quad-core GPU, 16GB of eMMC storage, one USB 2.0

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Everpurse eliminates remembering to charge your phone

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If I carried a purse, I think my phone would never be charged.  I’d put the bag down and forget to take out the phone, plug it in, etc. Everpurse has solved that problem!  You know that one spot at home or work where you always place your bag? With Everpurse, that special place now keeps you

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Chronology watch, Megaboom speaker, Deebot robot vac and more – Weekly roundup

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I hope you’re having a nice weekend. The sun is shining here and it gives me hope that winter is losing its grip and spring is getting ready to take over. It’s still too cool to spend all day outdoors though, so why not get cozy and take a look at a list of everything

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Will the Starry WiFi Station leave you starry eyed?

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Home WiFi is changing.  Correction; home WiFi has changed.  We don’t have to put up with a black box or need expert knowledge to set up, configure and monitor a home wi-fi system. This new generation of 802.11ac WiFi routers has peeled back the green and red blinking lights and is giving us people-friendly interfaces along

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RHA S500i in-ear headphone review

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To say that something is cheap without being cheap can mean either it’s expensive but not well made or it’s not expensive yet well made. The RHA S500i in-ear headphone fits into the latter category. I’ve been using these earphones for a couple of months and still marvel how Scottish audio company Reid Heath Acoustics, Ltd.

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YodelUP lets you stay connected and rock out with your gloves on!

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Having a phone with you on the slopes is great; it allows you to coordinate your runs with your group and allows you to enjoy some tunes at the same time. But trying to access your mobile while wearing winter gloves usually means taking them off.  And even with a pair of conductive gloves you

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Ecovacs Deebot D45 bare floor cleaning robot review

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When it comes to house cleaning chores, I’m probably not much different than you. I can find a thousand things I’d rather do than sweep and mop floors. That’s why I love robotic vacuums. I’ve been using the Neato BotVac 80 for over a year and absolutely love that I rarely need to vacuum because

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You no longer have to feel the burn with this mug

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I tend to be a little too eager to drink my hot tea on a cold day which always results in a burned tongue. If you’re like me, then you might be interested in the Glantop LED Temperature Display Electric Stainless Steel Intelligent Smart Coffee Cup. It uses LED indicator lights to display the temperature (122°F-203°F

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GoRoll – exercise equipment and storage in one

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Some fitness experts have pointed out you really don’t need super fancy equipment to get into shape. Agreed. But what they don’t say is how they’re juggling their wallet, phone, water bottle and keys when they’re working out. Enter the GoRoll, a foam roller with built-in storage space and a carry strap. Foam rollers help

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Home WiFi tamed? eero WiFi system promises easy set up and complete coverage

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I really don’t want to think about my WiFi router. Ever.  I just want it to work. Everywhere in my home.  The eero WiFi system promises just that.  System set up is done using your iOS or Android device and the downloadable eero app. The eero app will walk you through the set up process

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