IQAir HealthPro series promises cleaner air using 4-stage filtration

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Pollen, pet dander and spores: These are the bane of the existence of anyone with asthma and allergies. But be prepared to breathe easier: The IQAir HealthPro Plus removes 99.97% of pollutants including VOCs, particulate matter and ultra-fine particles, which are the most insidious because they can be breathed into your lungs and go directly […]

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Now you can charge your devices in 150 countries with the TWIST World Adapter DUO

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The TWIST World Adapter DUO from OneAdaptr is the only power adapter that you will need to take with you when you travel internationally (okay, so maybe it doesn’t work everywhere, but it works in 150 countries!); it has all that you need in one piece. This unique adapter allows you to twist the base

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MiniWing Camile R100 bicycle camera & GPS review

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If you have been following any of the Tour de France as it rounds its way through Europe, you have seen a segment or two captured by a handlebar, helmet or seat mounted GoPro. These shots often capture the essence of the race: clearly depicting the speed, endurance, congestion and competitive nature of the event. But not

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Pyle’s new dash cam will let you create James Corden style carpool karaoke videos

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We’ve reviewed a LOT of dash cams over the years, but I think this new dash cam from Pyle is the first one I’d seen that has two cameras. The Pyle Dual Camera & Monitor DVR System fits over your vehicle’s existing rearview mirror and has a camera to point out the windshield and one

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CT Band turns your Rolex or Timex into a smartwatch

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If you’ve day dreamed about adding smartwatch features to your favorite non-smart watch, the CT Band from French startup Rifft, may make your dreams to become a reality. The CT Band is a replacement watchband for most watches that is made of leather or silicone and comes in a variety of different colors. The band

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Withings Thermo is a thermometer that doesn’t go in your mouth or your…

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Taking a temperature is something we do when we or our kids are sick. There are old fashioned glass thermometers, more modern digital thermometers, higher tech thermometers that plug into your smartphone and then there’s the Withings Thermo. Withings, the well-known and well-respected health products brand has added the battery powered Thermo thermometer to their

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GEKO is a smart whistle with built in GPS tracking capability

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The GEKO Smart Whistle is a personal safety device that will send your pre-defined contact list an SMS message, email or phone call with your location when you press the button or blow into it for more than two seconds. You can also send them an audio recording if you’re unable to speak. After deactivating

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Burkley Snap-On Credit Card Slot iPhone 6s case review

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I have just had the opportunity to review a second Burkley case. That’s an unusually generous offer from the Burkley folks, and there is a paragraph later, for those who are interested, about why that should be. How do I like it? How does it fit the iPhone 6s? Let’s see. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Withings Cardio Scale, Arctic headphones, Nixplay digital frame and more – Review updates

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If you’ve ever wondered how some of the products that we review stand up over time, this post is for you. This week Kathleen Chapman and I have updated some of our past reviews with new info on how well the product is still working – or not. Click through to see a list of

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Making s’mores just got better with this glow-in-the-dark skewer

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Whether you’re camping in the woods or in the backyard by the fire, you don’t want to lose your marshmallow roasting stick!  I remember as a kid, after an exhaustive search in the woods to find my perfect twig for roasting, I would eventually lose it only to find it later after it’s on the

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Magellan eXplorist GC handheld GPS review

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  If capturing virtual creatures around your town with the Pokémon Go app isn’t your idea of a fun time, consider geocaching which is another outdoor hunting game. To play you’ll need to use your smartphone or a GPS unit like the Magellan eXplorist GC which I’m going to tell you about today. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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The Braven 105 Bluetooth speaker is as active as you are

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Just when I finished reviewing the huge Braven BRV-XXL, they released the smallest of the Braven family; the Braven 105 Active. The 105 is made for just that—an active lifestyle. While you could conceivably get more exercise jogging while carrying  the 18 lb. BRV-XXL, it’s obviously not practical—and just plain weird. The Braven 105, however,

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Minimalist pens, programmable LED light strips, wireless earbuds and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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This week I’m featuring four crowdfunding campaigns from Kickstarter that have caught my eye for being unique and worth checking out. Click through to check out this week’s list of notable Kickstarter projects. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock review

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Those of you with laptops know the hassle of plugging and unplugging peripherals when you need to expand the capabilities of your computer. More specifically those of you with Macintosh laptops have never had the option of an Apple made docking station. Well the engineers at OWC have designed a single cable solution to connect

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Skybuds are completely wireless earbuds

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The notion of only having small earbuds in each ear, without cords of any kind, should make many activities where cord management and cord noise are problematic, such as running or exercising, more enjoyable and immersive.  There are a few players in this relatively new field of gadget, notably: Bragi, Earin, Motorola, and BÖHM. Skybuds, manufactured by Alpha Audiotronics, Inc.,

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Sharkbanz is a wearable wrist band that repells sharks

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Summer’s here and the weather is perfect for going to the beach and taking a dip in the ocean. But ever since the 1975 movie “Jaws”, the level of awareness for shark attacks has been heightened. While rare, shark attacks do happen and can be deadly. Recent data shows that shark attacks are on the rise.

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