TechOrbits Qi Wireless & 8-port USB charger review

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I have been obsessed with wireless charging ever since I got my Galaxy S6 Edge+ phone.  Cutting myself loose from charging cables is a wonderfully freeing experience, and I honestly think that wireless charging is going to be the future and all sorts of surfaces around the house, restaurants, and the office will be wireless […]

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NIK Desk, Audiovase passive speaker and more – Notable Kickstarter campaigns

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Each week I take a quick look at several crowdfunding campaigns that I think look interesting. The projects that caught my eye this week include a minimalist desk that can be used sitting or standing, a “speaker” for your smartphone that doesn’t use cables or batteries, and a wearable device holder that lets you go

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AnyMote Home turns your iOS or Android device into a universal remote

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How many remotes do you use for your TV and other home theater devices? I am currently using three. I have a remote for my DirecTV, one for my A/V receiver and one for my Roku. In the early days of PDAs and smartphones, most devices included a built-in IR transmitter so the device could

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Paww WaveSound 2 headphone review

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Most travelers who are familiar with noise-canceling headphones usually think of Bose first because Bose is considered one of the best noise-canceling headphones available. However, there are many other players in this market with more coming every year. Paww is a new challenger with the Paww WaveSound 2 headphone. When looking at the box of the WaveSound 2,

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Minimalist iPhone “case” takes naked to another level

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I prefer Android OS to iOS, but I often flirt with the idea of going back to using an iPhone as my primary phone because iPhones get all the cool add-on accessories like the DxO camera and these cool corner bumper protectors from Corners4. Made in the USA from machined and cast aluminum, these bumpers

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SJCAM X1000, Pad & Quill Briefcase and more – Weekly roundup

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This week we posted 10 reviews and 14 news posts. Did you get a chance to read all of them? If you answered no, then I have the perfect solution to that problem. It’s a nice list of all our posts from this past week categorized and ready for your viewing and reading pleasure. Click

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Personalize your smartwatch with Google Mode

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One of the features that sets Android apart from other operating systems is its ability to be customized. Google isn’t afraid to allow users to customize their devices to suit their individual needs. I assume Google was thinking along those lines when it created its newest product, Mode. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Make fresh tortillas with the push of a button with flatev

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Single-serve coffee systems such as Keurig and Nespresso have become so popular nowadays that it was perhaps only a matter of time until a similar pod-based concept was applied to other foods. Flatev brings that same one-touch convenience to making tortillas. Simply place a pod containing the dough of your choice into the drawer and

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Kanex Multisync Mini Bluetooth Keyboard review

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The Kanex Multisync Mini Bluetooth Keyboard is a sleek Bluetooth keyboard that has been designed for Mac and iOS devices. And by devices, I mean multiple devices. This particular keyboard can switch between as many as four different devices with a quick press of two keys. Let’s check it out. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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NewAir Pure Spring WAT40W Hot & Cold Bottom Loading Water Dispenser review

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We live pretty far off the beaten path and get our water from a well. For some of you this may seem perfectly normal but in the greater Seattle area it’s definitely not the standard. Our water is pretty hard and even with a home treatment system, we drink bottled water that we refill as needed. Our

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Choose between the Alliance or the Horde with these World of Warcraft tech accessories

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The World of Warcraft movie from Blizzard Entertainment is slated for release on June 10, 2016 and to start the branded merchandising wave off with a splash,  Swordfish Tech is offering WOW inspired tech accessories for pre-order. You can choose between the Alliance or the Horde with accessories that feature the iconic characters and weapons

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Garmin introduces vívomove fitness tracking watch

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Fitness tracking devices are available in a variety of colors and styles that range from feminine to sporty, and from flashy to utilitarian. But there aren’t that many fitness devices that pair the classic look of a wrist watch with technology that tracks your steps and sleep patterns. Withings did it with their Activité watches

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Get notified when your friend’s iPhone battery is about to die

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I can’t make up my mind if this app is cool, creepy or somewhere in between. Battery Share is an iOS app that will let you follow the battery status of your friend’s phone and will send a notification to your device when their battery is about to die. I’m not sure what the real

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LEGO + Macbook cover = Geek dreams do come true

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Check out the Brik Books Build-On Macbook Cover. This LEGOtastic cover from ThinkGeek is a grey baseplate that snaps onto your Macbook without using adhesive and is compatible with LEGO, Mega Bloks, and KRE-O building bricks. You have to supply the bricks and the Macbook. Compatible and non-compatible versions listed below: 11″ Macbook Air (A1465)

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