Triby is the first Alexa powered device NOT from Amazon that you can buy right now

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The Alexa voice service has been set free from the confines of the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Tap devices and is now available in the Invoxia Triby. On its own, the Triby looks like a portable radio or Bluetooth speaker. It’s actually both! It has a built in carrying handle, control buttons and an […]

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Check your guitar or ukulele’s humidity levels with the Bluetooth Humiditrak

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Earlier this year I told you about Taylor Guitar’s TaylorSense module and app combo that can be added installed into a guitar to help you monitor the instrument’s health stats. Health stats for a wooden instrument like a guitar, ukulele, mandolin, violin, etc, are usually temperature and humidity ratings. When the air is dry like

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Charge your iPad Pro with the Smart Connector and the Logi BASE

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The iPad Pro has been off my radar, but I should probably be embarrassed to admit that I didn’t even know that the iPad Pro had a special charging connector that doesn’t require a cable. The Smart Connector is the closest Apple has come to wireless charging for a mobile device (I’m not counting the

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IK Multimedia iRig Mic Lav microphone review

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If I’ve said once, I’ve said it a hundred times:  One of the first rules in audio is to put the sound where the people are.  The same goes for microphone placement.  Sometimes, the microphone built in to your smartphone just won’t cut it.  The iRig Mic Lav microphone kit allows daisy-chaining two lavaliere microphones

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Nexus 6P, Magellan dash cam, pens, favorite gear and more – Review updates

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This week it is my turn to post some quick updates to some of my past reviews. I have realized that I don’t continue to use that many items after I review them. So can be tough for me to come up with a handful of reviews to update. I don’t know if that means

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Satechi aluminum magnet vent mount review

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Most, if not all states, have laws specifying cell phones must be used hands-free while driving. Most people want to obey they law, but considering how integrated our phones have become in our daily commute, many people struggle with this law. Until car manufacturers begin making vehicles with built-in phone mounts, we are forced to

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WaterField Designs Vitesse Duffel bag review

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Every adventure has its mundane aspects. Packing and getting there qualifies as mundane, if not downright unpleasant. It becomes even more of a challenge when strict weight and size limits are imposed as on my recent trip to the Rio Parismina Lodge in the jungles of Costa Rica, for a week of tarpon fishing. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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myCharge All Terrain series might be the toughest portable charger there is

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Do you work in a harsh environment, participate in extreme sports or just happen to be extra clumsy with your devices (like me)?  If so, you deserve a portable charging solution that is as tough as your demands. Check out the myCharge All Terrain series of portable chargers. This IP68 rated, military-grade charger is designed

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D’Addario’s NS Micro tuner keeps shrinking

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I’ve been using D’Addario NS Micro clip-on tuners on all of my ukuleles for a few years now because they are small enough to leave on the head stocks of my instruments without getting in the way of my playing or when the ukuleles are stored in their cases. D’Addario have a new version of

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HoverSeat turns your 2-wheeled hoverboard into a 4-wheeled vehicle

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Hoverboards are two-wheeled self-balancing electric scooters that you stand on to ride around like a minimalist version of the Segway. Two wheels are cool, but what if you would rather sit down but still get from point A to point B? Check out the HoverSeat from BoatsToGo. It’s an aluminum frame with two additional wheels

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TRIbella wine accessory, a smart thermometer, Citizens Earth Day and more – Weekly roundup

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Did you get a chance to visit The Gadgeteer every day this week to read our news and reviews? If you answered no, then this post is for you. Click through to see a comprehensive list of all our posts from the past seven days. Happy reading!  SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Denon takes a shot at Sonos with the revamped HEOS HS2 system

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Audio company Denon has gone after multi-room speaker maker Sonos in a big way with their revamped HEOS HS2 line of speakers. When I reviewed the original Heos 1 wireless speaker, one of my complaints about it was it lacked Bluetooth—unless you bought the Heos Go Pack, a $100 addition which also included a rechargeable

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Mujjo Leather iPhone case review

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Ah, leather! Such a nice feel, and so easy on the eyes. I have always preferred it to the various synthetics. I especially like the finishes that are less polished and lend themselves to natural wear and “character building.” Recently, Mujjo has expanded their line of cases to include Apple’s newest iPhones, and they offered

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Print your breakfast with PancakeBot

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These days you can 3D print just about any material fathomable: plastic, metals, wood, carbon fiber, wax, silk… and now pancake batter. Consisting of a two-axis computer-controlled batter dispenser and a griddle, PancakeBot allows you to print your own fluffy breakfast creation. Pre-made designs are available online, or you can make your own by tracing

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Citizen’s “Ride for Life” Earth Day event

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In celebration of Earth Day, Citizen put on a “Ride for Light” event in New York City, where participants rode spin bikes to help light up the Earth.  Each bike was connected to the central globe by pedal-powered light strings. The faster someone pedaled, the further up the string the light would travel until it

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