X-Doria Defense Shield and Defense Gear iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cases review

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Good protection for your smartphone can be difficult to find, depending on your criteria. Some folks go more for style, some for protection and some for a combination or for other factors. The bumper style has been popular for few years now, and X-Doria now produces two “bumper” style cases that offer both style and protection. The […]

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iHome announces their HomeKit-enabled iSP5 SmartPlug

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Apple’s HomeKit is expected soon, and HomeKit-compatible devices are hitting the market in anticipation of this.  iHome has just announced their iHome iSP5 SmartPlug, its first entry in a planned series of products from the new iHome Control line of smart home accessories.  The SmartPlug is a WiFi-connected smart power outlet that lets you control a

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Celebrate International Sushi Day, you will!

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Were you aware of International Sushi Day?  Yeah, me neither.  But it’s coming up on June 18th, and you’ll need the proper gear to celebrate in style.  We’ve already told you about the fabulously beautiful Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Sushi Set, a ThinkGeek exclusive for $34.99, that would be perfect for serving your sushi.  You serve

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Are your kids bored? Blow up the Death Star for some summertime fun!

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Summer break is upon us which usually leads to the all too familiar words, “I’m bored.” If you happen to be throwing a Star Wars themed party or have kids (or adults) that are Star Wars fans, why not purchase a Star Wars Death Star Light-up Beach Ball for some summertime fun? The kids can

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LEGO announces LEGO Worlds building game

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LEGO, in conjunction with Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment, this week released a Minecraft-type world-building game on Steam called LEGO Worlds. LEGO Worlds lets kids and kids-at-heart build using virtual bricks in a sandbox environment. Steam is a game distribution platform that lets you buy once and play anywhere. LEGO Worlds automatically generates worlds, but players

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Carry your charging cables inside your Connector Pen

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Are you tired of having to lug around a bunch of charging cables just in case one of your devices needs a quick charge during the day?  Carry the Connector Pen in your pocket, and you’ll have charging cables, a ballpoint pen, and a stylus in one compact package.  The pen has a sleek, black,  brushed-aluminium

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Give Dad the gift of an organized gear bag for Father’s Day

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Cocoon Innovations, famous for their Grid-It organizer panels, offered a 20%-off discount on a gift for Mom for her day earlier this year, and now they’re doing the same for Dad.  If Dad already has a bag he loves, give him a Grid-It panel; their overlapping matrix of elastic bands let him fit everything from flash

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Keep your snacks frozen in carbonite with this Han Solo fridge

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Are you constantly struggling to find something new for that special Star Wars fan in your life? You’ve placed a Star Wars wedding band on their finger, their phone is powered by the Dark Side, and they already rock out with their Chewie headphones, what else could they possibly need? Allow me to present the Han

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Living Stone Pillows help you sleep like a rock

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You’ve no doubt heard the term “I slept like a rock” haven’t you? Well the Living Stone Pillows bring that saying to life. They are a collection of pillows that have fabric that has been printed to make them look just like pebbles, stones and rocks from nature. The zippered pillow covers are made of

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The TokyoFlash Kisai Link doesn’t tell you the time – it gives you notifications

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The Kisai Link isn’t one of the cool watches that you probably expect from Tokyoflash Japan.  It’s a Bluetooth notification bracelet that’s available in 28 different styles, so you’re sure to find one you like.  The Link is the rectangular module you see in the top image.  Link uses Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy to connect

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This powered water filtering system doesn’t rely on gravity to drip water through a filter

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Instead of having to wait for gravity to cause your water to slowly drip through a filter, you can get 8-cups of filtered water in 60 seconds with the Aquasana Powered Water Filtration System.  This filtering system pumps water through four filtering stages to remove 66 contaminants while retaining natural minerals: Activated Carbon: Reduces organic chemicals like

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weBoost Sleek 4G cellular signal booster review

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If you’re lucky enough to live in an area where you never worry about dropping a call while driving, read no further! Otherwise, you might well be interested in the Sleek 4G cellular signal booster, formerly from Wilson Electronics. Both the company and the product have recently been rebranded, so the product is now called

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Protect your Apple Watch with the Premium Rugged Protection System

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The Premium Rugged Protection System from Brando is a protective, snap-on case for the Apple Watch.  The case is made of aluminum with a shock-absorbing internal core suspension system for impact protection.  The aluminum case protects the body of the watch, and the aluminum bezel protects the face.  It has openings for the Watch’s buttons,

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Give your child a gift of reading with Kindle for Kids

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Not so long ago, any time a child had with a screened device was seen as frivolous playtime.  That’s not true now, because kids spend more time reading and doing school work with tablets and computers than parents would have thought possible just a few years ago.  In my household, most of our books were

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Neato’s new Botvacs have a sleeker look and a redesigned quieter brush

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I’ve been a huge fan of Neato’s Botvacs after reviewing their Neato Botvac 80 robot vacuum earlier this year. I continue to use it several times a week to keep my floors clean and love that it does the work while I can do other things. Neato has just announced a new D series with models

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Things, Toodledoo, and Todoist updated for Apple Watch

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Three popular task manager apps, Things, Toodledoo, and Todoist have recently been updated for Apple Watch. Things On the Apple Watch, Things lets you see tasks in the Today folder in Glances. You can create new task from within the Apple Watch app by clicking the Plus button. You can add notes or a due

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RAVPower 15W Foldable Solar Charger review

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Most of us Gadgeteers either spend some time daily in places with power (for sleep, if nothing else) or have battery back-up devices that we can use to recharge our devices. But sometimes, whether we’re out on a job site, or biking, or camping for long periods, we may be “off the grid” electrically, even

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