Native Union DOCK for Apple Watch is your bedside alarm clock

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The Native Union DOCK for the Apple Watch is a specially designed charging dock that will take advantage of a new feature in the new watchOS 2 software update for the Apple Watch that allows for horizontal display rotation. The DOCK will automatically transform your watch into a bedside alarm clock using the new nightstand […]

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Smartphones, outdoor gear, travel gear and more – Weekly roundup

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Peck, peck, peck… Hey you there, behind the screen. Yes, you. Did you read all our news and review posts this week? Did you read Dave’s review of the Nuu Mobile Z8 smartphone? How about my review of the Evarii Modular watches or Andy’s review of the Allreli LCD Dual USB Charger? Just to make

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Calculate the total gas cost of your next road-trip and save using Gasbuddy

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If there’s a tool available to help me save money, I’ll use it. One of the tools I use is the Gasbuddy app. I’ve been using it for a while now and I love it. Anytime I need to fill up my vehicles, I search for the cheapest gas prices near me using this app;

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TUO: the ultimate travel undergarment organizer review

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A few weeks ago, I introduced you to the TUO, a travel organizer designed to save space and make packing easier. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to travel and test the TUO for myself. Will it ease the frustrations of travelers everywhere or is it a Kickstarter campaign full of empty promises? SHARE ON

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Polk Hinge Wireless Bluetooth headphone review

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Being a writer for The Gadgeteer has given me the opportunity to try new and interesting things. Having said that, I find myself often volunteering to review headphones, more precisely Bluetooth headphones. Now to this point, I have previously reviewed two sets of Bluetooth headphones, so when Polk offered us a chance to review their new

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Auca multi-purpose luggage transforms into furniture

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I love products that have more than one use, and the Auca multifunctional luggage fits that description very nicely. It’s a 25″ suitcase that doubles as a desk and cabinet when your travel destination is lacking those amenities. Available in red, green, yellow and blue, this luggage features 360-degree wheels with a braking mechanism for

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Julie’s gadget diary – I’m pre-ordering the iPhone 6s Plus on Saturday, are you?

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A month ago I posted a gadget diary entry about how I have been thinking about switching back to the iPhone. After yesterday’s mega Apple event, I have made my decision and will be pre-ordering the iPhone 6s Plus this Saturday morning. Why am I going to switch from Android and why have I picked the

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V-MODA presents the Crossfade Wireless with uncompromised Bluetooth audio

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V-MODA has been kinda quiet for a while. Their headphones are still popular, but now V-MODA has entered the wireless world with the Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear headphone. V-MODA  states that they worked years to get the wireless sound equal to analog (wired) with no compromises. Their dual-diaphragm 50mm driver is a refined version of the

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Alcon Multifocal contact lenses are an alternative to reading glasses and bifocals

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Alcon. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you at an age where you need reading glasses or bifocals in order to read or see things up close? Do these glasses make you feel older when you’re using them? I know that it took me

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iClever IBE-01 Universal Bluetooth Headset Receiver review

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They say looks can be deceiving and this portable NFC enabled wireless Audio Receiver from iClever is no exception. First of all, this receiver, which is a 3.0 Bluetooth version,  allows you to stream music, podcasts, news, or whatever you are listening to on your smartphone, tablet, iPhone, iPad, computer, or whatever Bluetooth enabled device

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Anker tempered glass screen protectors for iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 6/6s Plus are available for $2

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I just found a great deal on Kinja Deals: Anker’s Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protectors for iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 6/6s Plus are currently available for $1.99 each on Amazon using discount codes. They are laser cut to the precise dimensions of your phone and fit only on the flat surface (not on the curved

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Evarii Modular Watches review

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Wristwatches haven’t really changed that much since they were first invented. They still consist of a single timepiece and a single band that allows you to attach the watch to your wrist. Until now, customization consisted almost solely of changing bands to give the watch a different look. But now with Evarii Modular Watches, a new Kickstarter

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Back to school lunches made easy with Bentgo Kids

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If you’re concerned about the environment and making sure your kids are eating nutritious foods that they like while at school or day care, you really need to check this out.  This bento-style lunch box will encourage your kids to eat healthy, the food stays separate and it’s leakproof!  No more using baggies that add

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Underwater Audio Swimbuds Sport Waterproof Headphones and iPod bundle review

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Underwater Audio has outdone themselves with this product.  I have used these headphones for over two months now and whether I’m walking, running, mowing my lawn, weeding my garden or swimming (in that order every Saturday or Sunday) these babies are with me.  Let me tell you why I love them so much.  SHARE ON

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Live Fire Survival Kit and FireCord review

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Fire, one of man’s greatest achievements, not because we invented it, but more for how we have tamed it throughout the years (except for maybe that Nero/Rome thing and that cow in Chicago). But, when it comes to making fire, especially in emergency survival situations, most of us would be lost. I am not saying

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Organs-on-Chips may take the place of animal testing in the future

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Scientists Donald Ingber and Dan Dongeun Huh at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering (Whew, that was a mouthful!) have developed microchip-like devices called Organs-on-Chips. These devices are transparent, flexible polymers (plastic) that contain microscopic channels. When living human cells from different organs like the lungs, gut, kidney, and liver are introduced through

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