Julie’s gadget diary – February 2015 EDC update

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Last week I posted a gadget diary entry with a long overdue update to my EDC (every day carry) gear. That was my before post and today is my after post. I performed an audit by consolidated and simplifying the gear I actually use. Here are the results. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Cibocal helps you chop veggies even if you have dexterity issues

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Home cooks with hand dexterity issues can now chop vegetables with ease using the Cibocal cutting board. These 15 ½” x 11” x 1/2” cutting boards feature a special spring loaded bar that you can wedge the tip of your cook or chef’s knife under to provide a pivot. Your knife then becomes a lever

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Clean your kitchen without any harsh chemicals

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All you’ll need to clean your kitchen, even your greasy stove, is some tap water and the Zabada Kitchen Glove.  The Glove is made of two microfibers: one side is for cleaning up grease, and the other for general cleaning.  The grease side is for cleaning stovetops, ovens, range hoods, and appliances; the grime side

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Moshi Audio Clarus earphones review

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When I’m considering a new pair of earphones, I usually skip the in-ear variety because they seem to always fall out of my ears and I don’t like the noise isolation feature that they usually possess. When Moshi Audio approached me to ask if I would be interested in reviewing their Clarus earphones, their ear loop

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This 16-LED flash unit is the cure for dark smartphone photos

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Actually, the Smart 16-LED Warm White Light 3-Mode Fill Light for Mobile Phone works with iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch, Android phones and tablets, and with Windows 8 devices.  You’ll need a headphone jack to plug the unit in, and you’ll need the iBlazr software to automatically fire the flash.  Apparently, you can also just turn the

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Tory Burch silicone band for Fitbit Flex

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Last year, we told you about some pretty Tory Burch accessories to make wearing your Fitbit Flex more stylish and less utilitarian.  Of course those pretty metal bracelets and necklaces come at a premium.  If spending $175-200 for a piece of jewelry – more than the Flex itself cost – isn’t in your budget, you

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Truffol Station 5 USB desktop charger review

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Okay, I just recently declared the Bolse 5-port USB desktop charger my favorite gadget of 2014. Now along comes the Truffol Station 5 with very similar functionality wrapped in a handsome wood exterior. It could look great on my nightstand! Can a pretty face lure me away from last year’s true love? Let’s take a look. 

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Recharge your smartphone, it will!

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If you want an external battery with a little more flair, look no further than the MimoPowerTube- Star Wars Series batteries.  These little tubes have a 2600mAh Li-ion battery, and they can charge any 5V phone or small mobile device.  They’re 0.8″ in diameter and 3.5″ tall, and they feature C-3PO, Darth Vader, and stormtrooper

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You know what your bathroom has been missing? A urinal!

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If you’ve been missing having a urinal in your home, then you need to make a pledge to support the MainDrain Kickstarter project.  The MainDrain is a urinal that you can add to your existing toilet without any costly plumbing.  It’s designed to attach to the toilet bowl without causing any damage to the toilet;

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Incase ICON Pack and City Collection Compact backpacks review

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Wear all the bags!  I’ve always been a fan of Incase backpacks.  I’ve used one in the past when I used to travel daily on public transportation, and it kept my tech gear protected.  This past month Incase was kind enough to send me their ICON Pack and City Collection Compact backpack along with some extra goodies

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This nightlight will alert you when your smoke or carbon monoxide detectors are triggered

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There are a lot of smart, connected home automation and security devices on the market today, but what if you don’t want to replace all your detectors but still would like to be able to monitor them from anywhere you are?  After all, your smoke alarm is only effective when you can hear it.  Plug a

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Going brighter and saving money with CREE bulbs #sponsored

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Every few months my power company Duke Energy sends me a letter that shows how my home’s energy usage compares to other houses in my area. It’s like getting a report card from the electric company and let’s just say that my grade point average hasn’t been too good for awhile now.  So in an

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Coolstream Car Chat+ Bluetooth Dual USB Car Charger Kit review

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I have a Swiss Army knife, which is pretty darn useful.  It is useful not only because it is small and easy to carry, it is also extremely useful because of all the things it can do.  So when I saw the Coolstream Car Chat+ I thought about my Swiss Army knife, because the Car Chat+

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Bang & Olufsen work their design magic on headphones

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Bang & Olufsen has always been about style as well as sound. Nothing else looks like a B&O product—nothing. You can spot them a mile away. As we transition into a world of personal listening, nothing has changed the B&O philosophy—to evoke senses (their words). The B&O H6 and H8 headphones certainly do that. They are simply

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