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Track your family’s temperature readings with the Kinsa Smart Thermometer

The Kinsa Smart Thermometer is a smartphone connected digital thermometer that is compatible with a variety of iOS and Android devices (see compatibility info). The name “Kinsa” comes from the words Kinder, meaning child, and Kin, meaning family. The thermometer is thin and flexible for comfort and plugs into the headphone jack of the mobile […]

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Sit comfortably in front of your computer, even if you don’t have a desk

By Janet Cloninger / September 8, 2014 / News / Computer furniture, Computer Gear, ergonomics, Health and fitness, Laptops and Gear / 2 Comments

Sitting at a desk while working on a laptop or desktop computer can be very tiring. If your desk height and chair height aren’t right for you, you can get back and neck pain, and you can even develop carpal tunnel problems with your wrists. You can take the desk out of the equation with

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Play games on your smartphone using only your breath

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 6, 2014 / News / Gaming Gear, Health and fitness / 6 Comments

Do you play games on your smartphone to relax and de-stress? The Zenytime Puck is a small handheld Bluetooth gadget that pairs with your iOS or Android smartphone and is used like a joystick to play games – but instead of manipulating it with your hands, you breath into it. No, I’m not kidding. The

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Garmin vivofit activity tracker review

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 5, 2014 / Reviews / Activity tracker, Health and fitness / 20 Comments

I have a thing for activity trackers, fitness trackers, pedometers or whatever other name you like to call them. I’ve reviewed at least a dozen of them in the last couple of years and don’t see an end to their popularity anytime soon. The latest tracker to track my steps is the vivofit from Garmin.

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This phone armband is a wallet, too

By Janet Cloninger / September 5, 2014 / News / Cases and Covers, Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

If you like to take along your phone or media player while you exercise outdoors, you probably have considered an armband at some point. These Armpockets from Herrington are more than just a phone holder. They have three internal pockets with room for IDs, cash, even keys in addition to your phone. The Armpocket is

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Survival Pucks Compact Emergency Kits

By Janet Cloninger / September 4, 2014 / News / Emergency preparedness, Gear, Health and fitness, Outdoor Gear, Personal Safety / Leave a Comment

Each of these little 3.25″ diameter X 1.1″ thick canisters contain emergency supplies. The containers are made of 5000-series aluminum and have knurled screw-on lids; they are waterproof and have waterproof labels. When you pull the label off, the the lid is a serviceable signal mirror. What’s inside these little canisters are the kits that can

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Be ready for zombies or the hunger games with this folding bow

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 30, 2014 / News / Camping, Health and fitness, Outdoor Gear / Leave a Comment

Whether you’re preparing for the apocalypse, want to become the next Katniss Everdeen, rob from the rich like Robin Hood or just enjoy shooting arrows with a bow, the Compact Folding Survival Bow is a bow that takes up very little space when it’s not in use. Folded down it’s only 23″ long x 1.5

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Does your pet have an emergency preparedness kit?

By Janet Cloninger / August 30, 2014 / News / Emergency preparedness, Gear, Health and fitness, Pet Gadgets, Survival / 1 Comment

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If you live in areas prone to natural disasters, you probably have made some preparations for emergencies. Do you have an survival kit for your pet? Quake Kare sells survival kits for dogs and cats, filled with products you’ll need to keep your pet healthy and fed until things start to return to normal. The kits come

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Monkeylectric Monkey Light M210 and M232 wheel light review

By Andy Chen / August 28, 2014 / Reviews / Bicycle, Health and fitness, Outdoor Gear / 5 Comments

My son finally took up an interest in learning to ride a bike, so I’ve been looking into ways to increase visibility. Bright clothing and reflectors are important, but a wild array of LED lights on the wheel? This could be hard to ignore!

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Tempo wearable monitor for seniors helps you keep a discreet eye on your elderly relatives

By Janet Cloninger / August 26, 2014 / News / Health and fitness, monitor, Personal Safety / Leave a Comment

Do you have an aging parent or relative who wants to live on their own, but you are concerned about fading health? They don’t want to live with you or in an assisted living facility, but you’d like a way to know what is happening with them on a daily basis? There are various monitoring devices

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The TANDA zap promises to zap your acne away in just one day

By Janet Cloninger / August 19, 2014 / News / Health and fitness, Personal Care / 2 Comments

Eight years ago, The Gadgeteer reviewed the Zeno Acne Treatment device, and that review is still being read today. Acne is a horrible thing that sits right there on your face, for everyone to see. It can sap your confidence in your appearance, it can physically hurt, and it can leave scars. People try all kinds

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MudFighter tools declare war on muddy shoes

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 12, 2014 / News / Health and fitness, Outdoor Gear, Shoes, Tools / 5 Comments

The Mudfighter-series is a collection of tools that have been designed to help you remove mud and rocks from the soles / treads of your shoes. They are perfect for cross country runners, hikers, and even people that have dogs 😉 I could have used one of these tools several years ago when I had

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FOOTbrake – Folding “shoes” for cyclists that fit in a jersey pocket

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 6, 2014 / News / Bicycle, Clothing, Health and fitness / 5 Comments

Hardcore cyclists wear special shoes with cleats that hook into the pedals of their bicycles. These cleats make it difficult to walk around when they stop for a break during a ride. The FOOTbrake is a pair of thin flip-flop style sandals that fold up and store in a water resistant cinch sack that can

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Spree Fitness Monitor review

By Kathleen Chapman / August 1, 2014 / Reviews / Android, Bluetooth, Health and fitness, iOS / 1 Comment

Exercise has been an important part of my life for the past 17 years. My biggest challenge is staying motivated. I don’t like gyms or running and since I exercise at home using DVD programs (Insanity, Insanity The Asylum, and Tae Bo Get Ripped Advanced), I don’t have anyone to motivate me or hold me

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Protect yourself with the pd.id: Your Personal Drink ID

By Janet Cloninger / July 24, 2014 / News / Crowdfunded, Health and fitness, Personal Safety / 1 Comment

My daughter is leaving for college soon, and I reminded her of two things: 1) She’s too young to drink alcoholic beverages, and 2) never drink anything at a party or gathering unless she broke the seal on the bottle or can herself and it has never left her hand and her direct sight. Too

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Knock ’em dead with iPunch

By Kathleen Chapman / July 21, 2014 / News / Bluetooth, Crowdfunded, Health and fitness, Sports / Leave a Comment

“We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better… stronger… faster” (cue the 6 Million Dollar Man theme). Responsive Sports has developed this exciting new sports training tool to help you improve your punching skills with the 4 ounce MMA style iPunch smart combat gloves. They have sensors incorporated

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Always be prepared with the M48 First Aid Kit

By Janet Cloninger / July 21, 2014 / Uncategorized / Emergency preparedness, Gear, Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

M48 is known for tactical and survival gear, and part of your survival gear should be a good first aid kit. M48 has created a First Aid Kit, and ThinkGeek has them. They’ve packed 56 necessities, like hand sanitizer, gauze and bandages, elastic bandages, antibiotic, gloves, sterile sponges, and more, into an 8″ X 5.25″

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Breathe clean, cool air in your personal space

By Janet Cloninger / July 20, 2014 / News / Air Filtration, fan, Health and fitness, Home and Kitchen / 1 Comment

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Most air filters are designed to clean the air in an entire room, but the Satechi USB Portable Air Purifier and Fan cleans your personal space at home or in the office. When collapsed (bottom, left image), the fan “removes ultrafine particles to provide a clean personal environment. Unpleasant odors are removed, as well as small

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Signal your intentions with the Biking Glowes

By Janet Cloninger / July 18, 2014 / News / Bicycle, Gear, Health and fitness, Personal Safety, tech clothing / 1 Comment

Bicycles don’t usually come with lights on them, and the add-on kits are usually either reflectors or lights that just alert drivers that someone is cycling in front of them. During the day, you can use the hand signals you learned in driver’s ed classes to indicate when you will be making a turn, but

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Fly6 is a bicycle tail light that reminds others to safely share the road

By Janet Cloninger / July 17, 2014 / News / Bicycle, Camera gear, Health and fitness / 8 Comments

Some time ago, Kingsley Fiegert was out riding his bicycle when someone in a passing car leaned out and shot him with a slingshot. Kingsley was understandably in shock and in a great deal of pain, and he didn’t have the presence of mind to note the car’s license plate. Kingsley and his business partner, Andrew Hagen,

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