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Netatmo Introduces the First Personal Weather Monitoring Station for iOS

By Janet Cloninger / August 28, 2012 / News / Home and Kitchen, weather, Wireless / 3 Comments

We’ve all seen those little desktop weather stations that show the indoor and outdoor temperatures and maybe humidity. They’re useful, but there are many other parameters that could prove more useful in an urban environment, like air quality. Netatmo has introduced the Personal Urban Weather Station, the first to use your iPhone, iPod touch, or […]

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Bluetooth Light Bulb Will Simplify Your Life (or Make You Lazy)

By Ian Lim / August 26, 2012 / News / Home and Kitchen, Lighting / 2 Comments

You’ve got your popcorn and drinks, you’ve got your movie lined up, you plonk into your sofa ….. and you’ve forgotten to turn the lights off. Well the Bluetooth Bulb will save you having to get up off the sofa to remedy this. The bulb uses low-power LED technology and replaces standard bulbs. You download an

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Med Sensation Tricorder Glove

By Ian Lim / August 25, 2012 / News / Breast Cancer awareness, Health and fitness, Home and Kitchen / 1 Comment

A graduate studies program at the Singularity University California has resulted in the Tricorder Glove by Med Sensation. “This glove will eventually allow patients to diagnosis their own illnesses. The glove interface allows for data from the physical exam to be a component of automated diagnosis, which at times can mean the difference between a

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Handle on Demand (HoD) Review

By Dave Rees / August 25, 2012 / Reviews / Do-It-Yourself, Home and Kitchen, Tools / 2 Comments

I am extremely skeptical of the “as seen on TV” items you find in the stores these days. But I was in need of something to help me carry and install many very heavy and awkward sheets of glass. The professionals use specially designed, relatively expensive suction cups to lift glass panels and stone slabs.

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Koubachi Wi-Fi Plant Sensor Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 21, 2012 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen, iOS, Nature, Plants / Leave a Comment

I happen live with someone who loves plants and gardening. Jeanne’s actually getting ready to take a master gardener’s course with our county extension office. Although Jeanne loves house plants, you couldn’t tell by looking at them. The poor poor things…

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A Bathroom Scale That Fits in Your Gear Bag and Your Tiny Bathroom

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 21, 2012 / News / Health and fitness, Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

When was the last time you wished you had a bathroom scale that you could take with you everywhere you go? If the answer to that question is anything but never, you need to go eat a cheeseburger and get over it. But I’m not judging. Ok maybe a little. 😉 For those of us

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Achy Feet and Calves? Your iPhone and the OSIM uSqueeze will Fix Them Right Up

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 15, 2012 / News / Health and fitness, Home and Kitchen, massager / 1 Comment

It’s been a long day at the office, school, factory, chain gang, (insert your job here) and all you want to do is go home and have your significant other rub your feet. If you don’t have an SO or your SO refuses to touch your little piggys, the OSIM uSqueeze may be the next

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Coalesse Hosu – A LazyBoy for Geeks?

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 13, 2012 / News / Furniture, Home and Kitchen / 1 Comment

Designed by Patricia Urquiola, the Coalesse Hosu is a chair suited for home or a relaxed work environment. It features a fold out cushion that allows the Hosu to transform from a traditional chair posture into a more casual lounge where you can kick your feet up. Special tech details include rear and side storage pockets

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People who Drink tea are more fun than People who Drink Coffee

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 12, 2012 / News / Beverage, Home and Kitchen, Tea / 19 Comments

Do I have facts to back up this incredible claim? Ummm… yeah, I do. I know that tea drinkers like myself are way more fun than stodgy coffee drinkers because we can use cute tea infusers like this one from Arta. Designed in Seattle, WA, this tea infuser features a flower pot shaped stainless steel

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Pivot Power Mini Wall Plug / USB Charger Combo

By Janet Cloninger / August 10, 2012 / News / Gear, Home and Kitchen, USB charger / 4 Comments

When my house was built in 1954, the builder never dreamed that anyone could have 20 things that need to be powered in just the living room! If it weren’t for surge protectors, I’d be like Ralphie’s dad in A Christmas Story – constantly unplugging something so I could plug in something else. ThinkGeek has

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Peel Wall Light Has You Cornered

By Ian Lim / August 5, 2012 / News / Home and Kitchen, Home lighting / 4 Comments

This is lighting that’s just a little bit different. This lamp from YOY is discrete and neat and is placed into the corner of the room. “The integrated form implies the lamp is part of the architecture of the room, but the purposefully exposed cable reveals that the light’s placement is temporary. The light is held

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Scan Documents Without a Computer with the IRIScan Anywhere 3

By Janet Cloninger / August 3, 2012 / News / Home and Kitchen, Scanner / 2 Comments

You don’t have to be tethered to a computer, or even to a wall power outlet, to scan documents and photos when you’re using the IRIScan Anywhere 3 scanner. This portable scanner from I.R.I.S. has a built-in rechargeable battery so you can use the IRIScan Anywhere 3 at home, the office, or anywhere else. Documents

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mrBEAMS ReadyBright Home Power Outage System Review

By Bill Kuch / August 2, 2012 / Reviews / Flashlight, Home and Kitchen, Home Security, Power / Leave a Comment

Living in New Hampshire has its benefits, however, one annoyance is the frequent and sometimes prolonged power outages caused by trees falling on the power lines. Some residents invest in automatic generators, but my approach was a manual backup generator, saving about 2/3 thirds the cost. Using the ReadyBright Power Outage Lighting System by mrBeams, I

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Skip the Plastic Forks and Carry a Sigg Outdoor Cutlery Knife Instead

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 29, 2012 / News / Camping, Gear, Home and Kitchen, Outdoor Gear / 10 Comments

The Sigg Outdoor Cutlery Knife is a stainless steel pocket knife style tool that features 3 eating utensils: a fork, a knife and a spoon. Protected by a nylon pouch with a handy belt loop, this multi-tool makes sure that you always have the right gear at hand for outdoor chow sessions and office lunches.

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“This shark, swallow you whole.”

By Morgan Bornstein / July 28, 2012 / News / Home and Kitchen, Kid Gadgets / 2 Comments

Ask any movie buff to list their ten favorite movies, and chances are Jaws will be in there somewhere along with Star Wars. And while there’s been no shortage of movie tie-ins for the latter, aside from some t-shirts and a very awesome action figure, the Jaws fan doesn’t have many opportunities to flaunt the

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Mister Tea Infuser – Throw Some Tea in Your Trousers

By Ian Lim / July 27, 2012 / News / Home and Kitchen / 2 Comments

Looks like this guy enjoys his job, and why not? Stuff his trousers with tea, and he enjoys a lovely infused spa bath. The Mr. Tea infuser is available for pre-order from Perpetual Kid for $9.99.

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Energizer Edge Small Accent Light Review

By Janet Cloninger / July 26, 2012 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen, LED lamp / 5 Comments

I live in an old house – so old that all the rooms have overhead fixtures, even the living room. Sometimes the overhead light is a bit too harsh, and I’d like something a bit more atmospheric. I have some lamps sitting around, but they’ve usually been chosen to provide task lighting and can be

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Trioh! is a Flashlight that Automatically Turns on when the Power goes Off

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 24, 2012 / News / Flashlight, Home and Kitchen / 7 Comments

When the power goes out, does it take you awhile to find a flashlight? How about a flashlight that has batteries that actually work? Before I got my generator, I would have to go down the stairs in the dark and then fumble around trying to feel for the battery powered lantern on the shelf

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Chick-a-Dee Smoke Detector

By Janet Cloninger / July 23, 2012 / News / Home and Kitchen, Home Security / 7 Comments

Smoke detectors aren’t the most exciting gadgets to discuss or the most attractive to look at. However, there are few things in your house that are more important. Louise van der Veld, a Dutch designer, undertook a redesign of the smoke detector and won a design contest in her country. She based her design on

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D-Link Announces its Cloud Camera 5000 with Pan/Tilt

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 23, 2012 / News / Home and Kitchen, Surveillance / 1 Comment

The Cloud Camera 5000 (DCS-5222L) from D-Link looks like it could be my new favorite surveillance camera because it offers all the features that my current favorite (Dropcam Echo) has and then some. It’s wireless, has motion detection, night vision, two-way audio, smartphone apps, motorized pan/tilt, digital zoom, 720p HD recording, microSD card slot for recording

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