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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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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Scan Documents Without a Computer with the IRIScan Anywhere 3

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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

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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

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

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

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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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Honeywell AirGenius5 Air Cleaner Review

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This is my first air cleaner and quite frankly, I wasn’t too sure how I was going to check it out.  However, thanks to Mother Nature and the mother of all pollen seasons, the AirGenius5 from Kaz USA was working overtime, and it did just fine.  If you think this is an endorsement of the product, you

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INSTEON Ships World’s First Remote Control Networked LED Bulb

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How many WiFi enabled devices other than your computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets do you have in your home? I have more than the average person. In addition to my 5 computing devices (iMac, Macbook Air, MBP, iPad and iPhone), I have a Boxee Box, Roku and 4 WiFi cameras setup. When I saw the

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iCookbook, the Voice-Activiated Cookbook App

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Even though the name would indicate it’s for an Apple product only, the iCookbook app is also available for Android, Windows 8, and Web OS platforms.  iCookbook is an award-winning app with more than 2000 recipes using “easy-to-find ingredients, and that have been kitchen-tested and feature beautiful full-color photos.”  It also offers substitution charts, timers,

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Schlage Keyed Entry Lock With Built-in Alarm Review

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We all probably have lock-sets on our entry doors, and I’ll surmise that most of those aren’t alarmed.  As a matter of fact, I’ve never thought it was necessary to have an alarmed door knob/lever.  However, Schlage is trying to change my opinion with their FE51 series of Keyed Entry with Alarm lock-sets.  Will my

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