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Archerfish Solo Outdoor/Indoor Video Surveillance and Recording System

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Most video surveillance systems don’t have the smarts to distinguish between a burglar jimmying the lock and the azalea bush blowing in the wind, and this results in a lot of false alarms and wasted recording space.  Archerfish say they have “Intelligent Surveillance Technology that’s more advanced than motion detection” that understands what it sees.  […]

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EcoVantage Lightbulbs from Philips Electronics

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Do you avoid using compact fluorescent bulbs in your home because of the mercury they contain?  If you do, but you’d still like to replace standard incandescent bulbs with something more energy efficient, take a look at the EcoVantage bulbs from Philips Electronics.  These bulbs have been sold in limited release (online and in California),

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Switch Hooks – Never lose your keys again

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I’ve always loved finding cool wall outlet gadgets, but until now, I haven’t seen any gadgets for light switches. Enter Switch Hooks. They are interchangeable plates that are compatible with traditional flip light switches and also newer more contemporary wide flip switches. The hook part of the product is located below the switch and offer

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Sossbox4 Loose Tea Storage Box

The Sossbox4 is a high-tech storage box for loose tea other dried organic materials.  The box is constructed of aluminum alloy with a glass bead blast finish and stainless steel fasteners and screen, neodymium magnets, and silicone seals.  The box is an FDA-compliant food-grade storage system that’s hermetically sealed.  The sections of the box mate

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Gobble Up the Ghost Heat with the Pac Man Pot Holder

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Finally – the pot holder that retro-gaming enthusiasts have been waiting for!  This Pac Mac Hotheads pot holder from Gadgets and Gear is made of pure silicone that will protect your hand from temperatures up to 450 degrees or down to -58 degrees.  The game board design inside his mouth improves your grip.  If you

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NuGreen LED Desk Lamp from NewerTechnology Review

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We’ve all heard by now that replacing standard incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs can save us money in the long run.  They use less energy to produce the same amount of light, and they produce less heat doing it.  Compact fluorescent bulbs can be big and bulky and not fit into every lamp and

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Since when are fingernail clippers gadget worthy?

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When they look as cool as the self proclaimed ultimate clipper Klhip. These clippers are made in the USA of surgical stainless steel with a satin finish. Klhips differ from traditional clippers in that they just have one blade instead of two. The lever is also positioned the opposite direction, allowing for easier operation. I

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Death Star Cookie Jar…ruling the galaxy one chocolate chip at a time…

Death Star Cookie Jar

Seriously?  Really?  Has nerdery come to this?  Either that or this is the penultimate gift for that hard-to-buy-for nerd in your life.  If nothing else, it’s one heck of a conversation piece as well. There are those individuals who will think this is, arguably, awesome…like my husband who pointed it out to me.  Just like

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CompSpy sends instant email alerts when it sees specific keywords

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The CompSpy Stealth Computer Spy w/Remote Spying from Gadgets and Gear is a covert application that runs in the background of a computer. Will instantly email you when certain keywords have been typed in. It will also send screen shots. Installs in 15 seconds on any Windows PC or laptop and is not detected by

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The SmartShopper gets Smarter

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Several years ago I reviewed the SmartShopper grocery list recording device. The SmartShopper has been recently upgraded with a smaller design and extra features like a built in timer, ability to keep two lists and ways to sort the list by your store layout. The SmartShopper still doesn’t require ink, but it does use small

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Roku XD|S Media Player Review

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In my never ending quest to divorce myself from Comcast and their overpriced cable service, I have been searching for alternate methods for the family to watch our shows. The Mvix Ultio media device was an effort in frustration, that fell well short of my needs and expectations. Fortunately, there are many other options in

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Breville One-Touch Tea Maker

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Julie’s espresso post inspired this tea post.  This Breville tea brewing pot does all the “heavy lifting” for you – and the clear pot lets you watch the action.  The One-Touch Tea Maker heats the water to the correct temperature, then lowers the tea-infuser basket into the water.  After the correct steeping time, the basket

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Airspresso – Bike pumps aren’t just for bikes anymore

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I’m not a coffee person, not even an itsy bitsy bit. I prefer a nice hot cup of tea thank you very much. But for all my java bean loving friends, I have something to share that may get you pumped up… with caffeine. Sorry, couldn’t resist. It’s the Airspresso espresso maker. Yes, I know

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