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A can opener for your gadget clamshell packages

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Ok, it’s not really a can opener, but it looks like one. Sorta. Kinda. The Zipit is a motorized plastic clamshell package opener from ThinkGeek. It’s an interesting concept, but I think I still prefer the manual Zibra Open It shears. These might be good for people with poor hand strength though.

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Portable home security system that can move with you

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The SimpliSafe is a relatively inexpensive, easy to setup home security system that is marketed towards apartment and city dwellers. The idea is that it can go along with you if you move to a different place. Of course, it can operate in good old suburbia or hicksville USA too.  It comes with various sensors

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Feel misty with your own personal humidifier

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I know it’s Spring time now and we all probably have enough humidity in our homes and offices, but if you happen to live in a dry area, this personal humifier from ThinkGeek looks pretty gadget worthy. At $60, it’s more expensive than one you can pick up at Walmart, but I can’t help but

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New version of the Sleeptracker Elite Watch

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Over three years ago, I reviewed the original Sleeptracker watch which claimed to help a person wake more refreshed, by waking them at the perfect time during their sleep cycle. It didn’t work well for me, but there are a lot of people that swear by it. Those people will be happy to learn that

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Side Solution Pillow Review

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Besides daydreaming about taking a nap while you’re at work, have you given much thought about pillows lately? Yeah, me neither. There really hasn’t been a lot of technological breakthroughs in pillow construction since… umm… they were originally invented. That is until now. The Side Solution Pillow from AbsolutelyNew is a new design for an

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Hi-Den Vision Digital Photo Viewer Review

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There’s been a lot of interest in Digital Media Adapters and several companies are promoting them; WD, Iomega, Seagate, IOgear and now a newcomer, Hi-Denvision. Today we’ll take a look at the HD-0310 and see how it stacks up. I’ve had a chance to put it through its paces with various media formats and there

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Shapeways 3D Metal Printing Napkin Ring

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Shapeways is a website that allows people to create printed 3D models that you can keep. Their current deal is a $49 Ringpoem napkin ring made of stainless steel infused with Bronze or just plain stainless steel. The price is pretty steep for just one napkin ring, but the design looks pretty cool – and

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Spotlight Gadget – XSight Touch Universal Remote

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This universal remote from One For All looks very tasty. It has a color touch screen and can control 18 devices. Profiles can be setup for each family member, with images and favorite channels. Setup is supposed to be a breeze because everything is done directly on the remote itself. The setup wizard prompts you

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ShowerPets Starfish Water and Temperature Monitor Review

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Like several gadgets that I have reviewed, I am often attracted to products originally designed for children. Many children’s gadgets are brightly colored and are simply designed which makes them visually appealing. The ShowerPets Starfish Water and Temperature monitor naturally fits into these categories, Plus…

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