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Eton/Red Cross ARCFR360R Solarlink Emergency Radio Review

Eton SolarLink FR360R

After reviewing the Eton/Red Cross Aluminator Flashlight , I was happy to receive an Eton/Red Cross ARCFR360R SolarLink Emergency Radio as a gift. Being a preparedness-minded kinda gadgeteer, I was really looking forward to adding this feature-filled gadget to my kit. Note: This is a 2nd opinion on this product. Janet reviewed the ETON Solarlink

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Panasonic demonstrates solar-power table with QI wireless charging technology

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The wireless power consortium is trying to drive a standard for wireless charging, called QI wireless charging. The goal is to enable a future where there is no need to connect your gadget to any cable for charging. Panasonic took advantage of the security show in Japan to show a solar power table with QI

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FireStash Keychain Lighter for Your Everyday Carry Kit

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ThinkGeek is offering a small, waterproof lighter that would make a great addition to your everyday carry kit.  This little lighter is only 1.8″ long X 0.6″ in diameter, and it’s made of a dark chrome-plated zinc alloy.  It uses standard lighter fuel and has a wheel striker, like those used in Zippo lighters.  It

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Fido can stand under my Dogbrella ella ella ay ay ay

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If you have a dog, you have stood in the rain with him while he does his business. No big deal for you, if you have an umbrella, but what about Fido? If you want to avoid wet dog smell, get your pooch his own umbrella – the Dogbrella. It’s a 29″ diameter canopy (think

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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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Fetchtastic – Automated Fetch for Dogs

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Humans were too lazy to get up off their bums to change the channel on the TV, so the remote control was invented. We were too lazy to go to the library so eBook Readers were invented. Now we’re apparently too lazy to play ball with our dogs, so the Fetchtastic was invented. The Fetchtastic is

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The M55 Beast is not your Grandfather’s Schwinn Bicycle

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The M55 Beast is a handmade hybrid bike that combines the fun and exercise of a regular pedal bicycle with an electric bike that can accelerate up to 40 mph and travel as 75 miles on one charge. The Beast has been designed for off-road fun, but will also get you from point A to point B in the

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Bored with your spork? Get a foon instead.

gsi foon

Spice up your next camping trip with the GSI Outdoors telescoping ultralight foon. It’s a combination spoon and fork made of Lexan polycarbonate resin that goes from 5.75 inches to 4 inches long with a flick of the thumb. It’s available in several colors and can be found for $1.75 at Sierra Trading Post.

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Fatheadz – Glasses for guys with large noggins

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Fatheadz specializes in eyewear for men that can’t wear average sized sunglasses and prescription glasses. With modern, sleek and trendy styles for men, Fatheadz is the only eyewear maker catering to men with bigger heads. Fatheadz are sold online for $29.95-79.95 and also come in standard and intermediate sizes.

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Headphones that keep your ears warm!

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The guys over at Firebox are now selling the perfect winter gadget, that will help keep your ears warm whilst you listen to you favourite tune, or make a call. They’re called the Midland SubZero Headphones.  Aimed at the iPhone, iPod and Blackberry users, these rather cool looking wrap-around muffs are lined with warm faux fur, which help keep your

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