All posts in “Gadgets”

Satechi Made the USB-C Apple Watch Dock You’ve Been Waiting For

Here’s an easy one: Satechi’s USB-C Magnetic Charging Dock plugs right into your iPad or MacBook to charge your Apple Watch. Works with any and all watch models. The dock can also be plugged in anywhere else: your car, a powerbank, or an AC outlet. Smart and simple. Werd to that.

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This USB Hard Drive Eraser Delivers Military-Grade Data Destruction

When you need to permanently destroy data, we found the key. Lovell’s DESTRUCT Hard Drive data eraser is the true master reset you need to completely and permanently erase documents and files. This simple USB device is a Military-grade HDD erase tool. And once your files & data are erased, they can never be recovered by other users. Ever. One use is all it takes. In a few quick simple steps, it’s all gone forever.

NuType is the Mechanical Keyboard of the Future

The NuType wireless keyboard brings the chunky, kinetic feel of a mechanical keyboard to your laptop, tablet and smartphone typing experience. Designed to fit directly over your laptop keyboard, it will not interfere with your trackpad. It is the smallest mechanical keyboard in the world; they keys themselves are slim and low-profile, for a familiar feel with flawless function; and it’s super portable. A funded Kickstarter.

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Display Your Photos Like Fine Art with Netgear’s Meural Canvas II

Netgear’s Meural Canvas II is a wi-fi-enabled digital picture frame that brings your digital photos to life up on the wall. It will also display famous works of art in 1080P HD through a subscription-based service. Available in 16” X 14” or 19” X 29”, the Canvas can be hung vertically or horizontal & the gesture-control screen lets you swipe through physically, like your phone.

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The Morph Portable Fast Charger Delivers Doubles The Power

Morph is a super fast way to power all your devices. It’s a smart power bank with swappable modular batteries that instantly double its life to 40,800 mAh. There are 3 USB-C PD inputs, 100W & 60W AC power support and it recharges in 1.5 hours. It also has dual QC 3.0 USB-A ports, & offers Qi Wireless Charging. TSA & FAA-approved for travel. A funded Indiegogo.

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ThermoCharge: No Dead Phone or Frozen Fingers

Power up your phone on the fly and keep your hands cozy, all with one pocket-sized device. The ThermoCharge is a 4400 mAh Lithium-battery power supply for your USB devices & it also doubles as a handwarmer that heats up to 113º. It runs for 6 hours of simultaneous warming & charging.

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The AmpliFi Alien Router Gives You a Gig

With the power to provide Gigabit internet all over your home, the AmpliFi Alien router features future-ready 8×8 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. This new tech delivers 7685 Mbps capacity traveling through 16 streams. That means smooth, glitch-free streaming from the upstairs corner bedroom to the mancave and everywhere in between. All controls, including the 1-minute setup can be done through the AmpliFi app.

The Airblock Drone is a Flying Robot that Transforms

Created by Makeblock, a global leader in STEAM education solutions, the Airblock Transformable Drone is a multi-form robot that can easily be transformed from drone, hovercraft, vehicle, circus clown, dancing ball, revolving sushi, whirlwind wheelbarrow and more. The design also encourages kids to use their creativity to create more forms. No coding knowhow is needed; the Airblock is controlled using the free downloadable Makeblock App that is iOS & Android compatible.

The AirFly Pro Dongle Makes Travel Audio Wireless

Twelve South has a sweet little solution for your airline audio woes. The AirFly Pro is a wireless headphone dongle that will pair your buds or cans with the airline entertainment system through an audio jack. The device supports 2 pairs of headphones at once with a battery life of 16 hours.  AirFly Pro is available in Apple stores & directly from Twelve South.

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This Wireless Mouse from 8BitDo has Classic Good Looks

Created by Swedish industrial designer Daniel Jansson in homage to the original NES console, 8BitDo’s N30 NES-themed mouse wireless mouse is chunky & square featuring the classic color scheme  as Nintendo’s original. It is powered by a AA battery & is compatible with MacOS & Windows.

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Your Mobile Office Needs a SuperCharger

The GOSPACE SuperCharger 2.0 is a sweet little tech multi-doer. It packs a 3-port  charger with 45W Power Delivery (PD), a 10,000 mAh power bank, a hub—supporting USB & SD Card—for file transfers and interchangeable plugs that support 150+ countries into one sleek, pocketable unit. A funded Indiegogo.

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Thanks To Analogue Pocket, Game Boy is Back

Faithful to the design of the original 1989 Nintendo Game Boy, the Analogue Pocket gives users the ability to play the entire library of more than 2780 games. It features an HD display, stereo speakers, and USB-C recharge. Analogue is also offering cartridge adapters for Sega Game Gear, SNK Neo Geo Pocket Colour and Atari Lynx games.

Arlo Video Doorbell Adds Another Layer of Security to Your Home System

Netgear’s wireless Arlo Doorbell is a smart home device that lets you monitor your home entry from afar. When somebody rings the doorbell, the Arlo app sends you a notification & allows 2-way remote audio. Powered by 2 AA batteries, it delivers 2 years of use. It works seamlessly with Arlo’s security cameras as well as other brands for a more robust security system.

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The Level Lock Bolt Edition Smartens Up Your Door

The Level Lock is great because it gives you rich smart lock functions but fits right into the slot where your current deadbolt is. Users are able to create virtual keys for friends, family and guests, control the lock remotely, talk to visitors through their door, use voice commands, and monitor door activity using Level’s App or Apple HomeKit. Set-up takes less than 10 minutes with just a screwdriver.

Never Clean the Toilet Again with Shine’s Bathroom Assistant

Cleaning the toilet seems like an outdated task. The folks behind Shine think so, too. The brand’s Bathroom Assistant is a simple device that automates toilet cleaning & maintenance. Universally compatible & easy to install, it boasts automatic, chem-free cleaning, auto deodorizing, and the battery lasts for 6 months. A funded Indiegogo.

Nomad’s Base Station Pro Delivers 3-Way Wireless Charging

With the power to charge three devices simultaneously, Nomad’s Base Station Pro wireless Qi charger features a sleek, simple design that allows you drop your devices anywhere on the charging pad’s soft leather surface for instant juicing. 5W of output are delivered to each device through a multi-coil array.

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Become a Coding Jedi with Kano’s Star Wars The Force Coding Kit

With step-by-step instructions & challenges that guide beginners through the basics of coding, Kano’s officially licensed The Force Coding Kit lets users learn, create & play endless Star Wars inspired games—take on iconic challenges, pilot Rebel and Empire starships, levitate R2-D2, avoid asteroids in the Millennium Falcon, construct lightsabers, help BB-8, and more.

Sticker is Tile’s Smallest, Most Mobile Tracker Yet

The new Tile Sticker packs the ubiquitous bluetooth tracker into the brand’s smallest device yet. Just 27mm in diameter and 7.3mm thick, they feature 100% waterproof construction & a 3M adhesive backing that can last up to 5 years. Stick them on your valuables & that’s where they’ll stay, allowing you to track your belongings at all times from your phone. Sold in packs of 2 & 4.

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Microsoft Doubles Down with Surface Neo & Surface Duo

Microsoft just introduced a pair of interesting new dual-screen devices. The Surface Neo is a dual-screen tablet that can function like a laptop or be used as a foldable two-screen tablet. The other is called Surface Duo, a smaller, more phone-like foldable that runs on a version of Android that Microsoft developed with Google’s help. Available Holiday 2020.

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Boston Dynamics Introduces Consumer ’Bot, Spot

Boston Dynamics is the laboratory where all those creepy viral robot videos come from. Now they’ve got one you can own. Spot is a nimble little robot that climbs stairs and traverses rough terrain with unprecedented ease, yet it’s small enough to use indoors. Built to be a rugged and customizable platform, Spot is not a toy, it’s an advanced autonomous ’bot capable of  accomplishing a wide range of industrial sensing and remote operation needs.

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