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Morphy Richards ductless portable air conditioner in the kitchen

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Stay Cool Anywhere with the Morphy Richards Ductless Portable Air Conditioner

Morphy Richards, the UK-based brand well-known for its kitchen appliances, has moved into a new category with its latest innovation: the world’s first ductless portable air conditioner. If you’ve considered buying a traditional portable air conditioner for your space but didn’t have a way to vent hot air out of a window through the required duct, you’ll want to check out the Morphy Richards ductless portable air conditioner, which is about to debut on Kickstarter.

YASHICA Vision Binoculars Offer a Full-Color Night Vision Mode for as Low as $139

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YASHICA Vision Binoculars Offer a Full-Color Night Vision Mode for as Low as $139

YASHICA, a leading Japanese camera brand that’s been in business for over 75 years, has just unveiled the YASHICA Vision—a groundbreaking night vision device that’s currently available to back on Kickstarter. If you’ve ever wished for a better view while trying to engage in low-light observation, you’ll love that YASHICA Vision promises to be a valuable companion for you to explore the mysteries of the night with clarity and precision.

Heat Your Space and Make it Smell Great at the Same Time with the Tornado Terracotta Heater & Oil Diffuser

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Heat Your Space and Make it Smell Great at the Same Time with the Tornado Terracotta Heater & Oil Diffuser

Are you looking for a way to make indoor and outdoor gatherings cozier? Are you looking for a sustainable heater that doesn’t add to your electric or gas bills? Do you want something that looks great and is portable? If any of that resonates, it’s time you took a look at the Tornado Terracotta Heater & Oil Diffuser. It’s on Kickstarter with 21 days to go, and it’s already 100% funded, with shipping slated for February 2024 — while it’s still cold enough to get some use before the weather changes again.

XEdge Flounder Multitool

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The $49 Wearable XEdge Flounder Multitool Is the Perfect EDC for People Who Don’t Want to Wear Batman’s Utility Belt

The XEdge Flounder multitool is a little wonder that’s not your run-of-the-mill everyday carry; it’s a little marvel that combines elegance and efficiency in one compact package. I’m impressed by the range of functions this mini-sized titanium, CNC-machined multitool has packed into its sleek design. Not only is it a mini pry bar, but it’s also a bottle opener, bit driver, nail puller, box opener, graphite everlasting pen, firestarter, pocket saw, and more!

DCV Airbase Quad & Airbase Duo, World's First Swappable Battery Solar Generators, Soon to Be On Kickstarter

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DCV Airbase Quad & Airbase Duo, World’s First Swappable Battery Solar Generators, Soon to Be On Kickstarter

Some of the issues people see with Solar Generators are the heavy weight and the lack of swappable batteries. Decarbon Venture has introduced a new line of power products, the DCV Airbase Quad and DCV Airbase Duo, which are half the weight and deliver twice the power of other similar products. Co-founder Geoff Elwood developed the idea while living off-grid in the Australian Outback during the pandemic.

40-Quart Anker EverFrost Powered Cooler Review: A Fantastic Way to Keep Food and Drinks Chilled Everywhere You Go

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40-Quart Anker EverFrost Powered Cooler Review: A Fantastic Way to Keep Food and Drinks Chilled Everywhere You Go

Cooler season is upon us; it’s time to camp, picnic, BBQ, and take trips to the beach! It is much easier and less messy if you do not have to haul ice to keep everything chilled. Anker EverFrost, now on Kickstarter, is billed as the world’s longest-lasting battery-powered cooler, and we took an early look. Read on to see how the EverFrost cooler performs.

Elevated Craft Hybrid Cocktail Glass

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Elevated Craft Hybrid Cocktail Glass Will Simplify and Elevate Your Cocktail Experience

As a home bar owner, I’m always looking for an innovative way to mix the best cocktails, and the Elevated Craft Hybrid Cocktail Glass seems pretty special. This cocktail glass introduces drink-mixing possibilities without the mess. It features an integrated measuring system that allows cocktails to be built right inside your glass, while the stainless steel base effectively acts as a coozie to keep your mixed drink at the perfect temperature.

WESN Samla

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WESN Samla on Kickstarter: A Friction Folding Knife That’s Both Beautiful and Useful!

Small knives are arguably the most useful pocket item you can have. They can do everything from slicing up an apple to whittling little figurines or cutting you loose if you get stuck in some vines. Admittedly, of these, slicing the apple is probably (hopefully) most likely what you’d need a small knife for, but we don’t judge here at Gear Diary. Go ahead and whittle to your heart’s content. In any case, if you need or want a new knife for everyday carry, check out the WESN Samla; it’s now live on Kickstarter!

TickTalk 4 Review: Smartwatch Connectivity Brought to a Safe, Kid-Friendly Device

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TickTalk 4 Review: Smartwatch Connectivity Brought to a Safe, Kid-Friendly Device

One of the toughest parts of parenting is determining when your child is ready for more connected technology and how you balance connection with safety. Making a kid-friendly phone safer by combining it with a watch isn’t a brand-new concept, but TickTalk thinks they’ve brought it to a new level with the TickTalk 4 launching Tuesday on Kickstarter. Is it a success? I tested it on my 7-year-old, so read on to learn how it went!

The Tack GPS Will Make Indoor and Outdoor GPS Location Tracking Possible with Portability, Ultra-Long Battery Life, and Affordability

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The Tack GPS Will Make Indoor and Outdoor GPS Location Tracking Possible with Portability, Ultra-Long Battery Life, and Affordability

Location trackers have been around for years, but most of them rely on a second device’s Bluetooth connection to work indoors or a battery-hungry GPS connection to work outdoors. The new Tack GPS is small and lightweight, and it will bring peace of mind to people who have young children, active senior parents, pets, or other tracking needs. The battery lasts a proven 30 days, and it has independent connectivity; most importantly, it will be affordable.

Pitaka Air Omni 6-in-1 Charging Solution Is Something Special

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Pitaka Air Omni 6-in-1 Charging Solution Is Something Special

It should be no surprise that Pitaka makes both Judie’s and my smartphone cases of choice. The company also makes great chargers and, as the title of this review says, their new Pitaka Air Omni 6-in-1 Charging Solution is something special. It’s currently available for backing on Kickstarter; I have an early version and love it.

Light up Your Closet with Luminook

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Light up Your Closet with Luminook

The light in my laundry room doesn’t work properly. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it flashes so rapidly I’ve had friends joke it’s like a strobe light. One thing I learned from this is that there’s no really great solution for lighting in odd spaces, which is why Luminook has me so excited! See, Luminook is exactly what I’m looking for to deal with my laundry room that thinks it doubles as a bad club. It’s a powerful strip of LEDs that can be placed around a doorway in a closet or other poorly lit space that aim outwards to…