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TrackR Announced Three New Products Ahead of CES 2017

TrackR one of the leaders in personal item finders released two products ahead of CES 2017 n Las Vegas. Lets check them out. Unveiled on Monday were two products, the TrackR pixel, and the TrackR Wallet 2.0. The TrackR pixel, which is a smaller, lighter version of the the TrackR Bravo, with the difference being that it comes in nine colors, is cheaper, costing $24.99, and at just 5mm thick, it’s one of the smallest item trackers on the market. The TrackR Wallet 2.0 ($29.99) is hands down one of the thinnest trackers at just 2mm, which is equivalent to…

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Leka Robot Engages Developmentally Challenged Children

Leka Robot is a smart toy that is set on “changing the way children with developmental disorders learn, play and progress.” Today they are revealing their latest breakthrough in product development: autonomous features.

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TrackR Announces Partnership to Make Personal Item Management More Family Friendly

TrackR may be known for their popular item finding products, but a new partnership with GeoZila adds family safety to your favorite personal item manager. The popular brand announced today here in Las Vegas that their cloud-based platform is expanding from just remembering where your keys and wallet are, to a wider genre by joining forces with GeoZilla, a company known for their family safety assistant app that helps you know a family members location on the fly. Going forward with the GeoZilla integration, future TrackR products that you normally attach to your keys, backpack and even pets can now…

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OPCOM Farm GrowBox Indoor Hydroponic Gardening System

For years, Kev and I have talked about planting a garden so we could grow our own vegetables and be somewhat self-sufficient. Because we live on the top of a big rock, if we plant a garden it will be an endeavor involving a bulldozer and hauling topsoil. Until that becomes feasible, we’ll have the OPCOM Farm GrowBox hydroponic garden.

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Digitsole Attempts to Outdo Themselves with New Smart Shoes

Back at CES 2016, Digitsole released the world’s first auto-lacing smart shoe; so, how do they plan on outdoing themselves this year? The answer is simple: Make a collection of smart shoes! Effective today, Digitsole has announced over ten new models of their Digitsole smart shoes, including a woman’s high-heel show with telescopic tech, as well as a smart running show that adapts it’s cushioning in real-time. Combining fashion with functionality, Digitsole plans on making the most innovative footwear in the industry. Digitsole’s Women’s high-heel with telescopic tech can be adjusted at the heel with a single tap on your…

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The Just Mobile HeadStand Avant Is a Graceful Headphone Holder

If you have a favorite pair of headphones that you like to have ready for frequent use, you need a place to keep them, right? And how better to hold and display them than on an aluminum Just Mobile HeadStand Avant?

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ConnectSense: Get Two Smart Outlets for the Price of One

One of the first things you want as a smart home user is a Smart Outlet that will work, even if you don’t have products like smart bulbs, smart hubs, etc. The ConnectSense Smart Outlet not only integrates perfectly into your home, but it’s the only one on the market with a specific set of features unseen in others.

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Samsung’s New Security Cameras Monitor Your Home and Baby

If you’ve been looking for a way to monitor your homes, properties, children and pets straight from your fingertips, Samsung Techwin America has new connected security cameras you’ll definitely want to check out.

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ASP Turbo CR 920 Lumens LED Flashlight Review

Whether you’re a police officer, fireman, hiker, camper, prepper, hunter, in the military, or just someone who wants a professional grade flashlight that will brilliantly light up objects as far as 100 feet away or more, you should consider the police-grade ASP Turbo CR 920 Lumens LED Flashlight. It’s a brawny, bright, brute of a light.

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Gourmia Multi-Function Cooker Eliminates Kitchen Clutter

Chances are you have way too many home appliances in your home and you need to consolidate. Why not just get the Gourmia? It serves multiple functions and saves you a couple bucks? Introducing the Gourmia GMC700 Supreme 8-in-1 Digital Multi-Function Cooker. Gourmia sent us over one to try out, and I wanted to see exactly if it would declutter all of the products I’ve accumulated after watching a million shows on the food network, because why not? The Gourmia Cooker serves eight functions: Fry, Steam, Fondue, Roast, Stew, Warm, Boil, and most importantly Grill. Living in an apartment without…

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Revogi’s Smart Home Products Are Affordable & Work Flawlessly

Home automation is something that either you love or love to hate, but ultimately as the world gets more smart, so should your home. And there are over 100 companies attempting to offer it up to you. One, for example, is Revogi and we had the opportunity to test some of their smart home products.

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Beard Gains Symmetry 2.0 Guidance Tool Fixes Your Awful NeckLine

Beards are awesome to have, but maintaining them take a lot of extra dedication. You don’t want to look foolish out here with an uneven beard, so why not check out Beard Gains, a brand whose sole purpose is to make your face (and beard) look great again?

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Side Kick Rescue Tool From 5.11 Tactical a Great Everyday Utility Knife

The Side Kick Rescue Tool caught my attention at the 5.11 Tactical website, and recently I spent time putting the multipurpose knife through its paces. While primarily for Fire, EMS, and Police, I found the handy tool to be perfect as an everyday utility knife as well.

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The Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link Air Purifier Heater & Fan Review: Pure Air with Smart Temperature Control

Earlier this year I reviewed the Dyson Pure Cool Link Tower, a connected fan that purifies the air it’s blowing while keeping the room cool. In late summer, Dyson released their new Pure Hot+Cool Link Air Purifier Heater & Fan, and this winter has been a great time for me to put it to the test.

Outdoors, Reviews

The Maxxeon WorkStar 620 Technician’s Rechargeable Hands-Free Headlamp Review

If you’ve ever gone outside to grab a couple of logs for the fireplace at night, then you know it’s not practical to bring along a flashlight unless you have a third arm. Outside of a superhero-grade nuclear spill, your best chance for gaining spare appendages is to use your head — wear a Maxxeon WorkStar 620 Technician’s Rechargeable Hands-Free Headlamp.

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Element Case Wants to Make Sure Your Phone Is in Good Hands

You could use a bit more protection for your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, especially in the winter as the elements change, so why not check out the appropriately named Element Cases?

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The Second Generation of Singlecue Is Awesome and Loaded with Features

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the most fun ever controlling my television with no remote, just by lifting my finger, and it’s all courtesy of the Singlecue.

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The Jackery Titan S Rechargeable Battery for Tablets and Smartphones Review

It’s a little late for a stocking stuffer, but if you have a student you’re sending back to college after the holiday break, you might want to send them back with power — the power to keep their devices charged throughout even the longest days. For that, the Jackery Titan S is perfect.

Health and Fitness, News & Features

The Yoak Is the Coolest Fitness Innovation of 2016

Fitness, especially home fitness, has evolved quite a bit in the last few years. Suspension straps, kettlebells, and just plain bodyweight workouts have become extremely popular, and it’s been fascinating to watch equipment evolve to meet these new needs. So when I stumbled across The Yoak, I had to learn more.

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Cheero’s Latest Battery Pack Charges Two Devices Simultaneously

Cheero is a company you may have seen on Amazon while searching for an accessory like a cable for your device or even a battery pack. The popular company sent us over their latest Power Plus 3 Battery Pack to check out and it’s everything it’s cracked up to be.

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Distil Union Releases an Update to Their Popular Wally Bi-Fold

Just last year, Dan reviewed Distil Union’s Wally Bifold wallet, an innovative take on a minimalistic wallet and they have actually updated their popular wallet by improving the already great design.