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Fun & Games May 31, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Slushy Maker – a slushy whenever you want right at home

Slushies are good anytime of the year but since it’s getting unbearably hot out there, now’s an especially good time to partake. Don’t worry, you don’t have to run to your local convenience store for one. Turn your favorite drink into a slushy with the Slushy Maker.

Gadgets May 31, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Nope Portable Sound Microphone Blocker – protect your private conversations

Are your private conversations being recorded and used by hackers without your knowledge? You don’t know but better safe than sorry, right? The Nope Portable Sound Microphone Blocker will keep them from taking over your microphone and using it to steal your information.

Free Software May 31, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

HappyCow – find places to eat, meat free

If you’re vegetarian or vegan, it’s really important that you be able to find places to eat while you’re out. This can be difficult especially if you’re in a new place. Never fear, HappyCow is the app that will help you find vegetarian and vegan friendly dining options.

Reviews May 30, 2018 posted by Simon Bossuyt

MioMivue 733 WIFI – We Test Out This FULL HD Dashcam! [REVIEW]

The Mio MiVue 733 is great. It’s an awesome beginners dash cam and has all the features you need to stay safe in traffic and use the footage when you’re in an accident! Life saver!

Free Software May 30, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Goodreads – track every page with this app

By now you probably know what Goodreads is and maybe you even have an account. If you’re a heavy reader, it really makes it easy to keep track of things! Anyway, their app helps you catalog and track your reading habits on the go.

Gadgets May 30, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Mighty – this little device lets you take Spotify with you, network free

It’s 2018 and pretty much everyone has a streaming site they use for music. For many it’s Spotify. With the Mighty you can take your playlists with your without having to be tied to your phone o any data connection, really.

Gadgets May 29, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Ring Pen – write easier with this weird pen

There’s nothing quite like writing by hand. There’s just something about the process that is really classic and feels important. But your hand does get tired after a while which is why if you do a lot of writing by hand you should check out the Ring Pen.

Free Software May 29, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Resist – the app that makes you pay for distraction

Staying off the phone can be a struggle. After all, most of the apps we use are designed to keep us coming back for more over and over again. It’s not really your fault that you lose time scrolling social media or whatever. Still, you may need a bit of help to stop, Resist is the app that will help you kick the habit by making you pay for it.

general May 29, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Robot Weeder – this device wants to help cut down on chemicals in farming

We use a lot of herbicides in our farming practices. In order to keep crops from being choked out by weeds, we spray things down with chemicals to keep the weeds at bay. This isn’t a great system. The Robot Weeder combs fields and lays down chemicals only where they’re needed.

Reviews May 28, 2018 posted by Simon Bossuyt

Brainwavz S0 – Cheap Professional Earbuds! [REVIEW]

It’s difficult to get your hands on cheap earbuds that sound nice. But it’s not impossible! The Brainwavz S0 IEM Isolating Earphones are great and have a ton of accessories in the case!

Gadgets May 28, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Keecker – this robot is made for partying

The future we all dream of involves robots in our home and although they’re coming, they look a little different than we imagined. Enter Keecker, the pint sized robot that will keep you entertained no matter where you go in your home (as long as it’s on the first floor).

hmm..interesting May 28, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Little ELF – cut wrapping paper better

It’s not exactly the season for giving yet but it will be upon us soon! And if you’ve got a lot of gifts to give, you may need a bit of help getting them all wrapped. Well you’re still on your own for the wrapping part but cutting wrapping paper can be more stress free with the Little ELF, the easy wrapping paper cutter.

Reviews May 25, 2018 posted by Simon Bossuyt

Ockel Sirius A – A Pocket Sized Windows 10 PC! [REVIEW]

The Ockel Sirius A is a Windows 10 PC in a very small form factor. It has been funded on Indiegogo and has finally reached it’s audience. It’s time to give it some heat.

hmm..interesting May 25, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Double Deck Storage Bowl – snack bowl and trashcan in one

Do you like snacks? Do you like storage? Then here’s a thing you didn’t think you would need, but oh my gosh is it ever handy! The Double Deck Storage Bowl is the perfect bowl for eating sunflower seeds or any thing that produces trash cleanly and comfortably.

Gadgets May 25, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Portable Folding Laptop Stand – get your laptop to the perfect height

Standing desks are all the rage. They’re supposed to be better for your health than sitting all day, which is probably true, but then again, who wants to stand all day? Nobody, that’s who. The Portable Folding Laptop Stand lets you convert from standing to sitting easily.

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