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Apple Watch series 3, Bellroy Duo Totepack, OROS jackets, and more – Weekly roundup

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend and are ready to sleep in an extra hour tomorrow morning since it’s time to “fall back”. I think daylight savings time is a colossal pain in the rear, but I won’t complain about getting an extra hour back tomorrow. Since you will have some extra time, I think the best way to spend it is to check out this list of everything we posted on The Gadgeteer this week. Click through and take a look to make sure you didn’t miss a review, article or news post.

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Apple Watch series 3, Bellroy Duo Totepack, OROS jackets, and more – Weekly roundup originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 4, 2017 at 5:30 pm.

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Now you can combine fidget spinning with stabbing things

Here’s another sign that fidget spinners are still a “thing”. It’s the Meteorite Fidget Spinner Pocket Knife. This one bladed hollow ground knife features a 2.4 inch locking blade made of Japanese steel.

The Fidget Spinner Pocket Knife has stainless steel bearing spinner built right into the aluminum scales.

You can pick one up for $60 directly through Meteorite’s site or head over to Amazon for a similar fidget spinner knife with a reverse Tanto style blade and a Titanium handle for the same price.

FYI: It should be obvious that you should not spin this knife with the blade open.

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Now you can combine fidget spinning with stabbing things originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 4, 2017 at 3:36 pm.

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QICENT 10 Port USB Hub review

The 10 port USB hub from QICENT is pretty self-explanatory.  After receiving this sample to review, the particular model that I received is no longer available for sale on Amazon or anywhere else that I could find for that matter.  Other offerings from QICENT are similar and can be found on Amazon but this particular model seems to have disappeared. 

Overall the device works as advertised.  It plugs into a single USB on your computer or docking station and also a wall power outlet and provides 10 USB ports and an additional 2 charging ports, which provide rapid charging but no data transfer.

The model I received has a plastic body rather than the aluminum that is offered on other models.  The plastic body makes the port feel very cheap and not worth the $30 (this is an approximation since it is no longer available) it was being offered for on Amazon.  If you are looking for an expansion hub, I would highly recommend buying one with an aluminum body.  Overall this device does what it is designed for.  It will connect up to 10 USB devices like external hard drives, thumb drives, phones, etc. to your computer simultaneously while also charging two other devices.  It has an attractive look, the USB ports are spaced appropriately so you can actually fit plugs or thumb drives into neighboring ports and the cables provided are long enough to reach your power outlet and computer even if they are not right next to them.  There are also indicator lights that light up when a device is plugged in, telling you that the device recognizes your USB and data/power is being transferred.

Overall I would not recommend this particular model, which doesn’t appear to matter since it seems to now be unavailable.  The cheap feeling of the body just makes it feel like it should be sold for <$10.  Because it does accomplish the single goal that justifies its existence, I would recommend checking out the aluminum body versions of their different hubs.

Source: The sample for this review was provided by QICENT.  USB hubs from QICENT similar to this can be found on Amazon.

 

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Manufacturer: QICENT
Retailer: Amazon
Pros:
  • Clean aesthetics, plenty of ports for data transfer, 2 additional ports for rapid charging.
Cons:
  • Overpriced for a cheap feeling plastic body.

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QICENT 10 Port USB Hub review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 4, 2017 at 10:00 am.

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This 3D printed moon adds ambience to your room

This 3D-printed lamp gives new meaning to the term “moonlit room.”  My Metanoia says each of the moons have been printed in a 31-hour 3D printing process from 100% eco-friendly PLA from the USA.  The rigorous printing process results in a lamp that accurately portrays the moon’s cratered surface.  

The 500mAh built-in rechargeable battery charges in 2 hours and provides 8-10 hours of use.  The LEDs are switchable from white light to yellowish light.  The brightness is adjustable from 0.1W to 1.5W,  so this is an accent light or nightlight.  The Wireless 3D Moon Lamp comes with a USB charging cable and a wooden display stand.  It’s available in sizes varying from 3.9″ for about $75 up to 8.7″ for about $180 from My Metanoia.

Apparently, the printing plans are available online, so you could print your own if you have a 3D printer.  I’ve also seen these moon lamps offered on eBay and Amazon in a variety of sizes for much lower prices.

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This 3D printed moon adds ambience to your room originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 4, 2017 at 9:00 am.

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The Honeywell Smart Home Security System gives Alexa Eyes!

The Honeywell Smart Home Security System was just announced on Indiegogo ahead of its official debut at CES 2018. This DIY,  self-installed, all-in-one security solution is centered around a camera base station with an integrated 1080p HD camera and 145-degree field of view. The system is self-monitoring but also serves as an Alexa enabled speaker, so it can be controlled by and provide alerts to an app, other devices that are part of the Alexa ecosystem or respond to voice commands. It also supports Honeywell satellite wireless motion viewers to provide expanded home coverage. Read on to learn more!

The camera base station and additional devices can be adjusted using a schedule, location-based geofencing, or customizable event triggers. At launch, the system includes 24 hours of cloud-based video recording. Privacy may be achieved by turning video recording off in the app or by closing a manual privacy shutter on the base station. Monitoring and review of the video can be performed through the app. The system will incorporate facial recognition with push notifications upon launch, so system owners can be alerted to the people entering the secure location by name.  Future audio analytics updates will enable the system to know the difference between an alert from a smoke or carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, a dog barking or other loud noises.

Honeywell’s Smart Home Security System is available through Indiegogo’s Enterprise Crowdfunding service for a discounted price to backers through December 16. The bundle for sale includes the camera base station, window and door access sensors, and a key fob as another option to control the system. Following the exclusive Indiegogo pre-order campaign, the system will become more widely available early next year with bundled pricing starting at $499 MSRP.

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The Honeywell Smart Home Security System gives Alexa Eyes! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 4, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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