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Sony Xperia XZ2, Apeman action camera, Jetstream pen, and more – Weekly Roundup

Another week has come and gone which means it’s time to make sure that you didn’t miss any news or reviews for your favorite gadget topics. Here’s a list of everything we posted in the last seven days. Enjoy!

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Sony Xperia XZ2, Apeman action camera, Jetstream pen, and more – Weekly Roundup originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 21, 2018 at 5:46 pm.

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The Hawkeye Firefly 8SE 4K action camera says ready! Set! Go!


NEWS – Ever since GoPro introduced the very capable action cameras, consumers have found more and more interest in them. Many more manufacturers have joined the industry and are producing similar cameras with enhanced features and capabilities.

The Hawkeye Firefly 8SE 4K Action Camera with a 170-degree lens seems to be a great addition to the market. It supports 4K footage at up to 30fps (3840 x 2160), 2.7K at 30fps, 2.5K at 60fps, 1080P at 120fps, 720P at 240fps, and a 12MP still image camera.

For viewing and changing footage and settings, there is a 2 inch IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 240. Videos are saved in the MP4 format and images as .jpg files. It also supports an external microphone and you can purchase an optional Bluetooth remote control, or the camera functions can be controlled via an app. There is a 1200 mAh built-in Lithium-Ion battery, and a micro SD slot that supports a card up to 128GB.

If you would like to learn more about the Hawkeye Firefly 8SE 4K Action Camera or you are interested in purchasing one, you can head over to the Gearbest website. It is available for purchase for $149.99.

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The Hawkeye Firefly 8SE 4K action camera says ready! Set! Go! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 21, 2018 at 11:00 am.

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Uni Jetstream Stylus Ballpoint Pen review

REVIEW – What features do you look for when shopping for an inexpensive everyday pen? A capless design? Lightweight body? Slim barrel? Built-in stylus? If you answered yes, yes, yes, and yes to those questions, then the Uni Jetstream Stylus from JetPens ticks all those boxes and is priced at a reasonable $5.25. Let’s take a closer look.

What is it?

The Uni Jetstream Stylus Ballpoint Pen is just what you would think it is. It’s a ballpoint pen with a built-in stylus. It’s available in 4 colors including the bright blue version that was sent to me.

Design and features

The Uni Jetstream Stylus Ballpoint Pen has a sleek look, with a slim plastic resin barrel which looks like brushed aluminum, but without the weight. A black tip, top, and clip give it a snazzy look.

The writing tip is extended by sliding down the pocket clip which snaps in place and when it does, a retract button pops out of the opposite side. Pressing that button immediately retracts the tip with a satisfying click.

When the writing tip is extended, you can see through the Jetstream’s barrel.

On the top of the pen is what might look like an eraser, but it’s really a capacitive stylus tip. It’s an Ag Fiber capacitive stylus tip to be exact. This stylus tip has silver coated fibers that make is soft and fuzzy. I wouldn’t recommend it as a drawing or writing stylus just because it’s a bit wide and can obscure your view while writing and drawing. But for scrolling through lists, and web pages and selecting icons on your tablet or phone, it works great and better than a typical rubber tipped stylus.

Both the ink and stylus tips are refillable/replaceable. The ink refills are $1.95 each and the stylus refills come in a pack of 2 for $5.25.

What I like

  • Lightweight and slim
  • Inexpensive
  • Ink can be refilled
  • Stylus tip can be replaced

What needs to be improved

  • Stylus tip doesn’t have a protective cap

Final thoughts

Although the Uni Jetstream Stylus Ballpoint Pen 0.7mm pen writes smoothly and puts down a nice line of black ink, it won’t exactly blow your mind. That’s fine though. After all, it’s a $5.25 pen, it’s not expected to change your life. But if you’re looking for a nice slim everyday pen with a built-in stylus tip that is a lot nicer than a generic rubber tipped stylus, this pen will do the job and look pretty snazzy while doing it.

Price: $5.25
Where to buy: Jetpens
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Jetpens.

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Uni Jetstream Stylus Ballpoint Pen review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 21, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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The Wet-It Swedish dishcloth may spell the end for paper towels

NEWS – I’m one of those people that uses paper towels for everything. I don’t even want to know how much I actually spend on paper towels in a year. The Wet-It Swedish dishcloths may be the answer to my paper towel gluttony.

The Wet-It Dishcloth uses a special weave that’s super absorbent, one cloth can do the work of 6 paper towels. Made of 70% cotton and 30% cellulose the dishcloths are soft, non-abrasive and durable. And they are reusable for up to six months or longer.

The best part is they can be used for just about anything. Cleaning countertops, stoves, scrubbing in the bathroom and even doing the dishes. Unlike paper towels the Wet-It dishcloths don’t streak, so they’re perfect for cleaning windows.

To clean them just put them into either the dishwasher, microwave, or washing machine. 

The dishcloths are also fully biodegradable.

Each dishcloth measures approximately 8″x7″ and comes in packs of 3 with your choice of design; veggie, fruit or chickens. 

The Wet-It Swedish dishcloths sell for $14.95 and are available on The Grommet.

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Filtrete Smart Air Filters add another layer of intelligence to your home HVAC system

NEWS – Smart thermostats have smartened up your home’s HVAC unit, but it was still up to you to know when to replace the filter to ensure your unit is working in top form.  But now, Filtrete has introduced smart filters that can monitor their own performance to let you know when you should change filters to keep the airflow clean and efficient.  Filtrete Smart Air Filters monitor air flow through the filter, the amount of usage, and the changing air pressure, not just time, to tell you the optimal time to replace the filter.

The filter’s sensor connects to a smartphone app via Bluetooth.  You tell the app about your home – types of pets, smokers, people with allergies or respiratory problems living there, and the number of Smart Filters in your home.  The Filtrete app displays information about your local outdoor air quality, and it can provide you with tips to improve the quality inside your home.  With the addition of an optional indoor air sensor, it can also monitor the indoor air quality.

It continually monitors the condition of the filter and displays that information on-screen.  And when it’s time to change the filter, the app will remind you of the type and size filter you need and where to purchase it.

Learn more about these smart air filters at the Filtrete website and you can buy one for $32 to $56 on Amazon.

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