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If You Were Limited to Just One Mobile App, What Would It Be?

While we started the smartphone revolution hearing, “There’s an app for everything,” we no longer wonder about that interpretation. We know it to be true. We now rely on those apps that will take care of our every whim. But what if that whole world of apps was not open to us? What if we could only choose one, as we asked our writers four years ago. If you were limited to just one mobile app, what would it be? Our Opinion Four years ago our writers were split between productivity apps and social networking apps. Split Pea, an app no longer updated or supported… Read more

The MLB Hover Helmet magically levitates your favorite teams helmet in mid-air

NEWS – Are you a baseball fan? Imagine owning a piece of fan gear so unique you won’t believe your eyes, a levitating mini MLB helmet.

Hover Helmets takes a half-scale, detailed replica pro baseball batting helmet and suspends it in mid-air. It looks like magic, but it’s actually done using magnets. The helmet floats between two magnets within an LED lit stand. The LED lighting in the stand’s base illuminates the helmet as it floats. And it’s bright enough to be used as a night light.

A gentle tap sends the helmet spinning indefinitely. You have to see it for yourself, it’s pretty cool. Check out the video below.

Each mini replica MLB batting helmet comes complete with authentic details. Right down to the (tiny) padding inside.

The Hover Helmet is available in 14 of today’s top MLB teams, including the Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.

If the NFL is more you’re thing, Hover Helmets also levitates mini football helmets.

Hover Helmets sell for $119.95. For more info or to purchase head over to The Grommet.

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How to Install Kodi on RetroPie

If you have a Raspberry Pi, then chances are you know that RetroPie is a fantastic way to revisit all of your old favorite videogames. While button-mashing an opponent into submission or pulling off precise platform jumps is immensely satisfying, the Raspberry Pi is capable of a lot more. In order to turn your retro gaming box into a true multimedia powerhouse, you’re going to want to install Kodi. Fortunately, doing so is incredibly easy. What Is RetroPie? The Raspberry Pi is a super affordable single board computer that can be used to realize any number of DIY projects. One of the most popular… Read more

Nodpod weighted sleep mask review

REVIEW – In the last year or so, weighted sleeping blankets have been a trendy product for people who have sleep issues. Why would you want a heavy blanket on you while you sleep? Apparently, when gentle pressure is applied to the body, it has a calming effect. This is known as deep touch pressure therapy and if it’s good for your body, it has to be good for your eyes as well, right? Let’s check out the Nodpod weighted sleep mask.

What is it?

Nodpod is a sleeping mask that covers your eyes to block out the light to help you sleep. But this mask goes one step further and applies gentle pressure to your eyes to help you relax and fall asleep faster.

Design and features

Avaliable in six colors, the Nodpod has a soft microfiber fleece side that will you can use to keep you warm.

The other side is made of knit jersey cotton (like a T-shirt) to keep you cool.

The sleep mask features four pods that are filled with microbeads to add weight.

One end of the sleep mask has a slit in the material that you can use to fasten the mask around your head.

The other end slides through the slit to make it easily adjustable.

Hmmm, looks like someone just woke up from a nap. Look at that messy hair! 😉

The ends of the Nodpod are flat and not filled with beads so that you can wear the mask and sleep on your back or side without any discomfort. Or, you don’t have to fasten the sleep mask at all and can just lay it across your face if you tend to sleep in one place and not flop around a lot.

You can even use it sitting up, so it would be useful while traveling on a plane, train, etc.

The mask is soft and the material is scent-free and it’s machine washable. You can even put it in the freezer and it will remain flexible and won’t sweat.

What I like

  • Simple product
  • Washable
  • Comfy sleep gear

What needs to be improved

  • Price

Final thoughts

So did the Nodpod elevate my sleep game? I’m not sure if it improved my sleep all that much as I really don’t have any sleep issues. But I know that it felt very comfortable and helped me drift off to nap nap land a little quicker than I usually do. I think I may have slept deeper and more restful when using it too, but that’s just a guess and I think most ordinary sleep masks might do the same thing.

I do like that the Nodpod helps to block out light if you’re a day time napper or sleeper which is what I would normally want to use a sleeping mask for in the first place. In the past, I’ve used a towel or a rolled up T-Shirt to block out the daylight, but the Nodpod is a more elegant solution. For me though, I’m not sure it’s worth $30 when I can use a rolled up a towel for free.

Price: $29.99
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Nodpod.

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How to automatically delete Google’s Web & App Activity data

ARTICLE – Google recently announced a new feature that allows users to automatically delete their web and app activity (CNET). You can choose from three options: “Keep until I delete manually”, “Keep for 18 months”, or “Keep for 3 months”. Once you go through the steps to automatically delete this data on one device, it will be set for all devices that are logged into that Google account.

Why might you want to delete this data? Because Google saves information about your searches, browsing, etc. when the Web & App Activity setting is turned on (Google support webpage):

  • Searches and other things you do on Google products and services, like Maps
  • Your location, language, IP address, referrer, and whether you use a browser or an app
  • Ads you click, or things you buy on an advertiser’s site
  • Information on your device like recent apps or contact names you searched for
  • Sites and apps you use
  • Your activity on sites and in apps that use Google services
  • Your Chrome browsing history
  • Note: Activity could be saved even when you’re offline

So, how do you delete your Web & App Activity automatically? Just follow the steps below for Android devices, PCs, and iOS devices. NOTE: all screenshots can be clicked on to view a larger image.

Android




To do this on an Android phone, you’ll need to go to your phone’s settings > “Google” > “Google Account” > “Data & personalization” tab > “Web & App Activity” > “Manage Activity” link > (shown in the screenshots above)…




…”Choose to delete automatically” > make your selection and tap on the “Next” button (your preferences will be saved) > “Confirm” button > then tap on the “Got it” button to complete the steps.

PC


On a PC you would do the following: launch Chrome > log into your Google account > click on the vertical ellipsis in the upper right corner of Chrome (overflow menu) > “Settings” > (shown in the screenshots above)…


…”Manage Google Account” > “Manage Your Data & Personalization” link >…


…”Web & App Activity” > “Manage Activity” link >…


……”Choose to delete automatically” button) > make your selection and tap on the “Next” button >…


…”Confirm” button > and tap on the “Got it” button to finish.

iOS

You can even get to Web & App Activity settings through Gmail’s settings as illustrated in the following iOS steps.




To automatically delete your web and app activity data using Gmail on an iOS device you need to do the following: open your Gmail app > “Menu” > “Settings” > tap on your account > “Manage your Google Account” > “Manage your data & personalization” >…



…”Web & App Activity” > “Manage Activity” link > “Choose to delete automatically” >…



…make your selection and tap on the “Next” button > “Confirm” button (your preferences will be saved) > tap on the “Got it” button to finish.

And if you don’t use Gmail, you can also use the Safari app on your iOS device and alter the Web & App Activity settings as shown in the following steps.



Tap on your Safari app > go to “google.com” > log into your Google account > tap on your profile picture located in the upper right corner of the screen > “Account settings” > “Data & personalization” tab >…



…”Web & App Activity” > “Manage activity” > “Choose to delete automatically” >…



…make your selection and tap on the “Next” button > “Confirm” button > and last, tap on the “Got it” button to finish.

I’m glad that Google is providing features like this so that people like me can have a little more control over their collected data!

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