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VR googles, Amazon Echo Dot, Bluetooth headphones and more – Weekly roundup

Here’s your weekly roundup of everything we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. From news to reviews, we were busy this week! Click through to browse the list.

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VR googles, Amazon Echo Dot, Bluetooth headphones and more – Weekly roundup originally appeared on on February 25, 2017 at 5:00 pm.

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Make your home smarter by replacing your light switches with Brilliant Controls

Brilliant Controls replace your existing light switches to add smart home control capabilities to your rooms. The Brilliant Control features a color LCD touch screen that allows everyone in the house to access music, temperature, and more with just a simple touch or voice command. Don’t worry, no smartphone is required.

The controls are touch, voice, and motion controlled and also have a built-in camera and microphone so they can be used as an intercom system.

Compatible with SmartThings and Wink hubs, Brilliant Controls not only allow you to control your lights but with Amazon Alexa built in, you’ll be able to check weather forecasts, sports scores, add items to your Amazon shopping list and more.

Brilliant Controls will be available this summer with prices that start at $199, but the first thousand Brilliant Controls will be sold at a special early-buyer price starting at $149. For more info visit brilliant.tech.

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Make your home smarter by replacing your light switches with Brilliant Controls originally appeared on on February 25, 2017 at 4:06 pm.

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Look up in the sky, it’s a 9.5ft bald eagle drone

Who would want a traditional (aka boring) drone when you can have this remote controlled bird of prey instead. The remote controlled bald eagle has a carbon fiber frame with nylon and polyester wings that are 9.5 feet wide from feather tip to feather tip. The included rechargeable lithium battery powered wireless transmitter controls flight from up to 500 feet away. Enjoy up to eight minutes of soaring, looping and even hovering flight per charge.

The 9 1/2 foot remote controlled bald eagle is suitable for ages 14 and up. At $499.99, this majestic symbol of the United States of America is going to put a massive dent in your wallet. But if that’s not an issue, head over to Hammacher Schlemmer for more info.

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Look up in the sky, it’s a 9.5ft bald eagle drone originally appeared on on February 25, 2017 at 2:33 pm.

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That’s no moon, it’s a Death Star popcorn popper

Make your next movie night something special with this Star Wars inspired popcorn popper that looks like the evil empire’s Death Star. But, you won’t need to use the Force or even oil to make about 8 cups of yummy popcorn with this popper.

The popcorn popper uses air to quickly pop the kernels and the top of the popper even doubles as a bowl. The Star Wars Death Star Popcorn Maker is priced at $49.99 and is available from Amazon.

If you’d rather pop your popcorn in a popper from the good guys, then check out this R2D2 inspired hot air popper too. It’s also available from Amazon and is priced at $31.99.

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That’s no moon, it’s a Death Star popcorn popper originally appeared on on February 25, 2017 at 11:40 am.

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The new Canvas Collection from Brothers Leather Supply offers a modern take on a classic design

Founded in 2014, Brothers Leather Supply has been steadily building a reputation around their affordable leather products and distinctive urban/rugged style. The latest offering from the Grand Rapids, Michigan studio serves up a whole new look (and materials) with the Canvas Collection. 

The Canvas Collection sports a modern look while paying homage to heritage design elements. The streamlined, squared designs in the Motown and Windy City Backpacks cater to the daily carry needs of the commuter with ample padded interior pockets for laptops, tablets, and electronic accessories. Breathable mesh backs, padded backpack straps, a top carry handle, and YKK zippers add modern functionality to the designs.

The Big Easy Duffle Bag boasts a similar streamlined design aesthetic that looks to be at home in the gym or on the road.

I like the unique style of this collection. The color options (solid gray, black, and olive) will look great in both business-casual offices and travel adventures. Leather accents and metal hardware highlight the overall design and look really sharp across all the color combinations. I’m also digging how Brothers has turned the classic leather lash tab into a distinctive design element… a clever little highlight that shows an attention to detail.

The Canvas Collection offerings are priced between $195 and $215, a nice price for hand-crafted, well-designed bags. Go check them out at Brothers Leather Supply.

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The new Canvas Collection from Brothers Leather Supply offers a modern take on a classic design originally appeared on on February 25, 2017 at 10:30 am.

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