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Jabra earbuds, Well Desk standing desk, tulo pillow, and more – Weekly roundup

Have you been wondering if you missed any of our awesome gadget news and reviews from the past seven days? Well, worry no more because here’s a list of every single news and review that we published. You’re welcome!

Reviews

Cheap webcam privacy cover review

Condor EMT Glove Pouch Review

Condor GT Cobra belt review

Xiaowa Xiaomi Lite robotic vacuum review

Zanflare LCD Display Speedy Universal Battery Charger with Car Adapter review

Toffee Handmade Banjo Leather Zip Pouch review

Solo NY Everyday Max Backpack review

tulo pillow review

Jabra Elite Active 65t true wireless earbuds review

TRENDnet Powerline 200 AV PoE+ Adapter review

MIOPS Smart controllable camera and flash trigger review

Well Desk Double Monitor standing desk review

RAVPower 10,000mAh 5W Wireless Portable Charger review

Online Switch Plus Fountain Pen review

Flexound HUMU Augmented Audio Cushion review

Aukey WiFi Smart plug review

Pampered Chef Breakfast Sandwich Maker review

TaoTronics Smart LED Floor Lamp, Works with Alexa review

News

Cavalier Audio brings new beauty to the Amazon Alexa service

The Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Power Pack is another compact solution for all of your on-the-go charging and power needs

Ti Click Pen, Plexus Wheel+ back pain reliever, Peak Design Travel Line, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

Mission Workshop’s Transit Arkiv Laptop Brief hangs with you wherever you go

Travel in style with your own tea service set

The Dozzi is an adjustable white noise machine with a twist – Literally

The perfect ice cubes for your Aldebaran whiskey

The Allsees Portable Power Station provide portable and convenient power on the go

You won’t need a fireman to get your cat out of this tree

The DrawBag backpack is made of paper leather that can be customized with your artwork

The Quickloader Strap is an all rubber take on the traditional tie down

Use your laptop anywhere with the Foldable Laptop Stand by Levit8

Blackwing Pencils – the Cadillac of writing implements?

Adonit’s Snap 2 stylus sticks to the back of your phone and has a camera shutter button

This iPhone selfie case is made of recycled fishing nets and scrap aluminum

Go figure – ClassPad.net is a web based graphing calculator.

Kids may not balk so much at sunscreen applications if they can help roll it on themselves

Firebox has a mult-tool for your kitchen

CAMADE keeps your gaming mouse on a leash and that’s a good thing

Laundry day won’t be such a chore when you can wash two loads and dry two loads at a time

Protect your home from fire and carbon monoxide while listening to your favorite tunes

It’s hot! Wouldn’t a popsicle be refreshing?

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Cheap webcam privacy cover review

REVIEW – By now, everyone reading this post probably has a piece of opaque tape over the webcam on their laptop. We’ve seen the horror stories, TV shows, and news articles about cameras being hacked, as well as the famous picture of Mark Zuckerberg with tape over his laptop’s webcam. Now, rather than this ugly solution, there are these thin, sliding webcam shutters. I bought a random set on Amazon for under $10. It was listed as a 3 pack but actually came with 5 in the poly bag.

I installed one on my personal MacBook Pro (which has a black bezel), and can’t even see it unless I get the light just right. I know it’s there, though, because if I launch any app that accesses the camera, like FaceTime, the camera light turns on, but the image is totally black. A quick swipe of a finger and there is my smiling face. (Quick, slide it back!) I showed it to my Lovely Bride, and she wanted one for her MacBook Air. Since it has a silver metal bezel, it’s better to see, so that’s what’s in the picture.

If you’re concerned about your privacy, this doesn’t guarantee against hacking or surreptitious recording, but it does guard against images of your person or surroundings being recorded without your knowledge.

What I like

  • Quickly and easily closes off the webcam
  • Neat looking, no gummy tape

What needs to be improved

  • Doesn’t close off mic
  • Will slide open when in a bag
  • Not for phones or tablets, since it moves easily

Price: $7.35
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The sample for this review was purchased with my own funds.

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Cavalier Audio brings new beauty to the Amazon Alexa service

NEWS – I have several Amazon Echo devices around my home, and none of them are as beautiful as this new Bluetooth- and WiFi-enabled Maverick speaker from Cavalier.  I mention the Echo devices because the Maverick also has Alexa voice control built right in.  These beautiful speakers are built of metal, leather, and wool fabrics for a sophisticated style that leaves most other Bluetooth speakers in their dust.

In addition to a pretty package, the Maverick speakers offer a full set of features.  Specifications include:

  • Built-in Amazon Alexa with Far-Field Voice Activation
  • 20W stereo speaker system with 2 active drivers paired with 2 passive radiators
  • Far-field microphones give users the ability to take calls without stopping the music and killing the vibe
  • Built-in rechargeable battery with up to 9 hours of playtime
  • WiFi for Alexa support and Streaming with Voice Control for TuneIn, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, Pandora, SiriusXM, and Audible
  • Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless Audio Streaming
  • Speakerphone with built-in echo noise cancellation
  • Spotify Connect Integration allows direct control of music playback via Spotify app
  • Cavalier Multi-Room Audio Support – multi-room audio support by linking several Mavericks together for a sound that feels like they are live in studio; set up a Cavalier speaker in additional rooms or in a right/left configuration in a single room for an immersive stereo sound experience
  • Cavalier Setup and Control App (for iOS and Android)
  • Programmable Smart Button changes default music controls to include playlist shortcuts for Spotify and iHeartRadio
  • Premium leather charging base for a true home setting with included custom stitched USB-C charging cable
  • Includes a canvas carrying case for on-the-road use and protection in style
  • Custom USB-C certified charging cable

Cavalier included a rechargeable battery inside, so Maverick can also be used as a portable speaker.  The speaker itself measures 2.96″ x 2.96″ x 8.79″; the base is 3.7″ x 3.7″ x 0.99″.  The Maverick Alexa-enabled speaker is $299.99 from Cavalier Audio.

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Condor EMT Glove Pouch Review

REVIEW – I’ve got EMT training but nowadays, most “injuries” I see happen in my role as Assistant Scoutmaster. Not only do I teach First Aid Merit Badge, but injuries are commonplace with active boys! You always need personal protective gear nearby, so I got a chance to try out the Condor EMT Glove Pouch.

What is it?

The Condor EMT Glove Pouch hold about 3-4 pair of disposable gloves on your belt or other equipment via snap closures. A split elastic seam on the front permits easy access to gloves, like a tissue paper box.

Hardware specs

  • Overlapping elastic to secure gloves or quick access
  • Holds 3 to 4 pairs of gloves
  • Multiple carrying options

    • Molle
    • Belt
    • Carabiner
  • Import
  • 4″H x 3.5″W x .75″D
  • Olive Drab, Black, Tan, Coyote Brown

Design and features

Glove pouches are designed for easy access to disposable gloves. The gloves are accessed through the split elastic front. If you really want, you can unfasten the hook and loop closure on the top as well, but that’s an extra step. The rear of the pouch has a snap closure and MOLLE straps.

Setup

Here you can see I’ve threaded my Boy Scout uniform belt through the snap loops. I tucked the snaps under one of the MOLLE loops just to see if I could.

Performance

Here’s the glove pouch on the side of my Scout uniform. In this case, the color isn’t an exact match for my pants, but close enough.

What I like

That split elastic closure on the front face is really handy! It’s really like a tissue dispenser but for gloves.

What needs to be improved

The belt attachment is kind of gigantic at first unless you tuck in the excess into the MOLLE straps. Otherwise, you could probably attach this pouch to anything you can think of.

Final thoughts

If you’re tired of shoving gloves in your pants pocket, give your pockets a break and get a pouch.

Price: $8.95 MSRP
Where to buy: Condor Outdoor Products
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Condor.

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The Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Power Pack is another compact solution for all of your on-the-go charging and power needs


NEWS – I am hoping that by now, that those of you that have been following my quest for the most compact and convenient, feature-packed portable power stations, are as curious as I am about what is available on the market to fit my needs or the needs of anyone looking for such a solution.

Goal Zero is another company that offers the power station type of solutions, and the company does this with several devices of different, sizes, capacities and features. The Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Power Pack is one of their most recent products. It is a portable power pack with a capacity of 25,600mAh or 94.7Wh, and it is powered by Lithium-Ion NMC cells. According to Goal Zero, “the Sherpa 100AC features an interactive OLED screen that displays power in/out alerts for individual ports, battery level, and gives the consumer the ability to customize their charging and recharging options”. They claim that it will power/charge a laptop twice, a tablet 4 times and a Smartphone 8 times. It includes a 100W AC port, 2 USB-C power delivery ports that offer 60W each, and its surface provides wireless charging. It can be recharged in 3 hours via the wall charger or 2.5 hours via USB-C PD. The power station weighs only 2 lbs, and the company provides all of the necessary charging cables including a lightning cable, micro USB, USB-C and USB-C to USB-C cables.

The Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Power Pack will be available in September 2018 for $299.99. You will be able to purchase one at GoalZero.com, Amazon.com, or select retailers.

For more information and to learn more about portable power solutions, you can head over to the Goal Zero website.

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