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An architect’s scale incorporated into a retractable ballpoint pen

This cool looking pen is the Acme Studio SCALE Retractable Ballpoint pen designed by Shigeru Ban. It has two functions – it is a pen and an architect’s scale (a triangular shaped ruler containing multiple scales used by architects and drafters when drawing up floor/building plans back when this was done by hand). The pen is made of etched aluminum and retracts with a twist. This could be a cool gift for the architect in your life. The SCALE Retractable Ballpoint pen is available through Amazon for $90.

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An architect’s scale incorporated into a retractable ballpoint pen originally appeared on on February 26, 2017 at 8:49 am.

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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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