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The Molekule Air Purifier breaks down indoor pollution on a molecular level

”Sometimes, all I need is the air that I breathe…”

To some allergy and asthma sufferers, this cute line from the Hollies classic song is a way of life. What most people take for granted can be a life-long problem for others. Pollutants, mold, pollen, viruses, and dust that we breathe is five times more concentrated indoors, where we spend 90% of our time. Air filters can trap but not eliminate it. Now, there is an indoor air purifier that kills the bad stuff we breathe—dead. Introducing Molekule, the world’s first molecular air purifier.

Molekule is backed by the EPA and 20 years of academic research & development. It breaks down and destroys harmful microscopic pollutants regardless how small, including those 1000x times smaller than what a HEPA filter can collect. In fact, there is nothing left that can build up on filters.

Pollutants are trapped indoors where they concentrate and multiply to harmful levels. Indoor pollution can contribute to a wide variety of health issues for everyone, not just asthma and allergy sufferers. Independent lab studies have shown 3.9 million E.Coli were completely eliminated in a single pass through a Molekule system. Molekule broke the E. Coli bacterium down into harmless molecules.

“Molekule disassembles and converts pollutants into harmless elements that are meant to be in the air. This is done by creating a catalytic reaction that happens when a nanoparticle-coated filter is activated by light. Pollutants are broken down into their most basic molecular components, making them safe for us to breathe,” according to a company statement.

Molekule can be connected to wifi and will become smarter over time to respond to the individual needs of a household. Using its iPhone or Android app,  the device can be controlled remotely. Alternatively, Molekule can be controlled without WIFI via its built-in touch screen display.

A limited quantity of Molekule air purifiers will be available for pre-order at a special price of $499 USD with one year of filters free. Molekule will retail for $799 US. Based on usage and the environment, the device automatically determines when filters need to be replaced. Filters will be automatically mailed to consumers for an annual rate of $99 US per year.

Visit www.molekule.com for more information.

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Deal: Fitbit is having a summer sale!

I bet you’re sitting in a chair as you’re reading this. It’s time to stand up and get moving, and Fitbit is going to help you get motivated because now through 7/28, you can save up to $30 off of select fitness tracking devices AND they will throw in 2-day shipping on orders $50 and over for free.

Fitbit is one of my favorite fitness tracker makers and we’ve reviewed almost every device they’ve made.

The Fitbit Charge 2 is priced at $129.95 right now, which is a savings of $20. Check out our Fitbit Charge 2 review for more info on that one. It’s one of my faves.

You can also save $20-$30 on the Fitbit Alta. We haven’t reviewed this one – yet. But a review is currently in the works.

The Fitbit One and Fitbit Zip aren’t on sale, but if you order one, you’ll get 2-day shipping for free, so you won’t have wait too long to start recording your activity. For more info on these trackers check out our Fitbit One and Fitbit Zip review.

Head over to Fitbit to read more about their fitness trackers and take advantage of their summer sale which ends on 7/28.

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A celiac’s new best friend: the Nima portable gluten sensor


For people with celiac disease, an autoimmune condition for which there is no cure, eating gluten-free isn’t just a way of life. It is life, considering a mere 20 ppm of gluten is all it takes to trip an immune response. Enter Nima, a portable gluten sensor that tests food for the presence of gluten exceeding the threshold of safety for celiacs.

The unit, which retails for $279 ($229 at the time of this posting), comes with three test vials, a micro-USB recharging cable and a carrying pouch, which fits in a purse or pocket. The unit measures 3.5 inches wide and 3.1 inches high and has bluetooth connectivity so it can synch to your smartphone. Users can contribute their test results to the Nima community using a free Nima app, which also provides a list of Nima-tested restaurants.

To test for the presence of gluten, users put a sample of food – liquid or solid – into a vial and insert the vial into the device. In three minutes, a wheat icon and a “gluten detected” warning will warn users if their food is not safe to consume; a smile icon gives diners the go-ahead.

Nima works using a combination of chemistry and sensors, and the vials are not reusable. Subscriptions are available for $59.95 per month for 12 capsules or $61.95 for 12 vials every other month. Those who eat restaurant or processed food often can opt for the $116.94, 24-capsule plan per month. Some foods – soy sauce, pure vinegar, beer, or alcohol – cannot be tested, leaving diners to make educated judgment calls before consumption.

Visit nimasensor.com for more information.

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Koogeek BP2 blood pressure monitor review


I don’t take my blood pressure on a regular basis, but maybe I should.  I have EMT training so I own a manual sphygmomanometer (“blood pressure cuff”) as well as a tabletop automatic and a portable. The Koogeek BP2, however, looked so small and sleek, I knew I had to give it a try.

The BP2 comes with a microUSB charging cable and documents.

  • Length (Fold): 150mm
  • Width (Fold): 75mm
  • Thickness (Fold): 85mm
  • Weight: Approx. 300g
  • Cuff Size: Approx. 220-360mm
  • Battery: 400mAh lithium charged via MicroUSB. Good for at least 50 times of continuous usage on one charge.

The top of the BP2 consists of (left-right) a microUSB charging port, reset button (recessed), LED and power button.

The BP2 reminds me of an iPod Mini.

Here’s a close-up of the cuff.  Check your upper arm circumference before ordering.

The BP2 also includes wireless connectivity to your Android or iOS device. I started to install the App, and came across this:

Why do I have to give them my email and password just to start cuff inflation and take a reading?  The app logs your blood pressure measurements, but I don’t see why you can’t just write it down yourself.  I guess I’m old fashioned that way, and I don’t feel like sharing my health information in this manner.

In the instructions, I found this note about not using your cell phone near the BP2.  I’m not sure someone proofread this. Why have a companion app, then?

Even more troubling was this note in part 4, “After the measurement”.  Why would the BP2 upload your readings to the server if you don’t launch the app?

Fortunately, for the paranoid-minded like me, you can operate the BP2 without the app.  Simply power it up, and press the power button a second time to begin cuff inflation.

As you can see in the video, the BP2 display shows systolic (the “upper” number) and diastolic (the “lower” number) plus heart rate.

But is it any good?  I was a little concerned when I saw my readings.  They were high for me.  So over the course of an hour, I took my blood pressure at rest using different methods.

Koogeek BP2:  125/74

Hyundai upper-arm portable:  118/75

Omron desktop: 114/77

Manual cuff with stethoscope: 115/80

On average I noticed the Koogeek BP2 measured about 10 mmHg higher than what I think is normal for me.  That’s not reassuring. It could be an individual error. I also noticed the screen went blank after giving a reading in about 10 seconds. If you don’t use the app, I would note the reading or write it down quickly.

Source: The sample for this review was provided by Koogeek. Please visit their site for more info and Amazon to order one.

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Read the news with NOOZ reading glasses


So, it’s official I am now my grandpa. How is that you may ask? Well, I will tell you, I need to carry reading glasses everywhere I go. The problem for me is that my options for carrying my readers get kind of limited with the size of most reading glasses. I do have some foldable ones that fit in my pocket but those can be a little bulky and I tend to forget them. I have ones that I can wear around my neck but hey I don’t want to look geeky everywhere I go. Enter NOOZ reading glasses from NOOZ optics. 

NOOZ glasses come in round and oval shapes and clip onto your nose.  A small case is included with the glasses that you can attach to your keychain or any other object you desire. The NOOZ has scratch proof Polycarbonate lenses and comes in strengths ranging from +1 to +3 in +.5 increments and are available in several colors. At a cost of $19.95 from the NOOZ website, you can take the grandpa and grandma out of your readers.

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