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The Touchjet Wave + Lily (Pen Touch) turns your large screen TV into a giant tablet

NEWS – I can remember my first iPad which if I remember correctly was the 2nd version that was released (iPad 2). Back then, it was way less capable than the iPad of today and was more of a luxury than a necessity. These days, for instance, I use my iPad Pro 12.9” for almost every function that I can use my laptop for albeit that some of the functionality requires multiple apps to mirror the functionality of my Windows laptop. I have become so used to using a tablet, that the concept of using it for meeting on a large screen and having a mirrored interface with the same touch capability is quite appealing.

Enter the Touchjet Wave + Lily (Pen Touch). This device can turn a monitor up to 65” into a giant tablet and adds the capability of Pen Touch. The device comes with 2 rechargeable Lily Digital Pens that support multi-touch and works using your desired Android apps that can be downloaded directly onto the WAVE using the Lily Digital Pen. This is accomplished via built-in Wi-Fi.
In addition, you can download the Touch Jet Mobile app that turns your smartphone or tablet into an interactive remote control, with functionality as a microphone, touchpad, and keyboard. Both IOS and Android are apps are available for the Touch Jet Mobile app.

If you would like to learn more about the Touchjet Wave + Lily (Pen Touch), you can check it out on the Touchjet website. You can purchase one on Amazon for $355.50.

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The Touchjet Wave + Lily (Pen Touch) turns your large screen TV into a giant tablet originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 1, 2019 at 10:09 am.

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Save money on books by checking to see if they’re available from your library using the Library Extension for Chrome

NEWS – Do you have some books, ebooks, or audiobooks that you want to read but don’t necessarily want to purchase them? There is a Chrome extension available called Library Extension which will check to see if the books you are looking up online are available from your library. After adding the extension to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store, you’ll see a book icon show up next to the address bar as shown in the screenshot above.

Before using it for the first time, you’ll need to set up the extension. Clicking on the book icon allows you to do that (right-clicking on it and selecting “Options” allows you to alter the setting after the first-time setup). You’ll need to select your state and add your libraries from the drop-down list, after which, it will show you if the particular book, ebook, or audiobook you are looking for is available from one of your local libraries. You’ll see the results show up on the website you’re searching as shown in the screenshot above (the results may be located on the right, left or center of the webpage).

It is important to know that this extension will only work if you are visiting the following sites to look for books:

amazon.com
amazon.ca
amazon.co.uk
amazon.com.au
amazon.de
audible.com
arbookfind.com
barnesandnoble.com
bookdepository.com
chapters.indigo.ca
goodreads.com
books.google.ca
books.google.co.uk
books.google.com.au
books.google.com
librarything.com

You can find the Library Extension on the Chrome Web Store. Happy free reading!

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Tagged: ebooks

Save money on books by checking to see if they’re available from your library using the Library Extension for Chrome originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 1, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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iPhone Sales Continue to Drop, But Apple’s Profits Are Up

iPhone sales are continuing to drop, but you won’t see Tim Cook licking his wounds in the corner. Why is this not more of a concern? The reason is two-fold. For one, the iPhone isn’t the only smartphone company struggling to sell handsets. For another, Apple’s gamble for the past few years is paying off, as while iPhone sales are slowing, Apple is instead profiting off its multiple services, posting record third-quarter profits. Apple’s Healthy Q3 Profits The iPhone was revolutionary, so much so that it kept the company in the black for more than… Read more

Finally a pillow designed for those of us who wear glasses

NEWS – I’ve worn glasses for years and for the most part they don’t bother me. That is except when I’m trying to lay on my side while relaxing or watching tv. It seems, no matter how I position myself, my glasses inevitably end up digging into the side face. The LaySee pillow is designed to allow glass wearers to lay on their sides comfortably.

The pillow has an open channel that runs down the middle leaving just enough space to fit your glasses. At the same time, it provides better head and neck support than a standard couch pillow. It’s sized to provide the support you need and can be used at multiple angles and positions.

LaySee has a core made from natural latex that rebounds back into shape after each use. The Tencel cover gives the pillow a smooth, cool surface. It’s also removable for easy washing. And if the cover ever gets stained or damaged LaySee will replace it free for life.

The LaySee pillow sells for $79 and is available from Amazon. That may seem a bit pricey, but it does come with both a money-back satisfaction and 10-year replacement guarantee. So the LaySee might be worth a look see.

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Finally a pillow designed for those of us who wear glasses originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 31, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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The ZeroLemon Charging Station – Notable crowdfunding campaign

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The ZeroLemon Charging Station from Lauco is a small charging station that can simultaneously charge two USB-C devices and two USB-A devices while wirelessly charging a phone that supports the Qi wireless-charging standard and an Apple Watch. It has a 130 W for full-speed charging for all devices, 90 W for the USB-C, 12 W for USB-A, 10 W for the Qi wireless charger, and 3 W for the Apple Watch. It comes in a nicely-packaged black box and includes a power cord and a padded bag for transporting it.

The top of the station has the Qi charger on the left and the Apple Watch charger on the right. The front of the station has two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, and a power button.

Charging so many devices at once is bound to create some heat, so the sides and back of the station are a heatsink designed to dissipate that heat. ZeroLemon’s goal is to keep the temperature under 105.8°F, though that sounds rather hot to me.

The top and sides of the station are covered in a black, rubbery coating that does a nice job keeping phones and watches from sliding off (as well as attracting lint and dust).

I tested ZeroLemon’s charger by simultaneously charging a brand new 2019 MacBook Pro (via USB-C), a 9.7 inch iPad and a GoPro camera (via USB-A), and an iPhone 8 (via Qi). Though I left them all charging for 20 minutes, the charger was barely even warm to the touch.

Why do I like it?

I’m a big fan of decluttering the house. Currently, I have separate chargers for my USB devices and my iPhone, so I like that I can combine these into one gadget. I like the charger’s power that enables it to charge up to 6 devices at once. I like it’s small, compact size (5.5 x 4 x 1.5 inches); it’s smaller than a paperback book.

Where can I find more info?

The ZeroLemon campaign ends on 8/29/19 they have just started their climb to the funding goal of $5,000. You can pre-order a ZeroLemon starting at $59. After the ZeroLemon campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in October 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details and Lauco’s web page.

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The ZeroLemon Charging Station – Notable crowdfunding campaign originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 30, 2019 at 12:18 pm.

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