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SpyFinder Pro hidden camera finder, Urbanoider EDC knife, Ekster 3.0 wallet, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about five different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter that will be of interest to security conscience people, EDC fans, and more.

SpyFinder® Pro Hidden Camera Detector

What is it?

The SpyFinder® Pro is a small handheld hidden camera lens detector that can find cameras not visible to the naked eye.

Why is it cool?

I like the SpyFinder® Pro because it runs on 2 regular AAA batteries and it’s simple to operate. Just push the button and look through the viewfinder to sweep the room for cameras by seeing the reflection off the camera lenses on wireless and wired cameras even if they are powered off. Why would you even need this? Just for added security when you stay at hotel, motel, B&B, Airbnb, locker rooms, dressing rooms, and more.

Where can I find more info?

The SpyFinder® Pro campaign ends on 11/24/18 and they just launched their campaign and are working towards their funding goal of $10,000. You can pre-order a SpyFinder® Pro starting at $198. After the SpyFinder® Pro campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2018. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Urbanoider: EDC compact knife

What is it?

The Urbanoider is a solid stainless forged steel tiny EDC knife.

Why is it cool?

I like the Urbanoider because it’s a chunky little knife with a pocket clip and a spring-loaded switchblade mechanism that’s been made to stand the test of time. And it even has a removable awl. Yeah, I’m sure it’s not completely legal everywhere and it goes without saying that you should not take it with you on a plane even if the blade is less than 1.4 inches long.

Where can I find more info?

The Urbanoider campaign ends on 11/16/18 and they just launched their campaign and are working towards their funding goal of $5,000. You can pre-order a Urbanoider starting at $49. After the Urbanoider campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in April 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Ekster® 3.0 – The World’s Slimmest Smart Wallet

What is it?

The Ekster® 3.0 is a voice-activated trackable wallet that provides instant access to your cards with a press of a button.

Why is it cool?

We reviewed an Ekster wallet last year and thought it was a very well-made wallet but it was just a little too thick and bulky. Ekster heard those comments and have come back with a new thinner wallet with this new version. Ekster is an established company so it shouldn’t be an issue for them to come through with this new wallet with offers some cool bang for your buck features in a smart wallet.

Where can I find more info?

The Ekster® 3.0 campaign ends on 11/22/18 and they just launched their campaign and have already met their funding goal of $11,510. You can pre-order an Ekster® 3.0 starting at $29. After the Ekster® 3.0 campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in March 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Soundbrenner Core: The 4-in-1 Smart Music Tool

What is it?

The Soundbrenner Core is a smartwatch for musicians.

Why is it cool?

I like the Soundbrenner Core because it is a wearable vibrating metronome, a removable magnetic tuner, a decibel meter, it can tell time, and show notifications from your phone too!

Where can I find more info?

The Soundbrenner Core campaign ends on 11/16/18 and they have already passed their funding goal of $50,000. You can pre-order a Soundbrenner Core starting at $159. After the Soundbrenner Core campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in March 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Flydigi Wasp – Innovative One-Handed Gamepad for iPhone

What is it?

The WASP, One-Handed Gamepad for iPhone attaches to the iPhone (specific models) and allows you one-handed access and controls for playing games.

Why is it cool?

I like the WASP, One-Handed Gamepad for iPhone because it feels comfortable in your hand and it is very ergonomic. In addition, it utilizes patented technology that simulates human hand touch by sending a capacitance signal. There is no Bluetooth connection required for it to interface with the iPhone. The joystick and button operation help to create a nice mobile gaming experience. Its built-in battery also boasts a battery life of up to 20 hours.

Where can I find more info?

The Flydigi Wasp campaign ends on 11/25/18 and they just launched today so they are working towards their funding goal of $5,040. You can pre-order a Flydigi Wasp starting at $45. After the Flydigi Wasp campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2018. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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SpyFinder Pro hidden camera finder, Urbanoider EDC knife, Ekster 3.0 wallet, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 11, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Get ready for cold weather with these hand-warming mugs

NEWS – I know you can hold any mug in your hands, but the handle gets in the way of a good hand-warming grip on some mugs. These mugs are designed to be cradled tight in both hands. Instead of a handle, they have a “pocket” that you nestle your fingertips into, so you still have a good grip on the mug.

These hand-thrown, kiln-fired, beautifully glazed clay mugs are microwave- and dishwasher-safe. They will hold 14 ounces of tea, coffee, hot cocoa, mulled wine, or hot toddy – whatever warms you up!

The Handwarmer Pottery Mug is available in blue, brown, or green glazes. You can choose a right-handed or a left-handed version. Each mug is $24.95 at the Vermont Country Store.

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This year, your Christmas tree can look out of this world with the Solar System Collection!

NEWS – I’m continuing on my mission of finding and drooling over every orrery and solar system representation I can find. My latest finds are beautiful blown-glass solar system ornaments from the people at GlassSculpture.org. B. E. Johnson and Joy Alyssa Day are the scientists/engineers/artists behind this company. They make a lot of glass art, including gorgeous representations of our solar system. Our interest today is their Solar System Collection Christmas ornaments.

Because they are scientists, they want their ornaments to be as accurate as possible, but they know they can’t create them to scale. As they say, nobody has a Christmas tree big enough to hold a >27-foot diameter Sun ornament, assuming a 3″ Earth and a 33″ Jupiter. Conversely, a 4″ Sun means a 0.014″ Mercury, 0.036″ Earth, and a 0.4″ Jupiter – making for a very boring Christmas tree. Instead, they have developed a “relative scale” they use for their creations. They explain:

“The Rocky planets are proportional to each other. The Gas Giants are proportional to each other. The Rocky and Gas Giant groups are proportional to each other, but on yet a different scale. This still gives a sense of the relationships, and there’s something grand to look at that tells an educational story. We’re Scientist-Artist-Engineers well versed in this stuff, but there is only so much that one can do in a given situation and have it be successful.”

They describe their ornaments as: “A Saturn that actually LOOKS like Saturn, with Cassini data used to etch the rings! A Sun with sunspots! Earth and Mars with clouds and polar caps, Jupiter with a red spot, and I include Pluto, just because! Very cool!! And with a loop on the top to hang on your tree. I like to hang these in the window during non-Christmas months. The sunlight coming through them is amazing! I hand blow these ornaments myself. Ornament size is about 2″ for the small ones, up to 4 inches, and Saturn has the rings about 4.5″. With the rings, the ornament is heavier than my others and may be too heavy for little trees. All of the ornaments are thicker than cheap breakable ones, and have been crash tested by my cats to be able to withstand normal handling and last a lifetime as heirloom pieces.”

You can buy a complete set of ornaments with all 8 planets, Pluto, and a Sun for $395.00 directly from GlassSculpture.org, or if you prefer to use Amazon’s payment method, you can get them at Amazon for $419.00. If you buy directly from the artists, you can build your collection by purchasing each planet individually. Prices range from $25 for Mercury to $95 for Saturn. They say they will send you a free Sun when you have completed your collection.

I’ve ordered, and I can’t wait for my Solar System Collection to get here. I’m not waiting for Christmas to display them. I’m already calculating the spacing to display them permanently at the entrance to my sunroom. With only 10 feet to work with, I’m going to have to use some relative scale spacing to fit them…

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Tagged: Astronomy, Christmas, Decorate

This year, your Christmas tree can look out of this world with the Solar System Collection! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 10, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Two perfect podcasts to kick off your October

Podcasts for October Listening: Unobscured and Wild Thing

NEWS – October is my favorite month of the year. Perhaps it’s because of the crisp, fall weather, or maybe it’s because the tenuous veil between our world and the unknown becomes, for a brief moment, seemingly paper-thin.

In the spirit of ushering in the changing of seasons, I submit to you, readers, a pair of podcasts suited for warming up a mug of cider and listening to in a darkened room.

Unobscured

Aaron Mahnke, of the wonderfully macabre Lore series, takes us on a series-long deep dive of one specific topic in this new podcast. In season one, unwrap the often-forgotten details in what made the Salem Witch Trials such a dark and misunderstood period on our nation’s history.

Wild Thing

Laura Krantz, veteran producer and public radio editor, discovers her connection with a distant relative … a tenured professor of anthropology and renowned Bigfoot expert! Explore the stories, evidence and enduring fascination with Sasquatch.

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Rekonect has a notebook that has re-arrangeable pages

NEWS – The Magnetic Notebook from Rekonect has pages that can be removed, rearranged, and reinserted without damaging the notebook. Rekonect has a magnetic spine to firmly hold pages printed with a stripe of patent-pending iron ink. You can easily remove a page to print on it, photocopy it, or scan it. No more trying to flatten out a notebook to get a readable scan of what’s on the page.

The hard-sided notebooks have rare-earth magnets in the spine and a polyurethane cover; an elastic band keeps the notebook closed. The 5.5” x 8” notebook comes filled with 110 pages (55 sheets) of college-ruled lined paper. Once you’ve used up all the pages, you can replace the paper with a refill pack of either lined or blank pages.

The Magnetic Notebook from Rekonect is available with a black, gray, or blue cover for $29.95 each. Paper refills are available for $8.95 each. Purchase the Rekonect Magnetic Notebook from The Grommet.

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