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Levenger has just the tools to organize your desk

NEWS – The Tools Desk Caddy has the tools to neaten your desk by holding a pen or pencil, 3 x 5 note cards, a roll of tape, and even your business cards (behind the small wrench at the bottom).  It’s hand-assembled in the US from steel tools collected internationally.  It stands 6″ wide x 3″ deep x 4″ tall and weighs four pounds.  It’s a rustic touch for your desk, but it has sharp edges, so it’s not suitable for the child fan of Bob the Builder.

The Tools Desk Caddy is available at Levenger for $70.00.

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Levenger has just the tools to organize your desk originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 21, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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A bracelet 20,000 years in the making

NEWS – Well, at least the image was 20,000 years ago…  The Celestial Fireworks LED Bracelet is adorned with a Hubble Telescope image of the Westerlund 2 cluster, 20,000 lightyears away in the constellation Carina.  To add some excitement, 15 twinkling, white LEDs were added to some of the foreground stars.  The rechargeable battery lasts for about 8 hours on a charge.  Use the on/off switch to conserve battery power until you’re ready to shine.

The bracelet is hinged and accommodates up to a 7″ wrist.  It is a 2.75″ x 3″ oval with a 1″ thickness.  The interior surface of the bracelet is stainless steel.

All those end-of-year holiday parties are coming sooner than you think.  The Celestial Fireworks LED Bracelet would add a lot of sparkle to your party outfits.  Check it out at ThinkGeek for $69.99.

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A bracelet 20,000 years in the making originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 20, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Stop carrying your flashlight at night. Wear it instead!

NEWS – It’s always a good idea to have a flashlight with you at night to help you see where you are going and to help others see you.  Sometimes, carrying a flashlight can be difficult, though.  Sometimes you may need to keep your hands free, if you’re running, riding a bike, or walking your dog, for example.  With the MangataLites gloves, you can wear two LED lights on the backs of your hands, leaving your hands free.

The MangataLites are low-profile, breathable hand-slings, fingerless gloves, and mittens which have an LED light stowed in pockets on the back of each hand.  The lights illuminate an ultra-bright, 135-degree arc up to 30 feet ahead of you.  The brightness adjusts from 40 – 80 lumens.  And on a single charge, each light can shine for 48 hours of use.  The gloves are weather-resistant and lightweight, with a built-in reflective strip for increased visibility and safety.  A pocket on the palm holds a key or some money.

The Hand-Slings are made of polyester and spandex.  They provide minimal coverage of your hands for use in warmer weather, or you can wear them over your favorite winter gloves.  They are available in a variety of colors and in two sizes for $34.95.

The Rechargeable Lighted Gloves are made of polyester, terrycloth, and spandex (shown in top image).  The terrycloth thumb is designed for wiping away moisture.  They are available in five sizes and a variety of colors for $38.95.

For cold weather, choose the polyester fleece Rechargeable Lighted Mittens.  They are available in three sizes and a selection of colors.  The mittens are $46.95.

All three styles of MangataLites lighted gloves are available at The Grommet.

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Stop carrying your flashlight at night. Wear it instead! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 20, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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The MightyPurse is an inexpensive phone-charging wallet

NEWS – I’ve written about purses or wallets with built-in backup batteries before, but most of those have been rather expensive.  The Hbutler MightPurse Quilted Wallet is an inexpensive alternative to those bags.

Hbutler makes this wallet of leather.  The quilted design and the push-lock closure on the front flap make this bag look similar to a designer bag I’ve seen.  Inside, the wallet has a triple gusset construction that features two separate organizational compartments along with 16 credit card slots, 2 bill-folds, coin compartment, and room to put your phone and other items.  Concealed inside is a slim, lightweight 4000mAh rechargeable battery that can recharge a smartphone up to two times.  Auto power-on technology starts the phone charging as soon as it’s plugged in.  The battery has a built-in microUSB charging cable, and a certified iPhone Lightning adapter is included.  Finally, there’s a concealed USB cord to recharge your purse.

The quilted wallet is 5.11” tall x 8.26” wide x 1.37” deep and weighs 17.4oz.  It comes with a detachable leather-and-chain strap for wearing the bag crossbody or on your shoulder.  (Sorry for the fuzzy picture.  That was the best the listing had.)

The Hbutler Women’s MightyPurse Quilted Wallet is available in black with gold hardware or red with silver hardware for $29.99 from Amazon.

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The MightyPurse is an inexpensive phone-charging wallet originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 19, 2018 at 12:00 pm.

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Vizio debuts three new Dolby Atmos soundbars starting at $499

NEWS – On Tuesday Vizio announced pricing and availability on its 2018 Dolby Atmos soundbars.

The 36-inch 5.1.2 model is the first to hit the market with a price tag of $499.99. The sound system features a total of eight speakers. Five in the soundbar itself (3-front firing and 2-up-firing), two rear satellite speakers, and a wireless subwoofer.

The two larger 46-inch soundbars will be available later this year, presumably just in time for the holidays. They include the 3.1.2 model without rear speakers ($799.99), and the flagship 5.1.4 model ($999.99).

The 5.1.4 system boasts four dedicated up-firing speakers. Two in the front and two more in the rear satellite speakers, for a grand total of 10 speakers.

What is Dolby Atmos?

Simply put with Dolby Atmos, sound moves around you in three-dimensional space, so you feel like you’re inside the action. It uses an object-based system to make it sound like the action is not only happening in front and behind you but, above you as well.

The Vizio Home Theater sound systems are Dolby Vision compatible and support 4K, HDR10, and other HDR standard content.

Along with Dolby Atmos, the soundbars will include Wi-Fi connectivity with Google Chromecast Built-in and Google Assistant integration with voice-control. All three soundbars will also feature two HDMI 2.0 ports (one-input/one-output).

I own a 46-inch Vizio 5.1 soundbar, and I love it, so I’m eager to see what they can do with the Dolby Atmos technology. Unfortunately, I’m going to have to wait until later this year to find out.

Vizio’s 36-inch 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar is available today. For a list of retailers and to learn more about these new soundbars go to Vizio’s website.

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Vizio debuts three new Dolby Atmos soundbars starting at $499 originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 19, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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