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Florence is headed this way, and my thoughts have turned to emergency preparedness

NEWS – Here in North Carolina, we’ve experienced way too many hurricanes coming ashore over the years.  Florence seems to headed our way right now, and it’s time to think about laying in supplies in case we experience power outages and disturbances in other services.  The SolarPuff light would be a good light to have on hand in case of such emergencies, or it would be great to use for camping and other outdoor activities.

The SolarPuff is made of water-resistant and recyclable PET, so it’s suitable for indoor or outdoor use.  The small cube weighs 2.6 ounces and folds down to only 0.25″ thick, and it can be hung on a backpack with the solar panel exposed to charge the batteries.  Opened up, the SolarPuff can light up a 100 ft² room.  It has three modes: low, high, and flashing emergency light.  You can expect up to 12 hours of light from batteries that have had 12 hours of charging time.

It’s available in a soft-white version or a bright white version.  Each is $29.99 at Amazon.

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Florence is headed this way, and my thoughts have turned to emergency preparedness originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 10, 2018 at 9:00 am.

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The secret to a comfy travel pillow lies with a turtle

NEWS – Do you ever wake up with a stiff, sore neck if you doze off while commuting by planes, trains, or automobiles?  The Trtl Support Travel Pillow is designed to appear you have a soft, hypoallergenic polyester fleece scarf wrapped around your neck, but a “neck brace effect is created by the internal support system, designed to fit snugly between your face and shoulder, with strengthening ribs and a foam pad providing cushioned support in a neutral position.”

The Trtl pillow will keep your head and neck in a comfortable, supported position whenever you have to sleep upright.  It’s designed to fit in your travel bag, so you will have it whenever you need it.  The Trtl Support Travel Pillow is available in red, coral, black, or gray for $30.00 at Amazon.

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The secret to a comfy travel pillow lies with a turtle originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 9, 2018 at 9:02 am.

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Air fryers, security systems, and more – Weekly roundup

NEWS – Find out if you missed one of our reviews or news posts this week by checking out this list of everything we posted in the last 7 days.

Reviews

Studio Proper Apple Watch Dock review

AxisGo iPhone water housing review

SimpliSafe home security system review

RHA MA750 Wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphone review

Gourmia GAF365 Digital Air Fryer review

iQunix Noma Laptop Stand review

Jese Air Fryer review

RAVPower 16750 Updated Phone Charger Battery review

ALC Wireless Connect Plus home security system review

Saddleback Boot Leather iPhone case review

Juschef Professional Blender review

Ketzal Bags Universal Seat back Organizer review

Cherry MW-4500 Ergonomic Wireless Mouse review

News

Tiffany has just the thing to help you break your plastic straw habit

Protect your guitar from dust with a GhostCover

The CarGo Apron helps keep your trunk clean and fully protected

Casetify’s beautiful mesh band for Apple Watch costs a fraction of Apple’s price

The latest Roomba i7+ robot vacuum has a new game changing feature

Remo+ offers the first wireless, over-the-door security camera

Make back-to-school time a little more fun with these supplies

Skullcandy ups its game with their new Venue noise canceling headphones

The bracelet that lets you keep count over your life

The CapsuleCam home security camera delivers clear color footage even in the dark

ICON A5 aircraft UPDATE – “Awesome comes standard”

G1 modular flashlight, Lumzag carbon fiber backpack, Ti EDC wrench, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

This bag is perfect for storing and organizing all those little things you carry

Ninety7’s SKY TOTE makes the Amazon Echo 2 mobile

This garbage can replaces your dustpan for sweeping

LifeEar is a hearing aid that you can fine tune with an app

Bishop Curry’s “Oasis” device, which will save children from hot car deaths, is in the next stage of development!

Casio turns back time with the re-introduction of two Baby-G watches

The YOHANN Wooden MacBook stand artfully elevates your laptop

You’ll want this camping lantern to attract mosquitoes!

The OYO Personal Gym – lose weight and get fit anywhere and at any time

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Air fryers, security systems, and more – Weekly roundup originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 8, 2018 at 8:30 pm.

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Tiffany has just the thing to help you break your plastic straw habit

NEWS – We’ve seen some stainless straws you can carry with you to replace using plastic straws, but these metal straws from Tiffany & Co. take the cake.  Instead of stainless, Tiffany makes their straws from sterling silver.  Yep, sterling, and they certainly are priced like jewelry.

Up first is Tiffany’s version of a bendy straw.  Their Crazy Straw is available in sterling or gold vermeil (plated) versions; you’ll see the rose-gold vermeil version in the top image.  These straws are available in plain silver for $275 or in rose or yellow gold vermeil for $375 per straw.  Each of these straws have a decorative enamel band of Tiffany’s iconic blue color at the top.

A n0n-bendy version is also available.  The Ladybug Straw in sterling silver is a gently sloped straw, accented by a lady bug design.  This straw is $425.

All of these straws can be purchased at Tiffany & Co.

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Protect your guitar from dust with a GhostCover

NEWS – My husband and daughter like to leave a guitar each sitting out on a stand, ready to play.  I’m fine with it, but I don’t like seeing the guitars collect dust.  After all, you can’t exactly dust them off with Pledge.  I’ve been thinking about making them a couple of dust covers to keep the guitars clean.  I thought about getting some thin, clear plastic sheeting to drape them, but I was afraid that stuff might stick to and ruin the finish.  I was looking around to see if anyone sold a pre-made drape when I came across GhostCovers.

GhostCovers are made of Tyvek, “a soft, breathable, tear-resistant non-woven fabric that out-performs vinyl”.  It resists dust, dirt, and liquid, so it should be capable of protecting a guitar sitting on a stand.  Tyvek has a neutral pH of 7, so it won’t interact with lacquers or other finishes on the instruments.  The covers are plain white, because adding color would affect the fabric’s breathability.

It has a fitted shape that won’t slide off the guitar.  It’s 40″ long, 11″ wide at the top, 17″ wide at the middle, and 20″ wide at the bottom, which should fit most any acoustic or electric guitar.

GhostCovers are $18.00, with free shipping from eBay.

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