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Where’s my passport? Topo Designs is introducing their new & redesigned travel bag lineup!

NEWS – If one-bag travel is your thing, Topo Designs has some new stuff to show you!

Topo Designs has upgraded their travel bag, with new 30-liter and 40-liter designs. Both bags feature separate compartments for your laptop, quick access travel essentials, tech gear, and small stuff, and a main compartment that opens flat with a U-shaped zip for easy packing. Both bags have stowable backpack straps and a removable shoulder strap in addition to sternum straps and a waist belt to help balance bigger loads. The 30L retails for $189 and the 40L retails for $229. Both are available in three colors: an olive or blue with red/yellow accents, or an all-black version for the more conservative-minded traveler.

As with all of Topo Design’s gear, the travel bags feature everything we love about their products: simple & functional usability, bomber construction, and a design aesthetic that reflects their outdoor style. I own the Rover Pack and Commuter Briefcase, and I’d highly recommend you give them a look based on my experience.

Check out the 30L and 40L Travel Bags here!

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Where’s my passport? Topo Designs is introducing their new & redesigned travel bag lineup! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 1, 2018 at 12:00 pm.

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ZAGG’s new Flex universal keyboard will work with phones, tablets and smart TVs

NEWS – Darnit, I was all excited when I first saw the pictures of ZAGG’s new Flex universal Bluetooth keyboard for iOS and Android devices. Can you guess from the picture above and the one below why I was excited about a Bluetooth keyboard that can be used with smartphones, tablets, and some smart TVs? No, it’s not the built-in stand, and no it’s not the backlit keys, which is actually a pretty nice feature.

The reason why I was excited is because the images of the Flex make the keyboard look like there’s a solid platform on the bottom of the keyboard and the stand. Why is that so exciting to me? Because a solid platform would mean that you could use the keyboard and your favorite device on your lap like a laptop which feeds into my long time unrealized dream of forcing an iOS or Android tablet to work as a pseudo-laptop – on my lap.

But then my dreams were shattered when I saw another image and realized that the ZAGG Flex keyboard is actually comprised of two separate parts. The keyboard and the stand. It even comes with an ultra-slim protective cover so you can store it in your bag or purse. Sniff… It still looks like a nice little keyboard. The ZAGG Flex universal keyboard is available now at ZAGG.com and select Verizon stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $79.99. For more information, visit ZAGG.com.

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ZAGG’s new Flex universal keyboard will work with phones, tablets and smart TVs originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 1, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Keep your coffee in a Coffee Vault for freshness

NEWS – Coffee is expensive, so you want to make sure you get the most of the beans you buy.  There’s a lot of information about how you should store coffee until you brew it – keep it in the freezer, keep it in jars of various kinds, seal it in plastic bags, etc, etc.  The Coffee Vault folks offer a storage solution that is designed to protect coffee from flavor loss until you’re ready to use it.

There are two containers in this kit.  The bigger container can store 16 ounces of beans.  When you grind some of the coffee, store the grounds in the smaller container until you need it.  Each metal canister has a custom-sized scoop that stores right on the side of the canister.  The canisters are square, so they’ll fit together to save space on your counters.

Once coffee is roasted to release those flavorful sugars and essential oils in the beans, the environment starts robbing coffee of its flavor.  There are four factors that are the enemies of roasted coffee.

  • Light – Glass jars let light in, harming the flavor of your beans.
  • Air – Bags or non-airtight canisters let in flavor-diminishing air.
  • Moisture – Outside air lets moisture build up, weakening the flavor.
  • CO2 – Fresh beans release CO2, which must be vented.

Coffee Vault canisters block out light, air, and moisture.  Plus, the lids have patent-pending vents to release the carbon dioxide.  

The Coffee Vault Compact Coffee Canister Set is available at Amazon for $23.77.  Visit the Coffee Vault website and you can get a 60%-off coupon to use to purchase the canister set from Amazon.

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Keep your coffee in a Coffee Vault for freshness originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 1, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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GE WiFi Connected Appliances will now work directly with Google Assistant

NEWS – GE has announced that the will be the first appliance manufacturer to work directly with Google Assistant. That means that instead of saying, “Hey Google, ask Geneva Home to preheat the oven to 425 degrees,” you’ll now be able to say to your GE WiFi Connected appliance, “Hey Google, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.” Yes, you will now be able to bypass GE’s Geneva Home Action assistant altogether, saving time and awkwardness speaking lengthy commands.

GE offers a variety of WiFi Connected appliances that include ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, dryers, refrigerators, and air conditioners. A software update will add the new Google Assistant capability.

You can shop GE WiFi Connected Appliances by visiting geappliances.com

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GE WiFi Connected Appliances will now work directly with Google Assistant originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 31, 2018 at 12:00 pm.

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Can the Treblab X5 earbuds take a bite out of the Apple crowd?


NEWS – When Apple first introduced their AirPods, I was not at all intrigued by the design or the cost. Don’t get me wrong, I am a daily all-day user of the iPad and iPhone, but their earbuds were just not appealing to me. I do believe that it was a combination of their design, with the two small stick-like pieces that more resembled earrings, along with their white color that made them as conspicuous as possible. Since then, I have chatted with many folks that swear that they sound incredible and are worth disregarding any of the pesky preferences that I may have that may be stopping me from purchasing them.

For the past few months, I have opted to test and review other wireless earbuds in an ongoing search for the best earbuds for my personal taste, and I have continued to stay away from Apple’s product. This is why it is so strange when I came across the TREBLAB X5 earbuds and became strangely intrigued by this product. They follow a similar design to the AirPods which I initially so despised, but I seem to be more accepting because of the black color that looks more gadget-like to me. They are water resistant and are designed for use when exercising and even when competing in sports events. They claim to offer the latest in Bluetooth technology and include Beryllium speakers.

If you would like to purchase the TREBLAB X5 earbuds, you can head over to Amazon and pick them up for $79.97. There is currently a coupon that is available on the Treblab website that can be used on Amazon, and it will reduce the price to $47.97.

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Can the Treblab X5 earbuds take a bite out of the Apple crowd? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 31, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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