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Stick NozNoz in your nose to lose weight or perform a self-lobotomy

NEWS – I think the guy in the image above shoved the NozNoz a little too far up his schnoz and did some major brainial damage. He just looks way too happy to be pushing a small piece of plastic in his nose in order to lose a few pounds.

Are you thinking that this is a joke product? Me too, but it’snot (sorry, I couldn’t resist…). The NozNoz is a real wellness “wearable” that has been designed to help people lose weight without drugs.

Smell influences our behavior, memories and emotions and can trigger eating when not necessarily hungry, and as well as pleasure based eating. NozNoz redirects scent-filled air away from the olfactory system to reduce our sense of smell and help users on their weight management journey.

NozNoz comes two sizes that should fit a variety of snouts and If you were on the fence about possibly buying your own pair of NozNozes, the fact that they come in their own little storage case might be the determining factor for you. Or not.

You can buy the NozNoz for $59.99 at NozNoz.com.  There’s a 30-day money-back guarantee. Come on, I dare you.

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Stick NozNoz in your nose to lose weight or perform a self-lobotomy originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 18, 2019 at 1:01 pm.

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Withings launches new BPM Core and BPM Connect

NEWS – Withings has been one of my favorite brands when it comes to fitness and health gadgets and now they’ve added 2 new BPMs (blood pressure monitors) to their line up of fitness watches and other health devices. The BPM Connect is an easy to use smart BPM, while the BPM Core is simple but advanced BPM.

The BPM Core is the first over the counter device that’s designed to measure blood pressure, record an electrocardiogram (ECG) and listen to your heart using its built-in digital stethoscope. Just press a button and the BPM Core will give your heart a 3-in-1 checkup all in the comfort of your home.

BPM Core checks for high blood pressure – 1 in 3 adults has high blood pressure (hypertension), which is a silent condition with no outward symptoms that can lead to heart disease and stroke.

BPM Core checks for AFib – 1 in 4 middle-aged adults has atrial fibrillation (AFib). This condition is the most common form of arrhythmia and can lead to heart failure, stroke, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Like hypertension, there can be no outward symptoms of Afib, but it can be detected via an electrocardiogram.

BPM Core checks for VHD – If you’re one of 1 in 3 adults with high blood pressure, you have a higher risk of developing valvular heart disease (VHD). This condition is characterized by a defect of the heart valves that can lead to heart failure. VHD can remain silent for a long time and people with VHD often don’t know that they have it. Early detection can be key to treating this problem.

The Withings BPM Core will be priced at $249.95 and will be available soon. You can visit withings.com for more details.

If you want a new BPM now, you can check out the new BPM Connect which is an update of their classic BPM that we reviewed over 5 years ago. The BPM Connect has been slimmed down and is simplified so that you can take and review readings without needing your phone nearby. The BPM Connect is available today for $99.95 directly from Withings.

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Withings launches new BPM Core and BPM Connect originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 18, 2019 at 12:29 pm.

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The Pakt Coffee Kit is a brewing system for the road

NEWS – Making coffee when staying in hotel rooms is easy. Making good coffee is darn near impossible. The tiny electric drip or pod based machines typically provided are generally not capable of making a good cup of coffee. Does it get the water hot enough? Who knows! How clean are the insides? Hard to say! Combine this with the dubious quality of the pre-packaged filters or pods and you’ve got a recipe for uncertainty and, most likely, disappointment.

Enter the Pakt Coffee Kit. This fully contained (well, almost, as it doesn’t include a grinder) travel brewing system is designed to give you a tasty brew by removing the uncertainty from your morning coffee routine. Pakt has managed to fit an electric kettle, grounds container, mug (stainless steel and double-walled, of course), pour over dripper, scooper and lids into a compact travel case. Nested together, the entire kit weighs 3.76 lbs (60.15 oz) and measures 12” x 4.5”.

The Coffee Kit contains a pour over style brewer and comes with a reusable mesh metal filter. If you prefer paper, the system is also compatible with the 01 size of the Hario V60. Just heat the water (I’d suggest bottled) and scoop your preferred amount of pre-ground coffee into the filter. Then, simply pour the water over the grounds and before you know it, you’ll be enjoying a hot and fresh cup of quality coffee.

The Coffee Kit is currently on Kickstarter and has surpassed its funding goal of $25,000 with 37 days to go (as of this writing). A pledge of $124 (a 34% savings off the $189 retail price) or more will get you one Pakt Coffee Kit with an expected delivery of December 2019.

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The Pump2Pour insulated jug keeps your favorite beverages on tap

NEWS – Summer is in full swing, and we have the temps here in the Midwest to prove it. If you’re going to be outside, you’re going to need a cold beverage or 5. And something to keep that beverage as cold as possible. The Pump2Pour Insulated Jug from nICE Cooler has got your back.

Pump2Pour is a portable insulated stainless steel jug with a multi-serve hose and spout that keeps your favorite beverages on tap. It’s pressurized using an innovative palm pump that adds perfect pressure to maintain a consistent flow of whatever beverage you’re drinking.

It even maintains the carbonation of bubbly beverages like beer and soda.

P2P’s vacuum-sealed,  double-walled design will keep liquids cold for up to 48 hours. And hot liquids hot for up to 24 hours. A sturdy carry handle makes it portable and easy to pour.

The Pump2Pour Insulated Jug is available in a half-gallon or gallon size in your choice of blue or black. Prices for the jugs are $49.95 and $69.95 respectively.  Head over to The Grommet for more info or to purchase.

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The Pump2Pour insulated jug keeps your favorite beverages on tap originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 18, 2019 at 9:00 am.

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Is Downloading and Using FaceApp Really a Big Privacy Risk?

The FaceApp app first appeared a few years ago and has now gone viral in the space of just a few days. It has turned into a hysteria over the privacy behind this app, whether or not it infringes on privacy issues and whether there is a particular danger because the app originates from Russia. We take a look here, outside of the hysteria, at what the privacy dangers are of using FaceApp and whether it’s safe to use or not. FaceApp Privacy Before we go any further, we have said this so many times… Read more

Posted by / July 18, 2019 / Posted in News