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Airstream Classic travel trailers are your smart home on wheels

NEWS – Earlier this month, Airstream announced that all of their new Classic travel trailers can be outfitted with Airstream Smart Control Technology.  With a smartphone app, you’ll be able to monitor and control many of the functions of your Classic trailer.  Smart Control adds the following features:

Stay connected – to your Classic, to Airstream, and to friends and family

  • Dedicated 4G LTE data, so you can connect from just about anywhere
  • Direct-dial access to Airstream Customer Service, owner’s manuals, and FAQs
  • Boosted Wi-Fi signal for greater connectivity

Stay comfortable – with all the comforts and conveniences of home

  • Set the indoor temperature and control the vent fans
  • Turn interior and exterior lights on or off
  • Extend or retract your awning

Stay in control – with remote monitoring and control of several key RV features

  • Monitor propane, fresh water, and holding tank levels
  • Check battery voltage
  • Locate your RV

The app will even help you prepare for your trip with sets of checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

When traveling with the Airstream Classic equipped with Airstream Smart Control Technology, you’ll have all the comforts and controls of home – in a gorgeous, shiny, retro package!  The Airstream Classic starts at $149,900.  Learn more about Airstream Classic trailers and Airstream Smart Control Technology at the Airstream website.

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Enhance your whiskey with this Oak-Honey Whiskey Tumbler

NEWS – This handmade tumbler was designed to enhance and complement the taste of whiskey.   The NiSNAS Oak-Honey Whiskey Tumbler is made from a solid piece of oak; the interior is hand-shaped, “giving it a distinctive shape to accentuate a taste and aroma that is complex and subtly sweet.”  Each tumbler has a stainless steel base.  The interior is lined with a proprietary honey wax.

NiSNAS says:

“The shape is borrowed from classic glass tumblers that have long been a staple of the industry. Working with an internal hourglass design in wood is a tough challenge but we achieved it and added wider hips at the base and expanded opening for more breath and room to taste with your mouth and nose.”

Each tumbler is $65, a pair is $115, or a set of four is $205.  An extra pot of beeswax polish is available for $18.  Order yours at NiSNAS Ind.

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Watch out, Anki’s cheeky little robot Cozmo now has a brother and he speaks Alexa!

NEWS – The loveable, cheeky, teachable (sort of) and attitudinally challenged robot Cozmo now has a brother—a smarter, more engaging and even more teachable sibling. Anki has upped the AI bar with the new small personal robot, Vector. Vector’s name may not be as funny as his older brother’s, but Vector has two years worth of tech evolution to keep things interesting.

Much like Cosmo, Vector is more buddy than robot. He’s your companion. He’ll also make you laugh. Vector is curious, independent, and powered by some preposterous tech and AI.

Anki states, “Vector is the most advanced home robot ever made—at a price that means you can actually bring him home. He begins to fulfill the promise of living with robots in ways we’ve only seen in science-fiction movies. He’s a curious little guy who is aware of his surroundings. He can see, hear, and feel, allowing him to react naturally to the world around him. However, his most remarkable feature is life. Vector feels alive.”

Cozmo needed an iPhone to perform many functions. Vector is independent and only needs wifi to interact. Because of that, Vector can update his own software wirelessly and automatically. He comes with a high-res color display that will show off his personality. Vector can see, hear, feel and think. He will answer questions, give the weather, recognize a face and take photos. Think of Vector like Siri come to life. Simply say, “Hey Vector” followed by “I have a question” and he will answer. He’s knowledgeable over many topics with more being added all the time.

He’ll also play blackjack.

Vector is currently a Kickstarter project, mainly for developers who may want to help shape Vector’s future abilities while getting a $50 discount. Anki has already surpassed their $500,000 goal. You can learn more about Vector here and here. After the Kickstarter campaign, Vector will retail for $249. Vector should ship in October in time for the holidays. Visit Anki for more information.

And now, Alexa!

Vector is now available and Anki is incorporating Amazon’s Alexa! This update (coming in December) will enable Vector owners to access the knowledge and utility of Amazon’s voice service as well as seamlessly tap into thousands of potential existing Alexa “Skills,” such as scheduling reminders; controlling their connected-home; shopping for groceries; and, many more. Click here for a video preview of the integration and see how Alexa comes to life via Vector.

With the Alexa-integration arriving in December, Vector will be part of Amazon’s Deal of the Day on Saturday, 11/17/18 —offered at up to 30% discount for 24 hours.

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Huawei MateBook X Pro, Fender guitar, dash cams, and more – Weekly roundup

Has your weekend been less than thrilling so far? Don’t worry, I have the solution. It’s a full listing of all our news, reviews, and articles from the past week. Yay right? You’re welcome!

Articles

Julie’s gadget diary – The Huawei MateBook X Pro could actually replace my MacBook

6 Smart gadgets that make moving or remodeling easier

Reviews

The Kwilt Shoebox Plus review

Vena 6Netic Magnetic Smartphone Bike Mount review

Willgoo Carrying Case and Power Bank for Apple Pencil review

Fender Player Series Jaguar guitar review

Abode DIY Home Security System review

VIZIO M-Series (M65-F0) 4K HDR Smart TV review

Thinkware F70 dash cam review

Tablo DUAL 64GB OTA DVR review

Audew Multi-function Flashlight review

ILive – Voice Activated Clock with Amazon Alexa Review

News

The Gel Blade is a flexible new take on the traditional squeegee

Protect your student’s laptop with the iPearl cover from mCover

Updated type experience coming to Adobe InDesign CC and Illustrator CC

The Lightning Bug will give you the bug to capture amazing lightning shots!

Sony Introduces the 500 Million Limited Edition PS4 Pro

Glide through window cleaning by washing both sides at once

This handheld gadget will wash your dirty dishes for you

True Wireless Starship E70 Pro earbuds look out of this world!

IndieDoGood.com helps makers succeed and give back to society #sponsored

This water bottle is so Hip!

Save space with this table that has a built-in Bluetooth speaker

Thanks to Adorama, now’s the time to add to or update your camera equipment

Seabird 4K camera, Ti toothpick, Soundflux earbuds, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

Photojojo Shutter Remote works with Apple and Android devices

Bloxygen keeps old oil-based paints, varnishes and stains looking like new

Understands are one-of-a-kind wood stands for iMacs

Forget smart lighting. Add Star Trek phaser-controlled lighting to your home!

Why press buttons when Alexa will perfectly nuke your next Hot Pocket

TicWatch Pro is a smartwatch with 30 day battery life

BOSS Katana-Air claims to be the first truly wireless portable guitar amp

Shinola gets into your head with the Canfield Pro In-Ear Monitors

Protect your AirPods with Twelve South’s AirSnap case

A cat tree that doesn’t look like a cat tree

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2 new styles of backpack goodness from Bellroy!

NEWS – I love what Bellroy is doing with their innovative carry products; the Duo Tote Pack made my list of favorite products in 2017 (see the review here). Now they’ve added two 22-liter daypacks to their collection that give you a *bit* more room for your stuff.

The Shift (top left, $229) is a commuter pack for biking and walking. It features a water-resistant design and a flap-over style closure that can expand for larger loads when you need it like a messenger bag.  The Classic Backpack Plus (top right, $179) features a traditional U-shaped clam shell design with a bevvy of pockets and pouches to organize your laptop and work gear. Both feature the contemporary styling, the innovative design elements, and the unique material combinations that give Bellroy products their distinctive edge. They are also available in multiple colors.

Check ’em out at Bellroy’s web site!

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