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A cure for the common Apple AirPods color

NEWS – Are you interested in buying some Apple AirPods but don’t want the same white that everyone else has?  If so, ColorWare has the product you’re looking for.  They take various electronic devices and paint them to give you the unique device you want.  They add color to game controllers, microphones, computer mice, headphones, and AirPods.  If changing the color isn’t enough to pique your interest, ColorWare is offering two special, limited-time finishes for the AirPods.

The first finish is the AirPods Retro seen above.  The rainbow colored power button, faux vents, and the putty color harken back to the Apple IIe.  Changing the color doesn’t affect the functions of the AirPods – it just gives this set a cool 1980s vibe.  The AirPods Retro are $399.00.

If you want to match your AirPods to your Space Gray iPhone, iPad, or MacBook, you’ll need the AirPods Space Gray for $349.00.

And if you just want a change from white, you can choose from a variety of bright colors.  You can even choose different colors for the left and right pods and a third color for the case itself.  Custom ColorWare AirPods are $339.00.

Learn more about custom AirPods and the other products offered at the ColorWare site.

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A cure for the common Apple AirPods color originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 18, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Google brings texting to your desktop with Android Messages

NEWS – About 5 years ago ( 🙂 ) I wrote a news item on Mightytext, a neat utility that allowed you to send and receive texts on your desktop. I’ve been using this pretty much every day since.  Well, finally Google has come up with their own version otherwise known as Google Android Messages.  Like Mightytext you can open a browser window and send and receive texts (SMS) to and from your desktop as well as making it easy to send media such as pictures and video (MMS).

Google Android Messages also incorporates smart replies, handy when you’re busy and on the move.   This now replaces Textra and Mighty Text on my phone, two daily used apps. Both the phone and desktop interfaces look good and are easy to use. Worth checking out, especially if you do a lot of SMS/MMS.  It also supports chat (RCS) but that’s no use to me (and let’s face it Google’s messaging strategy has been a bit fragmented to say the least).

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Google brings texting to your desktop with Android Messages originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 18, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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Finally, a spiral-bound notebook lefties will love

NEWS – As the mother of a left-handed daughter, I’ve listened to years of complaints about regular ring binders and spiral notebooks.  The rings or the spiral gets in the way of her writing, making taking notes uncomfortable.  Especially in the earlier years, she had to have a spiral-bound notebook for each of her classes, so she was stuck using the notebooks she hated.

A couple of years ago, I found some top-bound spiral notebooks with college-ruled notebook paper inside.  She could finally use a notebook easily without the rings or spiral getting in her way.  Amazon has the Mead Cambridge top-bound notebooks for sale now.  The books are filled with 8.5″ x 11″ college-ruled, 20 lb. white paper, with 70 perforated sheets (140 pages) per pad.  The overall size is 8.55″ x 12.62″.  The notebook has a heavy-duty front cover and a stiff cardboard back for a sturdy writing surface even without a desk.

Amazon makes the Mead Cambridge top-bound notebooks available for $2.45 as an add-on to a purchase of at least $25.00.  If you need wide-ruled pages, Amazon offers a set of four wide-ruled, top-bound notebooks for $15.00.  See both options of the Mead Cambridge top-bound spiral notebooks at Amazon.

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Finally, a spiral-bound notebook lefties will love originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 17, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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The Kwilt Shoebox Plus just made storing your personal memories even better

NEWS – A few days ago, I tested and reviewed the Kwilt Shoebox. This little device connects to your network via wifi and is controlled via an Android or iOS app. It allows you to transfer all of the photos and video from your Smartphone or tablet to local storage across your network. The Kwilt has a USB port where you can add a flash drive or a USB hub with multiple drives to create virtually unlimited storage. Once your files are transferred, you have the option to either keep the original files on your mobile device or to delete them. The beauty about deleting them is that the Kwilt Shoebox allows you to access your stored files from anywhere at any time via the app. You can also add pictures and videos that were never on your device to the storage attached to the Kwilt, and you can access them via your phone/tablet as well.

I absolutely love the Kwilt Shoebox, albeit that I would prefer if it has a built-in Ethernet port to provide a more reliable connection, and the ability to add multiple drives without having to buy a hub to do so.

I guess the folks at Kwilt must be reading my mind because they just announced the Kwilt Shoebox Plus. This updated version of the shoebox had a built-in Ethernet port, 4 USB data ports for adding storage and still keeps the HDMI port and all of the original functionality.

If you are as interested in the Kwilt Shoebox Plus as I am, you can purchase one for $119 on Amazon or from the Kwilt website.

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The Kwilt Shoebox Plus just made storing your personal memories even better originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 17, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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It’s Prime Day and here are some deals!

DEALS One day (and a half) each year, Amazon 1000’s of their sellers put on an extravaganza of shopping for Prime members and today happens to be the start of that event. I’ve gathered a collection of shopping deals to share with you, so go crazy!

DJI deal

Save $210 off the DJI Mavic Pro drone – I’m really tempted by this one. This popular drone comes with the remote control and the $210 savings brings the price down to $789.

Instant Pot deal

Save over $40 on an Instant Pot Duo – If you’re going to buy anything today, consider this deal on the Instant Pot Duo which brings the price down to an affordable $58.99. I LOVE my Instant Pot and use it all the time. The one I have is a different model, but they all work about the same so check out my Instant Pot Ultra review for more info.

Amazon devices and services deals

Get six FREE months of Amazon Music Unlimited with the purchase of a select Echo family device at a bundled price. You will have unlimited access to tens of millions of songs, thousands of playlists and stations through Amazon Music Unlimited. Plus, you can enjoy hands-free listening with Alexa and offline listening – all ad-free.

Save $40 Off on Kindle Paperwhite. Get your hands on Amazon’s best-selling Kindle for only $79.99. This Paperwhite has twice as many pixels as the previous generation, built-in adjustable light, no screen glare, and Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles.

Four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for $0.99 for new Amazon Music Unlimited customers. They will get four months for only $0.99 (regularly $7.99 per month for Prime members and $9.99 per month for non-Prime members)!

Save up to 42% off Blink XT 1 and Blink XT 2 home security cameras. Blink XT cameras have built-in motion sensor alarm, a two-year wireless battery life, and no monthly fees or service contracts. Plus, you can control the camera with your voice through select Alexa devices. Check out my review of the Blink cameras for more info.

Huawei smartphones and watch deals

Save $300 off the Huawei Mate 10 Pro smartphone (MSRP: $799.99; PD price: $499.99)

Save $30 off the Huawei Mate SE smartphone (MSRP: $249.99; PD price: $219.99)

Save $80 off the Huawei Watch 2 Sports (MSRP: $299.99; PD Price: $219.99)

Save $80 off the Huawei Watch 2 Classic (MSRP: $369.99; PD price: $289.99)

Save $20 off the Huawei Band 2 (MSRP: $69.99; PD Price: $49.99)

Honor smartphone deals

Honor View10 – $100 discount for a final price of $399 USD. The Honor View10 offers a dual camera setup with one color 16MP camera and a second monochrome 20MP camera, which work together for true colors and clarity.

Honor 7x –  $30 discount for a final price of $169 USD. The Honor 7x represents an impressive value for the wide array of leading features, such as dual cameras, a 5.93” FullView display, a long-lasting 3340mAh battery and cutting-edge security with fingerprint and facial unlock.

Keysmart and FIXD deals

KeySmart Pro: the compact key organizer with Tile smart location, phone locator, flashlight and bottle opener; originally $59.99, will be marked down to $38.99.

KeySmart Rugged: the bigger version of the original KeySmart, able to hold 2 – 14 keys, complete with a bottle opener, loop piece, and removable pocket clip; originally $35.00, will be marked down to $24.99.

KeySmart: the original KeySmart, ultra lightweight and able to hold 2 – 14 keys; originally $22.98, will be marked down to $13.99.

FIXD Sensor: the OBD-II plug-in sensor that diagnoses all your car’s problems; originally $59.99, will be available for $39.99.

Jabra deal

Save $30 on Jabra Elite 45e wireless headphones for $69.99 (regularly $99.99). The Elite 45e offers the best combined voice and music experience in a headset with a discreet design and great fit. This soft neckband (with memory wire) headset has a lightweight form factor and a unique box microphone solution that delivers the clearest voice communication on any stereo wireless headphone. The headset offers 8 hours of battery life and one touch access to Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. Read our Jabra Elite 45e review.

Catalyst iPhone case deals

Save 25% off a Catalyst iPhone 8 Impact Protection Case – all colors, the final price will be $29.99.
Save 25% off a Catalyst iPhone 8+ Impact Protection Case – all colors, the final price will be $37.50.

Master & Dynamic headphone deal

Master & Dynamic will be offering its MH30 On-Ear Headphones for $199 which is $100 off their retail price using code “MH30FLASH”

The perfect travel tool, the foldable, lightweight MH30 On-Ear Headphones are built with the finest materials including cowhide, lambskin, forged aluminum and stainless steel. Tuned to provide a rich, warm sound, the MH30s are tools to help focus, inspire and transport your mind.

AUKEY deals

AUKEY Dual Ports Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0  – $11  valid from Jul 16 to Jul 18
AUKEY Portable USB Wall Charger with Quick Charge 3.0 – $12.59   valid from 5:20 AM to 23:20 PM Jul 17
AUKEY Mini Flexible Camera Tripod with Wide Compatibility – $21.59   with code  DL3BIZKL valid from Jul 15 to Jul 18
AUKEY Touch-controlled Table Lamp with Color Changing RGB  – $21.99   valid from 5:20 AM to 23:20 PM Jul 17
AUKEY Mechanical Keyboard LED with 104 Keys Metal Plate Anti-ghosting  – $42 with code PRIMEAUK  valid from  12:01 PM Jul16 to 11:59 AM Jul 19
AUKEY USB Hub with 3 Charging Ports & 4 USB 3.0 Data Ports – $25.5  with code  MNCVTS4W valid from Jul 17 to Jul 20
AUKEY USB C Cable 3ft Fast Charge [2 Pack] – $6.29  with code DL3BIZKL valid from Jul 15 to Jul 18
AUKEY 2.5″ Hard Drive Enclosure – $10.19  with code  MNCVTS4W  valid from Jul 17 to Jul 20

Keyport keychain organizer deals

Keyport key organizers are on sale up to 30% off through end-of-day PDT on Tuesday, the 17th. Here is how it works. Fill up your cart with Keyport products and automatically receive the following discount:

  • 15% OFF @ $10
  • 20% OFF @ $25
  • 25% OFF @ $50
  • 30% OFF @ $100 or more

Survival Hax gear deals

Save 30% on Survival Hax gear by clicking this link or entering the code 30SRVVALGEAR at checkout.

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It’s Prime Day and here are some deals! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 16, 2018 at 3:51 pm.

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