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Reach out and touch something with the Shifu Orboot AR globe

Here’s a fabulous way to use augmented reality (AR) – on a globe! The Shifu Orboot is an educational 10″ globe for kids ages 4-10 that uses the Orboot app (iOS, Android, Kindle) to provide an AR interactive experience. The app provides information on cultures, monuments, inventions, animals, maps and weather for various countries. This globe does NOT have borders or names on it; these are available through the app. The Orboot is compatible with iPad 3 & above, iPad mini 2 & above, iPhone 6 & above; Kindle 8 and above; Android 3GB RAM and above. The Shifu Orboot is available from Amazon for $49.99. This sounds like an awesome gift idea for kids’ birthdays or Christmas!

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Wearable LED flashlight from SwivelClip keeps your hands free

You probably have a variety of flashlights already, but you may find you need to add this little wearable flashlight from SwivelClip to your collection.  This flashlight is small enough (4″ x 1.5″ x 0.5″) to fit in the palm of your hand; at 1.3 ounces, you can keep it in your pocket without even noticing it’s there.  The Rechargeable LED Light Clip has a strong, built-in magnet for attaching to any metal surface and a clip for hands-free attachment to hats, clothing, or bags.

The rechargeable lithium ion battery charges with the included cable.  Each charge gives you 7-9 hours of light in flashing, targeted, or lantern mode.  The lighted head can be angled to direct the light where you need it.  The polycarbonate and silicone body makes the flashlight weather-resistant.

The SwivelClip Rechargeable LED Light Clip is $19.95 at The Grommet.

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Dwayne Johnson gets into the gadget game with the Project Rock Edition wirelesss training headphones

Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock” is best-known for both his infectious personality and insane workout regimen. The latter was the impetus behind a new pair of wireless headphones from Under Armour and JBL, The Project Rock Edition Sport Wireless headphones.

Project Rock is not a brand, it’s a movement. It’s a core belief, that I 100% don’t care what color you are, how old you are, where you come from or what you do for a living. The only thing I care about is you and me, building the belief that regardless of whatever the odds, we can overcome and achieve—but it all starts with the work we’re willing to put in with our two hands.—Dwayne Johnson

One look at these headphones tells you that they mean business. Their rugged looking design features The Rock’s signature Brahma Bull logo on the side of the ear cups.

Rugged aesthetics aside these headphones sport some really nice features.

Made of a light, durable, fast-drying fabric the UA SuperVent ear cushions provide breathability. And are both removable and hand washable. The headband and ear cushions use Under Armour grip material. Under Armour says this will keep the cans in place no matter how intense and sweaty your workouts get.

JBL technology powers the headphones. Including a fast 5-minute speed charging that provides one hour of wireless use. And a Talk-Thru function lowers the music and turns on speech-optimized microphones to let you talk to people between sets.

Other features include Bluetooth 4.1 support, oversized controls, metal hinged folding ear cups, and a breathable hard carrying case.

The Project Rock headphones sell for $249. To smell what the Rock is cooking, head over to UnderArmour.com.

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Cut back on plastic waste with these reusable stainless-steel straws

I’ve been seeing more and more information about plastic-straws pollution and its impact on the Earth and animals.  Every day it seems that another location or restaurant or hotel group is announcing a ban on the use of plastic straws.  If you like to use straws, it’s time you found a more eco-friendly option.  Hotop Designs offers a budget-friendly set of reusable stainless-steel straws that will set you and your family up.

 

This set of straws is much more economical than the three straws I just bought for my family.  My three straws plus one cleaning brush was $10.  For only a bit more, I could have had this set of 10 straws plus two cleaning tools from Hotop Designs.

The set includes 5 multi-colored 10.5″ straight straws plus 5 multi-colored 10″ bent straws.  Two cleaning brushes plus a carry bag completes the set.  These straws are long enough to use in 20-oz or 30-oz Yeti mugs.  They are rust-resistant and non-toxic.

This set of Hotop Designs stainless-steel straws is $11.69 at Amazon.

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Television has been reinvented with CINEMOOD’s portable projector/theater

This is the future. Basically the Jetsons, kinda. A gadget so convenient, fundamental, and basic to me… one I’ve never experienced life without… the television will be a dinosaur to my children.

CINEMOOD has created a wireless projector that fits in the palm of your hand, so you can watch your favorite movies and shows anywhere. It’s 3 inches tall, and under half a pound. This pocket projector plays 1080 HD videos at a display size of 12 feet.

With Wi-Fi, you can use CINEMOOD to stream content from anywhere online, like Netflix, Amazon Video, and YouTube. Is this real? You already know I’m about to watch New Girl on my ceiling before bed!

Even without access to Wi-Fi, this cute theater provides entertainment through 120 hours of preloaded content, including Disney movies and engaging videos. This would be perfect for traveling, lunch breaks, or any situation involving downtime and a flat surface. Seriously, this must be a dream. Or a movie… see what I did there? Either way, don’t wake me up.

Another exciting option is to bring your own memorable photos and videos to the big screen. This magic movie box has 16GB of internal memory, so you can download and play your own content for your family and friends too!

The CINEMOOD remote control app is free for iOS and Android devices such as smartphones, tablets, and the Apple Watch. It can hold 5 hours of battery life for wireless independence.

If this isn’t the coolest thing you’ve seen today, then you must live in Alaska. Get it today from Amazon for $399.99 with fast, free shipping through Amazon Prime!

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