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Use the Force and the Millennium Falcon multi-tool kit for repairs

The Star Wars Millennium Falcon is a 4″ x 3″ multi-tool kit that easily fits in a pocket.  It’s made of die-cast zinc alloy, with the hex keys and screw drivers made of carbon steel.  The ship’s design cleverly conceals four hex keys, two screwdrivers (one flat-head, one philipps), and an adjustable wrench built into the ship’s helm. ThinkGeek says “the hex keys store away nicely in the back underside of the ship which is sealed shut with the power of magnets. Screwdrivers tuck away in the sides, and the wrench is adjusted by a wheel located in the center of the Falcon.”  The screwdrivers and hex keys have rubber grips so they don’t fall out of their storage silos.

This officially-licensed Star Wars product is a ThinkGeek creation and is available exclusively at ThinkGeek.  The Star Wars Millennium Falcon Multi-Tool Kit is normally $29.99, but it’s available right now for $19.99 at ThinkGeek.

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HUAWEI news: MediaPad M5 tablets are available now, Mate 10 Pro price cuts, and photo contest

It’s been a busy news day for HUAWEI! Just when it seems like Android tablets are a rarity these days, HUAWEI announced that their MediaPad M5 tablets are currently available at Amazon and NewEgg here in the US. Available in 8.4-inch and 10.8-inch versions in Space Gray and a 10.8-inch Pro version in Champagne Gold, the HUAWEI MediaPad M5 Series are competitively priced at $319 for the 8.4-inch version, $359 and $449 respectively for the 10.8-inch and the 10.8-inch Pro version. The MediaPad M5 tablets feature 2.5D curved glass screens and Harman Kardon tuned speakers. Check them out at Amazon and NewEgg. I’ll have a review of the 10.8-inch version of the M5 tablet soon!

Mate 10 Pro promotion

Huawei has a great deal on their Mate 10 Pro smartphone from now until June 30. You can purchase this smartphone for $549.99 which is $250 off its original price. Check out my Huawei Mate 10 Pro review for all the details on this excellent phone. It is available for purchase on Amazon and NewEgg.

HUAWEI launches second annual NEXT-IMAGE awards

HUAWEI’s Next-Image Awards is a global competition for the best smartphone photos taken with a Huawei device. HUAWEI is partnering with the International Center for Photography and judged by a panel of five industry experts including ICP’s Mark Lubell. The competition will be open for entries starting June 13, and will run until August 31st.

This year’s competition will have six photo categories that include Faces, Check-in, Storyboard, Timeline, Good Night, and Hello, Life!

There will be one Grand Prize winner who will win $20,000, a HUAWEI P20 Pro smartphone and a HUAWEI MateBook X Pro laptop. There will also be six best-in-category winners and 50 runner-up prizes.

For more details, please visit the official awards website: http://gallery.consumer.huawei.com

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The future is NOW: MATRIX PowerWatch runs on body heat!

I’ve been a daily watch wearer for over 30 years now, and one thing I’ve always wished for has been a watch that never needs a new battery (or a recharge, in the case of today’s smartwatches).  The clever folks at Matrix Industries, Inc. may have finally made that dream a reality.  Their MATRIX PowerWatch is the world’s first smartwatch that is powered by your body heat.  How awesome is that?  Not only that, its thermoelectric technology also measures accurate calories burned, activity level (step tracker), and sleep quality—and you won’t have to take it off to charge it overnight.  It even has a power meter to display how much electrical power you are generating, which increases with activity output level.  A PowerWatch App for iOS and Android acts as a data interface with your smartphone.  Currently, there are three PowerWatch products: silver standard version for $199.00, all-black Black Ops version for $239.00, and the PowerWatch X version (with notifications, 200m water resistance and other added features) for $279.00.  Visit MATRIX PowerWatch for more info or to order.

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Hungry like the Wolf? Try this multi-function cooker!

I’ve known about Wolf’s ranges, cooktops, and ovens for years, but I was recently surprised to learn that they make countertop appliances, too.  This Multi-Function Cooker really caught my eye when I was looking for a replacement slow cooker when the one I have stopped working.

This cooker has a stainless-steel construction, oven-proof glass lid with a rubber gasket, and a removable tri-ply stainless cooking vessel.  The LCD display and intuitive programmable controls make it easy to select a cooking method and time.  The key features and cooking methods are:

  • Manual Slow Cook: Cook on low, medium, or high heat for up to 24 hours
  • Meal Timer Slow Cook: Set the number of cooking hours based on when you want to serve the meal so you’re not limited by the recipe time
  • Program Slow Cook: Select one or two heat settings and cooking times for customized cooking, or insert the temperature probe into the food and set the temperature to your preferred doneness
  • Rice: Cook 6-18 cups of white or brown rice
  • Sauté/Sear: Precise sautéing and searing on low, medium, and high temperature settings
  • Sous Vide: Gently bring foods to a precise temperature in a warm water bath using the probe.  The included sous vide rack keeps your food submerged for even cooking
  • Versatile Cooking Vessel Included: Removable, 7 quart, stainless steel tri-ply vessel can be used like a Dutch oven, both in the oven and on any cooktop, including induction, and is dishwasher safe

The cooker measures 17.25″ x 12.25″ x 12.5″ and weighs 28 pounds.  It uses 120V at 60Hz power to produce 1300W of cooking power.  Included with the cooker is a temperature probe, removable stainless steel tri-ply cooking vessel, removable sous vide rack, use and care guide, and a quick tips cooking guide.

The Wolf Multi-Function Cooker is $599.95.  Learn more about this cooker and the other countertop appliances and locate a dealer near you at the Wolf website.

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The Q-Swiper makes cleaning your grill easy and safe

I love grilling, what I don’t like, cleaning the grill. The Q-Swiper is an easy to use tool that not only promises to make cleaning your grill easier but safer.

No more wire bristles

The bristle-less cleaning system cleans your grill using a stainless steel scraper to remove burnt on food, a flexible scrubbing pad, and tough, grease-absorbing wipes.

Q-Swiper’s bristle-less design makes it safer to use, no more worrying about loose wire bristles accidentally ending up in your food. It also means less wear & tear on the grill grate.

The pads design makes it easy to use its sides to clean between grill bars.

The strong disposable wipes have small 3D nodules that lift grime while grease is absorbed by the moist wipe.

The wipes also use food-contact safe cleaning agents. So you don’t have to worry about food contamination.

Q-Swiper wipes are safe to clean all grill surfaces including Stainless Steel and Porcelain Coated Grills.

The Q-Swiper starter kit contains one grill pad with stainless steel scraper and 25 grill cleaning wipes and costs $14.99. You can purchase additional wipes in packs of 40 for $11.99.  Both are available to purchase on Amazon.

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