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The BeardMat lets you say goodbye to those nasty hair trimmings

If you’re a guy sporting a beard (like myself) one problem you face is what to do with those nasty hair trimmings after you groom it. Despite your best efforts they usually end up all over the countertop and in the sink. Clean up is time-consuming and more hair ends up down the drain than you’d like. And over time that can lead to clogged pipes. Yikes! 

BeardMat has come up with a simple solution that will keep your countertops clean and your pipes clog-free. The BeardMat is a three-foot square non-stick fabric that attaches to your mirror and covers the sink and countertop while you’re grooming.

Simply attach the BeardMat to your mirror (or any other smooth non-porous dry surface) using two suction cups, then drape it over your countertop and sink. Now you’re ready to trim your beard or hair.

The BeardMat’s slick polyester material allows hair to slide off easily, making clean-up a breeze. 

No fuss no muss.

The BeardMat sells for $14.99 and is available at thegrommet.com.

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The Altec Lansing Sonic Boom Bluetooth Speaker will blow you away


I am always intrigued by the various shapes, and sizes, and specifications of the Bluetooth speakers that are available on the market today. I have listened to Sony, JBL, Pioneer, and a bunch of others, and generally they all sound at least acceptable. For many years, I was a big fan of Altec Lansing computer speakers, so much so that I owned several at one time. Today I decided to see what they offer in the Bluetooth speaker market, so I did my research and I came across the Altec Lansing Sonic Boom Bluetooth Speaker.

This Bluetooth speaker looks like the typical Altec Lansing speaker with its clean lines and generally nice rugged design. It features IP67 water and dust resistance, and the rugged frame is shock resistant, and buoyant. Internally, it has two subwoofers, a midrange driver, and a tweeter. It has an impressive 100 foot Bluetooth range, and with its app, it allows you to connect to as many as 50 additional “House Party Mode-enabled speakers all playing the same music for even bigger sound”. It has a built-in microphone that provides audible voice caller ID, and it allows you to respond to the calls. There are three USB ports, and two 3-prong AC outlets built in, so that you can power and charge other devices from it. When fully charged, its internal battery provides up to 50 hours of use.

If you would like to purchase the Altec Lansing Sonic Boom Bluetooth Speaker, you can pick one up at Amazon or B&H Photo Video for $149.99

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Rapidly chill freshly-brewed coffee or tea without diluting it with the HyperChiller

The HyperChiller can reduce the temperature of any drink (other than carbonated beverages) by up to 130°F in sixty seconds.  Imagine being able to chill freshly-brewed coffee or tea enough for an iced beverage without watering it down by pouring it over ice cubes.  And it’s not just for hot beverages; you can also cool whiskey, wine, juice, and other non-carbonated beverages.

The HyperChiller is made of BPA-free plastic and food-grade stainless steel.  Prepare the chiller by filling the inner and outer chambers with water and freezing it in advance.  The cooling chamber holds 12.5 ounces.  The HyperChiller is designed to fit under most coffee makers, so you can brew directly into the cooling chamber.

The HyperChiller rapid drink chiller is $29.95 at The Grommet.

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Baron Fig teams up with Codecademy to release new Computerworld notebooks

What kind of notebook person are you? Are you the type of person that goes with a plain black hardbound journal or a plain 3 x 5 inch pocket notebook with zero personality? If that’s you, then you won’t be all that interested in this news post about Baron Fig’s latest 5.4 x 7.7 inch Vanguard softcover notebooks called Computerworld that feature fun artwork on the covers by Brooklyn-based artist Aaron Fernandez.

The Computerworld notebooks come in a set of 3, each with its own cover that include Hardware Fields, Data Valley, and Software Skies. The notebook covers are soft but designed to survive every day abuse. Inside are acid-free pages that have numbered and bulleted lines to reflect that they have been designed in collaboration with Codecademy, the largest platform teaching people how to code online.

Perfect for list makers, programmers or anyone for that matter, the Computerworld notebooks from Baron Fig are available now in a 3 pack for $15. Head over to baronfig.com to order a pack.

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The New Bellroy Laptop Brief is ideal for streamlined professionals

I absolutely love what Bellroy is doing with their new lineup of bags. The Bellroy Duo Totepack that I reviewed last year is still one of my favorite bags of all time. The new laptop brief follows the same innovative design language and top-notch construction, in a slimmed-down business brief form made for your laptop and essentials.

Available in 2 sizes (for 13″ or 15″ laptops), the Laptop Brief features Bellroy’s proprietary water-resistant materials, a thoughtful combination of internal/external pocketing designed to manage all your tech and accessories, and a clamshell-style full opening to get into the depths of the bag. The contemporary look and minimalist style will pair well with any work ensemble in a lightweight package. It also includes a shoulder strap and pass-through handle to ride on your wheelie luggage in airports.

Bellroy retails the Laptop Brief for $159 (for 13 inch laptops, 8 L capacity) or $169 (for 15 inch laptops, 10 L capacity). Three colors are available. Based on my experience with the Tote Pack, I expect this one to be another winner. Check it out at the Bellroy web site.

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