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The Burger Master is here to make your summer BBQ easier

We’ve all been there before. You’re having a BBQ for friends or family which usually means making lots and lots of burgers. Making all of those patties takes time and can be pretty messy. The Burger Master by Shape + Store can help you with that.

More burgers faster

Burger Master is essentially a burger press that allows you to make up to eight uniform quarter pound patties at the same time. Just fill the tray with meat (2lbs of ground meat) and press the top. No fuss and less muss.

The best part is it also acts as a freezer storage container. Now you can make those patties ahead of time or freeze leftover patties for later. And Burger Master isn’t just for burgers.  It can also be used for freezing individual portions of chili, soups, pasta sauce, cookie dough, and more. It can also be used as a cooler pack when filled with frozen liquids.

The Burger Master is made of non-toxic plastic with separate compartments that help prevent freezer burn and keeps patties from sticking together. And it stacks in the freezer for easy storage.

Dishwasher safe so clean-up is easy.

The Shape + Store Burger Master sells for $24.99 and is available on Amazon.

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The goTenna Mesh Devices – communicate when it counts the most!


When life decides to “throw too many lemons” our way, if you are like me, you like to go “off the grid” maybe hiking or sightseeing, and get away from the stress and the chaos of the day. It is even nicer when you can do so and just spend some time with folks within your core group of confidants. Going “off the grid”, being away from all technology, and going back to basics can be very appealing, but in the “wilderness”, with rough terrain and many other unknown dangers, communication is a must. The problem here is that in many remote areas, cell phone service is just not available, which in the case of an emergency, can make situations even more complicated and life-threatening. In addition, there are times when adventurous groups decide to split up to explore different terrain, and usually without any way for them to communicate with each other.

The goTenna Mesh devices allow anyone to create an “off the grid” mobile mesh network that offers long-range communication, and a 24-hour battery life to ensure a longer time to communicate. They are able to create a one-on-one network, or a group network, or publicly broadcast to all nearby users. With the free goTenna app that is available for IOS and Android, you can view detailed maps offline for almost any region in the world. Once you pair the goTenna mesh to your cell phone, you can automatically send text messages and GPS locations between devices without the need for any additional equipment or service.

If you are planning your next “off the grid” trip or you want to take a better look at the goTenna mesh device, head over to Amazon and check it out. You can also purchase it there for $178.99 for a pair.

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Wear your AirPods around your neck when they aren’t in your ears

Apple’s AirPods are small and easy to lose when they aren’t in your ears or stored safely in their charging case.  Where do you put them when you’ve taken them out of your ears, but you aren’t ready to pack them away just yet?  With the VIMVIP silicone strap, you can wear them safely around your neck until you’re ready to use them again.

The VIMVIP strap is made of skin-friendly silicone.  Inside the strap, a high-tensile wire adds strength, so you don’t need to worry that the strap will break.  The strap ends with two sleeves to hold the AirPod stems.  When you drop the AirPods out of your ears, magnets inside the sleeves close the strap around your neck like a necklace, so you don’t have to worry that the strap and AirPods will slip off your neck as you move around.

The VIMVIP AirPods strap is available in white ($10.99) or green ($9.99) at Amazon.

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Lunii My Fabulous Storyteller will let your kids choose the hero, location, and more

Kids love story time and grownups will love it too when they use the My Fabulous Storyteller from Lunii. The My Fabulous Storyteller looks like a cute radio for kids, but it’s really a story making machine that allows the child or the adult to create a story by choosing the main character/hero, the location of the story, a second character, and an object. By using the large knob on the front of the device, the child can choose between different options shown as icons on the front of the device, while a female voice guides them through the process.

When all the options for the story are chosen, a story suitable for 3-8yr olds will be read aloud through the built-in speaker or through headphones connected to the built-in headphone jack. The short stories are performed by a male or female actor along with sound effects and are surprisingly enjoyable to listen to.

The device itself is kid friendly with a soft rubbery covering and large child-sized buttons and knobs. This device doesn’t use WiFi, or Bluetooth, but has a rechargeable battery.

The Lunii comes with 48 different stories pre-loaded and more stories can be added to the device’s built-in 4G of storage which allows for up to 160 stories by installing an app on your Windows, macOS, or Linux machine. The app will let you purchase stories from the Lunii digital library and then transfer them to the My Fabulous Storyteller. There currently isn’t any info on the pricing for additional stories.

You can read more about the Lunii My Fabulous Storyteller device by visiting lunii.fr or you can buy one for $69 from the MoMA Design store.

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This biometric safe will make you feel like James Bond

Remember the touch pads and retinal scanners featured in James Bond films and other thrilling movies? Now you can purchase a gadget that fits into your favorite on-screen storylines.

The Barska AX11224 Biometric Home Safe doesn’t require keys you might misplace, nor does it use lock combinations.

Instead, this product stores up to 30 fingerprints in a central database. If it doesn’t recognize a person’s prints, the safe stays closed. Fingerprint scans happen in only two and a half seconds, letting you get your goods without delay.

Options that prevent lockouts

Perhaps you’re somewhat hesitant about using high-tech safes and worry malfunctions could prevent accessing the contents. Fortunately, this safe runs on AA batteries. The low-power operation makes a set of batteries last for a year, or 10,000 scans.

If the batteries run out, you can still use the keys that come with the safe. Insert them into the hidden keyhole and get inside. Barska sells battery backup packs, too. Prefer not using keys in any case? Purchase at least one of the spare power sources when buying the safe.

Keep a variety of items inside

Maybe you’ve never felt the need to own a safe. If you think carefully, though, it’s easy to come up with relevant things to stash inside. Guns, important documents and collectible coins or other items are common possessions most people would put inside.

A door-open alarm on this model gives an audible cue that might warrant investigation. Among the other benefits of the safe is the fact you can put it into a silent mode to avoid disturbing others.

What are the potential downsides?

It’s a good idea to learn about the pros and cons of this safe before purchasing it. By reading a detailed review of the product, you’ll realize things you might not otherwise know before using the safe once it arrives at your home.

For example, the safe’s door doesn’t open 180 degrees, which could make it difficult to get some items out.

Also, people weighed in on the product’s Amazon page to say that the safe sometimes opens in response to fingerprints not registered in the safe’s system or with the imprint of someone’s knuckles. That could be dangerous, especially if a child gets inside.

On the other end of the spectrum, individuals say when they have difficulty getting the safe to function properly, Barska’s customer service representatives are not sufficiently responsive.

Keep in mind, this is not a fireproof safe. If that’s a problem, buy one at a higher price point that does protect from flames.

Should you buy one?

Made from solid steel and featuring pry-proof deadbolts, this is a sturdy safe. Stay aware of the potential shortcomings when deciding what to store in it and whether to purchase one, though. If you are interested, they are currently priced at $175.91 on Amazon.

Images via Barska

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