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This Apple Watch charger serves as a charging station for your nightstand

Many Apple Watch charging stands I’ve seen are about this size, and they only charge the Watch itself.  This Simpeak 4-Port USB Charger Station not only charges the Watch in Nightstand mode, but the base has three extra USB ports for charging phones and tablets.  You’ll need only the included power supply to charge up to four devices simultaneously from a single wall outlet.

Specifications

  • Input: 100V-240V 50/60Hz
  • Output: 5V 6A (Max).  With built-in smart chips, each port can automatically detect your device and delivers the fastest charge required (up to 2.4 amps).
  • Material: ABS Plastic
  • Dimension: 3.54 x 3.54 x 2.75 inches

The hollow base can store the excess cable for the Watch charger, plus it has room for other small items.  You’ll need to supply your own charging cables.

The Simpeak 4-Port USB Charger Station is $19.98 in white or black from Amazon.

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The Edelkrone Wing is the rail-less slider that gives you the movement that you need


Continuing the focus on camera sliders, the Edelkrone Wing Slider is a portable and compact slider that is designed for use with DSLR, mirrorless and Cine cameras. The two newest versions are the Wing that has a load capacity of 16 pounds, and the Heavy-Duty Wing Pro that has a load capacity of 48 pounds. It is a very simple manual slider that attaches to your tripod or support, and then can be manipulated back and forth by moving the camera or the slider itself. Its movement is linear, and it has a total range of 15.6 inches. This slider seems to be designed for the quick setup and shoot gig, where manual control will do the trick.

It is constructed of aluminum and stainless steel components, and has a ¼”-20 screw on one end and a 3/8”-16 threaded mount on the other. When transporting, the slider has a built-in locking mechanism to ensure that it can be packed safely.

If you would like to take a closer look at Edelkrone Wing or the Heavy-Duty Wing Pro, or if you would like to purchase one, you head over to the Edelkrone website. The Edelkrone Wing sells for $399 and the Heavy-Duty Wing Pro for $699.

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Finally, an RFID-blocking wallet that’s big enough to hold all your wallet’s contents

Since not all your wallet cards are RFID-sensitive, it seems that most RFID-blocking wallets are small – just big enough to accommodate the sensitive cards.  That’s great for protection, but what do you do with the rest of the things that you normally carry in a wallet?  The Thinnest RFID Checkbook Wallet from the Sharper Image will protect what needs protecting, but still has room for everything, even a checkbook.

The soft leather exterior has the same RFID-blocking technology used by the US Military hidden inside to defend against 3,000 MHz at 80 db (most credit card transactions which utilize RFID take place at 13.56 MHz).  There’s room for up to 16 cards, plus sections for cash, receipts, a clear ID pocket, plus a coin pocket.  It can be used as a checkbook holder, too.

The wallet is available in black with a red interior or brown with a turquoise interior for $129.99; your personalized monogram is another $6.95.  The Thinnest RFID Checkbook Wallet is available at The Sharper Image.

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The Meural Canvas is art for your walls that you can control with your voice

Do you remember ten years ago when digital photo frames were so popular? I reviewed about a dozen or so of those frames at the height of their popularity and then overnight it seemed like they just disappeared. This is until recently when we’ve seen a new crop of digital frames pop up that makes those frames from a decade ago look like toys. The new digital photo frames are extra large and are designed to hang on the wall just like a piece of real artwork.

The newest digital frame that I’ve been reading about is the Meural Canvas and you can control it with your voice! That’s right, the Meural Canvas digital photo frame features a 27-inch IPS 1920 x 1080 display with built-in Alexa integration so you can see the next or previous image and set the brightness just by asking. You can use hand gestures as well.

There’s an optional $39.95/yr membership that you can buy that provides a library of art to choose from. The membership is entirely optional and without it, you can have access to 100 free images, and are able to upload as much of your own art and photography as you please.

The reason they have a membership is that they pay for licensing for everything in their collection, and they want to make sure they can continue our practice of fairly compensating both artists and rights holders (like museums and artists estates).

Images are stored locally on the frame, so it will still be functional should anything happen to the company. It takes an SD card as well.

The Meural Canvas comes in three frame styles and is priced at $595. Visit meural.com for more info and Amazon to order one.

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This wristlet’s powerbank keeps your phone charged without breaking the piggy bank

We’ve seen small handbags and purses with built-in backup batteries inside that can keep your phone charged all day.  Most of those bags seemed to start at a couple hundred dollars, but they came with a Qi charging pad to keep the purse itself recharged.  The Sak Sanibel Charging Wristlet will keep your phone charged while you’re out for the day, but you’ll need to plug it in with a charging cable at night to keep its battery pack charged.  That small inconvenience isn’t too great a price to pay to get a charging wristlet at a great price.

The battery pack will work with Android or Apple phones, though Apple users will have to buy their own short Lightning cable.  It has a 2500 mAh power reserve.  Users have specified that the bag accommodates a phone up to the size of an iPhone 7 Plus.  The Sak measures 8.3″ x 0.8″ x 5″ with a 5″ wrist strap. 

The exterior has a full-width zipper pocket, and there’s an interior zipper pocket, as well.  You’ll have room for a small card wallet and keys, making the Sanibel the perfect go-to-lunch bag.

The Sanibel is made of leather with a polyester lining, and it is available in a variety of exterior finishes.  Price varies from about $30 to $90, depending on the design.  The Sak Sanibel Charging Wallet is available on Amazon.

 

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