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Create an inflatable version of yourself because why not?

When was the last time you wished you could have a 25-inch inflatable replica of yourself? Only every day right? Well, your dreams can now become a reality because Italian company 25INCH.me allows their customers easily create a 25-inch-tall inflatable doll of themselves or anyone they like. Just head over to their website, upload a headshot and then choose a shirt, pants, shoes, and other accessories like watches, jewelry, and tattoos.

The inflatable doll is made of high-quality materials with high-resolution printing that is water resistant and designed to be inflated and deflated many times.

Your 25-inch mini me can be easily inflated with a few seconds of blowing into the air valve which is located in a sensitive area.

Each doll is priced at 29,99€ plus 12-22,00€ for shipping which comes to about $64 US. Be aware that import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Head over to 25INCH.me for all the details.

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Carry the moon in your pocket

You’ve seen those 3D-printed moon lamps, like the one The Gadgeteer featured last year.  Those lamps are available in various sizes and come with a wooden stand for display in your room.  Just like the bigger versions, the moon on this keychain is also 3D-printed to accurately represent the surface of Earth’s moon, and it’s sized to take along with you.

The moon is made of non-toxic, odorless, environmentally-friendly materials, so it’s safe enough for even children to use.  At 1.6″, it’s small enough for a keychain fob but large enough to use as a small nightlight on your nightstand.  Its LED is powered with three AG3 batteries.

The Mini 3D Moon Keychain is $18.00 at Brando.

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Adaptalux shines the light at the end of the tunnel


Those of you that have been following my News Stories for a while should now be well aware of my love for Macro Photography. Macro Photography allows me to be innovative and expressive with “obvious” objects that are readily identifiable, as well as objects that I can shoot from my own creative perspective. If photographed correctly, some objects leave the assumption of what they are to the imagination of the viewer.

One great tool for adding interest and creativity to macro photography is light. Playing around with lighting and having the flexibility to do so, can accomplish great results. However, one of the challenges is getting lighting options with enough effective versatility and portability, since macro photography can be shot anywhere and under some difficult logistical circumstances.

Enter Adaptalux!! Adaptalux is a macro photography and videography light and light studio that allows you to use flexible lights to create the lighting effect according to your imagination. The manufacturer refers to it as an “adaptable miniature lighting studio that allows for an infinite amount of lighting environments to be created, in an effortless and adaptable way all under one product”. “Adaptalux has been designed to make macro photography, macro videography and product photography lighting easy and accessible to photographers of all ability. The only limit is your imagination”.

The Adaptalux seems like an amazing product and I can’t wait to get my hands on one to review and to add to my macro photography kit.

If you would like to purchase the light studio, head over to the Adaptalux website and pick one up. There are several kits available, with the starter pack costing just $260.29.

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Say Hello to the new video doorbell from Nest

We are still working on smartening up our house, and we decided we wanted to finally get a video doorbell.  We had actually ordered a Ring doorbell, but I’m going to return that.  We decided we’d stick with the Nest system once we realized their video doorbell was available for purchase, because we already have the Nest learning thermostat, a Nest camera, and a couple of the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.  The Nest Hello doorbell will fit right in with our current system and will minimize the number of subscription services we’ll need to pay for.

Features of the Nest Hello, as shown on the Nest website:

  • 24/7 streaming and continuous video recording
  • 4:3 HD video designed to show people head to toe
  • HD video and night vision
  • HDR video shows sharp details even in bright and dark areas
  • 160° field of view
  • HD Talk and Listen reduces ambient noise for clear communication with visitors
  • Person, motion, and sound alerts to detect visitors
  • Can recognize family and friends and send a special alert
  • Prerecorded quick responses

The Nest doorbell requires a wired doorbell connection and chime, and it requires a 16-24VAC, 10VA doorbell transformer.  It connects to your home WiFi to upload a continuous feed to the extra-cost Cloud subscription service.  It works with the Nest app to give you alerts when it detects people, motion, or sounds.  You can use the app to customize notifications, and you can set up areas of interest, which will help us stop the camera from alerting us to people waiting at the elevator bank, for example.

It has a built-in microphone and speaker so you can talk to visitors.  There’s also some prerecorded responses you can use if you are alerted to someone while you’re in a meeting at work, for example.

Nest Hello is available now for $229.00.  We bought ours at the local Best Buy, or you can order Hello directly from Nest for the same price.

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The Shure Super 55 Deluxe Vocal Microphone is super in every way!


Early last year, I got a great opportunity to work with a few “underground” musicians, and one in particular was so original and had such a great bluesy sound, that I decided to film a music presentation with her and a bass player. When I considered the visual effect that I wanted along with the audio quality, I decided to use the opportunity to purchase a specific Shure microphone to accomplish my vision.

The Shure Super 55 is a Super-cardioid Polar Pattern microphone with an absolutely amazing sound. The clarity and the warmth that seems to come from a unique place within this microphone, is undeniable. I also believe that its vintage styling helps the experience by setting the mood and expectations. The microphone comes in black and chrome, and for my film shoot I chose the chrome for that really vintage effect. It has a built-in shock-mounted cartridge that makes sure that its operation is free of any unwanted noise from handling or any other vibration. It is also built like a tank to withstand heavy use.

If you are in the market for a microphone that is smooth and has a pleasing effect on any performance, head over to Amazon or Adorama and pick one up for the great price of $249.00

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