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The Gourmia IoT Cool-Cooker has something other slow cookers don’t

Before I fell in love with my Instant Pot, I used a slow cooker to cook chickens and roasts while I was at work during the day. The only annoying thing about using a slow cooker (aka crock pot) is that I’d have to get up earlier than usual to put all the ingredients in the cooker. I don’t like getting up in the morning, so getting up even earlier does not make Julie a happy camper. But the new Gourmia IoT Cool-Cooker might be the holy grail of slow-cookers because it not only cooks your food, but it keeps it cold BEFORE it starts cooking it.

The Gourmia Cool-Cooker has a built-in refrigeration unit that keeps everything cold before it’s time to cook. You can add all the items to the cooker the night before, like meat and vegetables and then control it later from anywhere with an app on your phone to start the cooking process. The Gourmia Cool-Cooker can even be controlled using Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants.

The Cool-Cooker is a 6-quart 11-in-1 cooker that can bake, make rice, roast, yogurt, porridge, slow cook, keep food warm, sauté, steam, and sous vide.

There isn’t any pricing info at this time, but the Cool-Cooker will be available at retailers later in 2018. More info will be available at Gourmia.com

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The Gourmia IoT Cool-Cooker has something other slow cookers don’t originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 9, 2018 at 7:00 am.

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Evergoods: trail-ready bags with city-refined style

Following a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2017, Evergoods is now rolling out the first in their new line of bags & apparel. And there’s a good reason to be excited about this one: the founders of Evergoods, Jack Barley and Kevin Dee, hail from GORUCK and Patagonia respectively. Not only do these guys know a thing or two about building great bags, but their product-driven design philosophy is something I  can get behind. You can read all about their story on their web site.

The mission behind Evergoods is to produce “crossover” bags that combine trail-ready technical refinement & durability with style & ease-of-use for everyday carry. The first two products look fantastic. The Mountain Panel Loader 30L ($249) leans towards hiking and outdoor use, while the Civic Panel Loader 24L ($229) is targeted at the daily commute. Both bags incorporate usability and design features that enable them to go either way like side carrying handles, hydration bladder ports, swing-around access, and ergonomics that favor all-day hauling.

There’s some great design work going on here, and the bags look great. I’m looking forward to checking these out. It also looks like both bags are ready to ship. To learn more, hop on over to the Evergoods web site!

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Evergoods: trail-ready bags with city-refined style originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 8, 2018 at 12:00 pm.

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The Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set is another cost effective option for macro photography


In the world of macro photography, getting as close as possible to an object to be able to shoot a detailed photo is a very important and enjoyable aspect. Extension tubes are a great way to give non-macro lens the ability to get in closer. They connect between the lens and the camera and work by simply increasing the distance between the lens and the camera sensor. There are many manufacturers of extension tubes which are available in various specifications but ultimately do the same job. What is also important is the build quality, and how well they are threaded to match the lens they are designed to fit, without binding or creating difficulty when putting them on or taking them off.

While many people tend to use tubes manufactured by the same company as their camera, I tend to look for others that are well made and just as efficient, but cost-effective. As a Canon fan, I have one Canon extension tube, but I also have a 3-piece set of Kenko Auto Extension Tubes. The Kenko tubes are well built and work flawlessly. I chose the Kenko set based on the build quality, reviews by other buyers and because the 3 tubes came in the lengths that allowed me to obtain my desired magnification. It is important to understand that extension tubes do not contain any optics. What is also great is that these tubes generally retain the autofocus capability even with my Canon lens. The tube set can be combined in any order to increase the length.

If you would like to give them a try, you can head over to B&H Photo Video or Amazon to pick them up for $124.

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The Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set is another cost effective option for macro photography originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 8, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Nothing’s out of reach with the ODii grabbing tool

When I had double total-knee replacements a couple of years ago, one of my favorite tools was a grabber that let me reach things without stressing my knees too much.  To tell the truth, I still use it because I’m vertically challenged.  It’s great for grabbing that Yeti mug on the upper shelf in my kitchen or getting that shoe that got knocked a bit too far under the bed, but it doesn’t always work as well for small things.  And of course, I leave it at home because it’s too big and clunky to take with me.  Luckily, there’s the ODii grabbing tool that’s designed to fit in your car, your bag, a desk drawer, or wherever you might drop something and need some help reaching it.  In fact, the designer got the idea when he dropped his money in his car while he and his daughter were going through a fast-food drive-thru.

The ODii is made of plastic and steel, and it’s flexible enough that you can bend it to fit in cramped places.  It has a telescopic grabber claw, detachable LED flashlight to help you see your dropped object, and extendable magnet arm that can hold on to up to 2 pounds.  The gripper trigger lets you control grip strength;  it’s capable of picking up 5-10 pounds. The gripping arm can be swapped out for the magnetic arm when needed.

There are two versions of the ODii grabbing tool.  The 19″ smaller size is on sale for $19.96 (a 20% discount) right now, while the 36″ longer one is $29.95 at The Grommet.

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Nothing’s out of reach with the ODii grabbing tool originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 8, 2018 at 9:00 am.

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Introducing the new Dyson Cyclone V10 – no cord needed, or wanted anymore.

I’ve owned a big Dyson for a few years and my wife and I like its power and usability. However, it is a big machine with a cord that never seems to be long enough. This has always made me wonder whether I should switch to the smaller battery powered Dyson cord-free stick vacuum cleaners. Dyson has now made it easier to consider ditching the cord with the new Dyson Cyclone V10 vacuum cleaner. Inventor James Dyson simply states “This is the reason I’ve stopped developing corded vacuums.” ‘Nuff said.

The V10 is an evolution of the cordless Cyclone series. It’s the most powerful cleaner Dyson has made to date. The battery provides 60 minutes of fade-free power before recharging. There are three switchable power modes available for any kind of floor or carpet.

It’s also versatile. It will quickly change from a stick to a handheld vacuum cleaner and back again, with just one click, making it perfect for home and car. It includes a wall-mounted charging dock that stores the V10 and its attachments.

The collection bin is 40% bigger than the Dyson V8, so there’s less stopping to empty the bin. It features a “Point and shoot” mechanism that ejects debris in one action, so there’s no need to touch any dirt. Whole machine filtration captures 99.97% of particles as small as .3 microns expelling cleaner air.

Four models of the Cyclone V10 will be available after March 15 with prices ranging from $499.99 to $699.99. They can be pre-ordered from Amazon. Visit Dyson or more information.

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