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Fluxezy Lighters are eco-friendly and USB rechargeable for geek appeal


You don’t have to be a cigarette, pipe or cigar smoker to appreciate lighters and these cool lighters from Fluxezy will get your geek senses tingling.

First of all, the Fluxezy lighters don’t use butane or any other type of lighter fluids. They are flameless but produce dual heat beams that get to a scorching 900 °F. OUCH!

I know you’re thinking “But Julie, I can buy a package of 5 Bic lighters for a third of the price of one of these lighters.” and you would be right. But, the Fluxezy lighters work in the wind because, no flame. Your Bic lighter can’t do that.

Just charge the lighter for 60 minutes via USB and it’s ready to provide 50 – 100 lights per full charge.

Available in a variety of styles and colors, the Fluxezy lighters are priced from $33 – $42. Visit fluxezy.com for more info and to order.

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New Satechi Type-C Pro Hub for 13″ and 15″ MacBook Pros offers connectivity in a slim package


I recently sold my 13″ MacBook Pro to a friend at work after having purchased a refurbed 12″ MacBook. You might think that’s a step in the wrong direction going from the powerful MBP to a slower MB. But I absolutely love the MB because it’s small, lightweight, and does everything I need in a featherweight form factor.

But… isn’t there always a but? The 12″ MacBook only has one Type-C port. So I’ve been looking for a perfect Type-C hub to use with it. Unfortunately, the new Satechi Type-C Pro Hub is designed for 13″ and 15″ MacBook Pros, which won’t work for mine, but if you have a 13″ or 15″ MBP, click through to learn more.

The Satechi Type-C Pro Hub plugs directly into the MBP on either the left or right side and offers 7 ports that include:

1 Thunderbolt 3 port that offers pass-through charging
1 4k HDMI port that offers 1080p high-resolution video at 60Hz to external 4k monitor screens
1 USB-C port
2 USB 3.0 ports
1 SD card reader
1 Micro SD card reader

The Type-C Pro Hub is available now Silver or Space Gray for $99.99 at Satechi.net and Amazon.

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New Satechi Type-C Pro Hub for 13″ and 15″ MacBook Pros offers connectivity in a slim package originally appeared on on May 19, 2017 at 4:30 pm.

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Good “Things” come to those who wait


I’ll admit it, I’m a productivity and to-do app junkie. I’ve used nearly every major to-do and task manager available and followed them through their development and new versions. But none so closely as Culture Code’s Things.

Finally, after literally years in a tight-lipped closed beta, Things 3 is now available on the iOS and Mac app stores. 

Things has been the one task app I kept coming back to after trying out dozens of other apps and systems because of its beauty and simplicity. And the newest version doesn’t disappoint, even after waiting for what felt like an eternity.

Things 3 is available today on iPhone ($9.99), iPad ($19.99) and Mac OS ($49.99). Be warned, it is a paid upgrade, even for those who have already purchased a previous version. To ease the pain, they’re offering a 20% discount on all versions through May 25th. If you liked Things 2, there’s plenty more to love, so jump on that discount while you can.

Check out their site for more information and to download a free 15-day trial version of the Mac OS version.

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Mu, world’s smallest loss prevention tag


In physics, the Greek letter “µ” (Mu) is used to mathematically represent the effective gravitational inertia of two objects as a single “reduced” object. I suspect the designers of the Mu locator tag were aware of this when naming their miniature loss prevention tag. 

The Mu tag, like its larger cousins such as Tile, TrackR, and ITrex, can be deployed to allow a user to locate wayward phones, keys, or even pets using wireless communication to their corresponding apps. Where Mu sets itself apart is its diminutive size. Smaller than HALF a postage stamp, the 18 X 10 X 3mm pixie can easily piggy-back on your favorite treasures to prevent that oh-so-familiar pain when misplaced. At a fraction of the size of its cousins, Mu is certain to appeal to anyone wishing to discreetly locate their belongings.

As a memory-challenged individual, I welcome anything that can make my life easier. The rechargeable Mu certainly fits that bill and I look forward to seeing them hit the market after being successfully funded.

For more info, check out their story On Kickstarter.

 

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Add some “Sole” to your iPhone with Nike’s new iPhone 7 cases


Sneakerheads rejoice there’s finally an iPhone case for you! Nike has introduced two new cases for Apple iPhone 7. Both new cases are modeled after the outsoles of two of Nikes most popular and iconic shoes. The Air Force 1 basketball shoe and the Roshe running shoe. 

Each hard case is made of thermoplastic polyurethane and features the unique outsole pattern of each classic shoe. Both cases also brandish the iconic Nike Swoosh. The material is durable, slip resistant and Nike says will protect your iPhone 7 against impacts and scratches.

Of the two cases, the Air Force 1 really stands out with its real deep and cool tread design. And I’m kind of biased because I owned a pair of blue and white AF1’s back in the day. Unfortunately, it’s not yet available but will come in both Blue and Black.

The Roshe case features the classic waffle design of the iconic running shoe and is available in two colors, Team Crimson (currently sold out) and Green Glow.

Kudos to Nike for taking something iconic you wear on the bottom of your feet and incorporating it into a phone case for another iconic brand. These aren’t Nike’s first iPhone cases but, they’re the first to incorporate the outsole design.

Whether you’re a sneakerhead or just want to own a unique, really cool looking case for your iPhone 7 head over to nike.com. Both cases sell for $35. The Roshe case is available now, while Nike lists the Air Force 1 case as coming soon.

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