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The highly anticipated Monoprice Maker Select Mini 3D Printer V2 is now shipping


After teasing at CES in January, Monoprice has started shipping the Maker Select Mini 3D Printer V2. This is one of the most widely acclaimed entry-level 3D printers on the market. The V2 boasts some exclusive improvements to the V1 including an all-metal print nozzle and mainboard cooling fan,  as well as some ergonomic improvements. 

Look for my first foray into 3D printing and a detailed review in the next few weeks. For more info on this printer visit Monoprice. The Maker Select Mini 3D Printer V2 is priced at $219.99 and can be purchased directly from Monoprice or Amazon.

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The highly anticipated Monoprice Maker Select Mini 3D Printer V2 is now shipping originally appeared on on May 1, 2017 at 7:00 am.

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Japanese table top juggling fidget toy


Fidget toys have become very popular lately and it seems like everywhere I look there’s a new crowdfunding campaign for a spinning toy. Fun, but not unique. That’s where the Kururin flipping toy is different. It’s made of wood and designed to tumble end over end across a flat surface.

Watching someone play with a Kururin reminds me a little of juggling. It’s mesmerizing and looks easy enough for anyone to do.

The Japanese toy helps improve hand-eye coordination skills while scratching your fidget itch. You can buy a Kururin rolling stick for $12.99 from Kendamausa.com. You can also check Amazon, who sells other brands of this type of toy.

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Japanese table top juggling fidget toy originally appeared on on April 30, 2017 at 11:02 am.

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These beautiful steampunk pens will look perfect on your Victorian style desk


Are you a fan of steampunk style? Do you also have a lot of expendable cash lying around? Then check out the Megan Kening Etsy website for some really cool, beautifully handmade steampunk pens like this In Memory of Bessie Sm. V2 Steampunk fountain pen. This particular pen was made in memory of 1920’s American jazz and blues vocalist, Bessie Smith. It is made up of 18K gold, brass, and copper. It comes with ink (five), a stand, and a velvet trimmed storage box. The In Memory of Bessie Sm. V2 Steampunk fountain pen is quite expensive being $329. There are other steampunk style pens available from the same site which range in price from $129 – $669.

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These beautiful steampunk pens will look perfect on your Victorian style desk originally appeared on on April 30, 2017 at 8:36 am.

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LG G6 review, Spotcam review, Bluetooth speaker reviews and more – Weekly roundup


It’s that time of the week where you’re happy you’re not at work, but you’re already feeling like the weekend is going by way too fast. I have the perfect way for you to slow things down and relax for a few minutes. It’s my weekly roundup listing of everything we’ve posted this week on The Gadgeteer. Click through and enjoy!

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LG G6 review, Spotcam review, Bluetooth speaker reviews and more – Weekly roundup originally appeared on on April 29, 2017 at 6:00 pm.

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Coding iPhone Apps for Kids – New from No Starch Press


New from No Starch Press: Coding iPhone Apps for Kids A Playful Introduction to Swift
by Gloria Winquist and Matt McCarthy. This book teaches children and adults to code in Apple’s free beginner-friendly programming language called Swift. This 336-page book full-color book is a fun guide that will explain the building blocks of app programming, from loops to variables, strings, and more.According to No Starch Press founder Bill Pollock

“App development is fun for kids because it’s exciting to make something that hundreds of thousands of people might use. This book will show readers how to make something amazing, and it continues our tradition of making technology more accessible for everyone.”

This book will help you learn how to create a fully functioning iPhone app even if you’ve never programmed before. Coding iPhone Apps for Kids will be available in May from No Starch Press but you can pre-ordered a copy of the book now for $29.95.

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Coding iPhone Apps for Kids – New from No Starch Press originally appeared on on April 29, 2017 at 5:00 pm.

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