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Windows 10 Will Soon Stop Forcing Updates

One of Windows 10’s most reviled “features” since its release is its update schedule. People frequently reported that the operating system would restart itself during sensitive actions with no easy way to stop it. There are unofficial methods, but Microsoft was always adamant that automatic updates were for the best. This move was to help users keep their systems secure, offering better protection against zero-day viruses and exploits as they were found. If users were given the choice to delay updates, they may have put it off to the point their PCs got infected by the malware – such was the idea. Related: Latest Windows… Read more

The new Heated Razor from Gillette Labs is hot – literally

NEWS – In an effort to make shaving more comfortable, many razor companies have added more blades, taken away blades, or made their razors with handles that vibrate. Gillette’s latest entry in the ongoing razor race is to add heat to the equation. Specifically, in the form of a wirelessly charging razor with a warming bar.

The one thing that most folks do when shaving, aside from making sure they have a razor and some type of lubricant, is to heat up the area they are intending to shave. As I shave in the shower, I usually run my face under the water for a few minutes to soften up my beard. Now, with the heated razor from Gillette, I can skip the face soaking and go straight to shaving.

To heat the warming bar you simply press the power button. According to Gillette, it takes one second to reach full temperature. On first use, it will heat to the higher of the two available settings. This can be adjusted by pressing and holding the power button to cycle between high and low heat. Once set, the razor will remember your preference.

The handle is a bit bulkier than the normal Gillette Power, or other vibrating razors, but not uncomfortably so. Although you can’t use your existing cartridges, as the handle has a different connection, it uses the same Fusion ProGlide blades.

The Gillette Heated Razor comes with the handle and charging base, along with a pack of cartridges. It started as an Indegogo campaign, which sold out, and is now available for preorder from Gillette On Demand for $200 (expected to deliver in time for Father’s Day).

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The new Heated Razor from Gillette Labs is hot – literally originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 28, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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SureFire FURY IntelliBeam™ Auto-Adjusting Dual Fuel LED Flashlight

NEWS – SureFire has added to their already impressive lineup of tactical and rugged use flashlights with the Fury Intellibeam™ flashlight.

The Fury IntelliBeam builds upon the automatically adjusting light output of the previous Fury models and increases the maximum output to 1500 lumens.  The IntelliBeam system automatically adjusts the light output to the needs of your surroundings and can vary the output from 15 – 1500 lumens. The automatic adjustments free you from needing to fumble around to manually adjust the light intensity. For emergency use, the IntelliBeam system may be overridden to bring the full Fury of the flashlight.

The “dual fuel” aspect means that this light can use either two lithium 123a disposable batteries or a single rechargeable 18650 lithium ion battery. The kit includes a 18650 battery and charging cable.

 

Additional 18650 batteries are available for purchase for those who worry about running out of power in the middle of an operation / adventure.

The Fury IntelliBeam flashlight is constructed on aerospace aluminum which has been anodized to military specification to resist corrosion and abrasions.

Specifications:

  • Bezel Diameter: 1.39 inches
  • Length:  5.6 inches
  • Weight w/Batteries:  6.5 ounces
  • 123A Output: 15-1,100 Lumens
  • 18650 Output:  15-1,500 Lumens
  • Runtime:  up to 40 hours

The Fury IntelliBeam is available directly from SureFire and from authorized retail outlets. The Fury Intellibeam has a retail price of $219.00. Additional 18650 batteries are available for $16. You can find this flashlight with 4 extra CR123A batteries for $199.00 on Amazon.

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The Urban Nomads Bag transforms into a desk for your laptop or tablet


CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Much liked many photographers and gadget nerds that I know, I have been on a never-ending search for the right gear bag for each one of my passions. I already own more photography and videography gears bags than I can count, and I continue to add more to the collection. In addition to those types of bags, I am also always looking for the next EDC bag as well as a bag for when I am busy writing news stories and/or reviews and I just want to carry the relevant laptop and tablet and a few accessories.

Just recently, I came across the Urban Nomads Bag by Nomahawk. This bag allows you to seamlessly integrate your tablet and laptop and use the bag as a platform for working with your devices. It also has neat ways of accommodating your accessories.

The Urban Nomads Bag by Nomahawk will be launching on a Kickstarter Campaign very soon.

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The Urban Nomads Bag transforms into a desk for your laptop or tablet originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 26, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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Color the world and earn $10K!

NEWS – Gadgeteers always have a critical eye for detail.  Do you have some time off this summer and are you looking to travel the US and Canada for free, and pocket a cool $10,000? Behr Paint Company, one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, and surface preparation products in the US, Canada, and Mexico markets is looking for someone with a critical eye for color this summer.

Behr is looking for one Color Explorer to travel across the United States and Canada this summer. You will seek inspiration from colorful places to create, and the even more fun part – name, real brand new Behr paint colors.  I’m thinking of things like “Pocket Protector White” and “Gadgeteer Gunmetal”, but the person chose will likely come up with much more colorful ideas.

The Behr Color Explorer will get the opportunity to kayak the glacial blues of Lake Louise in Banff, people-watch at a vibrant music festival, take in the bold exteriors of Charleston’s Rainbow Row and more. Flights, lodging, and experiences are all covered by Behr.

After the tour is over, the Behr Color Explorer will be tasked with developing and naming new paint colors with the brand’s Color Marketing team at their Orange County, California headquarters.

The expectations for the Explorer will be:

  • Traveling to colorful destinations across the United States and Canada
  • Capturing detailed field notes and photos of the color inspiration discovered at each stop
  • Sharing the color exploration journey on social media and the Colorfully, BEHR blog
  • Leveraging these findings to create and name beautiful new Behr Paint colors

Applicants ready for a colorful summer should visit behr.com/colorexplorer and tell Behr what color inspires them most and why, in 150 words or less, by May 15, 2019. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and a resident of the continental U.S. or Canada, with a valid passport. The selected Behr Color Explorer will be notified on or around May 23, 2019.

Got the itch and the eye?  Go for it!  I’m sure you will come up with something much better than “Owww! Whacked My Thumb Blue”.

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