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CUBEPACKS | Packing Cubes That Transform Into Packs – Notable crowdfunding campaign

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Packing cubes are some of my most vital travel gear—they allow me to pack a lot more than without them.  But sometimes I think it would be nice to have a smaller day pack to use once I get to my destination, rather than hauling me travel backpack around.  Cubepacks bridge that gap.  Let’s take a look!

What is it?

Cubepacks are compression packing cubes that transform into packs once you arrive at your destination.

Why do I like it?

I’m a huge fan of multi-purpose gear, especially for travel.  Cubepacks compression packing cubes help you pack more clothing or other gear into a smaller space while you are traveling to your destination.  But once you arrive, they don’t have to just sit in your travel bag—they can transform into packs that you can use as day packs.  They are available in three sizes: Backpack, Should Pack, and Hip Pack, each feature YKK zippers with dual pulls, a carry handle, concealable shoulder straps, and exterior organizational pockets.

Where do I find more info?

The CUBEPACKS | Packing Cubes that Transform into Packs campaign ends April 23, 2019 and has already surpassed its funding goal of $10,000. Pledge packages start at $29 for a single Size Small Cubepack and increase from there depending on the options selected.  After the end of the campaign period, rewards are expected to start shipping in September 2019. Visit the CUBEPACKS | Packing Cubes that Transform into Packs campaign site for more information or to become a backer.

 

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CUBEPACKS | Packing Cubes That Transform Into Packs – Notable crowdfunding campaign originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 1, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Customer Data at Risk After Toyota and Lexus Dealerships Hacked in Japan

By this point we need to realize that data breaches can hit anywhere. No matter where your information is being stored, it’s at risk of being hacked. This includes the information you leave behind after purchasing a car. It was confirmed that Toyota and Lexus dealerships in Japan suffered a data breach of customer data. Car Dealership Breaches As many as 3.1 million items of customer data are at risk in the data breach of the Toyota and Lexus dealerships in Japan. Toyota confirmed the attack and said “information that may have been leaked this time does not include information on credit cards,” so perhaps… Read more

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Apple Airpad cancelled, Nomad offers alternative

NEWS – Apple has just announced that they are putting the final nail in the AirPad coffin. (Photo credit for above shot goes to The Verge.) Matthew Panzarino at TechCrunch has the dirty details: “After a delay of over a year since it was first announced in September of 2017, the AirPower charging mat has become something of a focal point for Apple’s recent habit of announcing envelope tickling products and not actually shipping them on time.” Sometimes, Physics wins over engineering hubris. So it goes.

So, what shall we do, if we want a single device that can handle the terrific trio of charging (iPhone, Apple Watch, and wireless AirPods)? Our friends at Nomad have an answer. Their Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Edition has three Qi-certified charging coils across the charging pad. (The photo below is a promo shot from Nomad’s product listing.) The pad itself can charge two iPhones or an iPhone and AirPods in a wireless Charging Case at the same time thanks to 7.5 watts of power across those coils, according to an iMore review.

Did you, like me, rush to buy the wireless AirPods, thinking that the AirPad was just over the horizon? Are you going to use a different wireless solution, or take advantage of Apple’s 14 day return policy and fall back to a wired charging pair and spend the extra $50 on a nice steak dinner? Let’s discuss the Nomad solution and any others in the comments. Maybe we can get some of these solutions into the hands of willing Gadgeteers to test and review.

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Apple Airpad cancelled, Nomad offers alternative originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 31, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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KeySmart Urban Wallets cover a variety of EDC and travel needs

NEWS – Wallets are an essential piece of EDC gear for most of us, and I’ve been on a continuous quest to find the “perfect” wallet (for me).  We’re fans of KeySmart here at The Gadgeteeer, but only recently did I stumble upon KeySmart’s line of Urban Wallets, which look cool and appear to have some thoughtful features included.  More info below!

Keysmart’s current product offering consists of the Slim Wallet, the Bi-Fold Wallet, and the Passport Wallet.  Each is made from KeySmart’s lightweight and flexible Techtuff Leather (which lasts 10x longer than traditional leather), include anti-theft 360-degree RFID blocking, have external style ridges to help guide them into your pocket, Tile Slim pockets to help you track them if lost (Tile Slim not included), and are available in either Black or Slate colors.

The Slim Wallet ($39.99) is for those who prefer the most minimalist wallet carry and works well for either front- or rear-pocket carry.  It fits up to 9 cards, includes an easy slide thumb slot for quick access to your most-used card.

The Bi-Fold Wallet ($49.99) holds up to 9 cards in 5 slots, and includes both an easy-slide thumb slot as well as a Card Pull Tab for easy access to a few cards. It also has a full-sized bill pocket.

The Passport Wallet ($79.99) holds up to 6 cards that fit into die-cut card slots, and also includes a Quick-Flip Passport Pocket for easy access through security, as well as a slot for boarding passes, and a full-sized bill slot.  It also includes a small pen and SIM card tool.  

All of these wallets look very cool and well-built.  Visit getKeySmart.com for more info or to order.

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Gadgeteer’s favorite wireless earbuds, cooking gadgets, and more – Weekly roundup

NEWS – Another week, another set of articles, reviews, and news. Here’s the full listing from the past 7 days. Enjoy!

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Gadgeteer team’s favorite wireless earbuds

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