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FIXD Automotive puts a VIZR heads up display in your car

NEWS – Many new cars come with a heads up display built into the top of the dashboard. What do you do if you don’t have that option on your new car, or have an older car? Enter the VIZR, a smartphone adapter that creates a virtual display using your phone and an app to give you navigation directions without having you look down at your phone.

The VIZR consists of a base, where you place your phone, and a translucent screen. The base has a non-slip coating so it doesn’t slide around when you’re executing hard turns. Your phone projects onto the screen allowing you to see a virtual HUD for your navigation app. It’s important to note that, because the phone’s display is mirrored, the orientation will be flipped. You will, therefore, need an app that has a HUD setting. The one recommended by FIXD is Hudway Go, although there are others.

The VIZR is large enough that FIXD states that it will work with any smartphone. The base is 6 3/8 inches long with the reflective part being 2 5/8 by 5 5/16. Although large, the VIZR is not big enough to fit tablets or tablet phones.

The VIZR is available directly from FIXD. It’s priced at $39.99 and discounts are applied if you order more than one.

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FIXD Automotive puts a VIZR heads up display in your car originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 19, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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GEESAA Your Home Barista pour over brewer system

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve not only picked up a coffee habit, but I’ve started understanding the differences in types of brewing methods, beans and how a good barista can take a decent cup of coffee to greatness. That’s why I got pretty excited to see the GEESAA – Your Home Barista announce it is starting a KickStarter.

What is it?

This Taiwan based business has brought together a coffee maker system that heats the water to a specific temperature, has a rotating base for the carafe as well as a swing arm dispenser for the hot water that mimics the swirling motion of your barista pouring hot water over the grounds to create your favorite beverage. It is compatible with a smartphone app that is preloaded with recipes from professional baristas but will also allow you to create your recipes.

Why do I like it?

I love that all you have to do is simply select your recipe, put your grounds in the top of the carafe and then let the machine do it’s magic. As an avid coffee drinker, I love the complex coffees and this product lets me have this coffee that I would normally have to go to a shop for or learn how to make myself. The fact it has an app for my phone preloaded with recipes is an added bonus.

Where can I find more info?

The actual KickStarter won’t begin until April, but at this time you can go to the GEESAA – Your Home Brew website and delve into the information they have available. I’m looking forward to seeing how this Kickstarter goes and possibly picking up one of these units myself, as pour overs have become our favorite methods for making a fresh cup. The price point is still unknown, but if you sign up for their e-mail notification you’ll get a $50 discount on the KickStarter.

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GEESAA Your Home Barista pour over brewer system originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 18, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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Traeger’s new Pro WiFi pellet grill is smarter, faster, and smokier

NEWS – With spring and summer just around the corner that can mean only one thing, IT’S GRILLING SEASON! Traeger, the popular manufacturer of wood pellet grills, introduced a new line based on their best-selling Pro Series grill.

There are two models available for 2019, the Pro 575 and Pro 780. The names correspond with the amount of square inch cooking capacity each model has.

The new wood pellet grills have been updated with Traeger’s WiFire Technology. WiFire enables grillers to monitor and change the grills temperatures, track the temperature of the food being grilled, and even add smoke from anywhere using the Traeger smartphone app.

With the app, you can browse through and download hundreds of recipes directly to the WiFire Controller to get step-by-step guidance through the entire cook cycle with GrillGuide.

Traeger’s new D2 Direct Drive Technology delivers more power to the grill, creating ultra-fast startups. A variable speed fan and auger provide optimal wood pellet smoke for the finest hardwood flavor. 

The new Pro D2 controller gives users more precise control over cooking temperatures, leading to more consistent results.

Each Pro model includes a 2-tier grate system, meat probe, and 18-pound capacity wood pellet hopper. The Traeger Pro 575 ($799.99) and Pro 780 ($999.99) are available in black or bronze. You can purchase them online from Traeger or your local Home Depot.

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Google Breaking into the Game-Streaming Market

Google has been working on the idea to implement a game-streaming service for three years with “Protect Steam.” This week they will finally announce the service at the Game Developer Conference (GDC). In addition to the game-streaming service, they are widely expected to also offer the “Yeti” gaming console. The hope is that along with Project Stream, they’ll combine to become what has been described as a “Netflix for video games,” which makes so much sense it makes you wonder why no one has fully put that idea into use yet. Cloud Gaming This could revolutionize gaming. Presently you can spend a couple hundred dollars… Read more

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Organize your favorite pens, pencils, and other writing gear in this gorgeous wooden box

NEWS – The Writing Box from Galen Leather takes you back to an era where there were no smartphones, laptops, or email. Back when the main form of communication was done by putting pen to paper. Back when your EDC consisted of a wooden box to carry your favorite pens, paper, and other stationary items.

Galen’s writing box is a solid box made of walnut with a leather insert to help you organize your pens, pencils, and more.

The box can even become an ergonomic writing surface when you use pegs to prop the lid at an angle.

If you want to travel back in time, you can order one for $125 from Galen Leather. The pens, pencils, notebooks, and other writing gear pictured are not included.

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Organize your favorite pens, pencils, and other writing gear in this gorgeous wooden box originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 17, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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