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See tall and wide with the new Remo+ RemoBell S video doorball

NEWS – Getting a good view from a video doorbell has always been a challenge. Remo+, maker of the DoorCam over-the-door wireless video camera has introduced the RemoBell S video doorbell with 180-degree viewing angles both vertically and horizontally.

Nicely styled, the RemoBell S will fit in with most decors. Rated for -4 degrees to +122 degrees fahrenheit, it should survive most climates, unless of course, you’re anywhere in the northern part of the US this polar vortex winter.

Video is recorded at full HD 1080p (1556 x 1536) and h.264 compression. The doorbell comes with rolling three-day cloud storage included and longer, paid options available. Remo+ offers both IOS and Android apps for smart-device connectivity. Home automation integration is available through Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT. The RemoBell S and its app combine for two-way audio, push notifications, user-definable motion zones, night vision, and live view. You can create up to five account users so the whole family can access the doorbell. The app also has a dewarping feature that promises to make the video appear more normal and not curved, like the video from competitors. The RemoBell S operates off 16 and 24 VAC systems and is hardwired to your existing doorbell wiring.

With its wide field of view, free cloud storage, low price, and good looks, RemoBell S is a compelling new entry into the crowded video doorbell market. RemoBell S is priced at $99 and available from Remo+.

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Tagged: security camera

See tall and wide with the new Remo+ RemoBell S video doorball originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 24, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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Saddleback iPhone case, Trayvax knife campaign, Airthings Radon sensor, and more – Weekly roundup

NEWS – You know what time it is, it’s time to kick back and catch up with your favorite gadget news and review site. To make it easy, I’ve created a list with all the articles, reviews, and news lists from the past seven days. Enjoy!

ARTICLES

Julie’s gadget diary – I’m finally upgrading to a new phone on February 21, 2019 by Julie Strietelmeier

REVIEWS

Jaybird Run XT True Wireless Sport Headphones review on February 23, 2019 by Julie Strietelmeier
VanTop Moment 4 4K Sports Action Camera review on February 23, 2019 by Mike Dixon
Hedgehog umbrella review on February 22, 2019 by Julie Strietelmeier
Blue Ember XLR Studio Microphone Review on February 22, 2019 by Liz Rodriguez
AceBeam H40 headlamp review on February 21, 2019 by Howard Sneider
LifeProof LifeACTIV Power Pack 20 review on February 20, 2019 by Steve Holt
Meridio Vintage Apple Watch Band review on February 20, 2019 by Jacob Haas
GameSir Marsback Mini Game Arcade review on February 19, 2019 by Julie Strietelmeier
Airthings Wave Plus indoor air quality monitor with radon detection review on February 18, 2019 by Julie Strietelmeier
Saddleback Leather Boot Leather iPhone Case review on February 18, 2019 by Bob Patterson
xFryo XS2 Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds review on February 17, 2019 by Julian Perry

Up-armor your lighter with the Thyrm PyroVault Lighter Armor on February 23, 2019 by Matt Sailors
Skinners combine the freedom of socks with the protection of shoes on February 22, 2019 by Michael Strange
The Trayvax Trek Field Knife is an elegant knife for a more civilized age on February 22, 2019 by Matt Sailors
CountyComm’s Survival Titanium Fishing Card is a pocket-sized fishing kit that isn’t sold by Ron Popeil on February 21, 2019 by Matt Sailors
Rakōt75 reusable cloth towels will change the way clean on February 21, 2019 by Michael Strange
Take videography to the next level with the Shure MV88+ video kit on February 20, 2019 by Bill Henderson
Fromaggio Home Cheesemaker lets you get creative on February 20, 2019 by Samuel Pair
Mo-Tactic EDC pen, MOFT invisible folding laptop stand, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns on February 19, 2019 by Julie Strietelmeier
Just like milk, the Pado PureWave Handheld Cordless Massager does a body good!! on February 19, 2019 by Julian Perry
The Wacom Cintiq 16 drawing tablet removes a few pro features and cuts the price by more than half on February 19, 2019 by Bill Henderson
Boo! Augmented reality comes to LEGO on February 18, 2019 by Garry Kolb
The Air Doctor is a breath of fresh air on February 18, 2019 by Julian Perry
Peeqo is a robot that uses memes to make you smile on February 17, 2019 by James Garriss
Squeeze in a workout in just about any space with the Treadly ultra-thin treadmill on February 17, 2019 by Michael Strange

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Tagged: weekly roundup

Saddleback iPhone case, Trayvax knife campaign, Airthings Radon sensor, and more – Weekly roundup originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 23, 2019 at 4:40 pm.

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Up-armor your lighter with the Thyrm PyroVault Lighter Armor

NEWS – The Thyrm PyroVault Lighter Armor does what it says on the tin. The PyroVault is a rugged housing that accepts most Zippo-style inserts (either liquid fuel or butane).

The PyroVault is constructed from rugged, heat-resistant, reinforced polymer with an o-ring seal. The seal works to keep dirt and moisture out of the lighter mechanism, while simultaneously reducing the evaporation of liquid fuel from the lighter. The design includes a spring-loaded cap which is secured with an easy open latch. To help you keep track of your lighter, the Pyrovault includes both a lanyard loop in the latch housing and a MOLLE-compatible clip on the back side of the housing.

While the housing does include an o-ring, the PyroVault is not rated for prolonged submersion or diving, so you won’t be able to light up a celebratory stogie during your cave diving excursion.

Thyrm does note that some butane torch inserts which use their own spring mechanisms to open and close the butane value will not work in the PyroVault since the inserts’ own springs are not used to open and close the housing.

They Thyrm PyroVault is available in rescue (orange), urban gray, black, olive drab (green), and flat dark earth (dark tan).

The PyroVault’s physical specifications are

Weight: 3.25 oz (without insert or fuel)
Dimensions: 7″ x 5″ x 0.86″

The PyroVault is designed and manufactured in the United States and retails for $29.99 without an insert. Additional details may be found at the manufacturer’s website www.thyrm.com and you can buy one from Amazon.

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Tagged: EDC, Pocket Gear

Up-armor your lighter with the Thyrm PyroVault Lighter Armor originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 23, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Skinners combine the freedom of socks with the protection of shoes

NEWS – Who doesn’t like walking around in just their socks? They’re comfy, lightweight, and easy to put on, but they’re not very practical for walking around outside. That is until now. Skinners Barefoot Sock Shoes offer the comfort and freedom of socks with the protection of shoes.

Skinners pull-on design features both comfort and stability. The uppers are made of a stretchy, moisture-wicking, silver-infused antibacterial yarn. The yarn keeps your feet feeling good and helps to keep odors at bay.

The flexible, grippy shoe-like soles are made of durable, anti-abrasive Swedish polymer, perfect for outdoor activities like running, hiking, and even water sports. Or you can wear them indoors at the gym.

Their compact size makes them perfect for traveling.

Skinners are machine washable, and one pair can last up to hundreds of miles.

The Sock Shoes are available in a range of sizes from X-Small to XX-Large. And they come in a variety of colors to match any style.

You can purchase a pair of Skinners for $59.95 from The Grommet.

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Tagged: Shoes

Skinners combine the freedom of socks with the protection of shoes originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 22, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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The Trayvax Trek Field Knife is an elegant knife for a more civilized age

NEWS – Trayvax, a purveyor of extraordinary wallets, belts, and other accessories, has recently opened a Kickstarter project for their newest creation, the Trek Field Knife. The Trek Field Knife is a unusual beast in that it is CNC milled from a high-quality stainless steel blank rather than being stamped, cut, or forged from raw stock.The Trek is a minimalist design with a skeletonized frame. The knife has a 3.5 inch blade with a 40º leading tip and a swept main edge. The overall length of the Trek is 7.9 inches. The blade’s spine has thumb jimping (I had to look that one up) to help with knife control when needed. The spine is strong enough that the knife may be used as a froe when splitting kindling (also known as batoning). This stainless steel knife has a bead blasted finish to complement the minimalist design and has a 3/4 flat bevel grind to provide predictable cutting.

Trayvax is offering the Trek in either 440C (standard) or CPM S35VN (premium) stainless steel. For those, like me, who are not metallurgists (I forward those questions to my father, who has a doctorate specializing in ferrous metallurgy), 440C is a high carbon stainless steel with 16-18% chromium added for corrosion resistance. It is an industry-standard alloy that is used wherever precisely hardened steel with good corrosion resistance is needed. 440C steel can be found everywhere from high-end knives to industrial valves. S35VN steel is a premium alloy that was developed by Crucible Industries and knife maker Chris Reeve specifically for knife making. S35VN alloy steel is used almost exclusively in premium knives. Trayvax performs all of their milling in-house to maintain the highest levels of quality control and to minimize waste.

A Kickstarter pledge will get you a knife (or multiples if you choose) in your choice of stainless steels and your choice of a traditional, vertical carry holster (upper) or a combo (horizontal or vertical) carry holster (lower). Pledges for the 440C knives start at $90 for early bird supporters and the S35Vn knives start at $120.

Trayvax has mentioned the possibility of stretch goals to add scales or paracord wrapping to the handle, but have not announced anything official on the campaign page. You are of course free to modify your knife once it is in your possession.

You may find more details about the Trek Field Knife and make a pledge on Kickstarter. Those of you of a nervous disposition or who have an aversion to the intentional destruction of fine tools may wish to skip some of the testing videos.

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Tagged: Crowdfunded, Knives

The Trayvax Trek Field Knife is an elegant knife for a more civilized age originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 22, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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