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Krossblade’s SkyProwler2 gives you a lot of drone to play with

NEWS – Quadcopters are popular these days not in small part because they are easy to fly.  If you’re looking for a step up in complexity and capability, take a look at Krossblade’s recently announced SkyProwler2.  It’s a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, which means that four arms with horizontal propellers, just like a quadcopter, come out for a vertical takeoff or landing, and then the arms then retract, allowing it fly fixed-wing like a plane.  And it can fly, reaching speeds up to 80 mph.

The SkyProwler has a range of 55 miles and a max ceiling of 16,500 ft.  It can fly for about an hour while carrying a 1.1 pound payload, and its radio controller works up to 10 miles away.  The drone can be upgraded with a nose-mounted, stabilized camera for taking 4K video at 30 fps or 16 MP stills.

If the SkyProwler is a step up in complexity, it’s also a step up in price.  When you submit an order on Krossblade’s website, it will arrive in 4 weeks and set you back three grand; yep, the retail price of this gadget is $2,999.  This price does, however, give you a lot of bang for your buck, as it includes the radio controller, two Android tablets (one with ground control software and another for the video feed), a briefcase-like carrying case, two batteries, and a charger, and various spare parts.  The camera upgrade is another $999. You can put in your order at Krossblade’s online store.

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The Fluance Fi20 portable wireless speaker immerses you in 360-degrees of sound

NEWS – Wireless speakers are certainly nothing new, but the Fluance Fi20 portable wireless speaker is one of those speakers that stands out in today’s somewhat saturated market. It features a sophisticated wood design and delivers immersive 360-degree sound.

While most speakers are directional, the Fi20 radiates music in every direction, providing a room filling and immersive sound experience. It does so by using a powerful up-firing driver in conjunction with an acoustic dispersion lens in the top of its enclosure that disperses sound 360 degrees.

The speakers handcrafted wood cabinet not only looks good, but it’s also engineered to give your music increased warmth and an overall more natural sound. And it’s available in 3 elegant finishes Black Ash, Lucky Bamboo, and Natural Walnut.

The Fi20 is packed with features including a carry handle, LED accent light, speakerphone, Bluetooth w/aptX, 3.5mm aux input, and touch button controls.

When fully charged the speakers lithium-ion battery delivers 24-hours of cord-free listening.

The Fluance Fi20 can be purchased for $149.99 from their website or Amazon.

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EcoQube Air lets you grow your favorite plant on your desk


Working in an office cubicle can be a bit drab and I’m always looking for ways to liven it up a bit. The EcoQube Air does just that by providing a desktop greenhouse for you to grow and maintain your favorite plant while providing beneficial air quality improvements.

The EcoQube Air not only will oxygenate the air around you with the plant growth, but the base contains a HEPA filter and fan that will reduce mold and dust in your environment. Everything you need to grow the plant of your choice is included and it’s maintenance free. The kit includes the plant medium and pebbles to put in your grow tray as well as the full-spectrum LED lighting, water pump, and filter. Since it is a closed system, the water will only need to be changed once per month.

EcoCube Air is an ideal fit for those of us who don’t necessarily have a green thumb or who would like the benefit of having a plant nearby without the mess and maintenance required to keep it alive. It will cost $199.99 from the manufacturer website, but can be found for as low as $179.99 on JoyUs.com.

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Gadgeteer looks back at the PalmPilot, Saddleback keyboard case, Mobile Edge messenger bag, and more – Weekly roundup

NEWS – We were busy this week with four articles, eight reviews, and seventeen news posts. I’ll bet you haven’t read them all so browse through the complete list below just to double check.

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Gadgeteer looks back at the PalmPilot, Saddleback keyboard case, Mobile Edge messenger bag, and more – Weekly roundup originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 9, 2019 at 4:53 pm.

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Hupnos Self Learning Snoring Mask: Better cohabitation through technology

NEWS – Topping the list of things my wife would tell me to order immediately, the Hupnos sleep mask is a new entrant into a market full of nose strips, tilting beds and other devices designed to bring harmony to snorers and those who share a bed with them. What makes the Hupnos mask different than other technologies is that it’s a smart system that analyzes your snoring patterns and uses multiple approaches to get you to quiet down.


The Hupnos looks like a cross between a set of VR goggles and a diving mask. It covers your entire eyes and most of your nose. It has an elastic band that wraps around your head along a silicone nose piece that’s form fitted, removable for washing and, according to the company, guaranteed to fit your face. The mask communicates with an app through Bluetooth and has a battery life of more than twenty hours. It currently works with both IOS and Android.

To work its anti-snoring magic, the Hupnos relies on a two-stage process that utilizes accelerometers, positional sensors, and vibration motors, along with an app to learn your snoring habits. The app will record your snoring throughout the night, allowing you to figure out what seems to exacerbate or minimize your snoring.

In the first stage, the Hupnos employs a gentle vibration when the mask detects that you’re snoring. Often simply changing positions is enough to interrupt your snoring pattern. If that doesn’t work, the second phase is activated where the mask increases the exhalation pressure of the user’s breath through the nosepiece. Called EPAP, or expiratory positive airway pressure, this technique uses exhaling breath to keep the throat from narrowing, and, hopefully, stopping you from snoring. Although EPAP is not a new technology, the Hupnos mask allows the user to adjust the pressure to suit their comfort level.

The Hupnos was fully funded on Indegogo in December and has started shipping to backers. You can order directly from the site with delivery expected by April of this year. The current price is $125 and includes the mask, a micro USD cable, quick start guide, and a link to download the app.

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Hupnos Self Learning Snoring Mask: Better cohabitation through technology originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 9, 2019 at 12:39 pm.

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