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Gerber’s ComplEAT is a like a spork multi-tool

NEWS – Backpackers, tailgators, preppers, and others will want to check out the ComplEAT cutlery set from Gerber which includes a spork, a deep basin spoon, spatula, and a food prep multi-tool. The multi-tool has a built-in bottle opener, veggie peeler, serrated package opener, and a can opener.

But wait, there’s more! The spoon or spork combines with the glass filled nylon spatula to convert into a set of tongs and when you’re done cooking and eating, everything nests together for easy transport.

The Gerber ComplEAT is available in several colors and is priced at $28. Visit gerbergear.com to buy one.

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Gerber’s ComplEAT is a like a spork multi-tool originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 30, 2019 at 1:11 pm.

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The Cosmo Communicator is every mobile device you will need in one compact package

NEWS – As a self-confessed nerd, everyone that reads my news stories knows that I am a sucker for gadgets. I am also pretty much “tied” to my smartphone and tablet, and my entire home runs on some sort of technology for most tasks that can be handled by technology. Every day on my commute back and forth to work, I carry my iPhone and iPad in my backpack and during the commute, I am on one or the other. While the apple environment does integrate devices and allows you to answer a phone call on the iPad, I wonder if there is a newer technology device that marries both devices into one much like a device I once saw called a Phablet.

The Cosmo Communicator is touted as the complete mobile communication tool that provides a pocket computer, mobile phone, and camera all in one compact device. It features a keyboard, a world-wide dual-SIM mobile phone and can be used for emails, messaging, editing documents, making calls and taking photos. Its specifications include a dual-display: an external 2″ touchscreen when the device is closed and large 6″ touchscreen when the device is open, a high-resolution 24MP camera, 6GB of ram and 128G of flash storage, along with NFC for payments, a fingerprint sensor and a smart toggle button for security and control.

The crowdfunding for the Cosmo Communicator ended on December 6th, 2018, and managed to raise 453% of the intended fundraising goal. You can read more about this device on their Indiegogo page. It should start shipping in June of this year(2019) and should retail for around $570.

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The Cosmo Communicator is every mobile device you will need in one compact package originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 30, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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The Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell: an alternative to those with subscription fees

NEWS – Netatmo is working on their own version of a smart doorbell: the Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell. What’s so special about it? Well, it doesn’t require a subscription service, it can tell when a detected motion is a person (not facial recognition) so that you don’t receive useless motion alerts, it notifies you instantly when someone attempts to deactivate it, and…

…you receive a video call immediately when someone rings your doorbell. It seems like this will address all of my pet peeves with our current video doorbell!

The Netatmo doorbell uses the wiring of your existing doorbell (thus, it requires a wired doorbell and chime to work), connects to your home WiFi network (802.11 b/g/n – 2.4GHz), and uses a microSD card to locally store your videos (up to 32 GB). You can also set it up to automatically save your videos to your Dropbox or personal FTP server.  It has a 160 degree 1080p camera with HDR function to adjust to sudden changes in lighting, has infrared night vision, has a built-in microphone and speaker, works with Apple HomeKit, and it provides an encrypted connection to protect your data.

Unfortunately, the Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell is not available for purchase yet. It will hopefully be available in late 2019 according to CNET.

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The Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell: an alternative to those with subscription fees originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 30, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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Design your own clock/speaker/alert system with Divoom Timebox Mini

NEWS – Don’t let the retro-feeling, pixelated display fool you! In just a few square inches, the Divoom Timebox Mini packs in a quality speaker, clock and notification system that’s completely customizable.

An app lets you create a personalized system to match your needs and individual whimsy. Want Sponge Bob to rouse you in the morning? A glowing American flag all day on July 4? A silly emoji to announce your incoming email? Pick your own notifications and tap into hundreds of preset images and videos, or design your own with 121 full RGB LEDs.

 

Its Bluetooth 4.0 speaker features a 3.5mm AUX output and input, so you can use the audio however you choose.

The Timebox Mini is smaller than a soda can, measuring 3.5 x 1.5 x 3.6 inches and weighing just over a pound. It comes with a Micro USB charger and lasts about six hours per charge, but anyone using it as a clock would just leave it plugged in.

Touted as a sleep-aid and time-management system, Timebox also includes some entertaining elements like a stopwatch, digital dice, scoreboard, slot machine, and simple mini-games.

The Divoom Timebox Mini retails for $42.90 on Amazon.

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Arlo rolls out new Ultra 4K wireless security camera

NEWS– The home security camera market has become quite crowded in the last few years. Arlo’s latest camera, the Arlo Ultra, announced in late 2018 and on display at CES 2019, seeks to distinguish itself from the pack with features that include 4K video, 2-way audio, and an integrated spotlight.

My first generation Arlo camera has been pulling front porch duty at my home for 4 years now. While it’s served me well, save for a warranty replacement due to pink video resulting from a stuck IR filter, the video quality has ceased to impress me. Also, after looking at my neighbor’s Ring doorbell cameras and their ability to stream conversations, I became convinced that I needed to add audio to my home security camera package.

Enter the Arlo Ultra. In addition to the increased video quality, the Ultra boasts numerous enhancements to the original Arlo, including some that surpass what’s available in the current Arlo Pro 2. These include:

  • 4k Ultra HD with HDR capabilities
  • Enhanced Color Night Vision
  • Auto-zoom and tracking
  • 180-degree field of view
  • Dual noise cancelling microphones for clearer, more natural conversations
  • Built-in LED spotlights

If the new 4K video doesn’t place too much of a burden on the Ultra’s improved battery and the increased streaming demand doesn’t cause users to bump up against any of their broadband providers monthly data limits, Arlo could have a real winner on its hands with the Ultra which will be priced at $299.99. Head over to Arlo.com for more details on this new camera.

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Arlo rolls out new Ultra 4K wireless security camera originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 29, 2019 at 1:23 pm.

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