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It’s not fondue, it’s the Fondoodler

Alright, I must admit that when I saw this product I said to myself, “WHY”. But as I thought about it for a minute (maybe three) I said: “why not”. I am of course talking about the Fondoodler.

The Fondoodler is described as a hot glue gun, but for cheese. You have to admire folks who want to help us play with our food. Designed to melt the cheese that you load into its canister, the Fondoodler puts out a stream of hot gooey cheese onto anything you can imagine.

In all honesty, I do see a practical side to this device, if you are a can cheese lover this may be a higher class alternative. So, if you are looking to have fun with your cheese, check out the Fondoodler either on their web page for $30 or on Amazon for $29.95.

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It’s not fondue, it’s the Fondoodler originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 11, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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A celiac’s new best friend: the Nima portable gluten sensor


For people with celiac disease, an autoimmune condition for which there is no cure, eating gluten-free isn’t just a way of life. It is life, considering a mere 20 ppm of gluten is all it takes to trip an immune response. Enter Nima, a portable gluten sensor that tests food for the presence of gluten exceeding the threshold of safety for celiacs.

The unit, which retails for $279 ($229 at the time of this posting), comes with three test vials, a micro-USB recharging cable and a carrying pouch, which fits in a purse or pocket. The unit measures 3.5 inches wide and 3.1 inches high and has bluetooth connectivity so it can synch to your smartphone. Users can contribute their test results to the Nima community using a free Nima app, which also provides a list of Nima-tested restaurants.

To test for the presence of gluten, users put a sample of food – liquid or solid – into a vial and insert the vial into the device. In three minutes, a wheat icon and a “gluten detected” warning will warn users if their food is not safe to consume; a smile icon gives diners the go-ahead.

Nima works using a combination of chemistry and sensors, and the vials are not reusable. Subscriptions are available for $59.95 per month for 12 capsules or $61.95 for 12 vials every other month. Those who eat restaurant or processed food often can opt for the $116.94, 24-capsule plan per month. Some foods – soy sauce, pure vinegar, beer, or alcohol – cannot be tested, leaving diners to make educated judgment calls before consumption.

Visit nimasensor.com for more information.

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I hope lunchboxes aren’t just for kids because I want this robot lunchbox


I have a small collection of robots that I have included in photos in many of my smartphone reviews. I especially like retro robots, which is why this classic robot lunchbox from Suck UK caught my eye.

Made of tin with whimsical graphics, this lunchbot lunchbox is small but functional.

There’s plenty of room in the lunchbox for a sandwich, chips and fruit (if you’re a healthy sort of geek).

You can read more about the Lunchbot Robot Lunchbox at suck.uk.com and you can order one for yourself for $16 from Amazon.

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This T-Rex lunchbox will make you the most popular paleontologist ever!


Dinosaur loving kids and adults alike will be the envy of every geek in the cafeteria when they in with this T-Rex head lunchbox. The Dino Case is designed like the world’s most popular but extinct reptile, the Tyrannosaurus rex. By the way, did you know that rex means king in Latin? Now you do!

The lunchbox has a functioning jaw that opens to reveal your favorite lunch time yummies.

The carrying handle for the Dino Case mimics a muzzle because roarrrrrrrr! For more info head over to Suck UK and Amazon which is selling the Dino Case for $35 at the end of June.

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Your half-eaten bags of Doritos will never go stale again


It is not unusual for us to open a new bag of chips, pour out a couple servings and then fail to find a clip to keep the top of the bag from unfolding and going stale. Sometimes we end up using a paper clip or use one clip to secure two bags. Clips and twist ties are not a very good solution for keeping bags closed and food fresh. What you really need is a way to easily reseal the bag like the Air Lock from FRESHeTECH.

The Air Lock is a small hand-held bag reseller that reminds me of a miniature version of a Food Saver, but without the vacuum feature. We use a Food Saver when we freeze leftovers, but it’s not economical to use it for things like chips, crackers, and cereals because you have to use special bags with it.

The Air Lock does not require special storage bags because it can create an airtight seal on any existing plastic bag using micro-thermal technology.

The device has a built-in rechargeable battery that charges through a USB cable, so you don’t need to feed it batteries. You just clamp the edges like you would with a stapler, but you slide the Air Lock across the end of the bag to create the seal.

The Air Lock even has a built-in magnet so you can store it on the side of your fridge.

You can read more about the FRESHeTECH Air Lock by visiting freshetech.com and you can buy one from The Grommet or Amazon for $15.

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