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SCOUT versatile portable charger and the Archon invisible wireless charger – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about two different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo that will be of interest to anyone with gadgets that need to be charged.

SCOUT: World’s Most Versatile Charger

What is it?

SCOUT is a portable 10000mAh backup battery that has built-in cables for USB-C, lightning, and microUSB devices. There’s even a version of SCOUT that offers Qi wireless charging.

Why is it cool?

The SCOUT portable charger is cool because it has the cables that you need to connect it to your devices built right into the charger. You can also plug SCOUT directly into a wall outlet because it has a fold-out plug. If those features weren’t enough to get you interested, there’s also a version of the SCOUT charger that allows it to become a wireless charger. Just set your Qi-enabled device on top and it charges. It’s like a Swiss Army knife of portable chargers.

They sent me a pre-production version of the SCOUT Max (non-wireless charging version) and I like it a lot because it’s slim and built-in cables mean I have less stuff to take with me.

Where can I find more info?

The SCOUT campaign ends a month from now and as I’m writing this, they are less than $25 from reaching their funding goal of $10,000. You can pre-order a SCOUT starting at $19. After the SCOUT campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in March 2019. Visit their Indiegogo page for all the details.

Archon : The invisible wireless charger.

What is it?

Archon is a wireless charger that can attach to the bottom of a shelf or drawer to hide it from plain sight.

Why is it cool?

I think Archon is cool because you can hide it from view by mounting it under a table or shelf. It’s also cool that it is powerful enough to charge through a wooden, granite, quartz, glass, or plastic table, and thick device cases.

Where can I find more info?

The Archon campaign ends on 12/27/18 and they still working towards reaching their funding goal of $75,000. You can pre-order an Archon starting at $89. After the Archon campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in May 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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SCOUT versatile portable charger and the Archon invisible wireless charger – Notable crowdfunding campaigns originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 7, 2018 at 2:29 pm.

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Forget bento lunchboxes! This BentoStack carries your Apple accessories and has a Qi charger, too!

NEWS – The nice thing about bento lunchboxes is that you can pack a lot of stuff in a small, organized container.  That approach has been applied to the Function 101 BentoStack Charge Travel Case with Qi charger.  This Apple accessories organizer has multiple layers that hold USA-type wall chargers, Apple Pencils, Watch bands, and other items.

The Charge model has two deep, divided compartments and two trays to hold items.

For example, in this stack you’ll see MacBook, iPad, and iPhone chargers, two cables, a Watch charging puck, and a set of AirPods in the deeper compartments.  The two trays hold two Watch bands and the Apple Pencil.  The lid is a 5000 mAh power bank and a certified Qi wireless charging pad that’s compatible with iPhone 8/8 Plus and iPhone X and newer, and there’s also a USB port for charging other devices that aren’t wirelessly chargeable.

The top tray can also be used as a phone stand when you aren’t storing your Pencil.

The BentoStack Charge is available in the gray seen in the top image at Amazon for $99.95; it is not eligible for free Prime shipping.  If you want to order directly from Function 101, you can get the BentoStack Charge in space gray, silver, or rose gold to fit USA-style chargers for $99.95.

If you don’t need the wireless charging, you can get the Function 101 BentoStack Organizer in space gray, silver, or rose gold to fit USA-style chargers for $49.95 at Amazon or at Function 101.

If you use Euro wall plugs, Function 101 also has the BentoStack and the BentoStack Charge available.  They also fit chargers used in Australia, New Zealand, Korea, and Latin America.

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Viveltre Gourmet Marshmallows are timeless childhood favorites transformed into luxurious puffs of perfection

NEWS – Well, here are two words you probably thought you would never hear together, gourmet marshmallows. But Viveltre Marshmallows are not your typical marshmallows. They’re adapted from a traditional French recipe and handcrafted using only the highest quality 100% natural ingredients with no artificial flavorings, food colorings, or chemical preservatives. And their variety pack comes with six gourmet flavors.

The variety pack includes 72 marshmallows total and some of the flavors actually sound pretty tempting. They include Salted Caramel Blondie, Bacon Bourbon Sutra, Midnight Fantasy, Whiskey Orange, Irish Cream Delight, and Espresso Addict.

Bacon Bourbon Sutra actually contains tons of real, freshly candied bacon and is infused with Makers Mark Bourbon. Irish Cream Delight features velvety smooth marshmallows infused with the world famous Baileys Cream liqueur. And Espresso Addict is made with freshly ground and brewed espresso.

These marshmallows would make the perfect unique gift for the sweets lover on your Christmas list.

The Viveltre Marshmallow variety pack costs $54.99 and is available from Touch Of Modern.

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This isn’t a Murphy bed. It’s an Ori Pocket Closet!

NEWS – Just like a Murphy bed, the Ori Pocket Closet is designed to fit a lot of functionality into a small space.  Ori says their “Pocket Closet is the walk-in closet you’ve always wanted, but never had the room for. The first-ever standalone walk-in closet instantly multiplies storage capacity in nearly any space.”  Look closely in the above image and you’ll see a bar between the two sections of hanging space.  The leftmost section has a square button on it, which triggers that section to move along the bar and close against the other hanging section.

You’ll need at least 9 feet x 9 feet of open wall and floor space and at least 7 feet of unobstructed height to install an Ori unit.  The floor needs to be a hard, level surface, like hardwood, laminate, or polished concrete. Carpet is not recommended.  Different configurations are available, so you can use the Pocket Closet as a closet, pantry, or a room divider with storage inside.

Right now, there’s a limited number of Pocket Closets in the Founder’s Edition in white with oak trim available for December shipping.  If you order now, you can get free installation ($450 value), or you can assemble and install the flat-packed structure yourself.  Prices for the Founder’s Edition begin at $2650.00.  You can also pre-order the Pocket Closet in oak or walnut, also with free installation if you order now.  Prices for these units begin at $2950 and require a $250 deposit for pre-order.

Learn more about how the Pocket Closet can transform your space at the Ori website.

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This iHome bedside clock has Alexa built-in

NEWS – This may look like an old-fashioned alarm clock, but the iHome iAV14 Bedside Clock is so much more.  The clock has both Bluetooth speakers and Alexa Voice Service (AVS) with Far Field voice capability built-in.  Using Alexa and WiFi, you’ll be able to stream music from a variety of services.  You’ll able able to control hundreds of smart home devices from iHome, Nest, Wink, SmartThings, and more using Alexa voice commands.  The clock also has a programmable Smart Button to activate smart plugs, control music, or whatever you’d like.

You can also use the iAV14 clock as a speakerphone, with digital voice echo cancellation and talk/end controls.  Built-in Bluetooth allows you to playback audio from any paired mobile device, and the 1A USB plug will charge the device for you, too.

The clock syncs via NTP over data networks for clock accuracy.  And it works as an alarm, which you can set, stop, or snooze with a voice command.

The iHome iAV14 Beside Clock with Alexa is $100.  It’s available at iHome or at Amazon.

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