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Neato Botvac D7 software update adds zone cleaning feature

NEWS – I am a huge fan of Neato’s Botvac robot vacuums. I have two of them in my home. One for the main floor and one for the basement. They are both scheduled to automatically run 3 times a week, but now that we’re replacing the carpet on our main floor with luxury vinyl planks that look like barn wood, we’ve found that we need to keep those areas vacuumed more often due to Max tracking his cat litter. Luck for me and you if you own a Neato Botvac D7 Connected, there’s a software update which adds a new zone cleaning feature.

With zone cleaning, users can add extra cleaning for specific rooms or custom areas of a home that require additional cleaning and schedule the work to happen in addition to Neato’s regular household routine. The feature allows you to:

  • Create zones on your floor that make the most sense for your life, be it an entire room or just a trouble area.
  • Name zones using a list of pre-determined labels or create custom zone names.
  • Make multiple, overlapping zones in a single floor plan. Zones can be placed in any way that works for your lifestyle and your home.
  • Add No-Go Lines to any zone, creating off-limits areas in any area or room of your home
  • Deploy Zone Cleaning across multiple floorplans, pinpointing zones for a more efficient clean, controlled on-demand or scheduled via the Neato app.

When my D7 gets the update, I’ll be able to have it vacuum the areas of my main floor that no longer has carpet each day so that I don’t have to see little cat litter granules or cat fur tumbleweeds flying around.

This new feature will begin rolling out to users of the Botvac D7 Connected via a software update today on Tuesday, December 4th, and the rollout is expected to be complete by the weekend. For more info about Neato Botvacs, you can visit Neatorobotics.com and their Amazon page. I love love love mine!

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Neato Botvac D7 software update adds zone cleaning feature originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 4, 2018 at 9:00 am.

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Deals: Save big $’s on JLab headphones, microSD cards, gaming gear, and more

NEWS – Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are behind us, but that doesn’t mean there are no more deals. There are lots more to come including the 12 days of deals from Amazon. Today is day 2 of their 12 days of deals and the theme is gaming. So check below for some money saving gift ideas for the gamer on your shopping list. We are also sharing a couple deals from JLAB audio for their headphones and earbuds. As always, these deals can vanish quickly, so act fast!

Amazon

  • SanDisk 128GB microSD cards for only $18.21 on Amazon
  • OMEN by HP Mindframe PC Gaming Headset with World’s First FrostCap Active Cooling Technology for only $119.99 (you save $80) on Amazon
  • Instant Pot DUO80 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker for $79 (you save $60) on Amazon
  • Samsung UN55NU8000FXZA Flat 55″ 4K UHD 8 Series Smart LED TV (2018) for $847.99 (you save $352.00) on Amazon
  • Acer Predator Utility Backpack for only $83.99 (you save $66.00) on Amazon
  • HyperX Alloy FPS RGB – Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for only $89.99 (you save $20.00) on Amazon
  • ASUS ROG Zephyrus S Ultra Slim Gaming PC Laptop for only $1,699.00 (you save $300.00) on Amazon
  • SanDisk Extreme 500 Portable SSD 1TB for only $197.99 (you save $102.00) on Amazon

JLAB Audio

  • Neon Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear Headphones – $20 ($30 Original price) good through December 3-5
  • Rock Bluetooth Earbuds – $15 ($30 Original Price) good through December 3-5
    Available only on https://www.jlabaudio.com/

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Deals: Save big $’s on JLab headphones, microSD cards, gaming gear, and more originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 3, 2018 at 11:00 am.

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Albedo100 makes sure you’ll always be seen at night

NEWS – Albedo is a measure of how reflective an object, usually a planet or moon, is – how much of the incident light is reflected by the object.  Despite how bright they are, the Earth’s albedo is only about 0.3, meaning 30% of light is reflected, and our moon when full is only about 0.5, or 50% of light reflected.  The permanent reflective spray from Albedo100 would seem to promise to greatly increase the reflectivity, and therefore the visibility at night.

Albedo100’s spray is a “permanent formula that dries a matte gray and can last up to three months, defying wind, rain, and UV rays.”  It’s intended for use on hard surfaces, and it works best on concrete, metal, stones, and wood.  Spray it directly on your bike frame, walking stick, sports equipment, shoes, or helmet to greatly increase your visibility and safety outdoors at night.

A can of Albedo100 permanent reflective spray is $18.95 at The Grommet.

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Albedo100 makes sure you’ll always be seen at night originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 3, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Build your own galloping mechanical horse

NEWS – This kit is the perfect thing for model-builders and horse lovers.  Scientifics Direct describe this kit: “Automata are mechanical art pieces that achieve a series of lifelike movements using a variety of clever mechanisms.  Cranks, gears, wheels, cams and linkages are used to mimic the simple flowing beauty found in nature.  As the crank is turned, the horse springs to life, galloping along. Each of the legs moves independently, while the head reaches into the wind and the tail flows out behind.”

This Mechanical Horse Automation kit is designed for advanced hobbyists ages 14 and up.  It will require 8-12 hours of work to assemble.  Cabinet-grade plywood and hardwoods are laser-cut into the 221 pieces required for the animated horse.  You’ll need a razor saw, glue and sandpaper, plus the 36-page illustrated instruction manual to complete the project.  When finished, the horse (and its mechanics) measure 12” x 5.5” x 12.5”.

You can buy this kit for $74.95 from Amazon.

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LG V40 ThinQ, Colonel Littleton bag, Focal Elegia headphones, and more – Weekly roundup

NEWS – Yay, we survived Black Friday last week and Cyber Monday this week, so the rest of the days until the end of the year should be smooth sailing. If you’re still stressed out by the holidays, I have the perfect stress relief for you. Reading about gadgets! Take a look at the list I’ve made of everything that we posted in the past week. Enjoy!

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LG V40 ThinQ, Colonel Littleton bag, Focal Elegia headphones, and more – Weekly roundup originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 1, 2018 at 4:40 pm.

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