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GE WiFi Connected Appliances will now work directly with Google Assistant

NEWS – GE has announced that the will be the first appliance manufacturer to work directly with Google Assistant. That means that instead of saying, “Hey Google, ask Geneva Home to preheat the oven to 425 degrees,” you’ll now be able to say to your GE WiFi Connected appliance, “Hey Google, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.” Yes, you will now be able to bypass GE’s Geneva Home Action assistant altogether, saving time and awkwardness speaking lengthy commands.

GE offers a variety of WiFi Connected appliances that include ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, dryers, refrigerators, and air conditioners. A software update will add the new Google Assistant capability.

You can shop GE WiFi Connected Appliances by visiting geappliances.com

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GE WiFi Connected Appliances will now work directly with Google Assistant originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 31, 2018 at 12:00 pm.

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Can the Treblab X5 earbuds take a bite out of the Apple crowd?


NEWS – When Apple first introduced their AirPods, I was not at all intrigued by the design or the cost. Don’t get me wrong, I am a daily all-day user of the iPad and iPhone, but their earbuds were just not appealing to me. I do believe that it was a combination of their design, with the two small stick-like pieces that more resembled earrings, along with their white color that made them as conspicuous as possible. Since then, I have chatted with many folks that swear that they sound incredible and are worth disregarding any of the pesky preferences that I may have that may be stopping me from purchasing them.

For the past few months, I have opted to test and review other wireless earbuds in an ongoing search for the best earbuds for my personal taste, and I have continued to stay away from Apple’s product. This is why it is so strange when I came across the TREBLAB X5 earbuds and became strangely intrigued by this product. They follow a similar design to the AirPods which I initially so despised, but I seem to be more accepting because of the black color that looks more gadget-like to me. They are water resistant and are designed for use when exercising and even when competing in sports events. They claim to offer the latest in Bluetooth technology and include Beryllium speakers.

If you would like to purchase the TREBLAB X5 earbuds, you can head over to Amazon and pick them up for $79.97. There is currently a coupon that is available on the Treblab website that can be used on Amazon, and it will reduce the price to $47.97.

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Can the Treblab X5 earbuds take a bite out of the Apple crowd? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 31, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Wear the solar system on your wrist

NEWS – I’m fascinated by jewelry and little knickknacks representing the solar system.  I recently found a bracelet with stone beads that shows the sun and all the planets (plus Pluto, too if you want).  The Solar System Stone Bracelet is the perfect gift for the astronomers – or even astrologists if that’s your wont.

The bracelet has semi-precious stones for the planets.  There’s no sun for this bracelet, but there are blue sandstone beads to represent the universe, obsidian black holes, and metal stars and spacer beads.  The bracelet is available in 6.9″ or 7.4″ fixed-lengths (seen in the top image) or as an adjustable bracelet (second image).  All three styles are available with or without Pluto.

The Solar System Stone Bracelet is normally $39.99, but it’s available right now for $19.00.  All sizes and styles are the same price.  Check them out at the GiftTheGalaxy website.

And just so you know, they say they donate to the Planetary Society for each purchase made, to help advance space science and exploration.  There’s no mention of what they plan to do for the Space Force…  😉

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SentryShield makes your child’s backpack bulletproof

NEWS – It’s an unfortunate fact that the terms active shooter and mass shooting are commonplace today. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about the safety of their children when they send them off to school each day, but worry is just part of the world we live in now.

Some schools and businesses have active shooter scenario drills so that people will know what to do if such a terrible situation occurs. But are there other ways to provide some extra protection and peace of mind for your kids? SentryShield, the maker of tactical protection gear, thinks so with their Bulletproof Backpack Insert.

The Bulletproof Backpack Insert is a NIJ Level IIIA-compliant bulletproof insert that is eight times stronger than steel without being made of any metal. It’s constructed of up of 24 layers of ultra-high molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) to make it capable of stopping a variety of ammunition without setting off a metal detector at the airport, schools, etc.

The backpack (16.25 by 11.75 inches) and handbag (14 by 10 inches) versions of the SentryShield inserts are both only 10 millimeters thick, and weigh only 1.46 and 1.74 pounds respectively. They can be easily inserted into your bag and left there to provide extra protection in the event of an active shooter situation.

The SentryShield is available now at SentryShieldUSA.com for an introductory price of $89.99. And for a limited time, a second SentryShield is available for 50% off when purchasing one at full price and entering code Protect50 at checkout.

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SentryShield makes your child’s backpack bulletproof originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 30, 2018 at 2:00 pm.

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Dremel’s Power Cleaner Tool makes things squeaky clean!

NEWS – As a self-confessed gadget nerd, I am always looking for gadgets that either make a process easier, are able to consolidate multiple individual processes into one, or present a new way of handling a task. I own a lot of various types of gadgets and equipment, and any type of tool that makes keeping them clean a quicker and easier task would very much work for me.

Recently, while browsing the internet, I came across the Dremel PC10-01 Versa USB Cordless Lithium-Ion Power Cleaner Tool. I am a big fan of Dremel tools, and I have their rotary tool both corded and wireless, and a bunch of their attachments. However, when I saw this cleaning tool with its design, I immediately thought of several niches that it could inhabit within my world. I can easily see its ability to work in tight spaces of specific spaces, and its grip design suggests that it would be more comfortable to use and control as opposed to the normal Dremel tool design. It features a USB fast charging Lithium-Ion battery and a rotation speed of 200RPM. It can handle wet and dry applications in both indoor and outdoor applications.

If you are interested in purchasing the Dremel PC10-01 Versa USB Cordless Lithium-Ion Power Cleaner Tool, you can head over to Amazon and pick one up for $49.88

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