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Grind your own coffee beans with the Handground manual grinder

NEWS – Coffee snobs connoisseurs know you only use freshly ground beans to make coffee.  And everybody knows that the key to great coffee is a precisely even grind of the correct coarseness for your type of brewer.  There are a variety of grinders on the market you could choose from in your search for the perfect grinder.  Blade coffee grinders are inexpensive, but they hack the beans into uneven chunks, which won’t work well for a good brew.  Burr coffee grinders do a better job at grinding, but the best ones are usually expensive.  The folks at Handground worked with “thousands of coffee enthusiasts around the world” to design a grinder that produces a consistent grind with 15 coarseness settings at a very reasonable price.

Handground is a manual grinder, so you can use it at home or take it along on your travels.  Features include:

  • Locking top so bean particles don’t fly out while you grind
  • Side-mounted handle for better ergonomics
  • Wide base for more stability while grinding
  • 100g Capacity hopper able to contain enough coffee beans for 5 cups of joe
  • Coarseness adjustment ring to select a grind setting with one twist
  • 15 preset coarseness levels at 165 micron intervals fit for any method of brewing
  • 40mm conical burrs made from densely sintered Alumina ceramic which has high strength and hardness, temperature stability, and high wear resistance and corrosion resistance
  • Triple mounted stainless steel axle to eliminate burr wobble and produce a consistent grind
  • Glass catcher to prevent static and sticky grounds

Each grinder comes with a magnet that shows the coarseness setting needed for various brewing styles.

Handground started out as a Kickstarter project that is now available for purchase.  It’s available in black for $69.00 or nickel for $89.00.  You may purchase the Handground grinder at either Amazon or the Handgrind website.

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The CRE8 Sounds Earbuds may offer the best sound for every occasion

NEWS – Lately, my gadget world has been focused on several different devices including earbuds. I may just be a bit obsessed with finding the perfect earbuds for me. Every week from Monday to Friday, I take the railroad for about an hour each way back and forth between home and work. Most days, this journey is when I get my quiet time, and when I relax on the way to work and prepare my mind and mood for the day ahead and unwind on the way home. Music is my tool, and as an audiophile, the perfect sounding noise-canceling earbuds are my ultimate goal.

Each time I get to audition new earbuds that prove to be better than the previous ones, I become less compromising and want more. Cre8 Sounds offers two models of earbuds, the CR8-1, and the CR8-2 Sport Wireless Earbuds. The manufacturer claims that both models have been designed to deliver superior sound, with clear audio and deep bass. The design includes a built-in ear hook, and they are small and light to provide comfort and an extra secure fit even when performing the most rigorous of tasks and body movements. The CR8-1 model is offered in multiple colors to match your personal choice. The CR8-2 is a limited edition model and only offered in white.

If you are interested in learning more about the CR8 Sport Wireless Earbuds or if you would like to purchase them, you can head over to the Cre8 Sounds website. The CR8-1 model sells for $65 and the CR8-2 for $75.

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Add a speaker and an alarm clock to your Amazon Echo Dot with iHome

NEWS – The Echo Dot is a cost-effective way to add Amazon’s Alexa to your smart home, but you’ll find it doesn’t have the best built-in speaker for listening to music.  And sure, you can use Alexa to set a wake-up alarm, and you can ask her the time, but a middle-of-the-night time check might wake up your sleeping partner.  With the iHome iAV2B Docking Bedside and Home Office Amazon Echo Dot Speaker System, you’ll add an alarm clock with digital time display and better speakers to the 2nd gen Amazon Echo Dot you already own.

You just insert the Echo Dot into the chamber on the top of the iAV2B dock, and the dock will power the Dot.  At 5.3″ x 4.6″ x 5.2″, the dock won’t take up a lot of room on your night table.  The front of the dock has a black fabric grill and white LEDs for the time display.  The built-in speaker has Reson8 speaker chamber technology and a passive subwoofer for richer sound than the Echo Dot provides on its own.  The dock connects to the Dot with a USB cable for power and an aux-in cable for sound.  There’s another 1A USB port that can be used to charge your phone.  The iAV2B is powered by an included 100V-240V AC power adapter.  A CR2450 backup battery for the clock is included.

iHome iAV2B Docking Bedside and Home Office Amazon Echo Dot Speaker System is $49.59 at Amazon.

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Add a speaker and an alarm clock to your Amazon Echo Dot with iHome originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 17, 2018 at 2:21 pm.

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Show a loved one that they hung the moon with this necklace

NEWS – For one glorious moment, I thought this necklace was going to change to show the current moon phase – but then, such a necklace wouldn’t be as affordable as this beauty.  The Moon Phase Necklace from Moonglow is made of pewter and has a customized crystal to show a moon phase.  The pendant is accented with a black Swarovski crystal and comes complete with an 18″ pewter chain.

The pendants show the moon at various phases, from new moon, to full moon, and phases in between.  You can even select a pendant to commemorate the recent Blood Moon…

or last years total solar eclipse.

Select the Moon’s phase on a date that was important to you, like your wedding date, a loved one’s birthday, or any other important date.  The necklace would make a perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself.  The Moon Phase Necklace from Moonglow is $38.00 at The Grommet.

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CTM’s in-ear monitors are clearly tuned from the past and into the future

NEWS – One of the fun aspects of writing reviews and news items on audio gear is discovering companies with a passion for sound. I recently stumbled across Clear Tune Monitors and their Vintage Series of in-ear monitors (IEM) that blend a 50s hot-rod look with a modern flair. The monitor shells sport a retro color scheme bordered by chrome creating a look that spans decades. Think Stray Cats meet the Jetsons and you get the idea.

Note that CTM is known for their custom IEMs, but have ventured into the world of universal fit IEMs that fit everyone out of the box. Their Vintage Series is the result.

The 70s rock group Mott the Hoople had a great song called “The Golden Age of Rock ’n Roll’ that could be the soundtrack for the Vintage Series in-ear monitors. Once I saw them, I just had to know more and share what I learned. 

There are three models of Vintage monitors: the VS2, VS3 and VS4—each with its own aural personality and specific purpose. Each Vintage series monitor is composed of armature speakers tuned for specific frequency ranges. Armature drivers are known for taking up very little room, resulting in small in-ear monitors that have incredible detail and can make familiar tunes sound more alive by exposing elements that were once hidden.

The 2 driver/2 way VS2 monitor is tuned for a flatter frequency response giving it a sharper, more accurate sound. This makes it perfect for audiophiles who are looking for longer listening times with no ear fatigue.

The VS3 is a 3 driver/3 way monitor that’s tuned for live stage work. It’s designed for quick audio attack and recovery in all frequencies creating an intense listening experience—perfect for bass players and drummers/percussionists.

Finally, the VS4 4 driver/3 way monitor is designed for a more powerful sound, but with a smoother and more harmonious balance. It’s made for hours of listening where detail—along with comfort—is paramount.

CTM states that, “We’ve always been passionate about details. This is why we set out to create a series of universal fit in-ear monitors that embody the delicacy and sound quality that takes us back to times when design was about elegance, aesthetic and plain good taste.”

The VS2 sells for $399.99, VS3 for $499.9 and the VS4 for $599.99. All prices US. Each VS model is available in four crusin’ colors: Darth Black, Intense Red, Dusty Blue and Passion Pink. Visit Clear Tune Monitors for more information.

Note: CTM has recently announced a new Da Vinci Series of 9 and 10 speaker IEMs designed for the ultimate listener experience. At $2,000 and $2,400, they occupy that rarefied space of money-is-no-object IEMs. 

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