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The elevated Booster Bath makes washing your dog less backbreaking

NEWS – Our dog, Teddy, is only about 14″ tall at the shoulders.  Washing him in our walk-in shower is murder on the back.  If we had the elevated Booster Bath, he’d be about 30″ off the floor, so we wouldn’t need to crouch in the floor to wash him.

The Booster Bath is an elevated tub with a collar and 3-point harness system to keep Fido in place while he’s getting a bath.  A rubberized and textured non-skid mat keeps your dog from slipping and falling.

The tub is open in the back, so an optional set of steps can be added to help get bigger dogs into the tub without lifting them.

The tub can be used indoors or outdoors.  When using outside, you can attach the fan sprayer to a garden hose, and used water will drain away through the flexible 5′ drainage hose.  When using indoors, you can attach the fan sprayer to a showerhead by using an optional water diverter; using the drainage hose indoors will keep the water from splashing all over you as it drains away in the shower stall or bathtub.

The Booster Bath is available in three sizes, medium ($129), large ($149), and extra large ($199), to fit most dogs.  Red, teal, and lilac are the available tub colors.  Purchase a Booster Bath at Chewy.com, Amazon.com, or any of the other retailers recommended by Booster Bath.

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The elevated Booster Bath makes washing your dog less backbreaking originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 13, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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The Lowepro PhotoStream SP 200 Roller Camera Bag will ride with you on every shoot


NEWS – For the many years that I have been a photographer, I have always struggled with finding the right equipment bag for event photography such as weddings. For quite a while I felt like this was my personal issue, but the more I chatted with fellow photographers, the more I realized that we all seem to be dealing with this type of struggle, and we all have accumulated numerous bags along the way of this relentless and never-ending search.

This summer, I have been using my Lowepro 400AW backpack exclusively, and primarily because I have been shooting outdoors a lot and it functions well when walking around. Also, I have taken a break from or maybe just surrendered to the futility of the search, at least for a bit.

However, just the other day I became excited again when I came across the LowePro PhotoStream SP 200 Roller Bag. After looking at some YouTube videos and seeing the capacity, strength, and all-around versatility, I am thinking that this may just be the version of the LowePro bag I am seeking. It can hold 2 DSLR camera bodies, several lenses depending on the size, a laptop, and it seems to have enough space for all of the necessary accessories. It also works as a carry-on and seems like it can take a beating and still keep your equipment safe.

If you would like to learn more about the LowePro PhotoStream SP 200 Roller Bag, or if you would like to purchase one, you can head over to B&H Photo Video or Amazon and pick one up for $299.95.

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Airstream Classic travel trailers are your smart home on wheels

NEWS – Earlier this month, Airstream announced that all of their new Classic travel trailers can be outfitted with Airstream Smart Control Technology.  With a smartphone app, you’ll be able to monitor and control many of the functions of your Classic trailer.  Smart Control adds the following features:

Stay connected – to your Classic, to Airstream, and to friends and family

  • Dedicated 4G LTE data, so you can connect from just about anywhere
  • Direct-dial access to Airstream Customer Service, owner’s manuals, and FAQs
  • Boosted Wi-Fi signal for greater connectivity

Stay comfortable – with all the comforts and conveniences of home

  • Set the indoor temperature and control the vent fans
  • Turn interior and exterior lights on or off
  • Extend or retract your awning

Stay in control – with remote monitoring and control of several key RV features

  • Monitor propane, fresh water, and holding tank levels
  • Check battery voltage
  • Locate your RV

The app will even help you prepare for your trip with sets of checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

When traveling with the Airstream Classic equipped with Airstream Smart Control Technology, you’ll have all the comforts and controls of home – in a gorgeous, shiny, retro package!  The Airstream Classic starts at $149,900.  Learn more about Airstream Classic trailers and Airstream Smart Control Technology at the Airstream website.

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Airstream Classic travel trailers are your smart home on wheels originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 12, 2018 at 12:30 pm.

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Enhance your whiskey with this Oak-Honey Whiskey Tumbler

NEWS – This handmade tumbler was designed to enhance and complement the taste of whiskey.   The NiSNAS Oak-Honey Whiskey Tumbler is made from a solid piece of oak; the interior is hand-shaped, “giving it a distinctive shape to accentuate a taste and aroma that is complex and subtly sweet.”  Each tumbler has a stainless steel base.  The interior is lined with a proprietary honey wax.

NiSNAS says:

“The shape is borrowed from classic glass tumblers that have long been a staple of the industry. Working with an internal hourglass design in wood is a tough challenge but we achieved it and added wider hips at the base and expanded opening for more breath and room to taste with your mouth and nose.”

Each tumbler is $65, a pair is $115, or a set of four is $205.  An extra pot of beeswax polish is available for $18.  Order yours at NiSNAS Ind.

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Watch out, Anki’s cheeky little robot Cozmo now has a brother and he speaks Alexa!

NEWS – The loveable, cheeky, teachable (sort of) and attitudinally challenged robot Cozmo now has a brother—a smarter, more engaging and even more teachable sibling. Anki has upped the AI bar with the new small personal robot, Vector. Vector’s name may not be as funny as his older brother’s, but Vector has two years worth of tech evolution to keep things interesting.

Much like Cosmo, Vector is more buddy than robot. He’s your companion. He’ll also make you laugh. Vector is curious, independent, and powered by some preposterous tech and AI.

Anki states, “Vector is the most advanced home robot ever made—at a price that means you can actually bring him home. He begins to fulfill the promise of living with robots in ways we’ve only seen in science-fiction movies. He’s a curious little guy who is aware of his surroundings. He can see, hear, and feel, allowing him to react naturally to the world around him. However, his most remarkable feature is life. Vector feels alive.”

Cozmo needed an iPhone to perform many functions. Vector is independent and only needs wifi to interact. Because of that, Vector can update his own software wirelessly and automatically. He comes with a high-res color display that will show off his personality. Vector can see, hear, feel and think. He will answer questions, give the weather, recognize a face and take photos. Think of Vector like Siri come to life. Simply say, “Hey Vector” followed by “I have a question” and he will answer. He’s knowledgeable over many topics with more being added all the time.

He’ll also play blackjack.

Vector is currently a Kickstarter project, mainly for developers who may want to help shape Vector’s future abilities while getting a $50 discount. Anki has already surpassed their $500,000 goal. You can learn more about Vector here and here. After the Kickstarter campaign, Vector will retail for $249. Vector should ship in October in time for the holidays. Visit Anki for more information.

And now, Alexa!

Vector is now available and Anki is incorporating Amazon’s Alexa! This update (coming in December) will enable Vector owners to access the knowledge and utility of Amazon’s voice service as well as seamlessly tap into thousands of potential existing Alexa “Skills,” such as scheduling reminders; controlling their connected-home; shopping for groceries; and, many more. Click here for a video preview of the integration and see how Alexa comes to life via Vector.

With the Alexa-integration arriving in December, Vector will be part of Amazon’s Deal of the Day on Saturday, 11/17/18 —offered at up to 30% discount for 24 hours.

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