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This power cord uses witchcraft to light up when it gets near an outlet

I’ve been reviewing and writing about gadgets for almost 21 years now, so it’s rare to come across a product that I haven’t seen before. That’s why my hat is off to Ten One Design today because their new Stella power cords have the unique ability to light up when the plug gets within a few inches of an outlet. How does it work? Heck if I know. I just know that I want one. The Stella power cord is available in several styles that make it compatible with your existing Apple chargers, and PC power bricks. The power cord feature a woven covering over the cable and a 45-degree plug with an auto-illuminating LED light near the prongs. The cords stay tidy by using a slide-out clip (Apple versions) or an included strap (PC versions). You can order a Stella cable today for $34.95 with shipping due next month. Head over to Ten One Design for all the details.

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This power cord uses witchcraft to light up when it gets near an outlet originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 19, 2018 at 11:59 am.

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Hate washing dishes by hand? Here’s a dishwasher that fits in even the tiniest kitchen.

If you rent an apartment without a dishwasher or spend a lot of time traveling in an RV, the SPT Countertop Dishwasher may be exactly what you need.  The dishwasher measures 21.67″ wide x 19.67″ deep x 17.25″ tall, so it will fit on many countertops.  You connect to the kitchen faucet with the included faucet adapter.

The exterior is white or silver-colored plastic; the interior and spray arm are durable stainless steel.  Just like bigger models, this countertop dishwasher has automatic detergent and rinse agent dispensers.  The dish rack and flatware basket holds up to 6 standard place settings.  The dishwasher has six cycles to get your dishes clean:  heavy, normal, light, glass, speed, soak.

The SPT Countertop Dishwasher is $230.00 at Amazon.

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Brydge bridges the gap between the iPad and MacBook with the new 12.9 Series II Bluetooth keyboard

Have you found yourself wanting to ditch your Macbook for the convenience of an iPad Pro but dread typing on a screen? Brydge might help you decide with their new 12.9 Series II Bluetooth keyboard. This keyboard gives you a MacBook-like experience you can’t get from any other iPad keyboard. When combined with the 12.9” iPad Pro, it creates a perfect balance between tablet and laptop, allowing you to be productive anytime… anywhere.

The 12.9” iPad Pro is Apple’s most powerful iPad—it’s more powerful than many PC Laptops. With the new Brydge 12.9, you can use the iPad Pro 12.9 like a laptop. Anywhere. Any how. Any time. 

You can have a true typing experience with it’s aluminum body, full sized keyboard and beautiful 3-level LED backlit keys. The butterfly keyboard has only 1.5mm of travel for a smoother typing experience. Plus, no matter where you are or how dark it is, the Brydge 12.9 delivers the perfect typing experience in low light conditions.

The Series II now features longer battery life and faster connection, zero lag and greater security with Bluetooth 4.1. There’s an integrated iOS Battery Management for less power drain.

Why get an iPad and a Macbook when you can have the best of both worlds? The Brydge 12.9 gives you the functionality of the iPad in the body of a Macbook. It comes in either silver or space gray to perfectly match the iPad. It sells for $149.99 US and will ship in July 2018. Visit www.brydgekeyboards.com for more information.

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Life is too short for dumb nightstands – Part Deux!

A couple months ago, we told you about the Indiegogo project for the Sobro Smart Side Tables, complete with nightlight, Bluetooth speakers, built-in wireless charger and USB, USB-C, and AC outlets, locking drawer, and refrigerator drawer – and all controlled with an app.  The biggest drawback is the wait time for the project to be funded then completed.  The Smart Nightstand from West Elm has almost as many features, minus the refrigerator drawer, and it’s available right now from West Elm.

The nightstand stands 16″ wide x 11″ deep x 20″ tall, and it’s available with a white or black lacquer finish over engineered wood.  Other features include:

  • Wireless charging capability on the table top plus 2 USB ports.
  • Motion activated LED light to guide you to the bathroom without turning on a room light.
  • Hi-Fi stereo audio system plus microphone.
  • Bluetooth + NFC pairing.
  • iOS + Android OS app integration.
  • 1 electric lock drawer.

It’s perfect to stand by your bed, or you can remove the legs and attach it to the wall.  The Smart Nightstand is available to order now; it will be shipped from the vendor to your home and will arrive in 1-3 weeks.  It’s $450.00 at West Elm.

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Life is too short for dumb nightstands – Part Deux! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 18, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Maximize your shoe storage space with the elfa utility Door and Wall Rack for Shoes

Over the last few years, I’ve shown you how we use various elfa systems in our home.  We have three elfa desks, a huge shelving unit that serves as both a bookcase and a desk for our 88-key Yamaha keyboard.  Plus, we have two over-the-door racks that we use for storing and organizing cleaning supplies and bathroom toiletries.

The elfa Door and Wall racks can be accessorized with a variety of shelves and baskets to serve as DVD and CD storage to a gift-wrap organizer.  Their newest accessories are shoe racks.  Each rack measures 17.13″ x 5.13″ x 4.5″ tall and can hold 2 pairs of shoes; each vertical bar can hold 6 racks for up to 12 pairs of shoes.

Each rack is made with epoxy-bonded steel construction for strength that lasts.  They are available in white or platinum, as are the vertical bars.  You can custom design a behind-the-door or wall-mounted system using the component parts from the elfa utility line, or you can select a complete system with vertical bar and over-the-door hooks, 4 shoe racks, and 2 large mesh baskets for bags or other accessories for $119.92.  Learn more at The Container Store.

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