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The Nitecore LC10 is a backup power source, flashlight, and battery charger all in one

NEWS – If you like products that serve more than one function, the Nitecore LC10 is a cable that should pique your interest. When you attach the magnetic contacts to the ends of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (battery not included, check list on Nitecore’s site for compatibility) you can charge the battery by plugging the other end into a USB 2.0 port.

You can also use a charged battery to power the inline LED flashlight or you can use the battery to charge a phone or other device that has a micro USB or Lightning port (when you use the included adapter).

The Nitecore LC10 multi-function cable is priced at $19.95 and is available from Nitecore Store or from Amazon.

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The Nitecore LC10 is a backup power source, flashlight, and battery charger all in one originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 3, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Totallee is selling iPhone 11 Pro cases ahead of Apples September iPhone event

NEWS – On Thursday, Apple sent out invites for an event September 10th at the Steve Jobs Theater. There the company is expected to introduce the world to the iPhone 11 Pro. Case maker Totallee is getting the jump on everyone by introducing cases designed for Apples newest smartphone.

Totallee already has cases for sale made for the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. Each case sports the now-familiar square cutout. The case maker is banking that the two higher-end models will feature the rumored triple-camera design.

The cases are being offered in 3 different finishes, matte, transparent, and black leather. If you’re looking for a little color the matte finish is available in Frosted White, Frosted Black, Solid Black, Navy Blue, and Red.

As for prices, the matte and transparent options are $29 while the leather case sells for $39. The prices are the same for all models. Totallee does offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. So if the case doesn’t fit the newest iPhone, you can always return it.

The cases are expected to ship on September 5th, five days before Apple’s big announcement.

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Totallee is selling iPhone 11 Pro cases ahead of Apples September iPhone event originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 30, 2019 at 9:00 am.

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Rotofarm is a countertop rotating hydroponic planter for those who want to grow some fresh veggies right in their kitchen

NEWS – The Rotofarm by Bace (Dezeen) is a countertop rotating hydroponic planter for anyone who lacks the space to grow their own food. Heck, I have the backyard space to grow a garden and I still want a Rotofarm! Anyway, this innovative device allows you to grow your own plants in a small amount of space because if its circular design. It only requires a 30 cm footprint to grow 1.5 m of plants. And, because it rotates once per hour, gravity doesn’t have its normal effect on the plants, thus they grow faster.

The water and nutrient reservoirs are located in the base of the unit and the light is placed at the center to allow all the plants access to it. The light emulates that of the sun with a little more of the red spectrum to increase the speed of growth. “The light automatically fades on and off at optimal sunrise and sunset times” (Bace video shown below). Rotofarm allows you to adjust the light settings (dimming and timing) via an app to cater to different plant needs. The light can be a bit bright to some people, so the developers created a magnetic cover to reduce the glare by about 50%.

Toby Farmer, who founded Bace, created the Rotofarm according to Dezeen. He plans “to launch the Rotofarm on Kickstarter in September” (Dezeen), but the price was not revealed. This rotating growing technology was initially developed by NASA to be used on the International Space Station (Dezeen).

Check out the above video illustrating the Rotofarm. And be on the look-out for it on Kickstarter soon. Seriously, I want this!

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Dress up your Instant Pot to look like R2-D2 because why not?

NEWS – The popular Instant Pot is one of my most used and favorite products that I’ve ever reviewed. Others must feel the same because there’s an Etsy shop called InstantWraps that offers skins to turn your Instant Pot pressure cooker into something that looks more fun than just a cooking appliance. The InstantWraps shop offers wraps that will turn various Instant Pot models into R2-D2 (shown above and below), BB-8, Wonder Woman, and a variety of other patterns.

The wraps are made of non-adhesive waterproof high-quality plastic that wraps around the cooker and attaches in the back with magnets. That means you can easily change out the look of your Instant Pot to match your mood or party theme. Each wrap is priced at $11 and you can see them all by visiting InstantWraps on Etsy.

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Dress up your Instant Pot to look like R2-D2 because why not? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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Finally…someone put Alexa into a light switch

NEWS – I admit it I’m a sucker for smart speakers and home products. I like having the ability to control things like my lights and locks, using my voice. I own four Alexa enabled devices, and I use them all the time. Now, iDevices has taken Alexa and put her into the Instinct Smart Light Switch. 

With Instinct, you get all the Alexa goodness without the clutter of cords or hubs. Instinct’s sophisticated design completely hides the technology.  Alexa remains completely hidden until she’s needed. When you say the wake word (Alexa), the familiar Echo-style blue light ring will light up from behind the switches paddle switch. From there, you can ask Alexa to do things like set a timer, add to your shopping list, or get the latest news and weather updates. You can even configure the ring in the Alexa app and use it as a night light.

Instinct features a seamless modern finish and installs just like any other light switch. And it connects to your homes WiFi network.

You can even use Instinct to listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks. Instinct features premium SOEN Audio technology that delivers big sound from inside the small light switch.  Small openings on the Instinct’s paddle switch disperse the sound. The speaker is orientated to amplify sound by taking advantage of the space within your walls, giving you a fuller, rich sound. 

If you like Alexa like I like Alexa, then this is a product and solution worth checking out.

The iDevice Instinct Smart Light Switch is $99 and is available now from iDevices or Amazon.

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Finally…someone put Alexa into a light switch originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 28, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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