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Lunii My Fabulous Storyteller will let your kids choose the hero, location, and more

Kids love story time and grownups will love it too when they use the My Fabulous Storyteller from Lunii. The My Fabulous Storyteller looks like a cute radio for kids, but it’s really a story making machine that allows the child or the adult to create a story by choosing the main character/hero, the location of the story, a second character, and an object. By using the large knob on the front of the device, the child can choose between different options shown as icons on the front of the device, while a female voice guides them through the process.

When all the options for the story are chosen, a story suitable for 3-8yr olds will be read aloud through the built-in speaker or through headphones connected to the built-in headphone jack. The short stories are performed by a male or female actor along with sound effects and are surprisingly enjoyable to listen to.

The device itself is kid friendly with a soft rubbery covering and large child-sized buttons and knobs. This device doesn’t use WiFi, or Bluetooth, but has a rechargeable battery.

The Lunii comes with 48 different stories pre-loaded and more stories can be added to the device’s built-in 4G of storage which allows for up to 160 stories by installing an app on your Windows, macOS, or Linux machine. The app will let you purchase stories from the Lunii digital library and then transfer them to the My Fabulous Storyteller. There currently isn’t any info on the pricing for additional stories.

You can read more about the Lunii My Fabulous Storyteller device by visiting lunii.fr or you can buy one for $69 from the MoMA Design store.

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This biometric safe will make you feel like James Bond

Remember the touch pads and retinal scanners featured in James Bond films and other thrilling movies? Now you can purchase a gadget that fits into your favorite on-screen storylines.

The Barska AX11224 Biometric Home Safe doesn’t require keys you might misplace, nor does it use lock combinations.

Instead, this product stores up to 30 fingerprints in a central database. If it doesn’t recognize a person’s prints, the safe stays closed. Fingerprint scans happen in only two and a half seconds, letting you get your goods without delay.

Options that prevent lockouts

Perhaps you’re somewhat hesitant about using high-tech safes and worry malfunctions could prevent accessing the contents. Fortunately, this safe runs on AA batteries. The low-power operation makes a set of batteries last for a year, or 10,000 scans.

If the batteries run out, you can still use the keys that come with the safe. Insert them into the hidden keyhole and get inside. Barska sells battery backup packs, too. Prefer not using keys in any case? Purchase at least one of the spare power sources when buying the safe.

Keep a variety of items inside

Maybe you’ve never felt the need to own a safe. If you think carefully, though, it’s easy to come up with relevant things to stash inside. Guns, important documents and collectible coins or other items are common possessions most people would put inside.

A door-open alarm on this model gives an audible cue that might warrant investigation. Among the other benefits of the safe is the fact you can put it into a silent mode to avoid disturbing others.

What are the potential downsides?

It’s a good idea to learn about the pros and cons of this safe before purchasing it. By reading a detailed review of the product, you’ll realize things you might not otherwise know before using the safe once it arrives at your home.

For example, the safe’s door doesn’t open 180 degrees, which could make it difficult to get some items out.

Also, people weighed in on the product’s Amazon page to say that the safe sometimes opens in response to fingerprints not registered in the safe’s system or with the imprint of someone’s knuckles. That could be dangerous, especially if a child gets inside.

On the other end of the spectrum, individuals say when they have difficulty getting the safe to function properly, Barska’s customer service representatives are not sufficiently responsive.

Keep in mind, this is not a fireproof safe. If that’s a problem, buy one at a higher price point that does protect from flames.

Should you buy one?

Made from solid steel and featuring pry-proof deadbolts, this is a sturdy safe. Stay aware of the potential shortcomings when deciding what to store in it and whether to purchase one, though. If you are interested, they are currently priced at $175.91 on Amazon.

Images via Barska

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The Tablo – DUAL LITE OTA DVR with WiFi makes it easier to cut the cord to cable service


A few days ago, I wrote a couple of news stories and a review of the Mohu Blade Over-the-Air HD antenna, which is used by folks like me when regular cable service fails, or by some folks who decide to cut the cable cord completely. My experience with the channels I received was quite good, and there can be a great cost savings if you choose to cut the cord to cable. While I do sometimes contemplate what it would be like without a cable TV service, I am deterred by the loss of simple functions like my DVR capabilities.

Today, while browsing the internet, I saw an advertisement for the Tablo – DUAL LITE OTA DVR with WiFi. This DVR takes the coaxial input from your OTA HD antenna, and streams the content via your home network to your streaming boxes and devices, such as Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, IOS and Android Smartphones and tablets, PC or MAC, and more, utilizing the Tablo app. It has 2 built-in Over-the-Air ATSC Tuners, and has both wireless and wired network capability. Add a USB hard drive of your choice, and a storage capability that is incredible, since it supports up to an 8TB hard drive. Tablo also offers an optional TV guide subscription service that organizes the content, and provides cover art. The subscription also offers a cloud DVR service if you choose not to use a USB hard drive.

If the Tablo – DUAL LITE OTA DVR with WiFi sounds interesting to you, head over to BestBuy and purchase one starting at $139.99. You can also purchase the version with 64GB of storage built-in from Amazon for $179.99.

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Nintendo reveals Switch Online service details

Nintendo Switch Online

After months of conjecture based on a handful of details, Nintendo finally announced their full intentions with their upcoming Nintendo Switch Online service, launching in September of this year.

The service will allow continued access to multiplayer games as well as Save Data Cloud Backup (finally!) and access to a growing library of classic NES games with “added online play.”

The pricing for the plans start at $3.99 for 1 month with $7.99/3-month and $19.99/year options. Compared to other online subscriptions like Playstation Plus and Xbox Live Gold, both $59.99/year, it’s a fairly easy fee to swallow.

However, it does seem that Nintendo is going to stick with their smartphone app to connect players to in-game chat sessions. This heavy reliance on an external phone and app is baffling, but then again, online gaming isn’t really Nintendo’s forte. Hopefully, they can learn some lessons and adapt along the way.

You can read more about the upcoming service on Nintendo’s website.

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Design you own luxury Lucrin zippered smartphone wallet

I’m paranoid, and I always worry that cards would fall out of most smartphone wallet cases I’ve seen.  The ones that close with a single snap tab look insecure to me, and those cases with open card slots on the back of the phone give me the willies.  This phone wallet from Lucrin is just what the doctor ordered for paranoid folks like me, because it’s zippered with the cards safely inside.

The zippered wallets are available for Apple 7+, 8+, and X iPhones and for Samsung S9/S9+.  The wallets are custom made in your choice of color and leather.  You select from granulated or smooth leather, starting at $147, or you can choose from premium, real ostrich leather ($500), or crocodile-style calfskin for $184.  You also select the color of the stitching, add an optional monogram, and you can even elect to have the Lucrin logo removed from the wallet (at an extra cost).

The interior has a pocket for the phone, another pocket for receipts or currency, plus two credit card slots.  A zipper closes the wallet securely.  Even fully loaded, the Lucrin wallet is designed to stay sleek and elegant.

Start designing the luxury wallet phone case of your dreams at Lucrin.

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