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The 3rd gen August Smart Lock keeps your home secure without a complicated install

These days, everywhere I look I see processes and tasks that were once manual, completely automated to meet the needs and demands of today’s technology-driven world. As a techie myself, I usually embrace most of the new and innovative gadgets, but I do hold on to some hesitation when I feel that there may be a measurable security risk. Whether the risk is to personal security or data security, these new gadgets must always consider the reality of our world, and they must include redundant security measures to compensate.

Just the other day, I came across the August Smart Lock that creates a secure keyless entry into your home via an app and also via Bluetooth. Using the app on your phone, you can wirelessly lock and unlock your door. You can also set the app to lock and unlock your door once you are within a predefined proximity. This can be great if your hands are full of groceries or other items, but dangerous if a stranger walks up behind you just as you reach your door.

The capabilities of this lock also allow you to grant temporary access, which would work great for guests or “known” repair people. If you have folks in your home that keep losing their house keys, the August Smart Lock could be a good option. Installation is very easy since it installs right over your existing deadbolt lock. It also works with Alexa for added versatility.

You can purchase the August Smart Lock at Amazon for $148.

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The Manfrotto Pro Light Cinematic Backpack Balance can carry it all


So for this episode of “I am still desperately trying to find the right photography gear bag for myself”; I am focusing on a new bag just released by Manfrotto.

Although specifically designed to accommodate a fully set up Ronin M/MX, the Manfrotto Pro Light Cinematic Backpack Balance seems to be a bag that may also work well for my DSLR with the extended battery grip attached, and with either my Sigma 70-200mm or Canon 24-105mm attached. Of course I always walk with additional gear for both photo and video opportunities, so the additional space is great.

This bag is still relatively compact, and is touted to meet most aircraft carry-on requirements. Internally, it is lined with 3D shock absorbing foam and structural reinforcement board. The fabric is soft so that it will not scratch the gear. It is made of “water-repellent ripstop nylon/polyester, with hollowed ITW Nexus buckles and Duraflex hardware”. There are external accessory pockets to hold various accessories, including straps to carry a tripod or monopod. There is also a dedicated compartment for your laptop, and a sun/rain cover is included to “seal” the deal.

The Manfrotto Pro Light Cinematic Backpack Balance can be purchased from B&H Photo Video for $279.99.

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Give Mom the gift of Gold Cup Standard-brewed coffee for Mother’s Day

Not just every coffee maker can boast being certified by the SCA and ECBC for coffee brewing standards, but all MoccaMaster brewers from Technivorm can.  These coffee brewers have been handmade and individually tested in the Netherlands since 1968.  The Moccamaster 59162 KBG has a “unique, copper boiling element that rapidly heats water to control brewing temperature between 196 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit, which is important for coffee soluble extraction, then automatically switches off when the water reservoir is empty.”  

The 9-hole spray arm is designed to completely wet out the coffee grounds for even extraction. Ten cups of coffee can be brewed in 6 minutes, and you can even momentarily stop brewing to get a cup when you just can’t wait for that caffeine fix.  The 40-ounce carafe sits on a hot plate that holds your brewed coffee at 175-185 degrees F for up to 100 minutes before turning itself off.

The KBG is made of durable metal housings and BPA/BPS/BPF and phthalate-free plastics.  The carafe is glass, so it won’t add anything to the taste of your coffee.  It measures 14″ tall x 12.75″ wide x 6.5″ deep.  This model, made for USA usage, is 120V 1475W.

Technivorm Moccamaster brewers are available at many retailers in the USA, including Williams-Sonoma, Bed Bath and Beyond, Walmart, and Sur la Table, but Amazon offers the 59162 KBG in 18 colors, so you’re sure to find the perfect color to compliment Mom’s kitchen.  These models are offered from $329-349, depending on the color.  Find them now at Amazon.

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Moleskine rolls out Transformers Limited Edition Notebooks

We’re big fans of Moleskine here at The Gadgeteer (check out our many past reviews of their products), and as a child of the 80s, I’m a HUGE fans of the original “The Transformers: Robots in Disguise” animated series from the latter half of that glorious decade. Moleskine has released two notebooks bearing the classic likenesses of Optimus Prime, heroic commander of the Autobots, and Megatron, evil leader of the Decepticons, both from a race of sentient robots with the power to disguise themselves as vehicles and other objects who battle to protect and rule the earth, respectively. Both are hardcover ruled notebooks in Large size format (8.25 x 5 inches) and priced at $24.95 each. Speed over to Moleskine.com or Amazon for more info or to order.

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Class up how you serve boxed wine

Wine snobbery aside, there’s nothing wrong with boxed wine, but you have to admit those boxes aren’t the classiest items to grace your party buffet.  These shiny, wood-grain spheres can hold up to 3 liters of wine, and they look much nicer than any cardboard box.  The Wine Dispensing Sphere can be used with the plastic bag from the box, or you can use the included 3-liter plastic bag for your own wine.  There’s also a gel pack to keep the wine chilled.

The Wine Dispensing Sphere is made of wood-grained plastic.  It measures 8″ in diameter by 9″ tall and holds 101.44 fluid ounces.  The Dispensing Sphere is $65, and a set of two replacement bags is $8.00.  Purchase at UncommonGoods.

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