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PBL by EVOTech Labs is a wireless charger and wireless backup battery

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Now that I’ve switched from the Pixel 2 XL to the Huawei P30 Pro, I’m able to enjoy wireless charging again. Yay me! I’ve been trying several different Qi chargers and recently was introduced to the EVOTech Labs PBL which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.

What is it?

The EVOTech Labs PBL is a Qi wireless charger AND a portable backup battery that can be used to charge your phone wirelessly or with a USB cable.

Why do I like it?

I like the EVOTech Labs PBL because it’s a wireless charger for your desk and you can remove the charger/backup battery from the magnetic base and take it with you to charge your devices while you’re on the go.

EVOTech Labs sent me a pre-production demo of the PBL to test while I was on vacation this week. I found it to be really handy while we were hiking in the Red River Gorge in Kentucky where there are obviously no electrical outlets!

Where can I find more info?

The PBL campaign ends on 4/3/19 they have already met their funding goal of $5,000. You can pre-order a PBL starting at $39. After the PBL campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in May 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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PBL by EVOTech Labs is a wireless charger and wireless backup battery originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 30, 2019 at 6:06 pm.

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Say no to styrofoam this summer with the Ohana 100% recyclable and biodegradable cooler

NEWS – Summer is almost here, time to head out to the beach or your favorite picnic spot. This year instead of grabbing for that old styrofoam cooler, load your fave beverages into the world’s first 100% Recyclable and Biodegradable cooler.

The Ohana Cooler is made from 100% post-consumer paper waste. It’s environmentally-friendly and eliminates the harmful impact of foam on our marine wildlife and the environment.

The cooler has multiple uses and is totally reusable. Ohana, which means family in Hawaiian can hold water for up to 30 plus days. And the largest cooler can hold up to 100 lbs.

Not only is the Ohana environmentally friendly, but it’s also pretty wallet friendly. Prices start at $4.99 for the 18-quart size and go to $7.99 for the large 42-quart cooler. You can even purchase them in bulk to save. Both sizes can be purchased in packs of 3 for $13.99 and $22.99 respectively.

So Think Green this summer and head over to Vericool and pick up an Ohana for your Ohana.

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Say no to styrofoam this summer with the Ohana 100% recyclable and biodegradable cooler originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 30, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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InkCase adds a second screen to your iPhone

NEWS – What if you could have your eInk and your iPhone be in the same physical unit? And what if they communicated with each other? That’s the promise of the InkCase for iPhone.

What is it?

A protective case for your phone with a BlueTooth connected eInk screen that is built-in to the back. There’s an app where you can sync the case to your news reader service, and be able to read articles, as well as view appointments, weather, and photos on the back of your phone. It actually looks quite functional in the videos on the website.

The case charges with its own proprietary magnetic USB charger and (sadly) blocks the wireless charging of your phone, but it should save you a good bit of phone battery, since your weather, schedule, and reading can be done on the lower-power screen. I’ve been using my daughter’s old Kindle Paperwhite for the last two books I’ve read and would really like this, actually! It’s kinda like a mini-Kindle that is attached to your iPhone with a case that protects both of them.

You’ll need to update the case when the phone form factor changes, but there are quite a few protective cases that cost more than this, so if you spread it out over two phone upgrade cycles, that would be no real change.

Expected battery life

(from their website)

  • Standby time (~ 100 page flips per day) – 60 hours
  • Auto shut down on photo wallpaper – Infinity hours
  • Auto shut down on new widget clock (5 minute update) – 32 hours
  • Auto shut down on previous widget clock (1 minute update) – 19 hours
  • Number of page flips to drain the InkCase – 1500 page flips
  • Time it takes to drain the InkCase if the screen is refreshed once every minute – 19 hours
  • Time it takes to drain the InkCase if the screen is refreshed twice every minute – 10 hours
  • Time it takes to drain the InkCase if the screen is refreshed thrice every minute – 6 hours

There is a second model that only embeds a half-screen into the case. It has time, calendar, and notification display, but no photos, and it’s a much smaller screen (only half the width). Called the InkCase Ivy, it’s available in 4 finishes for iPhone 8/7/6s/6 (no Plus models).

InkCase iPhone 8/7/6s/6 is priced at $129 on sale for $79 – iPhone 8/7 Plus and 6s/6 Plus $148 on sale for $99 (currently sold out). Ivy is usually $69, on sale for $39, and available in Cool Black, White Mica, Rosewood, and Maple textured finishes.

Visit oaxis.com for more info.

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InkCase adds a second screen to your iPhone originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 29, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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This little clip knows when you’ve taken a pill and when you haven’t

NEWS – The Popit Sense is a small plastic clip with built-in sensors that clips to a blister package of medication to remind you when to take your meds. It not only knows when you’ve missed taking a pill, but it knows how many you’ve taken and logs the info into the companion smartphone app.

 

The biggest issue with this product is that it’s been designed only for pill packs and not for pill bottles. The Popit Sense smart pill reminder is available in several colors and is priced at $49.00. Head over to shop.popit.io for more info and to order.

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This little clip knows when you’ve taken a pill and when you haven’t originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 28, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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FlipRocks are flip flops on steroids

NEWS – When the weather warms up, the shoes come off in favor of sandals or flip flops, but you’ve not seen any flip flops like FlipRocks flip flops. FlipRocks are rugged rubber soled flip flops that feature a raised bumper to protect the front of your toes and a strap to secure the “shoes” around your ankles.

But the feature that clearly set FlipRocks apart from a pair of Walmart flip flops are interchangeable traction pads that let you customize the grip of the flip flops to match the terrain you’ll use them in. There are grip pads for river walking, boating, hiking, golfing, and more.

FlipRocks are available in a variety of colors and are priced at $89.99 per pair which include hiking pads and felt kayaker pads. Other grip pads are priced at $24.99 – $34.99 each. Visit fliprocks.com and Amazon for more info.

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FlipRocks are flip flops on steroids originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 27, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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