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Satechi has released a new aluminum wireless remote control

Satechi has released a new Bluetooth aluminum wireless remote that claims to make it easy to control music, movies, and videos, all from one small device. It can be used at home to control an HTPC (home theater PC) or be brought to the office to give a presentation, from up to 33 feet away. It supports a range of Bluetooth-enabled devices including modern Macs, iPhones, iPads, Samsung Galaxy phones, Microsoft Surface, Google Chromebook and more.

It’s available in silver, gold, space gray, and retails from $44.99. You can find out more on their site at satechi.net and you can order one not from Amazon.

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Satechi has released a new aluminum wireless remote control originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 1, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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Mint SIM pairs up with Best Buy to offer 3 Months of free phone service & data

Mobile service provider Mint SIM and BestBuy.com have partnered together to announce a promotion offering new customers three free months of Unlimited Talk & Text including 2GB of 4G LTE each month.

The promotion comes with the purchase of any unlocked device from BestBuy.com with a 7-Day Risk Free Intro Offer. Mint uses the T-Mobile network for their service so as long as you have good T-Mobile coverage in your area, Mint will work great.

“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Best Buy and bring a truly breakthrough offer to the market,” said Aron North, SVP of Marketing & Creative at Mint SIM. “Combining Best Buy’s enormous unlocked phone selection with Mint Sim’s free service on America’s Fastest Growing LTE Network is truly a win-win.”

“More and more consumers are choosing unlocked phones every day. Mint SIM’s growth has been remarkable and encapsulates how consumers are changing their buying habits when it comes to wireless,” North continued. “As the industry continues to evolve we believe Mint SIM is well positioned to capitalize on these new buying trends.”

For more information about Mint SIM and this new promotion with Best Buy, please visit this special BestBuy.com offer page.

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Mint SIM pairs up with Best Buy to offer 3 Months of free phone service & data originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 31, 2017 at 10:00 am.

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Computers for Seniors – New from No Starch Press


New from No Starch Press: Computers for Seniors by Chris, Carrie, and Cheryl Ewin. This 332-page full-color illustrated book for the parent, grandparent or older friends in your life that can benefit from easy step-by-step basic computer lessons. The book has 14 lessons that begin at square one with the power button and proceed to sharing images with family, watching crazy cat videos on YouTube, and go up to how to stay safe on the internet, and more.

Computers for Seniors is available now from No Starch Press where you can order a hard copy of the book for $24.95 or a digital copy for $19.95

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Computers for Seniors – New from No Starch Press originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 31, 2017 at 9:00 am.

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Parrot’s new Bebop-Pro Thermal drone knows if you’re hot or not

The Parrot Bebop-Pro Thermal is Parrot’s newest drone that isn’t being marketed as a “toy” like the Parrot Swing Drone that I reviewed this past spring. This drone is a tool for people in construction, firefighters, search, and more. What makes this drone different from all the other $1500 price range drones on the market? The Bebop-Pro Thermal uses FLIR thermal imaging technology.

The Bebop-Pro Thermal has two embedded cameras. There’s a 14MP HD video camera and a FLIR ONE thermal imaging camera. The HD video camera can be used for normal visual inspection of roofs, structures, etc. and the FLIR camera can detect a 10° to 160° temperature range which it displays through the Parrot FreeFlight Thermal app.

Thermal images display from red (160°) to blue (10°) in the app for quick identification of thermal losses. I’m sure you can imagine how this would come in handy for building inspectors and search and rescue workers who may be looking for survivors during a natural disaster, storm, etc.

The Bebop-Pro Thermal will be priced at $1500 and will be available in November. Visit parrot.com for more info.

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Parrot’s new Bebop-Pro Thermal drone knows if you’re hot or not originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 31, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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Felix Gray eyeglasses promise to fix all the bad things screens do to your eyes

OK, that title may be a bit over the top. But if you’re like the typical Gadgeteer, you spend much of your work and leisure in front of some sort of screen, whether it’s coding, IT support, financials, or just a hot & heavy FPS. Even the classic “Netflix & chill” brings with it staring into the bright eyes of the evil LCD, unless you’re using your TV. There have been studies galore condemning this modern pariah, but Felix Gray, an eyeglass manufacturer, promises relief. Their glasses are designed to protect your eyes from the 400-440 nm range of blue light, which (according to their website) is the most dangerous. Increased exposure to blue light in this range results in poorer sleep, blurred vision, dry eye, headaches and eye fatigue.

Felix Gray does not offer prescription lenses as yet, but they do offer a slight magnification for reading assistance and there are several styles to choose from with prices starting around $95.

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Felix Gray eyeglasses promise to fix all the bad things screens do to your eyes originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 30, 2017 at 9:00 am.

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