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Sphero’s Spider-Man will be your new best bud


Alexa and Siri might answer your questions when you talk to them, but Sphero’s Spider-Man is a desk gadget with a personality and sense of humor. 

Spider-Man features a premium silicone finish and LCD eyes that show different expressions as well as blinking and glowing.

The included charging base keeps his Spidey senses tingling so that you can remove him for adventures that last up to 2 hours a time.

Just press the Spider on his chest and ask him a question, play a game, listen to stories, and more. Spider-Man is connected to the web (how appropriate) so he can regularly download new content.

You can read more about Spider-Man at sphero.com and you can buy one for $149.99 on Amazon.

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Sphero’s Spider-Man will be your new best bud originally appeared on on June 17, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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Listen to your favorite tunes while you trot, gallop, and canter


I’ve seen Bluetooth speakers designed to attach to your bicycle, but this is the first speaker I’ve found that has been designed to attach to your horse! Ok, not the horse itself, but the saddle. The i Rock N Ride is a small half-circle shaped Bluetooth speaker that has been designed for all types of equestrians and their saddles.

The i Rock N Ride has a built-in rechargeable battery and has speaker phone features so you can take calls while riding off into the sunset.

The speaker is available in aqua, coral, ebony, and sable brown for $99.00. Head over to www.irocknride.com for more info and to order one.

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Free the natural beauty of your iPhone with Utomic Edge


I don’t know about you, but I struggle with putting a bulky case on my beloved iPhone because she’s just too beautiful to keep covered up.  To me it would be like putting on a fresh face full of makeup, then putting a bag over your head when you leave the house. What’s the point of having such a masterpiece, when it’s only covered up to protect the very beauty that is never even seen? Enter the Utomic Edge.  

This minimalist corner protection system, made in the USA, uses four individual corner pieces that employ impact dissipating technology to give your phone ultimate protection while letting the true beauty of the phone shine.  I like the idea of being able to connect my charger without having to take off a case, or having a case interfere with the sound of the phone’s speakers.

Upon visiting the Utomic website for the first time, they ask for your email and you are then awarded a coupon code which drops the price of the Edge to $29.75 from $34.99, but it still seems a bit pricey to me.  However, I guess when you figure in the cost of buying a new phone because you didn’t have the proper protection it’s really not that bad.

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O6 puts world control at your fingertips


Do you agree that it’s much easier to click a button or twist a dial to control something vs. grabbing your phone, unlocking it, and navigating to an app or setting? If you nodded your head to that question, then you’ll be as interested in the O6 from Fingertips Lab as I am.

What is the O6? It’s a small “eyes-free” controller that pairs with an iOS device via Bluetooth and uses an app to turn your apps into “radio stations” that you can listen to and interact with.

Why is it called O6? That’s what I wondered about too, so I asked and was told:

Operating System is abbreviated as OS. O6 is a new operating system that intends to be your 6th sense Operating System, hence the name O6. O6 does not need any visual attention or speech to operate. Our technology uses sophisticated algorithms to provide a seamless, discreet experience.

Using O6, you can have your emails, news, tweets, etc read aloud to you. But it doesn’t stop there, in addition to hearing your emails, and other content, you can respond to emails, texts, and more without touching your phone. This means you’ll be safer while driving and can keep your eyes exactly where they need to be, which is on the road.

The O6 device has an aluminum shell and features a button and a dial for easy navigation through your apps and music while driving, walking, cycling and more.

The O6 is powered by a rechargeable battery that lasts 5-7 days per charge.

Currently, the O6 is only compatible with iOS devices, as far as interacting with all the various apps. But, there is limited Android functionality that will allow it to Play/Pause, change tracks, and change volume for your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobook apps. Full Android support will be coming in the future.

You can order the O6 for $99 from www.o6app.com.

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Jam easier with the new body add-on for the Zivix jamstik+


If you’re not familiar with the Zivix jamstik, it’s an ultra-portable 6-string MIDI guitar controller that connects via Bluetooth to your iOS device or Mac. The size of this instrument makes it perfect for on the go music noodling and performances, but the narrow shape does make it difficult to play without using a strap. Zivix listened to their customer’s feedback and is now offering a body add-on that turns the jamstik+ into a full-fledged mini electric guitar.

The add-on is called the JS EXT and it’s been designed to snap into the existing strap holes on the jamstik+.

The larger frame provides improved ergonomics so that you hold the jamstik+ in a more traditional and comfortable way on your lap.

The JS EXT is made of black plastic and even with it installed, you can still use a strap. The JS EXT is priced at $49.99 and can be ordered from jamstik.com

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