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Here’s a 2 ounce rechargeable lantern for your minimalist lighting needs


Maybe you’re a camping enthusiast who makes sure everything that you put in your backpack is as lightweight as possible, or maybe you’re an EDC fanatic who is looking for a portable lighting solution. The Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro is a lantern that can also be used as a flashlight and is recharged via USB.

This 4-inch tall rechargeable and dimmable lantern can run for up to 170 hours on a single charge at the lowest setting. It weights just a little over 2 ounces, so it maximizes backpack space while still performing as a decent light.

With all 4 LEDs lit up, it puts out 135 Lumens, but you can choose lower light settings for a longer run time.

The Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro is priced at $24.99. You can read more about it at goalzero.com and order from Amazon.

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Here’s a 2 ounce rechargeable lantern for your minimalist lighting needs originally appeared on on May 25, 2017 at 1:42 pm.

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DJI announces the $499 Spark, a compact hand-controlled drone


This week, drone industry leader DJI announced their latest market offering, the $499 Spark. The Spark is a stylish “lifestyle accessory” drone that has a 16 minute flight time, obstacle avoidance and the unique ability to be controlled via hand gestures alone.

By design, the Spark is meant to be taken with you and used. It weighs less than a can of soda and can be folded up small enough to fit into a backpack or purse. The Spark can be “quick launched” from your palm and without a remote or mobile device, you can use simple hand gestures to position it to take a selfie. Or, you can use one of the preset flight modes to have it follow you, circle the action or automatically create a 10-second shareable video from shot footage.

And, if the Spark gets too far from you or you’ve navigated it out of sight by accident, it can return to you safely thanks to built-in obstacle avoidance similar to the DJI Mavic and Phantom 4 drones.

Aside from hand gestures, the Spark can be operated by an optional remote controller or with the DJI app on a mobile device. In “Sport Mode” the Spark can attain speeds of up to 31 mph and allows you to view the action from a first-person view using the optional DJI Goggles.

The Spark houses a front-facing camera set on a 2-axis gimbal that captures 12-megapixel photos and shoots stabilized 1080p videos. It is powered by a LiPo battery and has a maximum flight time of up to 16 minutes.

The Spark will be available in five different colors; Alpine White, Sky Blue, Meadow Green, Lava Red, and Sunrise Yellow.

For $499 you’ll get a DJI Spark, a battery, a USB charger and three pairs of propellers. For $699 you can get the “Spark Fly More Combo” which includes a Spark, two batteries, four pairs of propellers, a remote controller, propeller guards, a charging hub, a shoulder bag and all necessary cables.

The Spark is up for preorder today with a ship date of June 15. Go to dji.com for more info.

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DJI announces the $499 Spark, a compact hand-controlled drone originally appeared on on May 25, 2017 at 7:00 am.

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Petmate’s Calmz is a drug-free way to reduce your dog’s stress levels


When man’s best friend gets scared due to thunderstorms, fireworks, car rides, etc. you can’t just tell them to calm down and deal with it. For one thing, they don’t understand English and for another thing, refer to the first thing. Seriously though, it makes us just as nervous when our pets are nervous and unhappy. A potential solution is Calmz from Petmate.

Calmz is an adjustable vest that has been designed specifically for dogs to hold a device over specific acupressure points on your dog’s spine

Calmz is a drug-free solution to help reduce canine anxiety, fear, and stress by playing a blend of calming tones, and classical music paired with mild vibration.

The controller is used to initiate the calming program that can be as long as 8 hours, making it a perfect tool for keeping your pet calm during the night when you’re trying to sleep.

Calmz is powered by 3 AAA batteries (not included) and is available in different sizes (XXL – XL) for tiny to sized large dogs.

You can buy a Calmz vest for your best friend for $129.99. Visit calmz.com for more info.

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Petmate’s Calmz is a drug-free way to reduce your dog’s stress levels originally appeared on on May 24, 2017 at 2:31 pm.

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Victorinox SwissTool BS comes in every guy’s favorite color


I don’t want to stereotype an entire gender, but I feel like it’s safe to say that when given a choice of colors for gadgets and tools, a typical male will almost always choose black. If you’re one of those typical males and are looking for a new multi-tool, look no further than the Victorinox SwissTool BS.

The SwissTool BS is made of blackened oxide steel that not only gives it a cool stealthy ninja vibe, but the finish also protects the steel against corrosion.

The 5-inch long Victorinox SwissTool BS multi-tool has 29 functions that include blades, saws, files, screwdrivers, pliers, a chisel and more.

For more info visit Victorinox where you can buy this tool for $200. If you feel like that is too spendy, you can buy a similar version of this multi-tool in plain steel on Amazon for about half the price.

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Victorinox SwissTool BS comes in every guy’s favorite color originally appeared on on May 24, 2017 at 11:34 am.

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Emojis are delicious with maple syrup


Add a little whimsy to your next breakfast with a Nordic Ware Smiley Face Pancake Pan. Nordic Ware who has been in business in the US since 1946 sells several versions of fun pancake cooking pans, but I couldn’t help but smile at this one.

Each pan can make seven 3-inch diameter pancakes that are “engraved” with your favorite smiley face emojis.

The non-stick surface means easy flipping and clean up.

The Nordic Ware Smiley Face Pancake Pan is priced at $23.62 from Amazon where you can also check out their other styles that have leaves, monsters, snowflakes, and more.

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Emojis are delicious with maple syrup originally appeared on on May 24, 2017 at 7:21 am.

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