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Finally take awesome pics of your dog with the Pooch Selfie


Telling your dog to smile and say cheese when you want to take his picture doesn’t work nearly as well as it does for humans. But now it can if you also have a Pooch Selfie.

Pooch Selfie is a small plastic clip that has been specially designed to hold a tennis ball and mount to the top of your smartphone. This is a genius idea because I’ve never seen a dog who doesn’t love tennis balls.

The clip comes with a tennis ball that squeaks when you squeeze it, but any ordinary tennis ball will work to

Compatible with the iPhone and Samsung phones, even when they are in most cases, the Pooch Selfie is a simple photography tool that can be used to capture the attention and the loving stare of your dog while he’s looking right at the camera / tennis ball when you snap a pic.

Of course, the Pooch Selfie won’t work with cats because cats hate getting their picture taken and NEVER look at you when you want them too.

Have a dog? Have a smartphone? Want to take pet selfies? All you need is $12.99. Head over to www.poochselfie.com for more info. You can order directly from them or also from The Grommet and Amazon.

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Finally take awesome pics of your dog with the Pooch Selfie originally appeared on on May 13, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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OtterBox introduces the Venture camping cooler. Of course it’s bear-proof.


OtterBox, makers of super-durable phone and tablet cases, is entering a new product category with the Venture camping cooler and Elevation drink tumblers. It looks like they’re bringing some next-level design thinking to the game in addition to the rugged durability OtterBox is known for. 

The standard features on the Venture cooler series look pretty solid. Three sizes are available (25, 45, and 65 quarts) that are true to size in terms of capacity. All models have been drop-tested for durability on all edges and sides and will hold ice for up to 14 days. Standard features include non-slip rubber feet, integrated handles that double as tie-down points for securing the cooler, and a slanted bottom for easy draining. Customization looks to be the secret sauce here; Otterbox has built in a series of organizational slots and attachment points for a line of accessories including cutting boards, internal organizers, custom compartments, cup holders, and more. And yes, there’s a locking kit available that makes the whole setup certified bear resistant. Pricing is set at $249.99, $349.99 or $399.99 depending on size, with no additional accessory pricing information available at this time.

In addition to the Venture cooler, OtterBox is introducing a line of Elevation insulated drink tumblers. Available in 10 oz ($24.99), 20 oz ($29.99) and 64 oz ($89.99) sizes. Otterbox is also promising a bunch of accessory options here including french press attachments, tea/fruit infusers, and a shaker lid for whipping up campsite cocktails.

The Venture coolers and Elevation are not available yet, but you can sign up at otterbox.com for updates on when they are available. They will also be available at Best Buy in early June.

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OtterBox introduces the Venture camping cooler. Of course it’s bear-proof. originally appeared on on May 12, 2017 at 3:11 pm.

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Astronomy buffs will love this solar system marble collection


I’m not really into astronomy, but I love marbles and this collection from WestEndCollectables has me searching for my credit card. The collection includes 11 marbles that represent the planets in our solar system.

Each marble represents a planet including the Moon, Mars, and Earth which shows the continents, oceans, and rivers.

The entire set of marbles is not sized accurately, but it’s a cool collection for anyone who loves both marbles and space.

The Solar System Orrery Globe Marble Collection is priced at $46.57 on the WestEndCollectables Etsy shop. Visit their store to order and be sure to check out their other marbles.

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Astronomy buffs will love this solar system marble collection originally appeared on on May 12, 2017 at 10:58 am.

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GOFAR puts a backseat driver on your dash


Do you remember the Automatic car adapters that I’ve reviewed that track your vehicle’s performance and travels? GOFAR is a similar device that’s less expensive and claims to help you save up to 30% on your car’s running costs.

GOFAR has an OBD adapter that plugs into the diagnostic port in your car to interface with the onboard computer. A second piece is called the Ray and sits on your dash looking like some sort of alien surveillance device. GOFAR should work with US car models 1996 and newer.

As you drive, the Ray device on the dash glows blue if you’re driving as efficiently as possible, which means no fast accelerating and no hard braking. But if you start driving fast and furious, the Ray will shut that down with a disapproving red stare. The idea is to stay in that sweet (blue) spot because every engine speed has a sweet spot where the engine is maximizing power and minimizes fuel consumption. It’s where your car runs best and uses the least fuel, which translates into you spending less money.

GOFAR also interfaces with your smartphone to log and score your driving.

You can visit www.gofar.co for more info and you can buy one at The Fowndry for $91 which is a one time cost with no reoccuring fees.

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GOFAR puts a backseat driver on your dash originally appeared on on May 12, 2017 at 7:21 am.

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My USB cable can beat up your USB cable


When Syncwire calls their cables UNBREAKcable, they aren’t just fooling around with wordplay. Thier USB Type-C, Lightning, and micro USB cables are designed to withstand at least 30,000 90-degree bends and up to 275 lbs of force. If you don’t think that’s a lot, then try it with your current USB cable. Go on, I’ll wait…

Made of a proprietary hybrid of ultra-molecular weight polyethylene, which is geek speak for dang that’s strong plastic, the plastic used for these cables is 40% stronger than Kevlar.

The cables are 40-inches long and are priced at $11.99 for micro USB, $14.99 for USB Type-C, and $16.99 for Lightning. Pricey? Yes, but according to Syncwire, you’ll never need to buy another cable because they will replace the cable if it fails for any reason.

Visit www.sync-wire.com for more info.

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My USB cable can beat up your USB cable originally appeared on on May 11, 2017 at 4:35 pm.

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