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Gaming ain’t so tuff when using the Scuf Elite Paddle Control System & Directional Bias Dpad for the Microsoft Elite controller


If you are a hardcore console gamer or just an informed one then you should know about Scuf gaming gear. They make high-end gaming controllers and accessories for the Xbox and PlayStation consoles. So it would make sense that they would adapt some of their popular innovations to the MS Elite Controller, and that’s just what they did by introducing Scuf Elite Paddle Control system & Directional Bias Dpad for the MS Elite Controller. 

This kit consists of four Scuf Elite Paddles and one Directional Bias Dpad. The Scuf Elite Paddles are designed to replace the standard MS Elite Controller Paddles making the controls layout more like a Scuf controller which is great if you are a long time Scuf user. The Directional Bias Dpad replaces one of the two Elite controller Dpads and is tapered to allow for easy touch identification while playing. The Scuf Elite Paddle Control System & Directional Bias Dpad is available on the Scuf website for $39.95.

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Gaming ain’t so tuff when using the Scuf Elite Paddle Control System & Directional Bias Dpad for the Microsoft Elite controller originally appeared on on April 20, 2017 at 3:32 pm.

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Your half-eaten bags of Doritos will never go stale again


It is not unusual for us to open a new bag of chips, pour out a couple servings and then fail to find a clip to keep the top of the bag from unfolding and going stale. Sometimes we end up using a paper clip or use one clip to secure two bags. Clips and twist ties are not a very good solution for keeping bags closed and food fresh. What you really need is a way to easily reseal the bag like the Air Lock from FRESHeTECH.

The Air Lock is a small hand-held bag reseller that reminds me of a miniature version of a Food Saver, but without the vacuum feature. We use a Food Saver when we freeze leftovers, but it’s not economical to use it for things like chips, crackers, and cereals because you have to use special bags with it.

The Air Lock does not require special storage bags because it can create an airtight seal on any existing plastic bag using micro-thermal technology.

The device has a built-in rechargeable battery that charges through a USB cable, so you don’t need to feed it batteries. You just clamp the edges like you would with a stapler, but you slide the Air Lock across the end of the bag to create the seal.

The Air Lock even has a built-in magnet so you can store it on the side of your fridge.

You can read more about the FRESHeTECH Air Lock by visiting freshetech.com and you can buy one from The Grommet or Amazon for $15.

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Your half-eaten bags of Doritos will never go stale again originally appeared on on April 20, 2017 at 10:59 am.

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Facebook unveils two new Surround 360 cameras at F8


During the second day of Facebook’s annual F8 developer conference, where Facebook usually makes its biggest announcements of the year, CTO Mike Schroepfer unveiled two new Surround 360 cameras with some amazing capabilities.

Since purchasing Oculus in July of 2014, Facebook has invested majorly in Virtual Reality. Aside from creating a channel built right into your Facebook feed for 360° videos, Facebook has also done a lot of research and development into creating high-end 360° cameras.

The first iteration of the Surround 360, now dubbed the Surround 360 Open Edition, was a 17 camera behemoth that was open-sourced on GitHub. You couldn’t buy one, but you could download the plans to build one with off the shelf components. These two new cameras, currently called the x24 and the x6 for the number of lenses on each, will be licensed by Facebook to manufacturing partners with the hopes of getting them to market later in 2017.

The most impressive feature of these cameras, aside from their futuristic spherical design, is the ability to shoot 360° video with six degrees of freedom, also known as 6DoF. Shooting in 6DoF allows the creator to provide a more immersive experience for the viewer who will now be able move along six different axes during playback. The range of motion will be limited though and the video will need to be viewed on a powerful VR device such as the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive which can provide positional tracking.

No pricing or branding was mentioned during the presentation, but expect the x24 to rival or surpass the cost of the comparable $40,000 Nokia Ozo. Hopefully, there will be more updates on these cameras as deals are struck with manufacturers.

 

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Make eating eggs fun again


The collection of egg cups from Animi Causa are an adorable way to liven up breakfast or any other meal that you serve the incredible edible egg. There are seven different holders in the collection like the Arthur Egg Cup which features a removable helmet and its own spoon.

If eggs in shining armor aren’t your cup of tea, there are other egg holders like…

Sumo egg cups which come in a pair ready to stomp and wrestle.

Another egg cup is the Eggondola Egg Poacher which floats in a pot of boiling water as your egg poaches on the Silicone deck.

The egg cups from Animi Causa are priced starting at $6.99 and go up to $13.99. Find out more by visiting animicausa.com and Amazon.

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Make eating eggs fun again originally appeared on on April 19, 2017 at 5:08 pm.

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The mininch Tool Pen might not be able to write, but it sure can screw


Forgive me for that silly title, I just couldn’t help myself 😉 Seriously though, the mininch Tool Pen looks like a fantastic pocket tool that has been designed to hold 6 screwdriver bits in its 5.75 inch long handle. And since it’s less than 7 inches long, that means it’s TSA friendly.

The Tool Pen has an aircraft grade aluminum unibody housing that is available in several colors and the bits are made of S2 tool steel.

The mininch Tool Pen Premium is available in Imperial hex and Metric hex versions. Each Tool Pen Premium comes with 16 bits:

Metric Edition
• Bits Include: SL3, SL4, SL4.5, PH1, PH2, H2, H2.5, H3, H4, T10, T15, T20, T25, S1, S2, S3
Imperial Edition
• Bits Include: SL3, SL4, SL4.5, PH1, PH2, H5/64, H3/32, H1/8, H5/32, T10, T15, T20, T25, S1, S2, S3

To use it, you remove the magnetic cap and either start using the exposed tip or pull it out, pop it in the back to extend the next tip in line. Small windows in the handle allow you to see the location of the bit you need.

You can read all about the mininch Tool Pen Premium at mininch.com and order one for $69 from Amazon.

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