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Dirty dog got you down? Try Dexas Mudbuster.

NEWS –April showers bring May flowers … plus, a whole lot of dirty pawprints.

Thanks to my Lefant robot vacuum, my floors are cleaner than ever. But with a muddy yard and white floors, I’m constantly battling puppy prints. Sure, I keep a towel by the back door and wipe off Maya’s little feet. But that never seems to do a good enough job.

Enter the Dexas Mudbuster.

This little cuplike device with silicone bristles claims to quickly, easily and effectively clean up your canine friend. With more than 1,200 reviews and a 4.5 out of 5 star rating, customers seem pretty pleased with the results.

My pup hates getting her nails clipped, and really doesn’t like anyone touching her paws, yet the Mudbuster claims to be very gentle. The instructions say to just add a little water, insert the muddy paw, twist and you’re done, just dab them dry.

The Mudbuster comes in three sizes, depending on your pooch’s paw size.  It retails for $14.99 (small), $18.30 (medium) and $21.89 (large) on Amazon.

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Dirty dog got you down? Try Dexas Mudbuster. originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 16, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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Slow, low-res images with Etch-A-Snap concept

NEWS – Ever wanted to take a detailed, beautiful photograph and scale it down to a 1-bit black and white 244 x 144 pixel low-resolution image?  Me neither. But someone did and created Etch-A-Snap.

Etch-A-Snap is controlled by a Raspberry Pi processor.  It takes a regular image and then downscales it to one-bit black and white.  The processor then converts the image into plotter control commands that are fed to gears used to drive the knobs on a small Etch-A-Sketch.  Images are definitely low-resolution, but the tech behind it all is pretty cool. All this takes time – 15 minutes up to an hour – to get results.  Still, as the inventor says, it’s faster than film!

Here is a video showing how it works.

It isn’t for sale and is just a concept project for the moment. For more information and additional sample image videos, visit the Etch-A-Snap project page here.

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Slow, low-res images with Etch-A-Snap concept originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 16, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Get totally immersive with Feelreal

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Dive deeper into your gaming and movie experiences with Feelreal VR headset add-on.

The patented design attaches to your existing VR headset and can simulate smell, rain, wind, vibration, punches and more. Weighing in at only seven ounces, the unit magnetically attaches to your headset.  It can generate up to 255 different scents to enhance your gaming and movie experience.

Feelreal is compatible with a wide range of headsets.

Scents are generated by combining up to nine different aroma capsules. Heat and cold come from micro heating and cooling units. An ultrasonic ionizer produces mist and rain. Small vibration motors simulate bumps, punches, and general motion. It can run for up to four hours on a charge.

Beyond entertainment, the developers also have created operation modes for aromatherapy and meditation.

Several VR games are supported with more on the way.  YouTube VR is also supported. You can also edit your own movies, adding scent and sensory tracks on your own.

Funded in under an hour on Kickstarter, Feelreal is just shy of $100,000 on a $20,000 initial funding goal.  Funding ends on May 10 at 3am EDT with initial shipments slated for August 2019.  Packages start at $199. For more information, visit their campaign on Kickstarter.

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Get totally immersive with Feelreal originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 14, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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Huawei P30 Pro, Hairmax Laserband, Saddleback backpack, and more – Weekly roundup

NEWS – If your brain is still a little foggy after last night’s adventures, I have just the cure. Grab a cup of tea (coffee is gross), find a comfortable spot, and check out this full listing of everything we posted last week on one of the few 21+ year old gadget news and review sites on the net.

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Scrubby Rinse-Free Pet Bath Mittens make bathing your dog easier and less stressful

NEWS – Have a dog that doesn’t like bath time? Now you can fully bath your best friend without using a tub or running water. With the Scrubby Rinse-Free Shampoo Mittens all you do is add a little water, scrub, and towel dry.

To use add a small amount of water to the mitten. Rub the mitten to get a lather. Scrub your dog thoroughly and towel dry.

There’s no rinsing necessary, and there’s no soapy residue left behind.

The mitts use a fragrance-free hypoallergenic formula with a low pH that’s gentle on your pet. One Scrubby is good for one bath, or you can use it multiple times for touch-up jobs.

April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring muddy dog paws. So, these might be great to have in the trunk of your car or the mudroom.

Scrubby Rinse-Free Shampoo Mittens come in packs of 5 and are available from The Grommet for $8.95.

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Scrubby Rinse-Free Pet Bath Mittens make bathing your dog easier and less stressful originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 13, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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