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Satechi’s new USB-C travel charger juices up your MacBook and more

If you happened to catch my gadget diary post from yesterday where I was talking about buying a laptop dedicated to travel, you may have also seen where I said it will probably be a 12″ MacBook. If this happens, I’ll want a new travel charger to go along with my travel computer and the new USB-C travel charger from Satechi looks like a perfect choice.

Satechi’s new USB-C charger has a sleek look with an aluminum shell that is currently available in silver and space gray, with a gold version being released in May.

This charger features two Type-A ports and one Type-C port. It can charge multiple devices at once, and is compatible with the new Samsung Galaxy S8, Google Pixel smartphone, MacBook 12″, MacBook Pro 13″ and more.

The silver and space grey versions of the Satechi USB-C travel charger can be purchased now for $39.99 at Satechi and even less at Amazon.

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Satechi’s new USB-C travel charger juices up your MacBook and more originally appeared on on April 7, 2017 at 9:00 am.

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Carved puts a little bit of nature on your tech

We love our gadgets, but sometimes they can be a little too… blah. After you see a hundred shiny black plastic or aluminum gadgets, you’ve seen them all. If you would like to find a way to make your phone, backup battery, speakers and more look different than everyone else’s, then you need to check out these gorgeous cases and battery packs from Carved.

Carved makes cases for the iPhone (duh!), Samsung Galaxy phones (even the new S8s!), the iPad Air, the Google Pixel and even the Nexus 6P.

Their cases combine different types of wood and resin to create a one of a kind look that will turn heads.

Even their 6000mAh power banks will have people asking you where you got them.

The power banks are priced at $55 and the cases range from $24 to $59. You can find more about them and order one at carved.com

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Carved puts a little bit of nature on your tech originally appeared on on April 6, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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Now you can customize your AirPods charging case because plain white is boring

Are you a fan of Apple’s AirPods Bluetooth earbuds but wish their Stormtrooper white charging case was a little less meh? You can bust out some colored Sharpie permanent markers and get your doodle on (yeah, don’t do that…), or you can check out these decal sets from Air Vinyl Design.

Air Vinyl Design is a company that was started only a few weeks ago by a guy named Ryan who decided that he wanted to start his own company, be his own boss and make things. The first thing he’s making are AirPods stickers that let you add a little extra style to the AirPods charging case.

The decals are die cut from high-quality, easy to apply, and easy to remove vinyl. The decals are available in 3 sets that are priced at $5.99. Each set includes 2-3 different decal designs.

For more info visit www.airvinyldesign.com and to get a pair of AirPods, visit Apple.

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Now you can customize your AirPods charging case because plain white is boring originally appeared on on April 5, 2017 at 3:25 pm.

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Cut the Cord, Ditch the Dish, and Take Back Control of Your TV – New from LeanPub

Keeping up with your favorite TV series can get expensive when you are tied to providers like cable and satellite companies. The only option in my area is DirecTV or Dish. I’ve been with DirecTV for over 20 years and am happy with their service and content, but not the monthly bill. Ouch! A few months ago I called to have my programming package changed so I could lower my monthly bill below $100. It was fine for a couple of months but now it’s back above $100. Grrrrrr. I’ve seriously considered cutting the cord many times but haven’t taken that step yet because I’m not quite sure which solution to choose. If you’re in the same boat, this new book from LeanPub might help.

Cut the Cord, Ditch the Dish, and Take Back Control of Your TV by J. and K. Fidler is an easily-understood, cord cutter’s roadmap for readers of all technical levels. The 400-page ebook explains terms and technologies, what you need to get started, and technical skills needed. It then goes forward with a “cookbook” of fun, documented, and tested DIY projects, including:

  • Integrating AndroidTV with broadcast-to-air TV, network accessible TV tuners and DVRs
  • Optimizing a home network for streaming media traffic using a laptop
  • Fun with Chromecasting and watching broadcast-to-air TV on Android or iOS devices.
  • Creating an entertainment computer and DVR for the living room using either Windows or Linux OS software and an Intel NUC
  • Optimizing a home network for streaming media traffic using a laptop
  • Watching 4K content and trying out hardware accelerated video

Cut the Cord, Ditch the Dish, and Take Back Control of Your TV is available is compatible with Kindle, iBook, Nook, and PDF format. It can be purchased through LeanPub, and is regularly priced at $20.00, which includes a year of updates for new information and technologies. The authors are currently offering a 20% discount using this link: http://leanpub.com/control_your_tv/c/March_Madness. The discount is valid until April 20, 2017.

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Urbanears rolls out new line of connected wireless speakers

Swedish company Urbanears, who are known for their colorful headphones and earphones, have just launched a new line of equally colorful Connected Speakers. The speakers are available in six colors and two sizes that have been named Baggen and Stammen. Baggen is the larger speaker and Stammen is the smaller one. Both models feature multiple connectivity options that include Bluetooth, AirPlay, WiFi, Chromecast, and Aux input.

Two or more of the Connected Speakers can be combined to form a multi-room audio system with synchronized sound.

The Urbanears speakers have a retro radio feel that has skipped digital displays in favor of two knobs on top that control volume, playback and more. A single push switches from pause to play, or from solo to multi-mode if you own multiple speakers. A twist of the knob adjusts volume or selects one of seven presets to customize your favorite Spotify playlists or internet radio stations.

Prices for the Connected Speakers are $350 for the smaller size and $450 for the large version. You can learn more about these speakers at urbanears.com and Amazon.

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Urbanears rolls out new line of connected wireless speakers originally appeared on on April 5, 2017 at 9:48 am.

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