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You otter check this out. The OtterSpot Wireless Charging System

NEWS – Not content to with just protecting out gadgets, Otterbox has just released their new OtterSpot Wireless Charging System.  This Qi-compatible wireless system consists of a charging base and one or more OtterSpot batteries (“charging coasters”) for your wireless devices.

The 36-watt charging base can simultaneously recharge 3 of the 5,000 mAh batteries (only one battery is included in the basic kit) and one device.

Each of the batteries can be used on-the-go to recharge your devices when away from the base.

The wireless batteries feature a non-slip surface to help keep your devices in place while they are charging.

 

The base system includes

  • OtterSpot Wireless Charging Base
  • one Wireless Charging Battery
  • USB A-C Cable (1.6-ft/0.5-m)
  • USB C-C Cable (3.9-ft/1.2-m)
  • 36W Wall Adapter.

Additional batteries may be purchased separately.

Base system: $129.95

Additional batteries: $69.95

The OtterSpot Wireless Charging System is available now from OtterBox‘s online store.

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You otter check this out. The OtterSpot Wireless Charging System originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 23, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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Human Truly Wireless Headphones are as crazy as they are cool

NEWS – Truly wireless headphones are pretty popular these days, but some don’t like wearing earbuds. Seattle-based startup Human, Inc. has produced the first truly wireless headphones that deliver over-the-ear quality with the convenience of ear-buds. Instead of fitting inside your ears, these headphones fit over your ears.

The first thing I thought when I saw them was how the heck do these things stay on? They’re held in place by hooks that wrap around the back of your ear allowing them to fit comfortably on your ear. 

These headphones feature intuitive touch controls that let you easily control media, phone, and digital assistant. Another cool feature that other TW headphones don’t offer is a built-in Bluetooth speaker.  When you’re not wearing them, these headphones can be snapped together and used as a portable Bluetooth speaker.

Dual 280mAh Batteries give the headphones up to 9 hours of continuous life on a single charge and allow for charging while using them in speaker mode.

4 beam-forming microphones allow for superior voice-capture, even in noisy environments.

With the Human App, you can instantly translate up to 11 languages and enable Blend and Speaker modes. Blend mode activates the external microphones letting you listen to both your music and amplify the world around you.

Human Headphones are as crazy as they are cool. If you prefer the quality of over-the-ear headphones, these might be worth checking out.

Human Truly Wireless Headphones sell for $399 and are available from Human.

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Human Truly Wireless Headphones are as crazy as they are cool originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 23, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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LEGO comes to reality TV on Fox and you can be part of it

NEWS – My guilty pleasure is watching reality TV shows like Ink Master, America’s Got Talent (I’m actually watching it right now), and even Bachelor in Paradise. Hey, don’t judge me, it’s how I like to unwind!

Another pleasure of mine is all things LEGO, so imagine my surprise when I learned that there’s going to be a new reality TV show coming to Fox called LEGO Masters. Apparently this show has been on in other countries and is just now coming to the US.

So far, there’s no info on when we’ll be able to watch this new show, but you can apply to become part of the show. That’s right, you can compete as a builder on the LEGO Masters show. They are looking for creative amateur brick building teams of two. If you’re at least 18yrs old, head over to legomasters.tv for all the details.

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LEGO comes to reality TV on Fox and you can be part of it originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 22, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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The Cleo Drone makes flying indoors easy!


NEWS – While there are thousands of gadgets that offer something exciting for every gadget nerd, there are also those gadgets that get added to our wishlist that represent the dream of “if I could I would”. I love drones, and since NYC is a very restrictive city in terms of where you can fly drones, I would love one that I could easily use indoors without any major risk of crashing because the propellers hit something. Also, the noise of the propellers makes it a bit inconvenient.

During one of my recent web surfing experiences, I came across the Cleo Drone. This drone is “the first mobile platform designed specifically for data collection in hard to access and potentially dangerous spaces”. It is the size of the average palm and is made of a carbon-fiber body. It boasts a flight time of up to 20 minutes and can operate in areas where GPS capabilities are unavailable. While I am sure this drone was developed for much more than I would use it for, it looks really cool and I know that I would find my own uses for it.

If you want to add it to your dreamy wishlist or if you really want to purchase one, you can head over to the Cleo Robotics website and pick one up. A $1000 deposit is required when ordering, with a balance of $8,800 due at shipment. And yes!! That is the real price and not a typo.

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The Cleo Drone makes flying indoors easy! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 22, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Monday is National Dog Day so take your dog for a walk and count your steps with a free Huawei Band 3e fitness tracker!

CONTEST NEWS – Next Monday (August 26th) is National Dog Day, which is a day to honor every breed of dog and to be aware of how many dogs need to be rescued.

To celebrate this day, Huawei encourages dog owners to get active and take their four-legged friends on a walk and while you’re walking, you can track your activity with a Huawei Band 3e fitness tracker. This wrist or shoe worn fitness tracker is a watch that also collects fitness data like steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep details using the Huawei Health App.


If you opt to wear the tracker on your shoe using the included clip while you’re on a walk/run with your dog, it will also record step length, landing impact, total time, and more. The Band 3e pairs with your phone and buzzes when you receive a notification or if you’ve been sitting too long and need to get up and move.

For an entry-level fitness tracker, the Huawei Band 3e has a nice set of features and Huawei has offered 2 free bands for The Gadgeteer to give away today to our readers! To win one, see the details and rules below.

Prizes:

Two people will be chosen to win one Huawei Band 3e fitness tracker watch.

How to enter (please read carefully – any missed steps and your entry will be disqualified):

Between now and 08/23/2019 midnight EST leave a comment on this page answering the question below.

If you have a dog, what’s its name and breed? If you don’t have a dog, what breed would you get if you could have one?

 

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At some point on 08/24/2019, I’ll pick two random winners using random.org. The winners will be contacted by email and will have 48 hrs to claim their prizes. If I do not receive an answer to my emails in that time period, I’ll do other random.org drawings till the prizes are claimed.

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1. Only one entry per person (warning: I check IP addresses).

2. Gadgeteer writers and their immediate family members may not enter this contest.

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Monday is National Dog Day so take your dog for a walk and count your steps with a free Huawei Band 3e fitness tracker! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 21, 2019 at 11:00 am.

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