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Go to sleep and wake up more naturally with the Philips Somneo clock

NEWS – I have a lot of trouble going to sleep at night, so I’m very intrigued with this clock from Philips.  Using light and sounds, the Somneo is supposed to help you fall asleep and wake more naturally.  At night, the RelaxBreathe function uses lights to help you relax and unwind to guide you into sleep.  In the morning, it uses lights and sound to wake you.  Somneo uses bright yellow, warm orange, and soft red lights to simulate sunrise and sunset.  You can wake to white noise, natural sounds, an FM station, or songs on your phone.  It saves two alarm settings, one for weekdays, one for weekends, to waken you.

The clock has an AUX in to connect your phone for music, and it has a USB port for charging the phone.  It has a power backup to keep your clock going for up to 8 hours in the event of a power outage.  The smart-touch display lets you set the clock quickly and easily.  It has a midnight setting that provides just enough light to find your way in the dark at night and a reading setting with multiple light settings that let you choose which is just right to read by.

The Philips Somneo Sleep and Wake-up Light Therapy Lamp is $199.00 at Amazon.

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Go to sleep and wake up more naturally with the Philips Somneo clock originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 1, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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This gadget will let you lick your plate in public

NEWS – Forktula is a reusable slide on spatula for your fork that you can use to scrape the last yummy drop or crumb from your plate without actually picking it up and licking it like an animal. Made with food-grade silicone, Forktulas come in four colors and are priced at $7.50 for a pack of four.

Forktula was a successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2017, and now you can have your own sauce saving fork accessory by heading over to forktula.com. They say that using a Forktula prevents you from making that annoying scraping noise when using your fork, but here’s hoping that the Forktula doesn’t replace the fork on plate scraping noise with an embarrassing squeegee “fart” noise – think windshield wipers on a semi-dry window and you’ll know what I’m talking about.

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This gadget will let you lick your plate in public originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 31, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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In-desk universal wireless charger from Brando

NEWS – Do you have one of those wire-routing holes drilled into the top of your desk?  Insert the Brando In-Desk Universal Wireless Charger into that 2.4″ hole and turn it into a wireless Qi charger with a bonus.  The wireless 5W charger can be used with a huge list of Qi-compatible phones (see the Brando page for the list).  The charger is sturdy; it’s water- and pressure-resistant.  It comes with a 4-ft USB cable and uses a 5V/3A AC adapter (not included).

The bonus is the USB-A and USB-C charging ports found under the waterproof cover in the middle of the Qi charger.  Both chargers can be used simultaneously for a total output of 15W.  The USB-A plug outputs 5V / 2.4A and the USB-C produces 5V / 3A. The In-Desk Universal Wireless Charger is $27.00 at Brando.

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In-desk universal wireless charger from Brando originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 31, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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Handsfree shoes, EDC pen with a hidden sewing kit, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

NEWS – This week I’m bringing you four Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns for products that you would carry (or wear) with you.

KIZIK: shoes that pop on

What is it?

KIZIK shoes are specially designed shoes that use a titanium loop in the heel area so that you can put the shoes on completely handsfree.

Why do I like it?

KIZIK are cool because you can slip them on and off without untying them or bending over to remove them or put them on. They are perfect for travel and navigating through TSA checkpoints where you’re asked to remove your shoes. Howard reviewed a pair of their men’s shoes this past year and liked them so much that he made them one of his favorite “gadgets” of 2018. KIZIK sent me a pair of their women’s shoes to check out and I really liked them too. I’d love to check out these new styles although I actually like the men’s Cali style better than the women’s!

Where can I find more info?

The KIZIK campaign ends on 1/5/19 they have already met their funding goal of $15,000. You can pre-order a pair of KIZIK shoes starting at $79. After the KIZIK campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in January 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

PWR2 Traveling PowerStation

blurb by Andy Jacobs

What is it?

The PWR27 is a portable charging device that boasts 7 days of power, AC + USB A & C outlets, the ability to charge 5 devices at once, a solar panel, IP67 water resistance, crush-proofing up to 2 tons and a drop-proof to 1000+ feet.

Why do I like it?

I own several portable charging devices that we use for family trips, work trips, all-day outdoor events and so forth. Most of them work pretty well for their intended purpose, but all of the ones I own suffer from two drawbacks: (1) They can only charge a phone or two, or maybe a phone and a tablet, and (2) They are fairly delicate. The PWR27 solves both of these problems—in spades. As stated above, it can charge up to 5 devices simultaneously. And not just phones and/or tablets, but also larger devices—you can even plug in a two-prong AC plug and power a laptop or other more power-hungry items. In addition to a 120V AC outlet, it has two USB C outlets and two USB A outlets. It boasts a 27,000 mHa battery, as well as a 4-in-1 light with strobe and pass-through charging as well. This thing is LOADED.

Where can I find more info?

The PWR27 campaign ends on January 27, 2019. To date, 1,626 backers have pledged over $295,000, already crushing (pun very much intended) the campaign goal of $35,000. Pledge packages start at $139 + shipping for a single PWR27 shipped to the USA and increase from there based on the options selected. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

DARTER – A Micro Pen with a hidden secret

What is it?

It’s a tiny EDC ballpoint pen no taller than a standard AA battery that holds a complete sewing kit inside the barrel.

Why do I like it?

Tiny EDC pen + sewing kit = you had me at tiny EDC pen. Seriously though, the look of this pen makes me think of steampunk gadgets which I love and just the fact that I’d always have a sewing kit with me makes this 2-in-1 pen attractive to me.

Where can I find more info?

The DARTER campaign ends on 2/7/19 they have already met their funding goal of $22,862. You can pre-order a DARTER starting at $24. After the DARTER campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in June 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

PrintBrush™ XDR -Colors. Everywhere.

What is it?

PrintBrush is a small color inkjet printer that can print on paper, plastic, wood, metal, and more and is controlled by your smartphone.

Why do I like it?

It’s small, portable, and doesn’t use paper because it prints on almost surface just by swiping the printer across the material. I would love to use this little printer in my journals. I also like that they include free ink cartridges for a whole year.

Where can I find more info?

The PrintBrush campaign ends on 1/31/19 they are still working towards their funding goal of $502,250. You can pre-order a PrintBrush starting at $242. After the PrintBrush campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in February 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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Handsfree shoes, EDC pen with a hidden sewing kit, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 30, 2018 at 4:30 pm.

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Audio Cardio is a workout app for your ears

NEWS – We can go to the gym to strengthen our muscles and improve our overall fitness, but is there anything we can do to improve our hearing? Turns out there might be, and there’s an app for that. Audio Cardio is an iOS app (there’s an Android version coming soon) which uses a patented technology called Threshold Sound Conditioning™. This tech claims to enhance auditory function by 10 decibels or more.

But how does it work? The app tests your current hearing and integrates with many of your favorite streaming apps like Apple Music, YouTube, Spotify, and SoundCloud to deliver auditory stimulation and training through headphones or earbuds. While you listen to your favorite music, the app simulates the inner ear cells causing them to rapidly fire. It’s like a HIIT workout for your ears. They recommend that you use the app for one hour a day for two weeks and then to continue using it to further enhance and protect your hearing. Audio Cardio will set you back $9.99 a month, so it’s like a gym membership for your ears. Visit their site for more details including the results from a clinical trial that was done through Stanford University.

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Audio Cardio is a workout app for your ears originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 30, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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