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Star Wars Christmas – the saga continues…

NEWS – The Star Wars Christmas tree topper not enough for you?  How about a string of Lightsaber lights for the tree?  These lights are from the folks at ThinkGeek, so you know they’re officially-licensed Star Wars merchandise.

The Star Wars Lightsaber String Lights have 20 alternating 3.5″ red and green sabers illuminated by seed LEDs.  The string is 10 feet long, with an 18″ lead wire and 6″ spacing.  The strand of lights is powered by 3AA batteries, so you can use them on a tree, a wreath, or in a window, with no need for a nearby wall outlet.

And since Star Wars isn’t especially Christmas-y, then there’s no reason you can just keep them up all year!

Find the Star Wars Lightsaber String Lights at ThinkGeek for $20.99.

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Star Wars Christmas – the saga continues… originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 12, 2018 at 11:00 am.

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That’s not a moon! That’s a Christmas tree topper!

NEWS – I’m not sure how the Death Star equates to the joyous Christmas season, but who am I to question it?  If Star Wars makes all your occasions happier, then you need a Death Star Tree Topper from Hallmark.  This topper measures 6.3″ x 6.3″ x 6.3″ and weighs 14.25 ounces.  It comes with a remote control that  illuminates the Death Star and has it play the Star Wars: Main Title and The Imperial March.

It also comes with Hallmark’s universal adapter (included) for power, or you can use the optional Hallmark’s Magic Cord to power the tree topper plus six other Hallmark Keepsake ornaments.

The Star Wars™ Death Star Tree Topper is $99.95 at Hallmark.  You can look for it in local Hallmark stores or order it directly from the Hallmark website.

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That’s not a moon! That’s a Christmas tree topper! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 12, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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The Volt is the vampire of charging cables

NEWS – The Volt is a short cable that you can use to charge one device from another device. That’s right, this cable siphons juice from one battery and effectively turns that device into a portable battery that you can use to charge a second device.

The Volt Battery Share Cable will not work with iPhones, but the cable will work with most Android devices that have either a micro USB or USB-C port. The cable is available in two sizes: .25m and .75m (approximately 10 inches and 30 inches) and has a micro USB connector on each end with an adapter that will turn it into a USB-C connector. On one end there’s a USB-A connector so that you can plug the cable into a USB adapter.

Why would you need this cable? It’s less bulky than carrying a portable backup battery and you don’t have to depend on that battery being charged. The only thing you do have to depend on is having a device that can be used as the host while the other device with the low battery (the vampire) sucks the sweet sweet power elixir from the host.

The Volt Battery Share Cable Kickstarter campaign that started today and ends on January 10, 2019. Right now they have raised almost $2,000 towards their funding goal of $15,000. You can pre-order a Volt Battery Share Cable starting at $25. After the Volt Battery Share Cable campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in February 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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The Volt is the vampire of charging cables originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 11, 2018 at 4:25 pm.

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You won’t need an electrician to install a Mr. Beams wireless motion-sensor ceiling light

NEWS – Have a dark closet in your house or a dark garage?  Maybe you could even use a light over your shower, but you don’t want the expense of hiring an electrician to run wiring to install the fixtures you need.  You won’t need to run wiring with the Mr. Beams Wireless UltraBright Motion Sensor Ceiling Light MB990.

This ceiling fixture installs in about five minutes with the included mounting plate and screws.  Power is supplied by four D-cell batteries, which should last about a year with average use of about eight illuminations per day.  The MB990 produces 300 lumens to illuminate about 300 sqft.  Motion detection triggers the light from about 18 feet away; the light turns off after 20 seconds of no motion.

And remember I mentioned a light in the shower?  The Mr. Beams MB990 is IPX4-rated for outdoor and shower use.

There are other styles of Mr. Beams wireless fixtures if this one doesn’t fit your needs.  The Mr. Beams Wireless UltraBright Motion Sensor Ceiling Light MB990 is $29.99 at the Mr. Beams website.

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You won’t need an electrician to install a Mr. Beams wireless motion-sensor ceiling light originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 11, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Google Home and Nest are better together – and will save you $100!

NEWS – If you’re looking for a time and for products to start building your smart home system, now is your time, and Google Home Hub and Nest are your products!  Nest is now offering the Google Home Hub, and they are offering you $100 savings and free shipping if you buy a Google Home Hub with select Nest products: Ring doorbell, Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Cam Indoor, and Nest Cam IQ outdoor camera.

Google Home Hub has a viewing screen built-in which works great with the Nest Hello video doorbell and the cameras.  You’ll be able to see what’s happening inside or outside your house without having to move to a window or door and risk alerting an intruder you’re home.  With the Thermostat, you can check or set your temperature right on the screen of the Google Home Hub.  And of course, with Google Assistant built in, you’ll be able to control everything with your voice: “Google, show me the front porch”;  “Google, make it warmer”.

Bundle prices start at $248 for the Google Home Hub plus a Nest Cam Indoor.  Go to the Nest website and start smartening up your home now!

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Google Home and Nest are better together – and will save you $100! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 11, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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