It’s again that time of the year when we are scrambling to find that perfect gift for your friends, family, and that special someone. Here is my list of cool outdoor gear and high tech gadgets that will make great gifts this holiday season.
Allett: wallets
Allett is a California based company that manufacturers high quality leather and nylon wallets for men and women. They also make and sell other neat products such as micro sized pens, leather belts, and even leather coasters. All of which make great gifts for the holidays. I was able to try out the following models of wallets: women’s Mule wallet with RF ID blocking, Leather Original Wallet with RF ID blocking, Nylon ID Wallet, Nylon Sport Wallet, and the Slim Leather ID Wallet. Each wallet is hand made in San Diego, CA with precision expertise. Based on my inspection of these wallets I believe each one could easily last for decades.
Made in USA
Prices range from $25 – $80
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Wind-Blox: Stop wind noise while riding your bike
Wind-Blox is a clever product which attaches to your bike helmet strap and helps to greatly reduce that annoying, distracting, and downright dangerous wind noise that constantly plagues bicyclists. The manufacture claims they reduce wind noise by over 80%. The installation is a breeze and they are super simple to maintain. Wind-Blox keeps you safe on the road by blocking wind noise but without blocking your ability to hear traffic around you. They are also very useful when riding with others by allowing you to more easily hear each other while chatting with your riding buddies, so no more having to yell over the wind noise! They are available it a variety of styles/sizes, allowing you to tailor your Wind-Blox to best fit your helmet type. All models come in black and some are available in silver.
Made in USA
Prices range from $16.95 – $20
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Gotenna Mesh: Off-Grid Private Communications
Meet the sleek, lightweight device that pairs with your iOS or Android smartphone, and keeps your group connected when venturing off grid. Send messages from your phone, no cellular, wifi or satellite service required.
goTenna Mesh devices automatically act as relays to securely hop messages & extend your range. Sleek, lightweight devices can be dropped in strategic locations to create a “pop-up” mesh network. No central data-store + end-to-end encryption. Share real-time locations and send private or group messages to other goTenna Mesh users at point-to-point ranges typically up to 4 miles.
goTenna Mesh privately and securely hops messages across devices, extending range. In 1-to-1 encrypted messaging, only end users see messages. “Shout” messages are public broadcasts visible across the local mesh network. Create resilient and secure communication networks anywhere, from any smartphone.
Stay connected in remote areas, share GPS locations, & send for help if you get into trouble. Avoid costly international plans by using goTenna to stay in touch with your fellow travelers. Create a resilient backup communication network for emergency situations even if traditional networks are down. When cell networks are overloaded, create group chats and drop pins for meeting spots.
Made in China
2 Pack $179
Use this link to save $20 on your purchase!
http://gotenna.refr.cc/TechExaminer
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WaterLily: Charge your phone using water and wind
WaterLily is a portable river turbine loved by paddlers, campers, and off-gridders around the world. It charges phones, speakers, cameras, battery banks, and even 12V devices, by generating power from rivers and streams. In an average river, WaterLily charges most small electronics as fast as your wall outlet at home.
The sun doesn’t always shine, but rivers flow 24/7, so WaterLily can generate 8x more power in one day than 14W solar panels. Solar panels require re-positioning as the sun moves across the sky, but WaterLily can run for days without maintenance. WaterLily can generate up to 360 Watt hours of power in a day. A 14W solar panel will generate 42 Watt hours on a good day. A 100W panel? 300! Instead of fussing with your solar panel during the day, setup WaterLily for overnight charging and wake up to full batteries in the morning.
WaterLily’s patented technology was developed from subsea power harvesting research conducted over the past 10 years in the rugged North Atlantic Ocean. WaterLily charges your devices using River Power. Quick and easy setup and fast charging times make WaterLily a great choice for all of your USB charging needs including; cell phones, USB battery banks, camp lights, speakers, cameras, and more.
Made in Canada
USB WaterLily: $134.99
12v WaterLily: $164.99
https://www.waterlilyturbine.com/
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Coinmine One: Easily Earn Cryptocurrency Like Bitcoin & Join The lightning network
Cryptocurrency mining allows for new transactions to be added to networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Monero. In return for mining, miners receive cryptocurrency. The Coinmine One is the first all-in-one crypto device that is made for use by everyone. No expertise required. Setup from any iOS or Android device, and can run anywhere with a wifi connection.
What does it do? It can mine your favorite cryptocurrencies which are then immediately stored in your in-app digital wallet. It has the entire Bitcoin blockchain stored inside, which will allow you to send Bitcoin near instantly and for near zero cost on the lightning network. In addition to those two features, the Coinmine One is automatically upgraded over-the-air in order to bring you the most cutting edge developments and applications in the crypto ecosystem. Check out this video to see how simple it really is to set up and use. The Coinmine One is a general purpose Cryptocurrency device.
The first feature of the Coinmine One will be a miner, but Proof of Stake, Lightning, and other features are coming soon. In the long run, most of the experience could be around these other new services. Just plug into any wall outlet, install the app, connect your Coinmine One to WiFi through the app, and select the coin you want to start mining with a single tap.
Hardware tech specs: RX580 8GB GPU, Intel Celeron CPU, 8GB RAM.
Made in China
$699
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Black Eye: G4 iPhone lens kit and Filming Handle Tripod
The ultimate lens set for adventures, travelers and storytellers. The Pro Kit G4 includes the Pro Portrait Tele G4, Pro Fisheye G4, Pro Cinema Wide G4 and a Protective Zipper Travel Case coupled with a solid carabiner hook.
FROM PROFESSIONALS TO PROFESSIONALS:
Whether your craft is your career, passion, or both, you’ll be stunned by the difference made by these three Pro G4 lenses. From the comfort of home to the most remote parts of the planet, the beautiful protective case keeps all three securely in place, ready to wow in a moment’s notice.
Includes: the Pro Portrait Tele G4, Pro Cinema Wide G4 and the Pro Fisheye G4, coupled with an easy-to-pack zipper travel case with a carabiner hook.
PRO FISHEYE G4:
The 180°-degree Fisheye is the most used close-up lens that allows you to get close to the action while still capturing the surroundings. Whether you’re capturing powder lines, park runs or just want to make the landscapes look massive, this is the lens for you.
PRO PORTRAIT TELE G4:
Get 2.5x closer to your subject when it’s not physically possible, e.g. from a top of a cliff or across the street. Make your subject pop out from the image with a shallower depth of field. Capture images that look more life-like and show the world as your eyes see it.
PRO CINEMA WIDE G4:
The 120° -degree Pro Cinema Wide G4 with no corner distortion, provides you the perfect cinematic experience in all your photos and videos.
FILMING HANDLE TRIPOD:
Designed specifically with mobile content creators in mind. The universal Filming Handle Tripod is perfect for filming that amazing line or capturing holiday photos with your friends and family. The compact, sleek and durable design makes this product perfect for on the road action. Just as the name says, you can use it as a filming handle or fold it out for the tripod function. Oh and by the way, the Universal Filming Handle Tripod works with all mobile phones as well as SLR and action cameras.
Lens Kit: $149.99
Tripod: $48.90
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EnerPlex Packr Executive Solar Powered Backpack
The EnerPlex Pack Executive Solar Powered Backpack is a revolutionary solar integrated backpack, able to keep anyone charged up while they’re on the move. Equipped with a flexible and incredibly rugged integrated 3 watt solar panel, the Pack can power up most smartphones in under five hours and can charge almost any portable USB enabled device. Made with solar-on-plastic technology, the solar panel adds minimal weight while remaining flexible enough to allow the bag to be fully packed without risking damage to the panel or bag. Grey.
- Built-in 3 W solar panel
- No additional battery required
- Charge your devices on the go
- USB output
- Flexible and durable
Made in China
$50
https://www.walmart.com/ip/EnerPlex-Packr-PREXECGY-Luxury-Solar-Backpack-Black/47844172
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Helium Hotspot: The World’s First Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network
The People’s Network is powered by a range of technologies, such as the Helium Blockchain and LongFi Wireless Protocol on the 900MHz ISM band. The Hotspot serves as both the backbone of the network by providing many square miles of connectivity and as a node for the Helium blockchain which powers the reward system. Hotspots can support thousands of devices, yet only require about the same amount of power as an LED light bulb (5W).
The People’s Network is the world’s first peer-to-peer wireless network that provides a secure and cost-effective way for low-power Internet of Things devices to send data to and from the Internet. The network enables companies to focus on applications and use cases, not worry about cellular plans for devices or managing network infrastructure.
Anyone can own a Hotspot and start earning Helium, a new cryptocurrency, for providing coverage. All data is encrypted from machine to cloud and owned entirely by your organization. Due to its decentralized nature, the robust network is able to quickly and easily scale. Helium uses open-standards, off-the-shelf hardware, and all of Helium’s core technology is open-source.
Built from the ground up, the Helium blockchain powers the network and serves as the underlying technology for Helium tokens. The blockchain acts as a ‘cryptographic notary‘ since transaction data from devices including connectivity time, and the location is added to the blockchain and is immutable, inspectable, and censor-resistant.
Proof-of-Coverage is a unique work algorithm that uses radio waves to validate Hotspots are providing legitimate wireless coverage. For this validation work Hotspots can earn Helium tokens by verifying network transactions, adding new blocks to the blockchain, and performing other tasks. The challenges generated by the network can be viewed through our Mobile App or through our Network Visualizer.
Helium LongFi is a new, open wireless protocol optimized for miles of range, and maximum battery life for low-bandwidth IoT devices. LongFi combined with the Helium blockchain allows a company to onboard as many devices they need without additional configurations or third-party assistance. During onboarding devices are mapped to a company ID on the blockchain, and become trusted by the network letting them connect and send data via any Hotspot. LongFi allows owners to earn Helium when devices transfer data over the network through their Hotspots. Hotspots use LongFi to wirelessly communicate over sub-GHz radio waves (not Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular) to deliver over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, and push commands to devices.
Hotspot Technical Specifications:
Internal Components: Quad-core ARM A53-based Application Processor, 1GB RAM, 64GB Storage, ZOE-M8Q GNSS timing module
Networking: Wifi, Ethernet, & optional Cellular backhaul. Multi-channel radio baseband processor, dual I/Q low-frequency analog radio frontends. Capacity: Approximately 1.5 million machines per day, 62,500 per hour
Network Bands: RF: 902-928MHz (US), 868MHz (Europe), 779MHz (China), WiFi/Bluetooth: 2.4GHz, GNSS: 1.5GHz
Energy Usage: 5 Watts, approximately $0.025 per day to operate at $0.211/kWh (typical PG&E US)
Made in California USA
$495
Use this link for a $50 discount:
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Danner: Mountain Pass Horween Rio Mens hiking boots
The Mountain Pass was created to be a lighter weight and more versatile hiking boot that still reflects the classic Danner styling. Built with light hikes and city streets in mind, the overall design is inspired by our original Mountain Light with an updated construction method that integrates the shank, midsole and lasting board into a single piece. This new, unified platform, combined with a low profile Vibram outsole, allowed us to significantly reduce weight and create an out-of-the-box comfort that doesn’t come standard with most classic hiking boots.
Made In USA
$370
https://www.danner.com/men/lifestyle/mountain-pass-horween-rio.html
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WeeView: SID 3D 3K Camera & 3-axis Stabilizer
SID brings you Dual 155° wide-angle lens stereoscopic vision with 3K video at 30 frames per second for the perfect shot. Up to 3K (2880 x 1440) / 30fps high resolution SBS video. The WeeView SID camera also supports 3D live streaming, which is one of the hottest trend on social media. Easily edit your 3D videos on the SID App and share them directly to social media. This is the first time a 3-axis stabilization system is available in 3D camera. It cancels out your movements in three directions so it stays still even if your hands shake or wobble.
Made in Taiwan
SID 3D Camera & Stabilization System: $399
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Seek: CompactXR Thermal Smartphone Camera
Seek Compact transform your smartphone or tablet into an all-purpose thermal camera with a 206 x 156 thermal sensor for use at home, the jobsite, and more. By utilizing the power and convenience of your smartphone, our cameras make it easy to take thermal photos and video, share findings, and send for documentation. Simply connect and detect energy loss caused by air leaks, missing or damaged insulation, inefficient HVAC systems, electrical faults, and much more. On top of all this, Seek Compact cameras are engineered to run on low power from your smartphone and do not require batteries or charging.
SPECS: 206 x 156 Thermal Sensor, 36° Field of View, < 9 Hz Frame Rate, Focusable Lens, -40F° to 626°F Detection Range, Captures Photos & Videos, Spot Temperature, High-Low Temperature, Threshold Mode, 9 Color Palettes.
$249 – $499
https://www.thermal.com/compact-series.html
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Cutting Edge Power Mini 12 Volt Portable 5 blade 18” Wind Turbine Generator
This portable wind power generator by Cutting Edge Power is a great gift option for those who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors.
The setup process was very quick and easy and I found it particularly useful for connecting to my little camping trailer to keep the battery topped off when the sun is down. I also have used it with a 12 volt to 5 volt USB car adapter to charge my iPhone.
Power output tops out at 15 watts and up to 30 volts and comes with 3 feet of cable. This may not seem like much but remember this wind power generator can run all day and all night as long as there is constant wind. It can also be paired with more then one turbine or even a solar panel to the same battery to provide reliable power no matter the conditions.
It’s available in a wide variety of mounting options such as tripod thread mount, pipe mount, perpendicular pipe mount, & flush mount. It’s also available in 3 different 3D printed blade configurations, 2 blade, 3 blade and 5 blade. The 5 blade option has a diameter of 18” and a cut in wind speed of approximately 4 mph. Cutting Edge also sells replacement blades and all kinds of other off grid power products and accessories.
Made in USA
$131.97
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RoboLink: CoDrone Pro, Learn to code while playing with a drone
A drone you can easily program to do whatever you want: follow you, engage in laser battles, go through a maze and more!
The CoDrone is a quadcopter that you can easily program using our friendly, step-by-step videos. Whether you are brand new to drones and coding or you’re a longtime drone lover, you will have a blast with the CoDrone.
With the CoDrone package, you can follow step-by-step tutorials and invent all kinds of cool applications. Going all the way from simply by making the drone fly to having it follow people or even battle other CoDrones. Using various sensors and on-board camera, CoDrone can follow people around. For Laser Tagging battle, you can do utilize attacks and shoot missiles that use infrared sensors.
Specifications:
- 6-8 min flight time
- 40 min battery charge time
- 160 ft flight range
- IR sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Barometric Altitude
- Optical flow sensor for hovering
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Dimensions 133mm x 133mm
- Weight 37 grams
Made in South Korea
CoDrone Pro $179.99
Camera (FPV) Kit for CoDrone $39.99
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Lensun 100W 12v Flexible Portable Folding Solar Panel Kit
Lensun ETFE 100W 12V Ultralight Folding Solar Panel Complete Kit with 10A Solar Controller and 5m Cables Ready for Charging 12V Battery. This solar panel is portable, foldable, and lightweight, weighing in at only 3.7kgs. It’s very easy to carry with withs built in nylon carry handle and even has a storage pocket where you can store your cables and connectors.
The Lensun 100 watt solar panel is a great option for people who enjoy tent or trailer camping and is more then enough power to keep all your electronic camping gadgets fully charged. It is especially useful for keeping 12 volt deep cycle on your travel trailer topped off.
I personally used it while on a two week trailer camping trip and it kept our 12 volt trailer battery charged up for the whole trip. I also used it to directly charge up various USB flashlights smartphones, tablets, and walkie talkies using the built in USB ports.
Features:
- Fold-up to compact size inside self contained bag 58x44x6 cm.
- No frames or glass, durable, ultra-lightweight, only 4kgs.
- Easy to set up, easy to carry and easy to store so that it can be used anytime and anywhere.
- Made with latest technology ETFE laminating.
- Four eyelets for mounting & leg supports keep the panel at optimum angle to get maximum performance.
- Portable folding solar panel kits aren’t new, but the performance and design of these off-the-grid power solutions is continually improving.
- Complete kits: 12/24V PWM 10A solar controller with USB port, power to charge the widest range of electronic devices including 5V USB. solar regulator is with USB port to charge your mobile phone directly.
- It is ideal for outdoor activities, such as camping van, RV’s, motorhomes, caravans, boat and yachts.
Specifications:
Model: LS-100FD
Rated Power Output: 100W
Optimum Operating Voltage [Vmp]: 18V
Optimum Operating Current [Imp]: 5.56A
Open Circuit Voltage [Voc]: 21.24V
Short Circuit Current [Isc]: 6.11A
Cell Technology: Monocrystalline Solar Cells
Solar Cells Efficiency： 18%
Production Tolerance: +3%
Output Type: Solar Cables, Solar Controller
Dimensions(unfolded): 1300 x 570 x 6 mm/51 x 22.5 x 0.24 inch
Dimensions(folded): 580 x 440 x 60 mm/ 22.8 x 17.3 x 2.3 inch
Net. Weight: 3.7 kgs/8.2 lbs
Made in China
$249
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Fenix: PD35 TAC 1,000 Lumen Tactical LED Flashlight
The Fenix PD35 TAC (Tactical Edition) LED Flashlight, remains in its pocket-size form but surpasses the traditional PD35 in performance and tactical deployment. Designed with the military and law enforcement professionals in mind, the PD35 TAC is measured at 5.4″ long and is an up to 1000 lumen flashlight in turbo output while throwing its beam a distance up to 200 meters. In Outdoor Mode, the PD35 TAC delivers six output modes including a variable strobe. Switch to the new Tactical Mode to activate rear-switch only operation for fast, simplified mode selection of momentary, turbo, low and strobe. The PD35 TAC is powered by two CR123A or single rechargeable 18650 batteries and is among the best of the best 1000 lumen flashlights.
Price: $71.95
https://www.fenixlighting.com/product/pd35-tactical-edition-fenix-flashlight/
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Incognito Node: Easily earn cryptocurrency
Plug in, earn crypto. That’s about it. Node helps you collect the biggest coins of today – BTC, ETH, BNB and more – and all you need to do is turn it on and you get paid for processing confidential crypto transactions for the world. The Incognito Node is also a very efficient way to generate crypto.
Want to keep track of your earnings? Do it from the app. Node doesn’t require babysitting, so you can earn crypto while you’re chilling at the beach.
Node earns crypto by powering a new type of protocol (Proof of Stake, for our fellow nerds out there), one that consumes substantially less energy. This means hash rates don’t apply, and you’re not in a duck-swinging battle to see who’s got the biggest, baddest supercomputer.
Node needs just 1.5kwh a day to run, so if you live in the USA, it will cost you less than 8 cents to keep Node running all day long. Node is the most low maintenance housemate/pet you’ve ever had.
Node is a gadget with heart. It earns rewards for powering incognito mode for the crypto world. When you switch Node on, you’re not just earning crypto, you’re also giving anyone the option to claim their right to privacy.
Node makes sure you’re rewarded for protecting these rights, so a percentage of every private transaction will go you. This means whenever someone sends Bitcoin privately, you get Bitcoin.
Your Node will work together with thousands of other Nodes to support and sustain a decentralized, alternative network where all transactions are confidential. This means you don’t have to trust institutions, service providers and profit-driven centralized parties to tell you your information is safe. Node makes sure you’re in control.
Device Specs:
$399
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HoverCamera: Passport Drone
Hover Camera Passport folds up to a travel-friendly size that can easily fit into a small bag or purse, perfectly compact for capturing your moments on-the-go.
Hover Camera Passport weighs in at a mere 242 grams, meaning you don’t need to be registered to use it in some regions. Unlike other drones, Hover Camera Passport’s enclosed carbon fiber form factor enables you to safely grab it mid-air.
Using gesture control you can snap photos using hand gestures, not your phone.
With face detection technology, Hover Camera Passport can track your face or body and accompany your journey. For truly smartphone-free flying, Hover Camera Passport’s “Owner Mode” feature autonomously finds you and follows you right out of the box.
In Orbit & 360 Spin mode you can film yourself autonomously as Hover Camera Passport circles around you. Capture 360 degrees of panoramic video, featuring you
in your environment.
Tech Specs:
Folded Dimension: 182x132x33mm³
Weight: 242g (including battery)
Max Speed: 8m/s (17mph)
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level: 2000m (6562ft)
Max Hovering Time: 10min (no wind)
Suggested Control Distance: Up to 20m (65 ft)
Operating Temperature: 5-35°C (41°F-95°F)
Wi-Fi Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz; 5GHz
Camera Specs:
Sensor: 1/3.06″ (CMOS); Effective pixels: 13M
Lens: FOV 78.4°; 28mm (35mm format equivalent); f/2.0; Depth of field: 1.2-6.7m
ISO: Range100-3200
Pitch Range: -90° to +30°
Image: Max Size 4208×3120
Video Recording Modes: 4K: 3840×2160 at 30fps, 1080P: 1920×1080 at 30fps, 720P: 1280×720 at 30fps
Photo/Video Format: JPEG/MP4
Storage Capacity: 32GB (including system files)
Made in China
$399
https://gethover.com/hover-camera-passport?d=pc
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Rylo: 360 Action Camera
Rylo is a powerful little 360° camera powered by innovative software to create larger-than-life, cinematic video in beautiful 5.8k resolution. It captures everything around you with breakthrough stabilization technology. When you’re done shooting, simply connect Rylo to your smartphone and use the Rylo app to easily edit and create a video you’re proud to share.
Rylo captures everything in 360° all around you in beautiful 5.8K resolution, letting you share vivid and realistic scenes loaded with details. With the Rylo app, you can create a perfectly framed clip from any section of your 360° and share a traditional HD video, or fully immersive 360° video.
With Rylo’s breakthrough stabilization, you spend less time worrying about holding the camera steady, and more time nailing those once-in-a-lifetime shots. Integrated horizon-leveling technology adds an additional helping hand, making your videos rock solid and steady from frame one.
Capturing a video with Rylo is as easy as taking a photo. Press record and Rylo’s dual wide-angle lenses combine to capture everything around you. You can frame a perfectly stable HD video or share a fully immersive 360° spherical video.
One camera. Two lenses. Every angle. Rylo’s custom ultra-wide angle lenses seamlessly capture everything around you. Each lens captures 208° for seamless coverage, equivalent to a 7mm wide-angle lens on a traditional camera.
Connect Rylo to your phone with the bundled sync cable to watch, edit and share your videos in the moment. Spend less time transferring and more time getting back in the action.
Rylo is covered with beautiful yet durable aluminum. Small enough to stash in your bag yet tough enough to brave the elements, Rylo is ready for every adventure. Explore more with the easy grip Everyday Case or the water-resistant Adventure Case.
Rylo is built to take anywhere and works with your iPhone or Android, letting you capture, edit, and share pro-quality videos from wherever you are. No more lugging your laptop around or waiting until you get home to edit raw footage.
With a simple tap of your finger you can pan left or right, up or down across scenes, making it easy to find your perfect frame, every time. Rylo’s intuitive motion tools let you create movement impossible with other cameras, like beautifully smooth panning and powerful tracking.
Don’t miss what’s happening behind the camera. With FrontBack, put yourself in the action with a picture-in-picture that shows your reactions as you capture a moment. FrontBack creates a new window for facial expressions or precious moments previously lost behind the scene.
Polish and perfect your footage with simple, powerful editing tools that were once only available in high-end post-production suites. With a few taps, you can trim and crop clips, control motion, and make your best moments even more captivating — right from your phone.
Use Rylo to create exciting and beautiful cinematic timelapses. Save luggage space and leave your tripod at home. Control how fast videos play (up to 16x normal speed) and bring them to life in new and unexpected ways.
Go ultra wide with gorgeous 6K panorama photos. With Rylo’s super-wide lenses and seamless field of vision, you can capture a perfectly sharp panorama without awkward panning or blurs. One press of a button and you’re done.
$199
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USB Mini Fridge: Your Personal Desktop Refrigerator
Do you want to chill a can of drink just bought from supermarket? Or does your cold drink getting warm while you drink it slowly? USB Mini Fridge can help you to solve these problems. This cool USB gadget with door design which can keep your beverage chilled and stay at your computer for longer time. Now, you can carry a fridge anywhere.
Made in China
$40
https://lifestyle.brando.com/usb-mini-fridge_p00286c1772d135.html
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Tablo: 4-Tuner OTA (Over The Air) DVR TV receiver
Stop wasting your money on cable TV and cut the cord with Tablo. Tablo is a DVR for cord cutters. Discover, record and stream free, local Over-the-Air TV broadcast programs on any device, anytime, anywhere in the world. Link the Tablo to your Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Or Android TV, download the Tablo app and start watching in minutes. Or download the app on your smartphone and tablet to watch from there.
Tablo QUAD DVR can stream or record up to four live OTA TV channels at once.
Tablo is the only OTA DVR that offers WiFi in addition to Ethernet to give cord cutters the flexibility to place their TV antenna where it will get the best OTA reception.
Watch your favorite live and recorded TV shows on to up to six internet-connected devices inside and outside your home.
Bring your own storage: Connect an external USB hard drive OR internal SATA drive (up to 8TB) to your Tablo to record up to 4000 hours of full quality HDTV.
Automatically skip commercials on completed recordings via supported Tablo apps.
Specifications:
Concurrent Streams: Watch and record up to four shows at once Stream to up to six devices at once
Storage: No onboard storage
Support for up to 8TB USB hard drive
Ports: Power, Ethernet 10/100, USB 2.0 (x2), Coax
Processing: 1 GB RAM, 1 GB Flash
Networking: 100 Mbps Ethernet 802.11n dual band WiFi with MIMO
Dimensions: Height – 39mm (1.54″) Width – 174mm (6.85″) Depth – 116 mm (4.57″)
Weight: 408 g (14.4 oz)
Video Format: H.264 (HLS: HTTP Live Streaming)
Audio Format: Enables pass-through of 5.1 Surround Sound when available
$119.99
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Remee – The REM enhancing Lucid Dreaming Mask
Remee’s rear-facing LEDs serve as your touchstone to the waking world. Using a series of smart timers, light patterns are displayed throughout the night, targeting your REM cycles where dreams most often occur. The patterns can be as gentle or as jarring, as bright or as dim, and as fast or slow as you like. The more time you’ve spent tuning your light patterns the better success you’ll have improving recall & clarity, and the closer you’ll be to lucidity!
The flexible circuit is protected by a 2-ply foam shell: a durable inner layer laminated with a cushioning soft foam outer layer. The foam inserts are aerated to allow for better airflow, reducing heat and sweat. The head strap is lighter and softer, with stronger materials. The nose cutout has been raised to help Remee sit more firmly against your face. In short, we made the best sleeping mask in the world that much better!
Remee’s brain is a durable but razor-thin flexible circuit that can be bent to the shape of your head without being damaged. Weighing less than a quarter ounce and powered by a tiny coin cell battery, the electronics are barely noticeably inside Remee’s comfortable shell. Rather than adding bulky USB ports or wireless chips, Remee receives new settings via two pinhead-sized light sensors at the corners of the circuit.
- Stylish fabric shell in 5 vivid colors
- Four layer variable foam stack for extra comfort & breathability
- Soft adjustable strap fits all head sizes
- Durable flex circuit bends but won’t break
- Runs for 6+ months on included CR2032 Battery
- Battery is inexpensive (<$1) and user replaceable
- High quality red LEDs maximize dream penetration
- Weighs less than 1oz!
- Design your personal dream signal via free web app
$95
http://sleepwithremee.com/index.html
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