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Audeze Filter

Featuring advanced Neural Network noise cancellation and beam-forming technology, FILTER enables users to communicate with perfect clarity in any environment Audeze, a premium headphone manufacturer, announced its first ever non-headphone product, the FILTER portable personal conference speaker. Aren’t you tired…

Editor’s Choice: MeatStick Mini

The World’s Smallest Meat Thermometer$69.99; https://themeatstick.com/products/meatstick-mini I must admit, for years I cooked, smoked and BBQed meats without a meat thermometer, often relying on the eyeball test. But as I started to watch more seasoned pit masters cook, it became…

Editor’s Choice: MAG-LOCK MagSafe Powerbank

$59; https://mycharge.com/products/mag-lock-6000mah-wireless-magnetic-magsafe-chargerMagSafe is all the rage in device charging. What is MagSafe? It’s a magnetic technology from Apple, built into the internal engineering of iPhone 12 and 13 models. Originally created as a safety feature for MacBook charging cords, MagSafe…

Editor’s Choice: myCharge HUB Turbo

$99; https://mycharge.com/products/hub-18w-turbo-75-fasterIf you’re an owner of multiple tablets, smart phones and laptops, then you more than likely have run out of charge at the worst times. Every household should own the myCharge Hub 18W Turbo, simply for the fact that…

MyCharging Station

$79; https://www.rapidx.io/products/mychargingstation If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably collected dozens of tablets, smartphones, laptops and other smart devices over the years. Which means dozens of charging cords cluttering up your home and office. MyCharging Station is an all-in-one solution…

POWERUP 4.0 Paper Plane Kit

$69+; www.PowerUPtoys.com or at https://amzn.to/37dWX1m The 4.0 is POWERUP’s most powerful and user-friendly model yet. Powerful enough to fly paper, balsa, cardboard and foam planes, the 4.0 blends technology with the thrill of sending homemade planes into flight to bring…

BODO Charging Organizer

Bodo provides charging station that cuts out the clutter, making workspaces more efficient and adaptable, ideal for the Work from Home experience Bodo, the world’s first all-in-one charging organizer designed for mobile devices, allowing users to better manage their professional…

Editor’s Choice: iLive Indoor Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers

Enjoy 360° full-bodied sound in your backyard, at the beach or camping$69.99; http://www.iliveelectronics.com I didn’t know what to expect when I received the iLive Indoor/Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers (model ISBW240BDL) to review, but to be honest, I was quite impressed. The…

WAVE sanitizer

Turn your smartphone into a UV-C light that completely sanitizes any surface In the age of COVID, sanitizing personal devices seems like a good idea. Enter the Wave, a state-of-the-art sanitizer that works with your smart phone. How does it…

Nimble CHAMP Pro Portable Battery Pack

$99.95; www.gonimble.com The CHAMP Pro portable battery pack by Nimble is sleek, dependable, and, best of all, eco-friendly. Its housing is made with recycled plastic and it has a recycled-paper packaging that’s biodegradable. The California-based brand will even help you…