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April 9, 2015 in Home Automation, Home Improvements, Tech Toybox

Yet Another Green Product From Nest To Invest In

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Chicago Handyman already told you about Nest Thermostats. Well now, here’s another great Nest product: Nest Protect.

Using Wi-Fi and sensors, Nest Protect verbally warns users if there is a concern in the home an exactly where it’s coming from.

Meanwhile, in case a homeowner isn’t home, a text message is sent to their cellphone in case of emergency.

For just under $100, protect the family and home from any danger.

April 7, 2015 in Tech Toybox

Don’t Let Fruit Go To Waste! Try Out This Mold-Detecting Fruit Bowl!

Everyone tries to get their daily fruit and veggies in. And nothing is more frustrating when attempting to do good for the body and come across all rotting fruit.

Well London scientist, Jagjit Chodha, may be on the way to solving this problem. Creating a bowl with a sensor to detect ethylene increases, this bowl lights up letting owners know that the fruit must be eaten soon.

While only in the prototype stage now, this bowl is definitely an item to be on the lookout for!

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April 2, 2015 in Tech Toybox

Need To Recharge? Check out this Hybrid Solar & Traditional Charging with Pulse

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Dealing with the frustration of finding an outlet on-the-go? Tired of that “10% battery” warning? Well, Pulse portable phone charger from Live Work Play may be the solution!

Combining the technology of solar power and conventional charging mechanisms, this portable solar panel device can be charged through an outlet or being left in the sun. With an 5000mAh internal battery and dual charging capability, this device can charge multiple items with ease.

Water-proof, shock-proof and dust-proof, Pulse can go anywhere- from the office, to the beach, anywhere charge is needed it’s there.

It has a hefty $70 price tag, but it is worth it to have 24-hour access to all devices no matter where the world takes you.

March 19, 2015 in Tech Toybox

Speak Every Lingo: Get The Trype Keyboard For Free

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Just met some new bilingual friends? Need to send a text to an international business associate? Looking to freshen up on the high school language you’ve most likely forgotten?

Well, the Trype Keyboard makes this possible. And for a limited time, it’s free!

This user friendly app allows you to type in any message and the keyboard will simultaneously translate the text into any of its 80 languages in its database.

So get ready for any & all communications with the Trype Keyboard!