Creative’s Aurvana In-Ear 3 Plus Headphones produce sound so luminous and detailed that the experience left me feeling as though I was sitting in front of two high-end speakers precisely spaced in a room with fine acoustics. It was hard to believe this concert filling my ears was coming from earphone speakers smaller than a dime.
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Creative’s new Muvo 2c is a colorful Bluetooth speaker with a water-resistant, rubberized exterior. You can lounge near a pool and not worry about kids splashing water on it. It comes in black, red, blue, or lime green. Get the brighter unit, and you’ll never misplace it—even though it’s small enough to fit in the palm of an adult’s hand.
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The Muvo 2 is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a small footprint and a big voice. The audio is resonant and so powerful it can be used in a den or living room without a hint of anemia. It occupies so little space it can also comfortably fit in a small office for listening at reduced volumes.
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Revogi Bluetooth Smart Lightbulb and Smart Color Lightstrip Revogi U.S. Price: $32 (bulb) or $38 (lightstrip) — Prices vary Revogi produces colorful lights
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TENC is a clear and durable case for the iPhone 7 Plus and standard iPhone 7. Its transparent and has been treated with an abrasion resistant coating that prevents scratching. TENC stands for The Emperors New Clothes, a children’s story you may remember. The idea is that even though its invisible, you cannot deny its there doing its job. Your phone is not naked despite appearances.
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The Spark 3, like its predecessors in TomToms lineup of sports-oriented fitness watches, enables the user to monitor heart rate, speed, distance and similar metrics for a variety of activities. The user selects from a list of sports such as swimming, cycling, running on trails and running on a treadmill.
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Stuff has a way of piling up. The passenger seat in my small car has become an extension of my disheveled desk. While driving I sometimes blindly grope through the cash register receipts, magazines, grocery lists and unopened mail in search of my iPhone. I know its there but I really dont want to take my eyes off the road to excavate the mess that covers it. Thats why I now regard Macallys Adjustable Cupholder Mount for Smart Phones as a life raft.
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The Kasda KA 1900, like the Tenda router it replaced in my house, is designated 802.11ac/1900Mbps, which is the latest standard for wireless routers. There were many similarities between the routers. Both are made in China, both can transmit signals on 2.4 and 5.0 bands concurrently, and both have powerful antennas.
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If you’re looking for an unusual stocking stuffer for your favorite geek, here it is: a Bluetooth “candle” controlled through an app on your Smart Phone. Smart Candle Light has a tiny bulb in a plastic enclosure. It dims, it brightens, it changes colors, and provides an entertaining way to escape from deep thoughts.
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The Silk Armor case for the iPhone 7 Plus is a well-designed protective frame that’s attractive to look at, comfortable to hold, and almost certainly will provide peace of mind to owners of the new iPhone.
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The Lifecharge Lighthouse is a portable power supply that can recharge two devices at once. Its 13000 mAh battery can completely recharge an iPad that is down to zero, or an iPhone several times. I recently used it in a cabin in an isolated mountain range. My iPad went from zero to fully charged in roughly six hours and the battery pack still had power left over.
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In-ear earphones, used judiciously, can provide an immensely satisfying diversion. If you’re raking leaves or doing some other mindless chore, a good set of earbuds can keep the job from becoming a grind. Unfortunately, these same earbuds can cause permanent and irreversible hearing loss if played too loud.
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All earbuds are not created equal. The audio market is flooded with adequate Bluetooth earbuds selling for $30 or less. If you lose them, it may not break your heart or your bank account to replace them. When you want to have really good sound and comfortable earbuds with a battery that won’t die in an hour or two, try re-fuel’s $100 High Performance Sports Wireless Earbuds.
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The LifeActiv quickmount and belt clip enables users to carry a smartphone attached to their belt or a backpack. The catch is that the gadget is a two-piece solution. The mount is an adhesive-backed square that must be attached to your phone’s case. It does not adhere to rubber and certain other materials. I had to remove the outer bumper on my OtterBox case and attach the mount to the plastic frame underneath.
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Are Bluetooth headphones superior to wired ones for outdoor sports? Until recently, I was convinced Bluetooth earphones were one of the best accessories I could use on my bike rides. I have my iPhone mounted on my handlebars, and with no wires attached, I can listen to music for the length of my ride—usually two or three hours, three or four times a week—without any impediments.
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The Penclic Mini Keyboard K2 is a wireless keyboard the size of Apple’s smallest Bluetooth keyboard. The K2 is wireless but it is not a Bluetooth keyboard. It comes with two rechargeable batteries and a tiny device (or dongle) that plugs into a USB port and enables the keyboard to communicate with a Mac or PC without the interference of wires.
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In the crowded category of fitness watches and bike computers, there seem to be new players every six months. Most of the better ones, like the feature-rich TomTom Spark, are reliable performers and highly competitive. With the introduction of the Spark, TomTom has added the ability to load music onto the watch and allows the user to listen with its high-quality Bluetooth earbuds, which come with the watch.
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Smartphones make it easy to take pictures. As a result, many people end up with huge amounts of precious storage space filled with images they’ve captured over a long period of time. If your phone has 16 GB of storage, you will find yourself running out of space and looking at warning messages unless you clean house or use a device like this 64GB Olala iDisk to move images and documents off the phone for instant remote viewing.
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The H5 feels substantial. Its short, thick cable rests on the back of the user’s neck, and the earbuds hook over the ears. They come with two different-sized ear cups, making it easy to find a fit for most ear configurations.
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Crystal clear audio and a comfortable ergonomic fit make these Bluetooth earphones a pleasure to use. They pair easily with my iPhone and have a typical wireless Bluetooth range of 30 feet. I use them paired with the phone on my bike’s handlebars and never lose a signal. I’ve also used them around my house with good results. The sound quality is very impressive.
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