Gadgets
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This Cheap Adaptor Makes Every USB-Powered Gadget Wi-Fi Controlled
If you’re all in on the idea of making your home smart and automated, a company called Sonoff has created a simple adaptor that will add Wi-Fi connectivity to any USB-powered device allowing it to be powered on and off without you ever having to lift a finger.
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A Clock That Writes The Time In Sequins Is My New Fidget Obsession
If you spend your life living under a rock you might have missed one of the recent obsessions amongst the young’ns: sequin-covered pillows, plush toys, and even clothing that change colour when you rub your hand across them. It’s a completely pointless experience, but also an incredibly satisfying one that’s actually inspired a clever hacker…
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This Battery Pack With Built-In Games Lets You Never Talk To Another Soul Ever Again
Occasionally, the makers of the junk gadgets you can find at gas stations, convenience stores, and mall kiosks manage to come up with a genuinely useful piece of tech. Such is the case with this 8,000 mAh backup battery featuring its own built-in video game system so you can continue to ignore the world around…
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Your Earbuds May Soon Be Able To Track Your Blood Pressure
Over the past few years, it’s clear that wearable makers are setting their sights beyond heart rate tracking. More smartwatches and fitness trackers sport SpO2 sensors, for example, as a means of either monitoring for sleep apnea or keeping tabs on stress. But if there’s one ailment most wearable companies are stumped by, it’s blood…