gift ideas | here's the thing https://heresthethingblog.com Making sense of gadgets and technology Mon, 22 Jan 2018 20:30:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.2 https://heresthethingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/FB_icon_500x500-copy-130x130.jpg gift ideas | here's the thing https://heresthethingblog.com 32 32 Time for bed? Charge your iPhone in this stylish $9 phone dock https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/11/08/lamicall-iphone-dock/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/11/08/lamicall-iphone-dock/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2017 19:08:41 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=24385 The neatnik in me hates seeing my iPhone lying on my bedside table with its charging cable dangling over the edge. But spendthrift that I am, I’m unwilling to cough up $40 for an official Apple Lightning Dock. Here’s a spiffy, budget-minded alternative. On sale for $9, the sleek, aluminum alloy Lamicall iPhone Dock (78% […]

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]]> The neatnik in me hates seeing my iPhone lying on my bedside table with its charging cable dangling over the edge. But spendthrift that I am, I’m unwilling to cough up $40 for an official Apple Lightning Dock. Here’s a spiffy, budget-minded alternative.

On sale for $9, the sleek, aluminum alloy Lamicall iPhone Dock (78% off) works with both iPhones and Android phones, propping them up for easy viewing on your desk or nightstand. The dock’s rubber feet help prevent slippage and scratching, while the circular opening in back is perfect for keeping charging cables under control.


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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/11/08/lamicall-iphone-dock/feed/ 0 For just $7.50, add a pair of USB charging ports to your car https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/11/02/anker-usb-car-charger-2/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/11/02/anker-usb-car-charger-2/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:49:56 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=24264 Sharing is caring, especially when it comes to charging your various iPhones, Android phones and iPads on a lengthy road trip. Luckily, this two-port USB car charger makes it easy to share the juice. The Anker PowerDrive 2 car charger is already a steal at $9, but it’s on sale today only for $7.49 as […]

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]]> Sharing is caring, especially when it comes to charging your various iPhones, Android phones and iPads on a lengthy road trip. Luckily, this two-port USB car charger makes it easy to share the juice.

The Anker PowerDrive 2 car charger is already a steal at $9, but it’s on sale today only for $7.49 as an Amazon “lightning” deal, so now’s a great time to snap one (or two!) up—particularly before the deal expires.

This fast-charging USB car charger plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter, and it’s powerful enough to charge a pair of power-hungry iPads at the same time—no small feat. The PowerDrive 2 will power up your iPhone or Android phone at full speed thanks to the charger’s PowerIQ technology, and it’ll protect your precious gadgets from power surges and electrical shorts.

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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/11/02/anker-usb-car-charger-2/feed/ 0 Whip up something delicious with this $28 Cuisinart hand blender https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/31/cuisinart-hand-blender/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/31/cuisinart-hand-blender/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2017 18:04:50 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=24221 I love to cook, but whenever I see the word “blender” in a recipe, I tune out. If you share my impatience with those massive, old-school blenders with splattery dual blades, give this one-handed Cuisinart model a look. On sale for $28 (its list price is $65), the Cuisinart CSB-75BC Smart Stick 200 lets you […]

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]]> I love to cook, but whenever I see the word “blender” in a recipe, I tune out. If you share my impatience with those massive, old-school blenders with splattery dual blades, give this one-handed Cuisinart model a look.

On sale for $28 (its list price is $65), the Cuisinart CSB-75BC Smart Stick 200 lets you blend drinks, soup, sauces, pancake batter and more in a pot, bowl, pitcher, or the included two-cup mixing beaker. Just squeeze the Low or High buttons on the shaft of the Smart Stick to blend or pulse, then detach the stainless steel blade (complete with an anti-splatter blade guard) for easy cleaning.

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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/31/cuisinart-hand-blender/feed/ 0 Charge your gadgets in a flash with this $24 5-port wall charger https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/23/anker-powerport-5-wall-charger/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/23/anker-powerport-5-wall-charger/#respond Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:52:45 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=24129 Don’t leave your iPhones, iPads, or Android phones at the mercy of an iffy hotel wall outlet. Instead, bring along a multi-port wall charger that’ll power up your handhelds quickly—and, more importantly, safely. On sale for $24, the Anker PowerPort 5 plugs into a standard wall outlet and charges up to 5 gadgets at once, […]

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]]> Don’t leave your iPhones, iPads, or Android phones at the mercy of an iffy hotel wall outlet. Instead, bring along a multi-port wall charger that’ll power up your handhelds quickly—and, more importantly, safely.

On sale for $24, the Anker PowerPort 5 plugs into a standard wall outlet and charges up to 5 gadgets at once, perfect for hotels that skimp on power sockets.

Armed with Anker’s fast-charging “PowerIQ” and “VoltageBoost” technologies, the PowerPort 5 can squeeze every last drop of juice out of a power outlet, while “MultiProtect” safety features shield your gadgets from power surges and overheating. About the size of a deck of cards, the 8.3-ounce PowerPort 4 easily fits in a purse, backpack or a suitcase side pocket.

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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/23/anker-powerport-5-wall-charger/feed/ 0 Give your aching wrist a break with this $9 cushioned mouse pad https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/18/victsing-mouse-pad/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/18/victsing-mouse-pad/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:28:12 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=24070 Is your mouse hand throbbing after clicking all day? Maybe it’s because your wrist is resting on your desk in a bent position, leaving you prone to wrist and tendon pain. One option is to switch mouse hands every once in awhile, but here’s a better one: snag a mouse pad with a wrist cushion, […]

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]]> Is your mouse hand throbbing after clicking all day? Maybe it’s because your wrist is resting on your desk in a bent position, leaving you prone to wrist and tendon pain. One option is to switch mouse hands every once in awhile, but here’s a better one: snag a mouse pad with a wrist cushion, like this one.

On sale for $9 (40% off), this VicTsing mouse pad boasts a gel-filled cushion that helps keep your wrist straight while you’re pointing and clicking, taking the pressure off your wrist while easing strain on the tendons in your hand. The Lycra-covered mouse pad comes with a non-stick bottom, while its arc-shaped design means you’re less likely to run out of mousing room.

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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/18/victsing-mouse-pad/feed/ 0 Snap the perfect iPhone photo with this $8 tripod and Bluetooth remote https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/17/iphone-tripod/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/17/iphone-tripod/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:53:50 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=24063 Nothing beats a tripod when it comes to head-to-toe selfies or handlebar videos, and here’s a bargain-priced model that comes with its own remote. On sale for $8.25 (25% off), the KCool “Octopus”-style tripod has a clamp that fits just about any iPhone or Android phone, and its flexible arms can wrap around poles, tree […]

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]]> Nothing beats a tripod when it comes to head-to-toe selfies or handlebar videos, and here’s a bargain-priced model that comes with its own remote.

On sale for $8.25 (25% off), the KCool “Octopus”-style tripod has a clamp that fits just about any iPhone or Android phone, and its flexible arms can wrap around poles, tree limbs or even the handlebars of a bike. Once you’ve got your iPhone’s lens pointed just where you want it, stand back and click the shutter using the included Bluetooth remote control.

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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/17/iphone-tripod/feed/ 0 Cook the perfect meal with this Bluetooth-enabled “precision” cooker https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/04/14/anova-sous-vide-precision-cooker/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/04/14/anova-sous-vide-precision-cooker/#respond Fri, 14 Apr 2017 15:18:42 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=22808 Ever heard of “sous vide” cooking? Apparently, it’s a method of sealing meat, fish, veggies, or just about anything else in a bag or a jar, then cooking it in a pot of water heated to precisely the right temperature. The result: perfectly cooked food, every time, and you can try it at home with this […]

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]]> Ever heard of “sous vide” cooking? Apparently, it’s a method of sealing meat, fish, veggies, or just about anything else in a bag or a jar, then cooking it in a pot of water heated to precisely the right temperature. The result: perfectly cooked food, every time, and you can try it at home with this bargain-priced (and iPhone-friendly) cooker.

On sale for $119 (normally it’s $150), the Anova Precision Cooker clamps to the side of any pot. Fill the pot with water, drop your sealed into the pot, set the timer and temperature, then press Start. When the timer goes off, voilà! Your precision-cooked food is ready (although you’ll want to sear steaks and fish on a skillet before serving).

You can control the Anova cooker remotely via Bluetooth using your iPhone or Android phone, and the cooker comes with more than a thousand recipes plus a series of video guides. Check the video below for a demo—and eat your heart out, Gordon Ramsay.

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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/04/14/anova-sous-vide-precision-cooker/feed/ 0 Peek inside walls, behind cabinets with this Wi-Fi snake cam https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/03/27/wifi-snake-cam/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/03/27/wifi-snake-cam/#respond Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:03:07 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=22595 So, what exactly is going on behind your kitchen stove? Nothing too gross, hopefully, but you can find out for sure with help from this wireless endoscope—or in other words, a snake cam. About three yards long and barely a third of an inch thick, the flexible Depstech Wi-Fi Endoscope Camera (on sale for $38) can […]

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]]> So, what exactly is going on behind your kitchen stove? Nothing too gross, hopefully, but you can find out for sure with help from this wireless endoscope—or in other words, a snake cam.

About three yards long and barely a third of an inch thick, the flexible Depstech Wi-Fi Endoscope Camera (on sale for $38) can snake its way into dark, teeny-tiny spaces in your home—behind kitchen cabinets, inside basement walls, and even down drains (yes, the camera is waterproof). An array of 6 LEDs at the tip of the two-megapixel camera will light the way, and you can record video of whatever you find (ick!) using a free app for iPhone and Android devices.

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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/03/27/wifi-snake-cam/feed/ 0 Track your weight loss online with this Wi-Fi-enabled scale https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/03/08/withings-body-wi-fi-scale/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/03/08/withings-body-wi-fi-scale/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:13:32 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=22464 One of the original Wi-Fi-enabled scales, the Withings Body has never been all that cheap, but Amazon is currently offering a 25% off digital coupon that you can apply at checkout, bringing the price down to $75 (close to an all-time low). So, what’s the big deal about the Withings Body scale? You can pair it […]

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]]> One of the original Wi-Fi-enabled scales, the Withings Body has never been all that cheap, but Amazon is currently offering a 25% off digital coupon that you can apply at checkout, bringing the price down to $75 (close to an all-time low).

So, what’s the big deal about the Withings Body scale? You can pair it with a free iOS/Android app and track a slew of metrics about your health, including your weight, body fat, water percentage and muscle mass. You can also share your latest stats privately with your trainer or a workout pal. 

Capable of tracking up to seven different people at once, the Withings Body scale runs for more than a year on four AAA batteries, and it’ll even give you a weather report when you step on the scale first thing in the morning.

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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/03/08/withings-body-wi-fi-scale/feed/ 0 This $99 PC monitor will make your Mac or Windows laptop shine https://heresthethingblog.com/2016/12/20/cheap-computer-monitor/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2016/12/20/cheap-computer-monitor/#respond Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:30:20 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=21919 Working from home with your MacBook or Windows laptop? It’ll feel like a whole new machine when you plug in a mouse, keyboard and external computer monitor, like this eye-popping 21.5-inch model by HP Pavilion. On sale for $99, the HP Pavilion 22cwa boasts an anti-glare screen, full-HD resolution (that’s 1920 by 1080 pixels, for those of you counting), as […]

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]]> Working from home with your MacBook or Windows laptop? It’ll feel like a whole new machine when you plug in a mouse, keyboard and external computer monitor, like this eye-popping 21.5-inch model by HP Pavilion.

On sale for $99, the HP Pavilion 22cwa boasts an anti-glare screen, full-HD resolution (that’s 1920 by 1080 pixels, for those of you counting), as well as a screen technology called IPS (In-Plane Switching) that makes for brighter images at any angle, meaning the picture won’t look washed-out when viewed from the side. You can plug the HP Pavilion 22cwa directly into the VGA or (more likely) HDMI output on your PC laptop. Got a Mac? This $9 “Thunderbolt” adapter will do the trick.

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