Holiday Shopping Gift Ideas 2018

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9 min readNov 1, 2018

Veta Smart Case for EPIPEN auto-injectors is a “smart,” re-usable, transparent carrier designed to fit EPIPEN and EPIPEN Jr. auto-injectors, as well as Mylan-authorized generic epinephrine auto-injectors. After installing Veta App on compatible iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android mobile devices, Veta App connects wirelessly to the smart cases.

Through the cloud, Veta Smart Case & App keep you connected to your support circle of family and friends. Veta App notifies the user and their invited support circle if they become separated from the case, if the auto-injector fails to remain within a set temperature range, if the expiration date is approaching, or if the auto-injector is removed from the smart case. It even supports up to eight smart cases within your network simultaneously and working together as an integrated system.

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MEATER is in the simplest terms a meat thermometer with integrated Bluetooth. It works similarly to a standard meat thermometer. It’s rechargeable using its wooden storage box and it reports readings back to a connected app you can download for free on your smartphone. If you by chance have the MEATER+, the box acts as a Bluetooth repeater so that you can have an extended range between your thermometer and your phone (MEATER up to 33ft; MEATER+ up to 165ft.). The thermometer is 100% wireless and doesn’t require a lot of hassle to set-up. Once it’s charged, you push the thermometer probe into the meat you want to measure and then the app does the rest of the work. There are two sensors in the probe to monitor the meat’s internal temperature (up to 212º) and the external temperature (up to 527º) simultaneously.

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BEDJET is a climate comfort system designed to create a temperature controlled sleeping environment. It doesn’t require anything special like mattress pads, mattress toppers, wires or tubes to sleep on to work. The system consists of the BEDJET unit, which lives under your bed, the tubing that rests underneath your covers, and all the connecting pieces. There is a remote control and an accompanying app that help to enhance your experience as you can connect to your BEDJET and find the optimal temperature for your bed. The BEDJET is also designed to eliminate body moisture and sweat from the bed. BEDJET was designed with the troubled sleeper in mind. The engineers behind BEDJET thought about all the hot sleepers, night sweats, evening hot flashes, cold feet and legs, cold winter sheet shock, and memory foam mattresses that trap heat out there and they created this modern marvel of sleep technology.

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The AirTamer® Advanced A315 is an advanced personal rechargeable air purifier. Using digital electronics and the latest battery technology, AirTamer’s Advanced Ionic Technology has been packaged into a smaller, more portable package. Similar to the A310 and A302, the stylish A315 emits a constant stream of healthy negative ions that force airborne pollutants away from your personal space giving you a zone of cleaner, healthier air. With the addition of a premium, replaceable lanyard and a convenient battery level monitor, the A315 is the latest in personal ionizer technology.

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This Thunderbolt 3 dock lets you power through your work day, transforming your MacBook Pro or Windows laptop into a dual-4K workstation, with up to 40Gbps of throughput. The dock features six USB 3.0 ports, 85W Power Delivery, plus an SD card reader. With its sleek aluminum design in space gray, it’s ideal for your MacBook Pro or Windows laptop with a Thunderbolt 3 port. To connect peripherals, the Thunderbolt 3 docking station[LR1] offers six USB 3.0 ports (including a Fast-Charge port and a USB-C port) plus a Gigabit Ethernet port (supporting PXE Boot and Wake-on-LAN) and an audio/microphone port. Plus, daisy chain your Thunderbolt devices with two Thunderbolt 3 ports.

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Airfree is the natural solution to asthma, respiratory allergies and mold. Eliminates dust mites, bacteria, fungi, virus, pollen, allergens of domestic animals and other microorganisms from the air. This patented Thermodynamic TSS Technology destroys mold, dust mites, bacteria, viruses, pollens, pet dander, tobacco and other organic allergens. Airfree also reduces indoor harmful ozone levels. It is perfect for mold contaminated areas as well as asthma and allergy sufferers. Airfree’s exclusive technology is completely silent and does not require any filters or maintenance. Air purifier recommended for rooms up to 650 sq ft.

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If you are looking for a home or office security system that works, I would strongly consider the Arlo camera system. It’s a battery-powered video camera system that is 100% wireless. The system is built to withstand all weather conditions and it can be used indoors or outdoors. The cameras are easy to install. They are magnetic and can be placed anywhere that there is metal. The cameras offer full 720P HD video and they record using H.264. The Arlo cameras have full motion detection capabilities and send you automatic email alerts and push notifications. The night vision is impeccable and illuminates up to 25 feet. A cameras field of view is approximately 110º. Even though the Arlo system is a bit more costly than its competitors, it is really a nice, well-thought out system that works extremely well.

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The Powerstation Plus XL is a 10,000 mAh portable battery. It has a built-in Lightning cable for charging Apple devices and allows for a 10W USB-A output connection, too. With these two output ports, you have the ability to charge two devices simultaneously. The Powerstation allows for pass-through charging as well. It will prioritize a connected device so that it charges up to full first before the battery receives a charge. What makes the Powerstation Plus XL really special is that you have two ways to recharge it — with a Lightning cable or with a wireless charger. The power bank has wireless input charging so you can use any Qi-compatible wireless charging pad to recharge it. The battery comes in four different colors — black, heather grey, slate, or deep blue.

Just like all their wallets, the Slim Wallet with Tile Tracking is made with Top Grain Horween Leather. Its price is comparable to the other Nomad wallets (around $80) and it’s made in America. The biggest difference with the Slim Wallet with Tile Tracking is that it does ‘not’ contain a battery. It measures 3” x 4” x 0.6” when closed and it has a built-in Tile Slim for tracking your wallet at all times. The wallet holds up to 15 cards with 2 cash pockets at one time and it keeps the Tile Slim hidden inside a secret pocket. The Tile app connects to the Tile Slim inside the wallet and allows you to pinpoint your wallet at all times. Once you activate it, the battery is good for up to a year.

The Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C is designed for use with smartphones as well as other computer systems. With it, you can transfer files between devices at USB 3.1 speeds (up to 150 MB/s). It has two connectors — USB-A or USB-C — to choose from. This lets you be able to quickly transfer files between systems and if you are using an Android phone, you can download the SanDisk Memory Zone app from the Google Play store. This app helps you manage your device’s memory and content. The SanDisk Dual Drive comes in 5 different capacities — 256GB, 128MB, 64GB, 32GB, or 16GB.

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Learn how to code computer programs with the use of this creative kit that features a Harry Potter wand! Build your own wand and learn to code with 70+ creative challenges and games. With it, you can make magic on a screen, with a wave, flick, and twirl. The Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit is compatible with most iOS, Android or Amazon tablets, Mac and Windows PCs. Once you’ve learned the basics, there’s no end to what you can make. Create your own wand art, games, and music. Become part of Kano World — our free creative community, and share creations with people in 86 countries.

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Quell 2.0 is more than a wearable device. It’s a comprehensive system to help you reclaim your life from pain. Users are instructed to use Quell daily to maximize your results. A Quell device works by stimulating sensory nerves in your calf and send neural pulses back to the brain, which activates the body’s natural pain blockers to relieve chronic pain. Quell 2.0 is smarter, more powerful, and 50% smaller than the original version of the device. The Quell Relief app is at the core of the Quell system. It manages your personalized Quell system so that it works best for you. The app allows users to calibrate the Quell device, start and stop therapy sessions, and adjust the intensity of therapy. You can also enable Therapy Automation feature, which makes Quell more integrated into your lifestyle. The app will help you track weather changes as that can affect your pain level.

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Test your food for peanut — anytime, anywhere. Nima empowers you to dine out more often, say yes to catered events, double-check a packaged food, and travel far and wide. Using the Nima portable peanut sensor is fast and simple. Put a bit of food into a test capsule, put the capsule in the sensor, and push start. Fast-acting chemistry engineered and proven by MIT scientists identifies any peanut in your food. The sensor displays your result in less than 5 minutes. Enjoy your meal, knowing if your food is really peanut-free! With the free Nima app, share your test result to help others in the peanut-free community and discover Nima-tested packaged foods and restaurants nearby.

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Tile devices are designed to help you find lost items. By attaching a Tile hardware device to a keychain or other item, a user can later use the Tile app to help locate the item if the object is lost. The Tile application uses Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0 radio technology to locate Tiles within a 150-foot range. Each Tile comes with a built-in speaker so the user can hear it within close range. Generation 2 of the Tile device has a volume of 90 decibels, three times louder than Generation 1’s volume. Now, the Tile is available with a replaceable battery.

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Enhance your lighting with smart light bulbs from Philips Hue. Play with light and choose from 16 million colors to instantly change the look and atmosphere of your room. Set the scene effortlessly with one touch of a button. Use a favourite photo and relive that special moment with splashes of light. Save your favourite light settings and recall them whenever you want with the tap of a finger. With the Philips Hue iOS and Android apps you can control your lights remotely wherever you are. Check if you have forgotten to switch your lights off before you left your home, and switch them on if you are working late.

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Originally published at macsources.com on November 1, 2018.

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