It’s been a while since someone came up with a new keyboard. This one is virtual and I tried it. I give my reaction to it on this week’s show. In the mean, here are some highlight from the company: Swiss Keyboard Startup,Typewise, says they’re on a mission to make daily lives easier by changing the way users input information into their devices. Typewise combines smart auto-correction and text predictions, resulting in a 4x reduction in typos. All user data stays on the device (full data privacy) – none of it is accessible by Typewise, or third parties, a break away from existing norms. Specifically designed to reduce typos – achieving on average a 4x reduction in typing errors – and boost productivity. Typewise currently supports more than 40 languages. The app’s patented honeycomb keyboard empowers intuitive, low-error typing without reducing speed, while allowing users to switch languages without switching keyboards. Typewise has already been downloaded over 500,000 times and is being used by 130,000 active users. You can try it yourself. It’s free, and the links for iOS and Android are below. After I did the 15 minute demo I was offered a free trial of the “Pro” version which I declined since I always forget to cancel and start getting charged for things I may not use.

Demo Video: https://youtu.be/5NQrfsD2m4c 

Website: https://typewise.app/ 

Typewise iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/typewise-keyboard/id1470215025

Typewise Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.icoaching.typewise 

Thinking about keyboards, remember the Fastfingers Keyboard from about 11 years ago? It used a simple ABCDEF, etc. keyboard. It was people who like to ‘hunt & peck’ rather than touchtype. Surprise! You can still buy it.

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I thought I would make a bit more room in my tiny NYC apartment kitchen by buying one appliance to do the work of two. That’s why I bought the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew that offers 3 ways to brew coffee. You can make up to 12 cups with ground coffee on the carafe side or use dual purpose single serving inserts to brew a pod or ground coffee on the other. The included pod holder and single-serve grounds basket handle both options. A nice feature is that the cup rest can be removed so you can brew coffee into a tall travel mug. This coffee maker side has something they call Easy-Touch programming. After brewing, coffee stays warm for 2 hours and the power automatically shuts off. It does have a pause & pour feature so you pour a cup as coffee brews.There is a also a choice of regular and bold brewing options. Each brewing side its own water reservoir. I like the water fill windows that let you see exactly how much water you’ve added. $99.00. It makes great carafe coffee and K-cup coffee, but it’s a bit messy to clean up when you use the extra large ‘use your own ground coffee’ option since there’s only the built-in filter which has to be cleaned each time you use. You’ll hear more of my thoughts on this machine in the video on this week’s show. I bought mine on Amazon, where it was, and still is $99.00. I think that’s a great price for all the machine does.

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It’s the ProTech Trader 30w Universal Power Supply Reversible Polarity 3v-12 Volt DC 30 watt 2.5 amp with USB Port & 8 Adapter Tips. Info from the company: This multivolt 30 Watts (30w 2.5 amp) replacement switching power adapter supply is compatible with 1000s of small electronic devices using requiring 3 volt, 4.5 volt, 5 volt, 6 volt, 9 volt, or 12 volt up to 2.5a or 30 watts including many Electronics, Tablets, Routers, Smart Phones, Speakers, etc. Please NOTE USB Port Limit is 1.0amps Includes 8 Interchangeable DC Tips/Plugs of the most popular sizes. Please make sure your device is one of these size jacks on it for proper fit and the standard center positive polarity. This new upgraded model comes with a USB port built inREVERSE Polarity DC Tip. See it in operation on this week’s show. Under $18 as of 12/17/20

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You can use this for the sound of a fire in a fireplace, or if you don’t want to buy the fireplace, just use this 3 hour Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9RiSSUgaDc

About give years ago we talked about an LED Beanie, great for the cold weather. But now I bought a newer version that’s rechargeable! So it’s not only a warm Winter beanie hat, but also a hands free LED flashlight to light your way at night. This can be a great outdoor utility light for dog walking, camping, running, pretty much any place you want a hands-free light. It’s a one size fits all, or I guess, one size fits most. It’s available in many colors, ideal for men or women. The LED light in this acrylic knit hat with is both removable and rechargeable. The company says it can light the distance up to 30 feet away. The built-in 4 SMD LED light provides 120 Lumens and up to 4 hours of continuous use or 68 hours of intermittent use. There are three brightness settings. The first push is full bright, then medium, then low light. Remove the light to charge it from any USB port, car charger or portable power bank. Available in many colors. Best of all, it’s usually under $14. (It was under $12 when I posted this on 12/5/20, but the price seems to change daily. Click the Amazon link to find the latest price. There many companies selling what look likes the same LED beanie on Amazon, so you can check those too.

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