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Finally an outside security light that doesn’t look like a security light.
MAXSA Security Wall Sconce Under $50. There are dozens of companies producing ‘security motion activated lights’ but they all look like what they are. So MAXSA came up with a classically designed LED Outdoor Wall Sconce Emergency light that can be mounted anywhere. Battery operated so no need for an electrical outlet. A built-in motion sensor automatically turns on the 2 bright 5000k daylight LED’s when movement of a heat source (such as people, animals, or cars) is detected. High/low switch offers 85/42 Lumens. The light remains on while motion continues to be detected. Runs on 4 C batteries, not included. LED’s have an estimated life of 30,000 hours. IP44 weatherproof rating. Available in black, bronze or white color.
https://www.maxsainnovations.com/battery-powered-motion-activated-plastic-led-wall-sconce/
Braking Bar says you can noticed up to 50 times faster when you slam on the brake!
Feel Safer in your car with Braking Bar. This emergency Brake Light pulses ultra-brightly when you need to brake hard, making drivers react up to 50% faster when you need it most. The company says U.S. driver needed to brake suddenly over 1 billion times last year, which led to over 100,000 crashes and $6.8B in damages. Best of all, Braking Bar has no wires, sticks to nearly any back window in seconds, and never needs charging. Perfect for families, livery drivers, antique car owners, all drivers who want an extra bit of safety. Built in batteries work in any temperature and are good for 4 years of use. There’s more info at their website. I’ve never owned a car, but if I did, I’d have one of these for extra protection. MSRP: $99.
Company website: http://www.brakingbar.com/
Give a cleaner look to outlets and the things you plug into them!
HIDE Smart Socket is a way (assuming you have space behind your wall) to recess your 2-gang outlet and not only hide it, but also hide the plugs that go into it. All you’ll see when properly installed in a room is a flat panel with the two power wires coming from the bottom of it. That flat panel slides up and down to access the plugs. It gives a nice and cleaner appearance to a room. According to the company Hide installs in the most widespread 2-gang electrical boxes. They add: “If you want to receive a full compatibility list, please contact us.” Company link is below. Coming later this year and announced at CES2020 will be a Hide Smart Socket with Alexa built-in! The HIDE outlet boxes alone are available for just $10 each. The Alexa version is coming later in the year, perhaps Fall 2020. The photo I showed on World News Now is an idea of what it may look like, but I don’t believe the final design has been decided yet. I think they were looking for input from those attending CES2020 who are interested in carrying or installing the product.
Company website: http://www.hidesmartsocket.com/
New from Anker and designed especially for the iPhone 11 & 11 PRO.
Most folks know the iPhone 11 & 11 Pro take spectacular photos, but, being of the phone, the flash is limited. This new Anker MFi flash accessory uses the Lightning connector for tight synchronization with the iPhone rear camera & works with native camera app and 3rd party apps. Anker says it helps illuminate objects at 2x the range and 4x brightness. It ships with a detachable diffuser and a soft carry pouch. 10,000 shots per charge. Enables off-axis and direct fill flash lighting effects both with and without the detachable diffuser. 1/4” ISO mount for easy connection with other camera accessories. Recharge with any Apple, Anker, or MFi USB to Lightning cable. It can also be used independently as a stand-alone LED flashlight.
Tech Specs: Input Power: 5V / 0.5A / Battery: 700mAh / Cable Length: 1.5 m when extended, 25 cm when contracted / Dimensions: 1.75 x 1.5 x 1.65 in / 44.5 x 38 x 42 mm
Weight: 2.61 oz / 74 g. 5V / 0.5A. $49.99 Available end of January 2020. Free shipping from Anker, but not Amazon Prime.
Anker says preordered on Amazon, shipping last week of January: https://amzn.to/30Ei4oj –
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Update: Anker says their first product units sold out quickly, so the next batch may not be available until the end of March, early April 2020.
Link to Anker info page: https://www.anker.com/ledflash?search=popup&keywords=popup_ledflash_200106
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