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Kodak is back in the instant photo business with the $70 Printomatic Instant Print Camera. The 10-megapixel unit, made under license by C+A Global, yields 2-by-3-inch prints and has a microSD slot for removable memory cards. The Printomatic uses ink-free Zink thermal paper instead of film packs and is simple to use: Frame the subject in the viewfinder and push the shutter button. Kodak left the instant camera business in 1986 after Polaroid won a patent infringement suit. #Pepcom…

Kodak is back in the instant photo business with the $70 Printomatic Instant Print Camera. The 10-megapixel unit, made under license by C+A Global, yields 2-by-3-inch prints and has a microSD slot for removable memory cards. The Printomatic uses ink-free Zink thermal paper instead of film packs and is simple to use: Frame the subject in the viewfinder and push the shutter button. Kodak left the instant camera business in 1986 after Polaroid won a patent infringement suit. #Pepcom…

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a proud, yet humble smartphone which seems ready to extinguish the smoke-and-fire issues of the doomed Note 7. The Note 8 has a curved 6.3-inch Infinity Display like the Galaxy S8 and S8+ and a new S Pen stylus which lets you write on the screen at any time. DSLR-like image stabilization is built into the two 12MP rear cameras and, unlike Apple’s iPhones, the Note 8 has a headphone jack and a microSD slot for extra storage. But $930? On sale Sept. 15…

Meet the all new Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phone! Features a big infinity screen, dual-pixel camera & multiple color choices. Buy the Galaxy Note 8 Today!

Epson’s EcoTank All-in-One Supertank inkjet printers have slimmed down. EcoTank printers like the $230 Expression ET-2750 have large internal tanks that come prefilled with up to two years’ worth of ink—no cartridges needed. Older @epsonamerica EcoTanks have a tank “bump” on the right but 2017 units hide the tanks and move the refill connections to the front. New ink refill bottles are keyed so users can’t insert the wrong color ink bottle into the wrong tank. CLICK THE PIC for more…

Epson’s EcoTank All-in-One Supertank inkjet printers have slimmed down. EcoTank printers like the $230 Expression ET-2750 have large internal tanks that come prefilled with up to two years’ worth of ink—no cartridges needed. Older @epsonamerica EcoTanks have a tank “bump” on the right but 2017 units hide the tanks and move the refill connections to the front. New ink refill bottles are keyed so users can’t insert the wrong color ink bottle into the wrong tank. CLICK THE PIC for more…

The glitzy, glass-encased iPhone X added a stunning, unexpected exclamation point to Apple’s new-product showcase Sept. 12. The $999 iPhone X (that’s “ten,” not “ex”) has an ultra-sharp 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display and a clever Face ID feature which lets users securely unlock it by looking at it. Like the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus ($699 and $799), the iPhone X has the powerful new A11 Bionic processor, Apple’s new graphics engine and features new camera and video capabilities…

iPhone X features a new all-screen design. Face ID, which makes your face your password. And the most powerful and smartest chip ever in a smartphone.

The $230 Guardzilla 360 HD Security Camera never makes a move, but can keep a 360-degree eye on your home. It can detect movements, send smartphone alerts, automatically switch to a low-light infrared mode and, if needed, set off a loud, 100dB alarm. Three programmable call buttons let users send quick notifications to smartphones and start a video call. The fixed 360-degree lens works with free apps to produce a flat HD video stream users can rotate with their fingers or by moving their…

New from Guardzilla, the FIRST & ONLY Wi-Fi security and monitoring camera that delivers a live 360 degree HD view from your smartphone.

The small Muzen OTR Wood Radio Caroline Edition FM radio and Bluetooth speaker yields clear, strong audio while its rosewood case and backlit analog dial gives it a retro appeal. The Muzen Audio unit, which debuted at the #NYNOW product showcase, pays homage to Radio Caroline, which began in 1964 as a pirate station broadcasting from a ship to circumvent British laws and help artists get airtime. The $69 unit links via Bluetooth or cable and lasts 10 hours per charge. CLICK THE PIC for more.

The small Muzen OTR Wood Radio Caroline Edition FM radio and Bluetooth speaker yields clear, strong audio while its rosewood case and backlit analog dial gives it a retro appeal. The Muzen Audio unit, which debuted at the #NYNOW product showcase, pays homage to Radio Caroline, which began in 1964 as a pirate station broadcasting from a ship to circumvent British laws and help artists get airtime. The $69 unit links via Bluetooth or cable and lasts 10 hours per charge. CLICK THE PIC for more.

The $230 EZVIZ Lookout Smart Door Viewer converts a front-door peephole into a connected communication device. It has a color HD camera with infrared night-vision and facial-recognition capabilities, a microphone, speaker and door chime on the outside and a color LCD touchscreen inside. Once connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can use a smartphone app to get alerts and talk to the person at the door. The unit, available soon, was an Innovation Awards honoree at the 2018 CES. #Pepcom #CES2018…

The $230 EZVIZ Lookout Smart Door Viewer converts a front-door peephole into a connected communication device. It has a color HD camera with infrared night-vision and facial-recognition capabilities, a microphone, speaker and door chime on the outside and a color LCD touchscreen inside. Once connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can use a smartphone app to get alerts and talk to the person at the door. The unit, available soon, was an Innovation Awards honoree at the 2018 CES. #Pepcom #CES2018…

A one-chip trip? The new Panasonic P.180 network lets business travelers keep their devices connected worldwide with a single SIM card. The service, powered by Dublin, Ireland-based Cubic Telecom’s eSIM technology and network, lets @panasonic Toughbook and Toughpad users travel to 180 countries across 60 high-speed LTE networks without roaming. Services can be adjusted on the fly by users or corporate managers. The P.180 network, launched at a Times Square press event, goes live later this…

Panasonic offers a wide variety of Toughpad business tablets from fully rugged to mega-resolution, all engineered by the best for you.

The $40 Kempler & Strauss X2 Wireless Surround Speakers are deceptively small, but boom out rich, powerful audio with deep bass. When tested, the surround effects were impressive. The solid aluminum globes need to be paired to each other just once. After that they link to mobile devices like any other Bluetooth speaker. The 150-watt PMPO (peak music power output) units run four hours per charge and come with a charging base. Seen at #ShowStoppersCES at #CES2018 in Las Vegas. CLICK THE PIC!

The $40 Kempler & Strauss X2 Wireless Surround Speakers are deceptively small, but boom out rich, powerful audio with deep bass. When tested, the surround effects were impressive. The solid aluminum globes need to be paired to each other just once. After that they link to mobile devices like any other Bluetooth speaker. The 150-watt PMPO (peak music power output) units run four hours per charge and come with a charging base. Seen at #ShowStoppersCES at #CES2018 in Las Vegas. CLICK THE PIC!

Not only does the Piper Computer Kit teach kids coding and other STEM skills as they build a functional Raspberry Pi-based computer, but the wooden case is quite the conversation piece. The $239 kit comes with instructional software which doubles as a challenging game and all necessary parts, including a 7-inch color LCD. The Piper Computer Kit is a Toy of the Year Finalist in the tech category for the 2018 North American International Toy Fair in New York. CLICK THE PIC for more…

Not only does the Piper Computer Kit teach kids coding and other STEM skills as they build a functional Raspberry Pi-based computer, but the wooden case is quite the conversation piece. The $239 kit comes with instructional software which doubles as a challenging game and all necessary parts, including a 7-inch color LCD. The Piper Computer Kit is a Toy of the Year Finalist in the tech category for the 2018 North American International Toy Fair in New York. CLICK THE PIC for more…

What did you do on Etch A Sketch Day? Spin Master celebrated the iconic drawing toy’s birthday by showing off two new versions—the Joystick and the Freestyle Drawing Pad with Stylus—next to one of the original units that sold for $2.99 on July 12, 1960. One thing hasn’t changed: You still turn them upside down and shake to erase the screen. New apps let users turn photos into Etch A Sketch art. Spin Master bought the brand from the Ohio Art Co. in 2016. #sweetsuite17 #shakeyouretch…

What did you do on Etch A Sketch Day? Spin Master celebrated the iconic drawing toy’s birthday by showing off two new versions—the Joystick and the Freestyle Drawing Pad with Stylus—next to one of the original units that sold for $2.99 on July 12, 1960. One thing hasn’t changed: You still turn them upside down and shake to erase the screen. New apps let users turn photos into Etch A Sketch art. Spin Master bought the brand from the Ohio Art Co. in 2016. #sweetsuite17 #shakeyouretch…

The CUJO smart firewall looks friendly, but gets mean when defending networks from hackers and malware, including ransomware. It protects everything from PCs to baby monitors by analyzing each device and using machine learning to resolve problems. An app lets users monitor the network or limit a child's Internet time. CUJO is $99 with an $8.99 monthly or $108 annual monitoring plan or $249 with free lifetime plan. CLICK THE PIC FOR MORE

The CUJO smart firewall looks friendly, but gets mean when defending networks from hackers and malware, including ransomware. It protects everything from PCs to baby monitors by analyzing each device and using machine learning to resolve problems. An app lets users monitor the network or limit a child's Internet time. CUJO is $99 with an $8.99 monthly or $108 annual monitoring plan or $249 with free lifetime plan. CLICK THE PIC FOR MORE

The Kodak Ektra Android smartphone gives a big nod to the look and feel of the iconic brand as it arrives in US with many photog-friendly features. The $250 Ektra, built by the Bullitt Group, has a 21MP/4K video rear camera, a huge f/2.0 lens and 32GB of expandable storage. The unit comes with Google’s nifty Snapseed photo app and DSLR-like features such as full manual control and a RAW format option. A MediaTek Helio X20 processor provides the muscle for the Ektra’s photo skills…

The Kodak Ektra Android smartphone gives a big nod to the look and feel of the iconic brand as it arrives in US with many photog-friendly features. The $250 Ektra, built by the Bullitt Group, has a 21MP/4K video rear camera, a huge f/2.0 lens and 32GB of expandable storage. The unit comes with Google’s nifty Snapseed photo app and DSLR-like features such as full manual control and a RAW format option. A MediaTek Helio X20 processor provides the muscle for the Ektra’s photo skills…

Royal Caribbean proved that you can be plugged in even as you unplug on the high seas. Armed with a smartphone and a @royalcaribbean app, you can check in, open cabin doors, control TVs, lights and thermostats and more. Order a drink? Servers will see your photo and be able to find you. Ship captains will benefit from new navigation technology as it gets rolled out to all 48 ships by 2019, said CEO Richard Fain at RCL’s Sea Beyond media event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. #RCLSeaBeyond
The Tara & Co Tracy 2-in-1 Bag by serial tech entrepreneur Julia Lam elegantly hides what it is: A classy, convertible leather tote for busy professional women. The $395 bag converts from shoulder bag to backpack and can also be worn cross-body. The top flap zips off into a clutch (also available in red and teal), a large padded pocket inside protects a 13-inch laptop or tablet while outer pockets offer room for extra gear. The bag honors former @Pinterest engineer Tracy Chou (@triketora).

The Tara & Co Tracy 2-in-1 Bag by serial tech entrepreneur Julia Lam elegantly hides what it is: A classy, convertible leather tote for busy professional women. The $395 bag converts from shoulder bag to backpack and can also be worn cross-body. The top flap zips off into a clutch (also available in red and teal), a large padded pocket inside protects a 13-inch laptop or tablet while outer pockets offer room for extra gear. The bag honors former @Pinterest engineer Tracy Chou (@triketora).

Ibotta: Not looking forward to heaps of holiday cash-register receipts? The Ibotta cash-back app may be able to turn some into cash. Ibotta has offers for stores and online sites like Target, CVS, Uber, Best Buy, eBay, Kmart, Rite Aid and more. Find and save an offer, buy the item, snap a photo of the receipt and transmit it. Cash accumulates in your @ibottaapp account and can be withdrawn to PayPal or cash cards once it hits $20. ($10 welcome bonus for new users.) CLICK THE PIC for more…

Ibotta: Not looking forward to heaps of holiday cash-register receipts? The Ibotta cash-back app may be able to turn some into cash. Ibotta has offers for stores and online sites like Target, CVS, Uber, Best Buy, eBay, Kmart, Rite Aid and more. Find and save an offer, buy the item, snap a photo of the receipt and transmit it. Cash accumulates in your @ibottaapp account and can be withdrawn to PayPal or cash cards once it hits $20. ($10 welcome bonus for new users.) CLICK THE PIC for more…

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