August, 2016

• 28 August

  These Wireless Earbuds Will Instantly Translate 37 Languages

  

  A few days ago, I wrote about Panasonic’s promise to deliver earbuds that could instantly translate conversations by the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.  Someone in the comments predicted that another company would beat Panasonic to it. Turns out the person who left the comment was right–but probably faster than he thought. A …

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• 28 August

  Get $25 Cashback when You Spend $25 on Shoes at Sears

  

  Sears currently has a deal where you can get $25 cashback in Shop Your Way points when you spend $25 on shoes. Midget Momma has the deal: The offer valid 8/26/16-9/17/16, in store only. Excludes Clearance, Work boots and Everyday Great Price items. Purchase requirement before taxes and after other …

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• 28 August

  This Video of Two Sea Lions Cuddling Is Too Cute for Words

  

  I love going to resorts.  There’s something relaxing about laying out in a deck chair.  It’s even better if you have someone to share it with. Apparently sea lions feel the same way. A photographer was able to snag a video of two sea lions cuddling in a deck chair. …

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• 28 August

  Amazing Deal: Fly East Coast to Budapest for ~$300

  

  There’s a great deal from the East Coast to Budapest right now, but you’ll have to hurry, hurry. Travel is on Skyteam carriers and can take you from Philly or New York to Budapest for a little over $300. View from the Wing has the details. View from the Wing …

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• 28 August

  Doctor Who – Mr. Potato Head Dalek Sec on Sale on Amazon (lightning deal)

  

  For the next few hours (or until it sells out), you can get a Mr. Potato Head Dalek Sec–one of the villains from the Doctor Who series–on sale for $13.95. The Mr. Potato Head comes with a top with the typical Mr. Potato Head googly-eyes, but also comes with the more …

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• 27 August

  World’s Largest Aircraft Crashes while Landing after Second Flight

  

  The world’ largest aircraft went up for a second flight and had a bit of a rough landing.  The Airlander 10, according to Wikipedia, “is a hybrid airship designed and manufactured by the UK company Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV). Comprising an airship with auxiliary wing and tail surfaces, it flies …

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• 27 August

  How to Get a Cheaper EpiPen (so you can travel more safely)

  

  When my doctor says she’s writing me a prescription for “Prilosec,” she really writes out a prescription for omeprazole, the generic name for the drug. The same isn’t true for the EpiPen, and this is usually true across the board.  Part of the reason for this is the Epipen isn’t a …

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• 27 August

  The Most Comprehensive & Functional Travel Backpack Ever

  

  I was browsing through Kickstarter and came across a travel backpack with so many features, it’s almost overwhelming. Normally, I don’t like products with this many features.  For example, Kickstarter had a moleskin notebook that also had a ruler, a built in USB drive, a section where you can display …

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• 26 August

  How Some Airlines Can Charge You for Requesting Flight Delay Compensation

  

  When an NFL coach challenges a play, he’s putting a timeout at risk.  If the referee decides he’s correct and the call is reversed, he benefits.  If the referee decides he’s incorrect (or the evidence is inconclusive), the coach loses more than just that call–he loses a timeout.  It’s a …

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• 26 August

  India Considering Crackdown on In-Flight Selfies

  

  Whenever I get the chance to explore a plane, the first thing I try to do is take a selfie in the cockpit. But due to concerns about the safety of having certain instruments and dials in the shot (plus potential sensitive documents), India is expected to release a set of …

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