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FROST’S FAVOURITE… KITCHEN GADGETS

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We’re all about making life that little bit easier and have done some digging to find the kitchen gadgets that will help do just that when you’re cooking up a storm…

Magimix Vision toaster – £52.99

Toast is to Brits like, well, a cup of tea is to Brits For centuries have we devastated what makes the perfect shade of tea and the perfect shade of toast. We’ve all experienced the frustration of multiple toast , just to get it right. Thanks to the Magimix vision, you can watch your toast browning away to your perfection. Not only is this gadget a brilliant invention but it’s also got a great retro look too.

Where can I buy? Wayfair

 

AnySharp Pro Knife Sharpener – £19.99

There’s no better feeling than taking to the kitchen with a new set of knives. On the contrary, there’s no worse feeling than when that knife has gone so blunt it struggles to cut through an onion. Introducing the AnySharp Pro. This unique invention can sharpen hardened steel knives, chef’s knives and even serrated blades, making it unlike anything else on the market. After just a few strokes, your tired old knives will as good as new and as sharp as ever.

Where can I buy? Amazon

 

The LazyPan All-in-One Frying Pan – £39.99

What better way to start a winter weekend morning than with a flavoursome fry up? Sadly, with said fry up tends to be a plethora of pots and pans to wash afterwards, making the whole concept a lot less appetising. Enter, Lazypan. This pan is split into five sections meaning there’s less hob hopping and you’re able to keep the kitchen organised and tidy as you prep the most important meal of the day – yummy!

Where can I buy? The Fowndry

 

Zerowater 12 cup water filter – £39.99

This is one of those gadgets that you’ll not be able to live without once you’ve tried it. The Zerowater removes virtually all dissolved solids and containments from tap water with a five stage filtration system and to be honest, there’s a lot more contamination than you’d expect. The Zerowater machine comes with a digital water meter which measures the total dissolvable solids – fancy!

Where can I buy? Zerowater

 

 

 

The Best Kitchen Scissors Ever?

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Having a pair of scissors in the kitchen is essential. Now the The AnySharp Smart Sizzors are multi-function scissors for general purpose use in the home, kitchen, office or workshop. So not just the kitchen. But they open bottles and crush garlic so that is where we will be keeping ours. The are without doubt the best scissors EVER. They also look pretty cool. Get yourself a pair. They make life much easier.

The hardened, curved blades blades are razor-sharp and perform brilliantly where other scissors just won’t cut it. Incredibly versatile, ergonomic, safe and durable, they feature razor sharp, tough hardened steel blades with a special ‘cut anything’ blade design and adjustable tension. These professional grade blades are so effective, you can cut through anything from paper to tough materials like blister packs, credit cards, carpet, tough boxes – even chicken bones.

 

Smart Scissor Design

The blades are not like normal household scissor blades. Instead, they are manufactured from special steel that has been hardened using a series of heating processes. The hardening process not only keep the scissors sharper, but also makes them last much longer. Over time, most scissors tend to stop working because the blades work loose, not because they go blunt. When the blades work loose, the shearing scissor action is not as effective. AnySharp Smart Sizzors include a tensioning bolt, so they can simply be tightened again and continue working perfectly.

Special ‘Cut Anything’ blade design

Whether it’s annoying, tough blister packs, old credit cards, twigs, layers of cloth, or even chicken bone, the AnySharp Scissors makes light work of them all. Added serrations on the blades help prevent sticking when dealing with tough objects, and allow the scissors to glide through.

Curved for Safety

Curved blades allow your hands to stay away from the material and any freshly cut edges, preventing contamination and injury. The curve on the blades improves the angle of your hand, and makes the scissors comfortable to use for extended periods.

Soft Comfort Grip

To make them even more usable, the specially designed handle is fitted with a soft grip wherever your hand applies pressure. This makes the AnySharp Scissors very comfortable, and allows you to apply more force without discomfort or slipping for really tough jobs.

Left or right handed use

As the handles are larger than normal, they are great for all sizes of hands, whether you are left or right handed.

Ecological

AnySharp saves money and waste. Because of the adjustable tension and the hardened blades, they last a long, long time.

Product Lifetime Warranty

The AnySharp Scissors comes with a No-Quibble performance guarantee for the operational lifetime of the product.

The Smart Sizzors by Anysharp are available from Amazon.co.uk for £9.99.

 

The Perfect Gadget Helping Babies Sleep: Rockit

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Frost took the Rockit with us when we went on holiday and were very happy indeed. It rocks the pram just so and baby falls into a peaceful sleep. We managed to enjoy a good meal while the Rockit took over parenting duties. Highly recommended for frazzled parents everywhere. A great invention.

Travelling tech for weary infants and worn-out parents.

Pack this on your pram to stop their sleepless nights (and your arm ache) with this ingenious gadget the Rockit – Portable Baby Rocker.

Soothe your babies tiresome tantrums and help them drift off to sleep with the Rockit device, designed to gently rock the pram with it’s adjustable speed setting and thirty minute automation.

This astronomical inspired baby gismo is ideal for new parents to put their baby to sleep wherever they are as it’s universal bracket is easily adjustable to any pram or pushchair.

Keep moving and snoozing with this simple space like product for bouncing babies. The super-quiet motor ensures your baby isn’t disturbed, and it’s even rain showerproof suitable for inside and out.

The liberating Rockit assists busy adults by freeing up their hands for those tricky moments where you’re unpacking the food shopping or enjoying a coffee with friends.

As seen on Channel 4’s TV show Buy It Now – just £39.95 now at Prezzybox.com.

 

Matt Dyson, inventor of Rockit said: “Rockit was designed by three dads with seven children between us. Nick Webb came up with the initial concept when his three-month-old daughter Abby refused to sleep in the pushchair at the supermarket checkout.

 

“He noticed this problem affected other weary parents but couldn’t find a product available on the market that was cost effective and portable to help.  One evening he had a lightbulb moment. He took an old printer apart, salvaged the motor and soldered together a simple circuit. The resulting prototype worked and the very next day Abby remained asleep even when the pushchair stopped moving.

 

“After two years of hard work and support from the Design Council, Rockit has now become an award winning product that is helping babies to sleep all over the world.”

Top 3 Gadgets For Christmas

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For the adventurer…Griffin Survivor iPhone Cases

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Griffin Technology Survivor Summit and Survivor Journey. Designed and tested to meet military standards, both Summit and Journey offer ‘ready for anything’ protection for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Key features:

  • Survives 10-foot (3-metre) drops onto concrete
  • Sealed, weather-proof design to withstand rain, dirt, dust, mud, snow and splash damage
  • Impact Dispersion System makes Summit rugged enough to withstand extreme drops, yet slim enough to easily slide into pockets
  • New system suspends and cushions the phone within the rigid case and absorbs impact forces to prevent drop damage
  • Screen shield which slides on to keep the phone’s touchscreen, home button and Touch ID safe from damage and dirt
  • Rotating holster-style clip that keeps the phone safe and secure and functions as a stand.
  • Survivor Summit is available for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
  • Colours: Black/Blue, Black/Clear, Black, and Pink/Grey
  • Price: £34.99-£44.99.

Griffin Survivor Summit Case for iPhone 6/6S is available here.

 

 Survivor Journey’s patent pending, ultra-thin, ultra-tough, design offers drop protection with style for city slickers.

Key features:

  • Built to withstand 6.6 foot (2-metre) drops onto concrete
  • One piece, snap-on shell design
  • Features Griffin’s Impact Dispersion System that deflects and absorbs impacts wherever it is
  • Multiple layers for one tough case which cushions and cradles the phone inside a rigid, shatterproof shell
  • Outer layer that’s easy to grip and slides effortlessly into pockets.
  • Survivor Journey is available for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
  • Colours: Black/Blue, Black/White, Black/Gray, and Pink/Gray
  • Price: £24.99-£34.99.

 

These are brilliant iPhone cases which keep iPhones safe. A perfect gift for any adventurer. They just work. 

Griffin Survivor Journey Case for iPhone 6/6S -is available here.

 

For the cyclist…Mio Cyclo 200 – £149.99

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  • Easy and user friendly navigation – large control buttons and simple menu structure
  • OpenStreetMaps pre-installed – ready to go right out of the box
  • Surprise Me™ feature – just choose time or distance and the Mio Cyclo™ will offer three surprise routes to choose from
  • Turn-by-turn instructions – clear guidance with a sound alert to indicate every instruction
  • Where am I – displays the user’s exact location. In case of emergency, this function shows current address, along with longitude and latitude
  • Desktop application – one tool to easily manage the device, download new routes and share experiences
  • Long-life rechargeable batteries – up to 10 hours performance
  • Water resistant (IPX5) – find your way in every weather

This is an amazing gadget for any cyclists. We tested it and it really works. Never get lost cycling again. A perfect gift for any cyclists in your life. It will keep them safe and happy. 

MIO Cyclo 200 GPS is available here.

 

For the driver…Mio MiVue 618

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MiVue 618 – £99,99

  • Extreme HD recording – 2304 x 1296 at 30 fps – with the latest H.264 technology for high quality videos at a smaller file size
  • Safety camera warnings – free safety camera data with monthly updates for the lifetime of your device
  • GPS tracking – automatically records your driving information, including speed, altitude, longitude, latitude and heading
  • Wide viewing angle – 140° wide-angle lens
  • F1.8 lens – this results in brighter and clearer videos, even in low light conditions
  • 3-Axis G-Sensor – records direction and force, including impact, turns and acceleration
  • Rotating mount design – mount is easily rotated to any desired angle
  • Parking mode – motion detection activates and records from a parked car with no driver present.

 

A really great gift for motorists. The HD recording is really high quality, it keeps you safer, has GPS tracking and even has a parking mode. A truly awesome gift. Perfect for Christmas. 

Mio MiVue 618 is available here.

 

 

Christmas Gift List For Tech Lover

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There are always so many great tech gifts out there. So we have narrowed it down for you. Check out these beauties.

The Leitz Icon Smart Labelling System

leitzsmartlabelingsystemA very impressive labelling system which is portable. It is smaller than a shoebox and is perfect for that super organised person in your life. The Leitz Icon Smart Labelling System Is perfect for the tech savy and provides high-speed technology, possessing the ability to print over 200 labels a minute – perfect when you need to send out all those Christmas cards. The labels created can be put onto paper, plastic and card and is renowned for high speed printing. This new gadget can be operated via the free Leitz ICON iPhone app, tablet, laptop or PC, making it really easy to use on to go. Unlike other models, this product is smaller than a shoebox meaning there is no fuss when moving it around.

Leitz Icon Smart Wireless Label Printer is available here.

 

The Leitz Complete iPad Privacy Case

The Leitz Complete iPad Privacy Case

A great gizmo that stops people stealing your business ideas, or just stops people knowing what you are up to, naughty or nice. The Leitz Complete iPad Privacy Case has an integrated privacy film in the front lid, preventing others from viewing your display tablet from either side. Original high resolution and full colour retina display is reverted to simply by opening the case lid, unlike standard, self-adhesive privacy filters available. Touchscreen operation remains functional and gives all-round protection for iPad’s – no scratches, no dust, no dirt.

Leitz Complete Privacy Slim Folio Case is available here.

Eyefi Mobi WiFi Memory Card

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This is a great little invention that lets you transfer your pictures easily and wirelessly. Brilliant. Eyefi Mobi WiFi memory card with 90 days free membership to Eyefi Cloud. Photos and videos can now be transferred quickly, easily and wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet, making them immediately available for sharing with the rest of the world via social media or email. Eyefi Cloud offers users the ability to organise, sync and share unlimited photos and the first 90 days are provided free of charge.

￡33.99 for 8GB/ Available from Amazon.co.uk

 

 

 

Corpore / Wear Bodywear

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We reviewed this posture awareness vest with its innovative technology and were very impressed. It really works. CORPORE/ wear is high performance body wear designed to enhance posture awareness.

Designed to correct bad posture habits, CORPORE / wear is innovative bodywear that improves the position of the back.
Maintaining good posture while studying or working in the office is key to increasing performance and reducing muscle fatigue. CORPORE / wear is based on a compression system that is only active when the spine is curved. Compressive strips on the lumbar exert little pressure alerts that help the body recover optimum posture without any effort.

Designed for men and women aged between 18 and 50 years. The body wear has individual designs for men and women and comes in both black and white.  www.corpore.com prices start from £35.00.

 

Cobra Drive HD Dash Cams

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This dash cam is great and even lets you share straight to your smartphone via Wifi. How cool is that? Cobra Drive HD Dash Cams – record the road ahead or create action films. Drive HD Dash Cams will continuously record video of the road ahead of drivers, serving as the perfect eyewitness in the event of traffic incidents, while also providing peace-of-mind and an extra sense of security when on long drives across the country. With a special waterproof case, the Cobra CDR 900 dash cam is the perfect action cam! Record awesome films on a sailing boat in the English channel, the kids surfing in Cornwall or even whilst walking the hills in the Great British weather. Recording in super HD 1296p, the action footage will be top notch and users can even send what they’ve taken straight to their smartphone via WiFi to share with friends instantly.

￡79.99 – ￡179.99 http://www.cobraelectronics.co.uk

 

The Roku Streaming Stick

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This is so smart. It is a streaming stick and a remote that gives you access to more than 1,500 channels. It is simple to use and makes a great present for anyone, providing hours of entertainment. The Roku Streaming Stick is easy to install and simple to use. The tiny stick works with any HDMI capable TV and provides access to the most comprehensive streaming channel line-up in the UK, including all major catch-up TV channels (BBC iPlayer, All 4, ITV Player and Demand 5), as well as popular streaming services such as Netflix, Google Play and Now TV. With more than 1,500 channels in total, there’s so much content packed into the small stick that you can watch what you want whenever you want it!

It’s the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who wants to catch-up with TV at a time that suits them and with TV streaming becoming increasingly popular in the home – the Roku Streaming Stick is a small and elegant item that’s an ideal addition for any home.

It retails at £49.99 and is available from Amazon, Currys PC World, Maplin, Tesco Direct, and most major supermarket branches throughout the UK.

Why not add a NowTV Subscription with that? Only £6.99 a month and a great gift, Especially for Christmas and into winter. nowtv.com

 

Ventura portable charger

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Not much is more infuriating that running out of battery so give the gift of unlimited power…well, kind of. This funky gadget is a great portable charger. Ventura portable charger – PB60. A fun portable charger, great for festivals. It’s bright so super easy to find in a packed, messy tent and great for rapid charging of your phone when you need it. With a storage capacity of 10,400mAh, you need never worry about that dreaded low battery again.

Available from www.snooper.co.uk for ￡39.99

 

 

Boom Shake Shake Shake the Room with The UE BOOM 2 Bluetooth® speaker

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Following on from the award-winning UE BOOM 360 degree speaker, Ultimate Ears have upped the ante once more to bring you unparalleled party sounds with their new anywhere-you-go-proof UE BOOM 2 and trust us you will be blown away.

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UE BOOM 2 appeals to everyone with it’s stylish design, fantastic sound quality, connectivity to multiple devices and perfect for those crazy parties where there’s always a clumsy one which will knock over anything and everything. Yes people, this device is ‘clumsy people’ proof designed to get wet, muddy and beat up, the UE BOOM 2 will continue to blast those block-rocking beats in every direction after enduring a round or two with Mike Tyson We can assure you, you would struggle to find anything quite like it in the Bluetooth® speaker category with the durability factor just as impressive as the sound quality.

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So what makes it different from the original;

Waterproof

Drop-Proof from up to five feet

Practical Size no larger than a water bottle, it’s completely the right kind of portable without compromising on volume or sound

UE BOOM 2 is 25 percent louder

Longer Wireless Range up to 100-feet

15 hour battery life

Even after all of those impressive feats, our favourite innovation on the UE BOOM 2 has got to be the new tap controls which allow you to skip songs without needing to have your device to hand. So what’s not to love…?

Our verdict is this speaker really intends to deliver everything it promises, after all we did win it by knocking it off a podium with a water balloon into a pit of water! Yes that’s right, completely adventure proof! We love it and unlike a lot of our competitors really appreciate the hard case it comes in which will prevent it turning on in luggage etc. and rinsing the battery life. A problem I always seem to have with other portable speakers.

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Oh did we mention that theUE BOOM 2 also comes with an app for iOS® and AndroidTM which will allow you to double the sound by pairing UE BOOM 2 with any other Ultimate Ears speaker. The UE BOOM 2 is compatible with Smartphones, Tablets and any device which supports Bluetooth and is also built with a 3.5mm audio port.

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The UE BOOM 2 comes in six new colour variations and is retailed at £169 with a Two-Year limited hardware warranty.

www.ultimateears.com

Spiralizer Review: Is This The Coolest Kitchen Gadget?

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Spiralizer review

vegan bolognese courgette pastaI never thought I would be the type to write about a kitchen gadget but here it is: my love for my Westmark Spiromat 11332260 Spiralizer. My spiralizer was actually a birthday present from my brother. Even weirder for me, to ask for something domestic for my birthday. Anyone who knows me knows that I am not domestic. But if anything will turn anyone into a (one-time) domestic goddess it is the spiralizer. I made vegan bolognese with it. (Above picture)

So what does it do? Well it turns vegetables into noodles and pasta. Yes, that’s it. Why so good? Well it’s fun to use and instead of having carbs you can have courgette pasta. Which is absolutely delicious and very healthy.Frankly I am obsessed and I am not the only one. Blogger Deliciously Ella featured the spiralizer on her blog and it sold out on Amazon.

Although the Spiralizer looks hard to clean, you can just pop it in the dishwasher. It comes with a few different attachments for variety and it is very easy to use. Because it is fun to use you use it more, therefore you eat more healthy. I should stop now as it is ruining my street cred to gush so much about a kitchen appliance but I really do love it. Vegetable noodles and pasta are great and less stodgy than the real thing. I still love pasta but I do find it heavier and more filling. This gadget is also perfect for the gluten intolerant.

 

You can buy a spiralizer here.

 

 

Panoramic Pod | Christmas Gift Ideas

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This amazing gadget is perfect for taking landscape pictures or group shots of you and your nearest and dearest. It allows you to take 240 degree panoramic shots with your smartphone. Perfect for budding photographers or just to take great family photos.

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The Panoramic Pod is a handy accessory that enables you to take 240 degree panoramic shots with your smartphone. It takes the shot over a 25 second timeframe, so it’s perfect for taking breathtaking landscape photos or fitting all your friends or family in huge group shots. The device comes with a tripod mount and is compatible with Apple and Android smartphones. – A.D.

£15.99 from iwantoneofthose.com