I’m going to tell you about bubbles this week. Yes, I said bubbles.
I recently had some fun with a gadget for the first time; a bubble machine called Fobbles. I didn’t need to have a birthday party or any other specific event to crank it up, just some friends over for dinner. In the end, I think it was as popular as the hamburgers and margaritas.
Froggy’s Fog, the parent company that provides special effect machines/systems to Broadway shows has created the Fobbies 4-in-1 as a one-of-a-kind portable machine to shoot out hours of fun with bubbles, fog, haze and fog-filled bubbles at home.
And before you wonder, as I did, everything is water-based and non-toxic. The machine itself is portable and lightweight, measuring 16.1-by-8.25-by-7.7-inches.
Using it is simple and safe. Plug the machine in and turn it on for a few minutes to warm up. Then pour in the solutions (separate areas for the fog and bubbles liquid), choose what you want the machine to produce and bubble away.
Turning it on or off and controlling the selections can be done with the remote or you can set a timer.
While the bubbles and fog shoot out of the machine, having a portable fan (not included) will help direct your creation.
If you’re having a graduation or Father’s Day party, the machine will be great and for the cost, it’s probably cheaper than renting. Or as I did, you can just fire it up while having a few friends over on a Saturday night and it will become the life of the event.
The AC powered Fobbles machine is $99 and includes a quart of Fobbles fog fluid and 2 quarts of bubble fluid
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Almost every time I get asked about headphones from readers, they first ask about the price and sound, often in that order. And often the price wanted is under $100. I think the sound quality should be the primary reason for your purchase but obviously, price comes into play.
The RHA MA650 wireless (NFC and Bluetooth) neckband earbuds are your answer if what I’ve mentioned above meet your needs. They even come in under the $100 price point at $99.95. You can get another 10 percent off if you enter your email address on the RHA site for your first purchase.
I was first impressed by the MA650’s great looks — a magnetized aluminum finish. They also clip together when not in use.
But the noise isolating sound from the RHA’s acclaimed 380.1 driver delivers a nice clear and crisp sound.
The features of the headphones are endless; with a 12-hour battery life before a USB charge is needed. An LED battery level indicator shows you how much power is left and I really like the power saving feature, which kicks in after 20 minutes of inactivity.
They can withstand a splash of water or some sweat when used for working out or, in my case, mowing the lawn (IPX4 rated).
A remote and microphone are on the cable to control hands-free calls and music selections.
Several sets of ear tips are included to ensure they fit securely and with comfort. A clothing clip and carry pouch are also included.
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InvisibleShield Glass Curve Elite is available for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 plus.
This is the company’s strongest glass curve ever made, with a newly developed gel adhesive, which offers an additional layer of shock absorption
You’ll get full coverage of your LCD with the protection, which has curved edges and has case friendly fit. The screen has a smudge-resistant finish to help prevents fingerprints from accumulating.
www.zagg.com $49.99
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Contact Gregg Ellman at greggellman@mac.com. Follow him on Twitter: @greggellman
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